 | Welcome to "The Heirloom, Manila" | Jun 8, 2008 |
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"There is a magic in that little world, home; it is a mystic circle that surrounds comforts and virtues never known beyond its hallowed limits."
~ Robert Southey ~
Welcome to our home.
Welcome to "The Heirloom, Manila"...
Enjoy the tour!

Back in the 1990s, Alex & Paz decided to leave their once peaceful neighborhood which had become too commercial for comfort. After months of searching, they finally found just the perfect place for a family home, in a small quiet neighborhood somewhere in Diliman, Quezon City.
 What attracted them to the house, although built around the 70s, is its classic architecture and sturdy structure. The exterior is totally made of adobe, artfully accented with bricks and red “placa romana”, reminiscent of old Spanish villas.
Although the original structure has remained intact, the JUCOs have successfully enhanced the classic character of the place. The house is now secured by intricately designed iron grills. For lighting, big decorative iron chandeliers, lamp posts and torches are installed at strategic nooks. Considering that the house stands on a lot, just a little over 400 square meters, its luxuriant foliage and picturesque landscape are a thing to marvel at.
 On the outside, one gets the impression that the house is a small bungalow, only to find out once inside that it is actually a multi-level edifice built on a sloping terrain. The interior boasts of solid narra doors, panels and balustrades. Its arches and hallways are decorated with interesting art pieces. Here and there, one will find impressive replicas of masterpieces by Juan Luna, Van Gogh, and Picasso.
HIGHLIGHTS OF “THE HEIRLOOM”
Among several unusual spots in the house, the following never fail to amaze the newcomer:
 - A long, steep staircase lined with candelabras descends to a spacious basement. Here, an observant eye surely will not miss artistically crafted metal décor, recycled from junk by Alex himself. Strewn about the place are relics, antique furniture and family memorabilia.
- Under an adobe staircase is a huge dog cage that looks more like a dungeon.
- An old spiral staircase stands in the garden that leads to nowhere.
- A loft over the dining area displays an array of “santos”, alongside a collection of Barbie dolls and accessories.
- The entire edifice is surrounded by hanging gardens, luxuriant with organically grown decorative and edible plants.
 This quaint but remarkable home, with its relics and fanciful art deco, is indeed a family heirloom worth keeping for generations to come.
PROFILE of “The Heirloom, Manila” ~ Written by The Heirloom Management
PHOTOGRAPHY Courtesy of T.S. Manansala, Paul Martin M.D., Maxi Adrian San Agustin and mJ Juco

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  | ~ TESTIMONIALS | ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ~ | |
- [CLIENT TESTIMONIAL] Hi The Heirloom, Manila! Pwede po ba ma-feature din ang prenup pics namin sa account niyo? Sooo proud that we are part of it! Until now, we still reminisce our photoshoot. Very artistic talaga ang venue niyo. Very kind and accommodating din ang owners. Godspeed! ~ EJ & Ruby
- [CLIENT TESTIMONIAL] Thank you Heirloom Manila for accommodating us. You have such a captivating place. :) ~ Robert & Karina
- [A HOBBYIST's TESTIMONIAL] "While browsing the web and looking for the right location for a shoot, I came to admire the ambience of a place called The Heirloom, Manila. It is located in a small quiet neighborhood somewhere in Diliman, Quezon City. You might ask why I didn’t reveal the exact address here. Well, I was surprised when I booked this place for this shoot because the owners were quite secretive with its location that they sent us the map only the night before the shoot. Elegantísimo group photoSo, I urge you to book a shoot in “The Heirloom Manila” for you to discover what it has to offer.
The entire shoot went well but we were only able to have 2 sets during the four hour period. Since we were only allowed to shoot on the exterior we also had difficulty on setting up the lighting equipment due to limited space. If we get another opportunity to shoot at this place again, we would definitely love to shoot the house interior. It was fun!
On behalf of the team who joined this shoot, we would like to thank the owners, Alex and Paz, for the warm accommodation. Special thanks for the ice cream!"
~ Bong Tindugan | Photographer / Hobbyist
- [A HOBBYIST's TESTIMONIAL] The Heirloom, Manila was a location I found through extensive research over the internet. I met the family who owns the place. They were very inviting and friendly. It was the first time I had to navigate and drive myself to get to the location. Using friends as models who were happy to have their photos taken. ~ Patrick Segovia | Photographer
- [CLIENT TESTIMONIAL] Thanks The Heirloom, Manila for allowing us to shoot at your beautiful venue. It was an awesome experience. We'll definitely recommend your place to our friends. ~Emerson & Maridel
- [CLIENT TESTIMONIAL] Our experience here was one of a kind. It added spice to our wedding simply because the venue made our pre-nup photos classy and elegant. Every corner and every detail of that wonderful abode speaks of history, passion and art. Plus, the lovely family residing there adds up to its awesomeness because they welcome every person as if they are their long time friends. It was a wonderful experience for me and my husband being in this unique, exquisite place called The Heirloom, Manila. ~Dane & Renah
- [CLIENT TESTIMONIAL] Thanks The Heirloom, Manila for lending us your beautiful place for our prenup shoot! ~ Russel & Aimeelyn
- [CLIENT TESTIMONIAL] Thank you so much The Heirloom, Manila! We love your sweet home. We appreciate your hospitality. ~ Dennis & TinTin
- [CLIENT TESTIMONIAL] Thanks very much. The prenup photos came out with really fabulous results. Thanks for sharing your place with us, really appreciated! ~ Zelin & Anna
- [CLIENT TESTIMONIAL] Thank you very much for accommodating us. We truly enjoyed having our prenup shoot at The Heirloom, Manila. Even our photographers are amazed with the beauty of your home. It's truly one of a kind. And thanks, too, for the yummy merienda. God bless! ~ James & Cai
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