A city skyline view, a golf course view, a mountain view, or a sunrise view – name it, Antipolo has it! Apart from these breathtaking views, this city also offers quite a number of reasons why it is an ideal place to live in. Tourist attractions such as the Hinulugang Taktak and Mount Purro, the Pinto Art Museum, resorts such as the Thunderbird Resorts and Luljetta’s Hanging Gardens, and restaurants like the Vieux Chalet are what makes Antipolo the go-to place of people seeking adventure and relaxation.
It is no surprise, then, that several Filipino celebrities choose this city to build their dream homes. Antipolo is also easily accessible from the Metro, which will be further improved by the ongoing Build, Build, Build projects.
Curious to find out the celebrities who are more likely to be in your neighborhood if you move to Antipolo? Read on!
Julia Montes
Julia’s house in Antipolo features ornate patterns which is clearly evident in her black gate adorned with gold accents.
It is a very simplistic house which she bought in 2012, after years of hard work and sleepless nights in the showbiz industry.
Find more photos here. Original photos from www.realliving.com.ph
Pokwang
After years of hard work and perseverance as a comedian, Pokwang built her four-story modern mansion on top of the Antipolo Hills. It has eight bedrooms and eight bathrooms, plus a roof deck perfect for parties and get-togethers.
The interiors feature some classic designs and detailed walls, as well as high ceilings and big windows. Pokwang also prefers to separate her showbiz life and personal life through her walk-in closets, one of which is dedicated for her costumes on TV shows and another for her everyday wear.
Being a devout Catholic, she also made sure to have a prayer room where she can spend some time in prayer alone and meditate. Check out Pokwang’s fruit of labor below.
John Lloyd Cruz
The multi-awarded actor’s house in Antipolo imbues French Mediterranean and Traditional American designs. John Lloyd’s dream house was built with spacious interiors and exteriors, with the interiors and furnitures inspired by American designs, and exteriors featuring Italian marbles.
He also pampers his visitors with a guest house designed after a popular American drama series, fronting a pool and a lanai. John Lloyd also chose an outdoor porch that serves as a waiting area for himself and his guests while food is being prepared.
Overall, his house creates an appeal which is as grandiose as his multi-award winning name in showbiz.
Paolo Ballesteros
Paolo’s mansion in Antipolo has an overall minimalist and modern appeal. It is strategically located to have a stunning view of the Antipolo mountains and the greenery of his neighborhood. To maximize the views, his house is designed with clear glass for its side railings.
The interiors have the same minimalist theme, concentrating on neutral tones for the wall colors. He also has a spacious walk-in closet for his wide collection of shoes and clothes. See his stunning house below.
Ruru Madrid
GMA’s Ruru Madrid built his three-storey vacation house in Antipolo. This is perfect for their family’s reunions as it features 11 rooms to accommodate all his family members.
It is close to a resort, as it features a pool, grill station, and terraces for each room.
What makes this property unique and interesting are the tiled floors and walls, as well as the trees surrounding the pool which the Madrid family themselves planted.
They visit this place once a month to relax and enjoy the breeze of Antipolo.
Team Kramer
Last, but definitely not the least, is Team Kramer’s mansion in Antipolo. Doug and Chesca, together with their three kids – Kendra, Scarlett, and Gavin moved to their two-year long constructed house which features an Instagram-perfect scene of trees and greenery.
The Kramers’ mansion has a rustic, industrial and modern theme, which features brown, gray and black colors. It also has a unique high ceiling made of kamagong, mahogany, and narra. On their house tour, they also showcased their open lanai leading to the infinity pool which has a scenic view of the city.
Not just that! The mansion also features several rooms such as a playroom for the kids, a study room where Kendra, Scarlett, and Gavin have their homeschool sessions, and the Team Kramer Theater which has its own control room!
Indeed, the Kramer Mansion is a fruit of years of hard work of Doug and Chesca. As they let us in on their elegant house through their vlogs, it’s undeniable that we also dream to have one in the future. It also shows how beautiful an Antipolo house can be, which then led to many other artists and personalities investing in properties in this city. The Kramers made such a demand for lands in Antipolo where they can build their dream homes, all while enjoying the scenic views Antipolo offers.
These celebrities indeed made a perfect investment in Antipolo. With their hectic schedules in the city, this place is their sanctuary to destress and relax.
References
5 Celebrities with Beautiful Homes in Antipolo. (2019). In Lamudi.com. Retrieved from https://www.lamudi.com.ph/journal/5-celebrities-with-beautiful-homes-in-antipolo/ Tayting, D. (2020). WOW! Team Kramer Moves To Their New House. Retrieved from https://lifestyle.abs-cbn.com/starstudio/exclusives/2019/07/23/wow-team-kramer-moves-to-their-new-house