Who wouldn’t dream to have a lovely home in the proximity of many commercial buildings, institutions, and entertainment complexes? Who would not want to have easy access to anything you need in just a minute walk or drive from the comfort of your home?
We, humans, always crave comfort. As we grow older, even though we love to hustle to create avenues for income and growth, we can’t change the fact that we won’t trade all of those for more time with our family, our room, our bed, our safe place.
As we can see these days, there are so many rising developers that offer many different options of apartments, houses, and condominiums. Every one of them has its own marketing strategies to site the benefits of choosing their places. Many have already chosen Pasig City because of the green living it promotes. Makati is also a typical option for a lot of career opportunities. But do you know that you still have a lot of options? Quezon City for example, more specifically, Katipunan Avenue.
Katipunan Avenue is named after the revolutionary society KKK, or Kataas-taasang, Kagalang-galangang Katipunan ng mga Anak ng Bayan, Katipunan Avenue and is a major avenue in Quezon City. Katipunan intersects with other major route, including Tandang Sora Avenue and White Plains Avenue.
Along this real big road of road, you can find many different establishments; from schools to commercial buildings, and of course, there are also numerous residential areas, such as subdivisions, apartments, and affordable condos in Katipunan. It heads towards the University of the Philippines Diliman, crossing Tandang Sora, in the north, and intersecting White Plains Avenue towards the south.
Here also is a list of real good whys of you opting to live in Katipunan Avenue:
Convenient Traveling
Commuting is one of the most essential parts of everyone’s daily life. No one will ever opt to be at a place so secluded where it will take you an hour or two to finally get a transport, or else you’ll be extra late and doomed for the day.
It’s a good thing that the LRT Line 2 has a stop at Katipunan Avenue, so you won’t persist and disturb yourself by going through the EDSA traffic. Currently, LRT 2 has 11 stations in total, running from Santolan station in Marikina City to Recto Avenue in Manila. LRT-2’s Araneta Center-Cubao station connects with MRT-3’s Araneta Center-Cubao and the Recto station connects with LRT-1’s Doroteo Jose station.
These interconnected railways accessible from Katipunan Avenue provide a better alternative route if you’re commuting instead of using your personal cars. Of course, you still have to have the courage to be one of such a large number of people also riding the train. But, if you can prepare to travel at a not very rush hour, you can enjoy the convenience of the train system.
Premier Educational Institutions in the Vicinity
Education, being one of the best gifts of parents to their children, will not just be very accessible but also excellent in Katipunan Avenue. Premier colleges and universities, such as Miriam College, Ateneo de Manila University, and the University of the Philippines are all accessible through Katipunan Avenue. There are also public and private high schools and elementary schools near this area.
Since the said schools are just in the area, the kids will not waste more should-have-been-productive time being stuck in traffic and can get more time at home studying and resting with the family.
Access To Essential Services
Since there are a lot of schools located along Katipunan, it is just right to have a lot of specialty shops and service centers that cater to the students and families that live within the area. Katipunan is home to many supermarkets, salons, auto repair shops, Laundromats (both self-service and full-service), tailors, florists, and dentists. There are also multiple medical institutions and health centers located nearby. You will also find multiple churches along this stretch such as Monasterio de Sta. Clara, Church of the Gesu, and Santa Maria Della Strada Parish Church.
Different Recreation, Shopping Centers, and Restaurants
If you are one of those who find comfort in shopping and entertainment, this is just a great place for your to live. Shopping malls such as SM City Marikina, Riverbanks Mall, and UP Town Center are just a short drive away from Katipunan Avenue. Go a bit farther and you’ll reach Araneta Center and Kia Theatre where lots of concerts, sporting events, and other forms of entertainment happen regularly. Eastwood City in Libis is also a few minutes' drive away, offering a fun, outdoorsy kind of shopping experience.
Also, Katipunan is a home to hundreds of restaurants that offers everything from Japanese, Persian, Italian, Chinese, Filipino, to Mexican cuisines and more, and in such a very liveable budget that will make you so happy. Some of these not-very typical restaurants in Katipunan are Sweet Inspiration (which serves all-you-can-eat Mongolian barbecue), Cravings, and Xocolat. Of course, you have the staples such as Starbucks, Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, McDonald’s, KFC, and Shakey’s Pizza.
Further down Katipunan, towards Katipunan Extension, you’ll find Banapple Pies and Cheesecakes, Conti’s, and La Creperie. And there are even more dining options once you head towards White Plains or UP. After a few minutes' drive from Katipunan, you will reach other food hubs. There’s the popular Maginhawa Street which rose to fame for its diverse dining options, and Tomas Morato with a number of streets filled with restaurants to choose from.
Those were just a few of many different reasons to consider living on Katipunan Avenue. So if you are interested, here are some condominiums you can choose from that will surely give you the taste of home that you always crave for.
Vista 309 Katipunan
Built at 309 Katipunan Avenue, Loyola Heights, Quezon City is the Vista 309 Katpinunan by Cista Residences. Its modern design and contemporary amenities let you experience a notable urban life driven by the youthful ambiance, vibe, and comfort. It is located just a few steps away from universities and establishments, Vista 309 Katipunan by Vista Residences perfectly fits the always-on and convenience-driven lifestyle giving its residents a truly urban student living experience.
Vista 309 Katipunan features 24-hour security, Fitness and Wellness Gym, Swimming Pool, Study Hall, Sky Garden, Game Room, and Function Room.
Hawthorne Heights
Located at 267 Katipunan Avenue, Loyola Heights, Quezon City, you can also opt to live in the Hawthorne Heights and be very accessible to many premier institutions. This is a pre-selling project of the Vista Residences that can offer great financial preparation for the clients. It offers studio units, 19.50 sqm, and 21.00 sqm, and one-bedroom units ranging from 37.60 sqm and 43.14 sqm perfectly fitted for students and families. All units are delivered fully finished.
Hawthorne Heights are very accessible to infrastructures such as LRT 2 Katipunan Station and MRT 7 (Extension Projects), and many institutions and medical services.
Vista Pointe
Vista Pointe by Vista Residences is located at 329 Katipunan Ave., Loyola Heights, Quezon City. Vista Pointe offers a truly exciting, comfortable, and convenient option for college students, without compromising their safety. The peaceful "university series" vibe of the area is perfect for those who want to leave all the hassles of commuting and sharing small spaces in dormitories and other rental options. It also features 24-hour security, Fitness and Wellness Gym, Function Room, Study Hall, and Swimming Pool.
They are just some of your many options to live on Katipunan Avenue. But it is always a great option to live in a place where you can save too much time and energy preparing lots of stuff, and instead share it with your family.
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