PARAMOUNT Property Ventures Inc. (PPVI) is set to open its newest project dubbed Vizkaya Zen Residences, in Minglanilla, Cebu, with a unique twist—safe homes.

All house types in this community will have basic integrated security alarm systems from the Security and Systems Monitoring Inc. (SSMI).

“Vizkaya is the first development in Cebu that incorporates the basic integrated security alarm systems on the houses with the 24/7 option of monitoring and notification via SSMI,” said Arli Arenas-Vergara, who heads the sales and marketing department of PPVI.

SSMI, a Cebu-based firm, is a 24-hour security and monitoring provider with more than 3,000 household alert and notification subscribers.

Arenas-Vergara said they want to introduce a new feature for their units in Vizkaya.

The Vizkaya houses will cost from P2.1 million to P6 million depending on the house type and lot size. The prices include the basic device for the alarm system.  The 24/7 alert and notification system, however, is available for a yearly subscription.

In case of emergencies, the SSMI’s Central Monitoring Station will receive a notification and a specific protocol is followed to address the situation. The notification and coordination may be made with the local police station, local bureau of fire protection or the homeowner. 

Vizkaya offers four house types—Kyla (townhouses), Uri (two-bedroom models), Zia (three-bedroom models)and Rya (four-bedroom models).  All units are two-story structures with two bathrooms, a balcony and car garage. 

This new community is also resort-inspired with amenities such as a swimming pool, pocket zen gardens, pavilion, jogging trails, and basketball court.

Marcelino Relampagos, the Business Development officer of PPVI, said they are eyeing some 121 households in the 2.2-hectare Vizkaya project.

To date, Arenas-Vergara said they are issuing priority checks for interested buyers.  Out of the 121 target homeowners, 30 units are already sold with Uri as their fast-selling house type.

PPVI will launch Vizkaya on Oct. 28 at the City Sports Club.

Relampagos disclosed they are allotting a P45-million budget for the land development of Vizkaya.

Roy Lumayag, who heads PPVI’s Technical Operation, said site development will start next month.

Completion of the project usually takes about two years and the turnover of units to owners is three years, said Relampagos.

Located in Calajo-an, Minglanilla, Vizkaya is PPVI’s fourth residential project. The three other projects were Coral Bay Residences, Fonte di Versailles and Mazari Cove, also in the same town.

Except for Vizkaya, the other communities are known for their beachfront views.

PPVI is into real-estate business for six years now with its first project (Coral Bay Residences) constructed in 2006.