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REAL ESTATE

Property Review: Casagrand Royce

I’m starting the house hunt series with apartments in East Bangalore, primarily around the Whitefield, Hoodi, and Old Madras area. Let’s start with Casagrand Royce, a 277-apartment spread over 6 towers coming up off Hoodi. Name of the property: Casagrand Royce Builder: Casagrand Location: Off Hoodi Junction. Precisely, on Kodigehalli Main Road, KR Puram, Bangalore. Though the address comes under KR Puram, it is closer to Hoodi Junction. Total area: 4.05 acres Type of units: 1,2,3 and 4 BHK apartment in many variants. Each of these have an option with a private terrace. Total number of units: 277 Status: under construction Likely handover date: starting October 2018 Pricing (approx. all inclusive including GST + registration): You will have to inquire for the actual pricing for specific units. No. of floors: G+4 Parking: 2 level Basement parking Plan analysis of the model apartment: I visited the property yesterday. I liked the layout…

REAL ESTATE

Reviving the House Hunt Series

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There are quite a few of you out there who have written to me recently asking for recommendations of ready-to-move in properties. As a buyer, this “find-a-new-home” project is one that sucks the time, energy and miles out of home chasers, testing their patience and perseverance, and proves as an acid test to see if the money they have been saving for their dream home will be sufficient. And, people who are in the house hunting process will agree with me when I say that even the most amicable couples end up having long drawn arguments over the kind of house and interiors they both like. Your e-mails have motivated me to revive the “House Hunt” series again in the pursuit of your dream home. And when someone says my analysis has helped them zero in on a property, it brings me immense pleasure. As it has always been, these posts…

HOUSE TOURS

Where to Stay: This coastal, light-flooded villa in Cyprus will steal your heart

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As a kid, I was fascinated by atlases. Yes, there was a time (5th grade?) when I knew all the countries/capitals in Africa and South America. However, there were two places that I longed to visit: Cyprus and Austria. I’m really not sure where the seeds for Cyprus were sown, but I’d like to believe it was looking at all those fresh vegetables and fruits in the Central vegetable market in Bahrain. I wondered what kind of a country it would be that grew these gorgeous oranges. When I saw images of this beautiful property in Cyprus on Instagram, my memories were rekindled. I reached out to Amanda who was gracious enough to share the history behind the renovation of this property. This dreamy villa bathed in white called “Villa Meraki”, is a spacious and secluded villa, situated just a short walk from picturesque Pissouri village, a 5-minute drive from the beach…

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Review: Buying a Villa at Renaissance Nature Walk?

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In this post, I analyse and review if you should consider buying a row house in Renaissance Nature Walk. Continuing with the House Hunt series, today I present to you one of our ah! moments. One where space is the king. One where light rules, and flows in unhindered. One where you can spread a chataai on the terrace and gaze at the stars without the exhaust smoke choking your lungs. One where you can indulge in a hobby. One where you can take a walk every evening without watching your step for stepping over trash. One where there is a hint of greenery from the living, dining, and the guest bed room. One where the windows are not dots on the wall; they are the prominent features. One where the living room opening up to the green patch gets a character with the double ceiling; it makes you feel the…