High end property in demand.

The high-end property market has taken Pune by storm. During the past year, there have been constant enquiries for larger spacious homes,
homes that would suit today's top management. The Pune builders and developers are geared to deliver what the global traveler wants in his home.





Samir Sagar, MD Sagar Properties

The real estate market is improving at a very steady pace. It is a robust market where there is a constant flow of buyers. The high-end property market has also improved drastically and these buyers are sure about what they want. Today's market is for people who are decisive and are not waiting for any kind of price correction. There is a constant flow for good properties and especially for ready possession apartments. The last year saw a lot of ups and downs in the real estate market but towards the end of the year, Pune has witnessed an assured set of buyers with high expectations and are happy with the given choices of properties. Pune is coming out of a slowdown in terms of rates although there is some restraint for the developer to take the prices further up which will be during the next quarter. Sagar Properties has a prestigious project at Pimple Nilakh called Waters Edge, which is spread over 12 and half acres of land with a beautiful view of the Mula River. The Project is specifically designed keeping in the mind the luxuries of modern urban living and at the same time providing the freedom of open spaces. Situated in the lap of Mother Nature, Water's Edge is also close to the Hinjewadi Infotech Park, Pune-Mumbai expressway and just 3 Km from Aundh Bridge and Wakad. It on a approximately thirteen acres of land and consists of Lavishly planned 3 BHK Residential flats and 4BHK Penth houses.






Vishwajeet Jhavar, MD Marvel Realty


Pune's real estate is witnessing a substantial increase in reasonable and value for money kind of projects. There is no longer 'the wait and watch' policy from the buyers and today the people who are buying are ready with their choices. Real estate has come of age with the buyers being global travelers.
There is a strong sense of being possessive when it comes to a home. People today want quality and creativeness to go hand in hand. They want the best that is available in the world to be part of their home. Features like automation, international landscapes and luxury is what is attracting them to Pune besides the tranquil weather.
Marvel Isola is an isle of calm off NIBM Road, in South-East Pune, that could well be a holiday resort, with one difference. You can live here for the rest of your life. Twelve sprawling acres housing just six buildings; automated, super-luxurious apartments from 2105 sq.ft. to 5225 sq.ft. with the best amenities on offer from Marvel.
Well-planned walkways, jogging tracks and pavements criss-cross Tropical gardens and gurgling water bodies landscaped by the best of international landscapers, and a multitude of recreational offerings. The adventurous or sporty can choose from rock-climbing, a large swimming pool, a bowling alley, sports bar, cricket nets, squash courts, table tennis and multi-game courts, a gymnasium and a virtual golf course. For others there's relaxation at the Karaoke room and movie theatre, or the Spa. Best of all, children can be kept entertained and out of harm's way in the sand-pit or an indoor play station. There's also a library and study room for kids.
Not to forget, Marvel's signature; exquisite apartments that set a benchmark in luxury, quality and technology; offering Italian marble finish, a Jacuzzi, steam room, large
landscaped terraces and state-of-the-art home automation as standard amenities. And a private lap pool and VRV central air-conditioning for our premium apartments, one per floor. And that's just the beginning.






Manish Jain, MD Kumar Properties.

The real estate market is quite bullish and with the stock exchange gaining momentum, the money flow into the real estate market is also improving. There is a vast demand from the investors as well as self-buyers where a booking for a good home has taken priority. People today are much more aware of the market and come ready with an assertion to buy. The high-end properties in Pune are attracting a lot of NRIs and top management to make their home here.
Two properties Palm Springs in Undri and Picasso on NIBM road are both showing good sales. Palm Springs is a prestigious project, which is situated close to the Corinthians club.
The bungalows have an attractive entrance door with brass fittings, high quality windows, granite steps for staircase with designer railing, designer kitchen with granite platform and stainless steel sink, designer tiles for dado, entrance lobby with nice internal courtyard having sit out areas with pergolas amongst exquisitely designed landscaped garden.
While Picasso offers detached and semi detached bungalows with elegantly designed entrance foyer, attractive entrance door with brass fittings and night latch, POP finished walls, Polished vitrified flooring in living, dining, kitchen and all the bedrooms and designer kitchen with granite platform. This project is coming up in Hadapsar, which is already gaining importance as one fo the most sought after area for high end properties.






Samit Karia MD, Karia Developers

In an age where innovation is fast becoming a rarity, Karia Developers has assumed the role of torchbearer in the area of living-design innovations. Creating dwellings that exceed your expectations is what we indulge ourselves in. There are four A's that define high end property Ambience where natural surroundings add to the value of the property, Aesthetics; both exterior and interior are important for any high end property. This is created using worldrenowned architects like Hafeez Contractor. Address is also an important factor for high-end properties. For CEOs and top management it matters a lot where they live hence address is very important. Amenities are also one of the most sought after factor for the internal specifications of a flat also matter a great deal. A good high-end flat will boast of Italian marble flooring, airconditioned apartments, false ceilings in wood and POP, hanging coffers etc add value to the flat. Even the entrance lobby is done up in marble. There is a high demand for these properties where the class of people living in want to have a piece of the world all in their home.
Two projects boast of elegance and super luxury. Konark La villa has 7000 sq ft villas to offer in Vadgaon Sheri or better known as Kalyani Nagar extension. It has a beautifully landscaped garden, swimming pool, High Tech Gym and Poolside Party Area. The building features contemporary elevation, beautiful designed entrance, lobby with imported marble and one hydraulic highspeed elevator.
The other project Konark A Plus is situated in Empress County, which boasts of Project twin kitchen platform, modular switches, and designer toilets tiles with Jaguar or equivalent toilet fittings. The project has automatic elevators; children's play area along with a large landscaped garden and ample parking space.






Sanjay Runwal, Runwal Housing.

Runwal Seagull is a residential housing project of 696 flats over 11 acre at Hadapsar in Pune which is being developed in association with CarVal, an investment arm of Cargill.US. Absolutely transparent dealings, strict compliance to all legal procedures and handing over possession to customers within or before the committed dates are what matter most at Runwal Housing. Their commitment to modern construction techniques, to excellent quality workmanship and the use of nothing but the best of the materials for construction is now a hallmark of Runwal Housing. The Integrated Management System that is employed at Runwal Housing has given them a strong commitment towards quality, environment and safety".






Priya Jacob, Magarpatta City.


SPREAD over 400 acres and power packed with international amenities, Magarpatta City is an award winning and internationally appreciated model of integrated development and self-sustainability. Magarpatta City is a city within a city having commercial zone, residential neighborhoods, school, hospital, shopping malls, hotels, restaurants and recreation places. All this is complemented by verdant greens and a pollution free ambience, a supreme setting for your life and business to evolve. A remarkable reality!
Magarpatta City was a dream, of 120 farmer families, now transformed into a remarkable reality. It is admired the world over as an internationally renowned model of inclusive development & social capitalism. Winning awards for integrated development and immaculate construction practices, Magarpatta City features a walk to work-home-recreation lifestyle, futuristic residential marvels, a very contemporary commercial zone, and a globally renowned IT park. Magarpatta City has also won accolades for eco-friendly features and pollution free environ. With a full fledged shopping zone, recreation facilities and offices in its campus, just take a walk daily to your office, stroll through the stunning environs every weekend while enjoying pollution free air with your family.
The state-of-the-art Cybercity Magarpatta IT park occupies a place of pride in the hearts of the citizens of Magarpatta as well as Pune. Cybercity enjoys the presence of leading global IT giants Cybercity is blessed with international facilities.
Through its sustainable development model, Magarpatta City introduced eco friendly development. Hence, almost 30 per cent of the area has been kept reserved for greenery. Implementation of waste management system, solar energy system ensures further enhancement of the environment.
Magarpatta City has won many national and international awards for its uniqueness and novelty. It has won accolades in the 2008 Sidney World Congress of Metropolis. Maharashtra Economic Development Council lists Magarpatta City amongst the 'Top 10 success stories of the state'.
Magarpatta City has also been Identified as a prestigious project along with 'Konkan Railways, Mumbai-Pune Expressway' at the infrastructure summit 2002. Cybercity has received first prize for in the IT infrastructure category at the Maharashtra IT Awards. The City has also been mentioned in the Limca Book of Records for having largest solar water heating system.
The planners of the city have given explicit importance to the ecology of the surroundings. About 120 acres of Magarpatta City has a lush green natural carpet. Plus garden traffic islands and glorious fountains add to the city's panoramic beauty. Covering 25 acres, Aditi Gardens is one of the largest open spaced gardens in Pune. IT is an architectural representation of our planet earth. Because of it being circular in nature, it provides a beautiful sight to every passing citizen.
Today, the name Magarpatta City stands for quality in construction, innovation in design and impeccable planning. No wonder, it is regarded as the remarkable reality. A reality born through immaculate vision and brilliant execution.
Magarpatta City offers everything to every one. Act today and be a proud citizen.






Ammul Goel, Director, Goel Ganga Developments.

The trend of high-end properties is growing prominently in certain pockets of Pune. Most of the buyers are from Mumbai ad NRI's who have traveled around the world and are used to that kind of luxury. Goel Ganga developments have four projects in the high-end range. Ganga Melrose, in Sopanbaug a 2, 3 , 4 and 5 BHK spacious apartments. These apartments are equipped vitrified tile flooring for living, Kitchen, dining and common passage, laminated wooden flooring for all bedrooms, granite kitchen platform, modular kitchen with cabinets below platform and side table platform etc. The apartment complex comes with gymnasium with steam and Jacuzzi, separate car washing area, club house for games and get-togethers, children's play area and designer landscape garden for healthy walks. Their other project in Koregaon Park Annexe is called Ganga Carnation which follows rain water harvesting, vermiculture pits for wet and dry garbage disposal, two Automatic Lifts for each building with generator back up, twenty Four Hour Power back up for common utilities like lifts, pumps, common passage, parking etc.
Pune's real estate is growing with a very positive sign. There are more actual buyers than investors. The market is also getting back to normalcy and even the business is slowly getting better and better.






Sagar Chordia, MD Panchshil Realty

The market is looking up where a lot of people are looking for larger size apartments where they get a bungalow feel. The families are nuclear now a days and don't want to leave in Bungalows and most of these people are NRI's who when they return back to India, need a bigger house. We offer them all the amenities that one would find abroad from Sauna, Steam, Jacuzzi, Tennis courts and basket ball courts. In the apartments, which are ranging between 4500 sq ft, all of them are centrally Air-conditioned; island kitchen and 100 per cent generator back up. We also have property as well as lease management agencies to facilitate the buyers and Corporates who have bought an entire tower. The market is very good and picking up all over India.
Panchshil is committed to building and nurturing, world-class properties for residential, commercial and hospitality use. Over the last 10 years we have come to be known not only for the quality of the product we offer, but also for our after-sales management service. This has become our hallmark. Based in Pune, we stay focused on the best international trends and standards in design and construction. Surrounded by 4 acres of forests, One North, privé homes are best suited for those who seek a quiet life. There are 7 towers with 2 large apartments per floor and 3 car parks per apartment. Drive through an avenue lined with Palms, to receive a warm welcome to One North. A sense of space and luxury begins even before you enter your home. The landscaping at One North covers 70 percent of the 11-acre property. Water meanders through in different forms; waterfalls, swimming pools and garden ponds. The 2-floor car park lies discretely below this podium garden. The living rooms at One North, have large expanses of wall, with no obstructive features, ample seating and floating space. Perfect for big family reunions; even better for intimate family conversations. Panchshil is known for its privé homes. Generous apartments cater to a luxurious and comfortable family lifestyle. We are happy to bring to Pune, its first 20-storey towers with super-spacious condominiums and advanced engineering technology. One North, at Hadapsar.

Source - Times Property E Paper

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