San Miguel Village - LOCATION
The location of San Miguel Village is among the highlights of this residential subdivision. Makati is known as one of the most coveted pieces of real estate in Metro Manila. Thus, the decision to invest in a property in Makati, specifically in San Miguel Village, is going to pay off in the long run as you can get easy access to many shopping centers, business establishments, and schools, among other things.
San Miguel Village belongs to Brgy. Poblacion in Makati. This serves as the old downtown area of the city and is also the second most important commercial center in the city. This barangay is where you will find many of the government offices, entertainment, historical, and cultural destinations in Makati. At the same time, it is a thriving portion of the Makati CBD so there are lots of development and infrastructure within the area, too.
Barangay Poblacion in Makati represents the West District of the city or the Cluster 3. It is bounded by many notable streets in Makati such as Nicanor Garcia Street, Kalayaan Avenue, Estrella Street, Guadalupe Viejo, and the Pasig River. It is not too dense nor is it considered extremely low-density; in fact, the average density is 17 persons per 1,000 square meter of land area. San Miguel Village earns the distinction as one of the first few villages developed by Ayala in the City of Makati. This does not come as a surprise knowing that Barangay Poblacion is also the first settlement in the city’s history.
The long history of Poblacion as a barangay can be attributed to its old town charm. However, it has also embraced development and modernity over the past few decades. It has seen the rise of many commercial buildings, infrastructure, condominiums, and more while still retaining the old identify of Poblacion. Aside from San Miguel Village, there are also several other residential developments within the barangay although most of them are condominiums. For example, the Gramercy Residences and Rockwell Center are both located in Brgy. Poblacion.
Due to the proximity of San Miguel Village to Makati CBD, you can enjoy the Makati lifestyle as you can find many attractions around you. When it comes to retail and shopping, these are some of the options you can find within minutes from San Miguel Village: Century City Mall, Power Plant Mall, Marks & Spencer, Paseo Center, Circuit Lane, and Glorietta. When it comes to satisfying your culinary desires, Makati has been known to not disappoint. You can say the same for the restaurants near San Miguel Village such as The Smokeyard, Kite Kebab Bar, The Wild Poppy, El Chupacabra, and Bad Bird Hole in the Wall.
There are also many other notable businesses and attractions that are located within a mile (or a little more) from where San Miguel Village is located. Among these notable sights within Poblacion in Makati City are Ateneo Professional Schools, Medical Towers Makati, Ayala Triangle Gardens, Hagdang Bato, Greenbelt Park, Ayala Museum, Francisco Balagtas Park, and the Makati City Government Office.