Most of DMCI Homes' portfolio is built around accessible, mid-market Metro Manila living. One South Drive is a deliberate departure from that formula — an ultra-luxury mountain enclave in central Baguio City, developed in partnership with Dacon Corp under the DMCI Project Developers banner, priced from ₱31.19M and up. It's a different kind of purchase entirely, and it's worth understanding exactly who it's built for before deciding if the price makes sense.

Location: 800 Meters From Baguio Country Club

One South Drive sits roughly 800 meters from Baguio Country Club, placing it inside one of the most established and exclusive addresses in the city — a location that trades on decades of prestige rather than emerging-neighborhood potential. This isn't a value play on an up-and-coming corridor; it's a bet on one of Baguio's most proven residential locations.

What You're Actually Buying

Units are configured as 2-Bedroom and 3-Bedroom residences, designed around panoramic mountain views and Baguio's naturally cooler climate — a genuine lifestyle differentiator that no Metro Manila property, regardless of amenity budget, can replicate. Turnover is targeted for June 2029.

The partnership with Dacon Corp matters here: rather than DMCI applying its typical Metro Manila mid-rise playbook to a mountain city, this collaboration brings genuine local development expertise to a market DMCI is still establishing itself in.

Is ₱31M+ Justified?

This is fundamentally a different value equation than DMCI's Metro Manila mid-market properties, and it should be evaluated on different terms:

As a primary residence, the price only makes sense if Baguio's climate and lifestyle are genuinely what you're seeking — this isn't a commute-optimized purchase, it's a lifestyle one.

As a leisure or second-home investment, the calculus shifts toward exclusivity, view quality, and the strength of Baguio's tourism and leisure rental market — DMCI's broader push into hospitality and leisure developments (including its new DMCI Resorts operating arm) signals the company sees real demand in this category.

As a long-term appreciation play, the Baguio Country Club-adjacent location is about as close to an irreplaceable address as this market offers — genuinely scarce inventory tends to hold value differently than commodity mid-rise stock.

Who One South Drive Actually Fits

Buyers seeking a genuine second home, not an investment spreadsheet exercise — people who actually want to spend meaningful time in Baguio's climate and lifestyle.

High-net-worth buyers diversifying beyond Metro Manila, particularly those who already own in BGC or Makati and are looking for something categorically different rather than another CBD unit.

Leisure-focused investors betting on Baguio's continued strength as a Philippine retreat destination, especially as DMCI builds out more infrastructure around leisure and hospitality nationally.

What This Isn't

If you're looking for a straightforward, accessible entry point into DMCI's portfolio, this isn't it — that's what properties like Allegra Garden Place or The Oriana are for. One South Drive is a deliberate, premium departure from DMCI's core value proposition, and it should be evaluated as such.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the starting price at One South Drive? Units start from ₱31.19M for 2-Bedroom and 3-Bedroom configurations.

When is One South Drive's turnover date? Turnover is currently targeted for June 2029.

Who developed One South Drive? It's developed by Dacon Corp under the DMCI Project Developers banner — a partnership bringing local Baguio development expertise to DMCI's expansion into the city.

Interested in a private briefing on One South Drive? Reach out to Kris for current availability and pricing.

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