Covent Garden - LOCATION

Covent Garden is Located at 3880 Santol Ext., Brgy. 587 Sta. Mesa, Manila.

Santa Mesa is one of the best-known districts in the historic city of Manila. This district is strategically located between two rivers: the Pasig River on its southwestern side, and the San Juan River on the southern and eastern side. Its location, which is accessible to two major waterways, has made Santa Mesa a popular residential and commercial area for centuries.

This district was formerly part of the sprawling Sampaloc district, but was declared as a separate district and parish in 1911.

Nestled in the eastern section of the City of Manila, the Santa Mesa district expands from Lacson Avenue in the west and Ramon Magsaysay Boulevard in the north. Along its northeastern boundary is the SM City Santa Mesa, a branch of the popular shopping chain. The San Juan River borders the district’s eastern and southern sides; right across this river is the City of San Juan and a small portion of Mandaluyong City. On the southwestern side of the district is the Pasig River, which offers access to the districts of Pandacan and Santa Ana.

One of the most attractive geographical features of the Santa Mesa district is its relatively flat topography, which has made it easier for developers to plan well-designed, master-planned communities that will meet the needs and prefrences of different kind of Filipino families.

The district of Santa Mesa consists of 51 different barangays, ranging from Barangay 587 to 636. Barangay 587 is home to the Covent Garden residential complex, which is situated along Santol Extension. The residential complex is located near major transport hubs, which will easily transport residents to virtually any part of the metro. The LRT 2 Purple Line has two stations near the towers, namely V. Mapa and Pureza Stations. Several bus and jeepney routes also service the area. Aside from convenient public transportation options, Santa Mesa residents also enjoy different routes and shortcuts that will make driving to the metro’s main central business districts faster and easier.

Future residents of the Covent Garden residential complex can enjoy close proximity to a wide variety of lifestyle destinations, entertainment facilities, educational institutions, and hospitals. Covent Garden is close to the metro’s top universities and colleges, including the University of the Philippines (Diliman campus), the University of Santo Tomas, the Ateneo de Manila University, Far Eastern University, the University of the East, San Sebastian College – Recoletos, San Beda College, Centro Escolar University, National University, the Philippine School of Business Administration, and other schools found in the University Belt Area in Manila.

Lifestyle destinations within easy commuting or driving distance include SM Sta. Mesa, the Greenhills Shopping Center, Araneta Center in Cubao, Robinson’s Magnolia, and SM Megamall. For emergency needs and healthcare services, future residents of the Covent Garden complex can easily head to the Medical City Ortigas, St. Luke’s Medical Center in Quezon City, the University of the East Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center, (UERMMMC), the Cardinal Santos Medical Center, Lourdes Hospital, and the Unciano General Hospital. Future residents can also easily access major specialist centers, such as the Lung Center of the Philippines and the Philippine Heart Center. 

Nearby places of worship include the Nuestra Senora Salvacion Parish and the Holy Child Parish. Living in Covent Garden will definitely put families, young professionals, or college students right in the heart of Santa Mesa district, where they will enjoy proximity to everything they need and more.