The Highlands Prime, Inc., the leisure residential arm of SM Prime Holdings, Inc., has completed Provence, a new residential enclave tucked within Tagaytay Midlands along Lakeside Fairways Drive in Talisay, Batangas.
Drawing inspiration from the architectural romance of Southern France, Provence emphasizes space, light, and calm. The low-density community features just 119 residential lots across 8.3 hectares, averaging 14 lots per hectare. Positioned on elevated terrain, the development offers sweeping views of Taal Lake and Volcano, with lot sizes ranging from 240 to 451 square meters.
“To capture the tranquil beauty of the French countryside, generous open spaces and landscaping are woven throughout the development,” said Mary Eleanor Mendoza, senior vice president of Highlands Prime. The concept has clearly struck a chord, she noted, with a significant number of lots already taken up by buyers.
Beyond scenery, Provence is engineered for year-round living. The enclave is supported by an independent water supply system and full backup emergency power, ensuring reliability typically associated with urban developments. Residents also gain access to curated amenities designed to encourage community life, including a central promenade, infinity pool, multipurpose pavilion, and tree-lined roads.
Provence complements Tagaytay Highlands’ established reputation for luxury mountain living, offering residents cooler temperatures, expansive nature views, and a sense of exclusivity within the 1,300-hectare estate.
Accessible via SLEX, CALAX, and CAVITEX, Provence positions itself as a premium, master-planned, lot-only community—appealing as a primary home, retirement retreat, or long-term investment away from dense city living.
In an era where buyers prioritize space and sustainability, developments like Provence underscore a growing shift toward lifestyle-led real estate, blending investment value with everyday livability in carefully planned resort-style environments outside congested urban cores, nationwide today.
