Shop just around the commercial block. Enjoy the bustling nightlife right down the street. Find a sanctuary without leaving the village. This is the urban village lifestyle and The Persimmon is the first to bring it to Cebu. Free yourself from the hassles of traffic and commute. The integration of residential and commercial spaces lets you work, find recreation and enjoy entertainment just a few minutes away from where you live.
Residential and Commercial Integration
The Persimmon towers bring together modern living and convenience all in one place by combining residential units and commercial establishments. With the commercial area built within the confines of the condominium community, residents are just a few steps away from shopping, dining, entertainment and other services like health, ATM, among others.
The Best Of Cebu Is All Here
The Persimmon is conveniently located at M.J. Cuenco Avenue, Mabolo, Cebu City. It is near the city's major shopping centers, business districts, BPO belt, churches, schools, hospitals, night spots and highly accessible from the main roads and highways, airport and shipping ports.
The Persimmon is an Urban Village with Residential condominiums and commercial complex. This residential project consists of 4 (15 storeys) condos (North, South, East, West Towers). It is located 5 minutes away from SM Cebu, 5 minutes away from Ayala Center Cebu, 2 minutes away from Mabolo Church, and 7 mins away from the Cebu International Port. It may not be located at the heart of the Cebu City but its strategic point and whole masterplan will give the PERSIMMON an edge amongst the current and upcoming condo projects in mainland Cebu.
Amenities
Residential
Adults and kiddie Pool, Clubhouse, Function rooms, Multi-purpose hall, Gym, Games Room, Social Hall, Sense of space (generous green scape and streetscape), Children’s playground, Covered multi-purpose Court – basketball and badminton
Commercial
Themed commercial neighborhood, Food (restaurants, cafes, etc), Entertainment (resto,bars,family ktv), Services (laundry), repair, Health and Beauty (spa,salons.), Grocery, Activity area
What is The Persimmon?
The Persimmon is a centrally located urban village with residential and commercial spaces integrated into one.
What is an urban village?
An urban village is an urban planning concept where it aims to create an environment which:
People can live, work and play in the same area
Is self sustainable
Is environmentally friendly (lush, green, landscaped)
Encourage community development and bonding (vertical village feel)
What is the design concept of the development?
Asian contemporary
What does the word “Persimmon” mean?
Persimmon is named after the Mabolo fruit. Mabolo is the district’s old name.
What does the Persimmon logo stand for?
Four leaves represents the four towers
The orange and the red colors are the same color with local variety of the Persimmon – Mabolo fruit
Growing tree with various colors of leaves symbolizes fruition and fullness of life
The word “AboitizLand urban village” showcases the residential enclave and the themed commercial neighborhood located all in one place
What The Persimmon is not?
It is not a condotel.
How big is the development?
Total area of the development is 1.4 hectares. Residential area occupying 8,867 sq m and the commercial area 5,188 sq m.
Where is it located?
It is located along MJ Cuenco Avenue in Mabolo.
How far is the development from shopping malls, air and sea port?
It is 3-5 minutes away from SM and Ayala, 10 minutes from Cebu Port and 20 minutes from Mactan International Airport.
How far is the development from hospitals and schools?
It is 10-15 minutes away from Perpetual Succour Hospital Cebu Doctors College, Center for International Education (CIE), Colegio dela Inmaculada Concepcion (CIC), University of San Carlos
What is the timetable for the rest of the towers?
Launching of North Tower will be by 2011, South Tower by 2012 and East Tower by 2013
What are the amenities?
Kiddie pool
Adult lap pool
Clubhouse
Function room
Game room
Covered multi purpose court: badminton and basketball
Children’s playground
Landscape open spaces
Commercial area fronting the Residential Enclave
Will all these be constructed together with West Tower?
No, only the swimming pool and the function room within the tower will be constructed together with the West tower.
What’s the landmark on the way to the site?
Coming from the North, it is about 200 meters from the Mabolo Church. Coming from the South, it is about 200 meters from the crossing of MJ Cuenco Ave and Gen. Maxilom Ave. The site of the development is where the old COACO (Cebu Oxygen and Acetylene Company Inc) used to be.
Can this be accessed through a public transportation?
Public transportation is accessible right in front of the commercial area which is around 15 meters walk from the residential towers.
How many residential towers will be constructed?
There will be 4 towers to be constructed: West, North, East and South Towers.
When will construction of the West Tower start?
July 2008.
When is the target completion for West Tower?
26 months after start of construction – Sept 2010
