Casa Cecilia: The Farm Villa, a modern tropical Mediterranean farm house located in San Pablo, Laguna.
Join us as we take you on a tour of this beautiful retirement home of the Cecilia family that sits on a ten-hectare farm, surrounded by lush greenery and stunning views of Mt. Malarayat and Mt. Banahaw. With its unique blend of Spanish-inspired architecture and natural elements, this home offers a timeless and serene atmosphere that is perfect for retirement living.
Whether you're looking to relax on the porch and take in the breathtaking views, entertain friends and family in the spacious living areas, or simply enjoy the quiet and peaceful surroundings, this home has it all. And with its close proximity to all the amenities of San Pablo, you'll never be too far away from the conveniences of modern life.
Don't miss out on the chance to witness this breathtaking modern tropical Mediterranean farm house. Join us and discover why Casa Cecilia is a perfect retirement home.
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Join us as we take you on a tour of this beautiful retirement home of the Cecilia family that sits on a ten-hectare farm, surrounded by lush greenery and stunning views of Mt. Malarayat and Mt. Banahaw. With its unique blend of Spanish-inspired architecture and natural elements, this home offers a timeless and serene atmosphere that is perfect for retirement living.
Whether you're looking to relax on the porch and take in the breathtaking views, entertain friends and family in the spacious living areas, or simply enjoy the quiet and peaceful surroundings, this home has it all. And with its close proximity to all the amenities of San Pablo, you'll never be too far away from the conveniences of modern life.
Don't miss out on the chance to witness this breathtaking modern tropical Mediterranean farm house. Join us and discover why Casa Cecilia is a perfect retirement home.
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00:00 Hi OG, I'm Jolo. Welcome to Castle Celia the farm and today I'm going to give you a quick
00:05 tour of our modern Mediterranean villa. Let's go!
00:08 Castle Celia is our family farm that sits on a 10 hectare property.
00:21 It is located in the quiet town of San Pablo City, Laguna.
00:24 In the year 2020, after graduating from my first degree which is business management,
00:30 I took over the design and build process of the whole property.
00:33 Since I was young, I've always been interested in architecture and design
00:38 and always dreamed of becoming one and now I'm pursuing it.
00:41 So for the facade of the house, we were inspired by a Spanish Mediterranean villa.
00:51 That is why we used terracotta Spanish roof tiles from Seville, Spain
00:55 and sandblasted walls for that Mediterranean feel
00:58 and lastly the repeated arches to give that hacienda design perspective.
01:02 So right off the entrance, we have this front porch and this is where my dad
01:08 loves spending his mornings with his cup of coffee while looking over the animals.
01:13 [Music]
01:17 So right before you enter, I'd like to show you these custom-made handles by the artist
01:39 from Industria Gallery. It adds character right before you enter. Let's go in!
01:43 So right when you enter, you're greeted by this foyer area.
01:54 And this table, I'm pretty proud of it because I made it myself.
02:03 So right to the side, we put in a real jasmine tree and it brings the nature in
02:08 and it brings this amazing scent throughout the whole home.
02:11 So this is the living area of the home and as you can see, it's an open concept.
02:22 It is meant to bring people together and actually, it's the most used space in the house.
02:27 To mention, this coffee table is actually really interesting because
02:34 it's made out of recycled wood planks from our fishpond and it adds a lot of character throughout the space.
02:39 So right over here, fun fact, I couldn't find the perfect art piece that fits the vibe of the villa
02:47 so I made one myself just like the rest of the art pieces throughout the whole home.
02:52 [Music]
02:55 Actually, we've been boyfriends for 7 years now.
02:59 So it's been a long time but actually, he's the one who became my husband.
03:03 It's still the two of us.
03:05 We really worked hard.
03:07 We really started it.
03:09 We were the only ones who got married and worked hard to give all the blessings to our children.
03:14 So, with God's mercy and help, it became successful.
03:19 [Music]
03:22 Here in Casa Celia, we have 3 bedrooms.
03:25 One main bedroom and two minor bedrooms.
03:28 And right now, we're standing in the archway leading to two rooms.
03:32 And here, I wanted to give a moment for this photo wall that captures our family.
03:36 [Music]
03:42 So for all the bedrooms, I wanted it to feel like you're on vacation every single time.
03:47 So right now, we're in the main bedroom.
03:49 And actually, all the bedrooms have their own individual toilet and baths.
03:52 And we want it to feel cozy, minimalist, and simple.
03:55 [Music]
04:05 That brings you to our indoor dining.
04:07 This is where we love to eat and have our game nights.
04:10 It opens up to this amazing view of the pool and the rest of the property.
04:14 So this piece, I collaborated with my interior designer, Ms. Karen Maximo Fernando.
04:18 And I just love how it came out with the natural finish of the wood and the solihiya.
04:24 And right above it is an artwork by Trebua Bay.
04:27 And we just painted over it so that it would fit the overall aesthetic.
04:31 [Music]
04:38 We acquired this property before the pandemic.
04:41 And then, the pandemic hit, and I got sick.
04:44 So it's a good thing that I have a good son, Jolo, who took over.
04:49 He's smart, just like his dad.
04:52 I'm happy that we were able to build this house through Jolo.
04:59 So I'm really happy here.
05:01 [Music]
05:03 So this is my mom's favorite area, the kitchen.
05:06 And since she really loves cooking, I wanted to give her the space
05:10 where she can enjoy doing what she loves while having a relaxing ambience.
05:15 So an architectural detail that I want to talk about in this area
05:18 are the vaulted ceilings and the exposed wooden beams.
05:21 For me, it brings in the Mediterranean feel inside the home.
05:24 [Music]
05:30 I told her that ever since we got married,
05:34 every time we buy something,
05:36 we always pray that it's really for us.
05:41 But if it's not, then it's not.
05:44 I told her that.
05:45 So we really prayed that we'd be able to buy it,
05:49 that it would be nice, and that there would be no problems.
05:51 And God's mercy was fulfilled.
05:54 [Music]
05:56 So right off the kitchen is the laday.
05:58 And as you can see, it's another dining table
06:00 which I designed to be a bit more communal.
06:03 [Music]
06:05 And right over here, we have this outdoor lounge.
06:08 And it is connected to this hanging daybed,
06:11 which I think is pretty unique.
06:12 And here, we love to spend our afternoons
06:15 to enjoy the sunset and the summer breeze.
06:18 [Music]
06:22 We're now in the pool area,
06:24 and I think it's the perfect size for this villa.
06:27 And here, we have some daybeds for us to enjoy.
06:30 [Music]
06:35 So for the other outdoor spaces present in the farm,
06:38 we have this fire pit over here.
06:40 And it's the most amazing spot in the farm to go stargazing.
06:43 [Music]
06:46 This is an unfinished project here in the farm,
06:49 which is this fishpond.
06:50 Here, you can do your morning yoga or even fishing.
06:53 It's an additional recreational area here in the farm.
06:56 [Music]
07:01 So since this is a farm,
07:03 I wanted to provide my mom a very accessible herb garden.
07:07 Because as compared to the city,
07:08 when you need something, you have to go to the grocery store.
07:11 As compared to here, you can just pick it off right in your garden.
07:14 [Music]
07:17 We've been here for a year.
07:19 We raised this with our friends and relatives.
07:23 No one here is sad when they come home.
07:27 Everyone is happy.
07:29 We still come back here.
07:31 My husband said, "We're here, we'll remember."
07:35 [Music]
07:39 So we're now in the gazebo.
07:40 And as you can see, we have another dining table
07:42 because we love entertaining and having guests over.
07:45 And over here, we have the outdoor kitchen,
07:48 which houses my beer collection.
07:49 [Music]
07:52 Our family is very sentimental,
07:54 and we got to keep some of my dad's old toys when he was younger
07:57 and my grandfather's bike.
07:58 And it added a lot of personality to the space.
08:01 [Music]
08:05 So I'm very proud and humbled with the outcome of this villa
08:08 because it's my very first design and build project.
08:11 And I'm very grateful for the opportunity that my parents gave me.
08:15 It was such a learning experience.
08:17 And I would want to thank my whole design team,
08:21 which is Kuya Anjo, Ate Karen, and engineer Alfredo Dulay
08:25 for guiding me along the way.
08:27 I couldn't have done it without any of you.
08:29 [Music]
08:32 My message to my children is to really strive
08:36 because that's what we did as a couple.
08:38 We strived to finish it well,
08:43 to do the work that they need to do
08:48 so that they can continue this kind of life.
08:51 My advice is to never stop dreaming.
08:55 Keep on dreaming until you achieve your goal.
09:02 [Music]
09:09 That ends our tour.
09:11 Hope you guys enjoyed this episode.
09:13 Thank you guys for watching.
09:14 Bye!
09:15 [Music]
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