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Life at Urban Life, Talegaon by VTP Realty – Where homes bring life!

Having extensively analyzed the location in terms of its connectivity from Mumbai, Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad, VTP Realty has chosen Talegaon for its premium project, Urban Life. VTP Realty has made an attempt to provide Urban Life in the emerging suburban area of Talegaon with premium urban characteristics, but at an affordable price range.

Project Highlights

Urban Life is spread over a 13 acre area, amidst views of lush green hills and with not much urban fabric around.  This project is designed by the famous architect Reza Kabul. The master plan of this project comprises of various aspects such as residential buildings, recreational spaces and commercial spaces. The project is laid out such that the central portion contains the recreational zone and the buildings are arranged around the central patio. All three sides of the project are enclosed

The entrance of Urban Life
The entrance of Urban Life

with a green buffer zone to curb noise and air pollution from passing vehicles.

All the apartments in this project are 1BHK and 2BHK apartments, specifically designed for the premium segment buyers. The materials used in the construction of these apartments boast of VTP’s trademark top class quality, having been supplied in-house, thereby helping maintain prices of the apartments in the affordable range.

Hierarchy of phases

The 13 acre Township comprises of 861 apartments. Phase 1 consists of 4 towers A, B, C, D with 85% bookings availed and VTP Realty has promised possession by April 2018. Phase 2, which has been pre-launched recently in January 2017, consists of 2 towers coming up namely H and I and is already booked up to 65% of its total units. These towers of phase 2 will consist of dual parking levels on ground floor and basement, which will be allotted to the users as per their ownership.

Phase 3 will consist of 2 towers E and F which will launch shortly, which may have ground floor consisting of shops and convenience stores that will cater to residents’ daily needs, including groceries, vegetables, etc. Phase 4 consists of an International School separated from the township by a green buffer which can be accessed by residents both from within and outside the township. The prestigious Eden International School has already tied up with VTP Realty to be a part of Urban Life Township.

VTP Urban Life
Phase 1 under construction

All these developments indicate that VTP Realty are building a township, with all necessary facilities available to residents within the complex itself, to enable them and their children to live a comfortable life. One can see a similar thought process behind another of their offerings, Urban Nest in Undri.

About the Homes@ Urban Life

The apartments in phase 1 are evenly distributed in four G+12 floored towers with a bifurcation of 12 residential levels and one level for parking. Each floor consists of 7 apartments with a ratio of 2:5 among 1BHK and 2BHK units. The apartments in phase 2 are distributed in 2, G+15 towers  and it follows a ratio of 4:3 for the same. The size of the 1BHK apartments approximately lies between 481.47 – 503.86 sq. ft. and 2BHK lies between 746.48- 918.49 sq. ft.

Living Room in the Urban Life
Living Room in the Urban Life show flat
Kitchen in Urban Life
Kitchen in Urban Life show flat

A special feature about the apartments at Urban Life is the provision of three balconies to every apartment irrespective of them being 1BHK or 2BHK, with each attached to the living room, kitchen and master bedroom. The reasons behind providing three balconies lie in allowing residents to take in the scenic views around without any obstruction and also, ensuring enough ventilation of apartments.

Master Bedroom in Urban Life
Spacious Master Bedroom in the show flat
Children's Bedroom in Urban Life
Children’s Bedroom in Urban Life show flat

Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) pre-certified Project that boasts of an IGBC Green Building certification ensuring sustainable and green infrastructure along with a 35,000 sq. ft. central landscaped garden as per RERA. In order to obtain this certification, initiatives like Rain Water Harvesting, vermicomposting plant, Sewage Treatment Plant, Water Treatment Plant and Buildings with rooftop solar panels are proposed to be implemented.

Living and Dining Area in Urban Life
Living and Dining Area in Urban Life in show flat

Money matters

 Being an in-house industry supplier of quality construction materials allows VTP Realty to provide quality residences in affordable price range.

Unit Sizes (Carpet Area) Selling Price( total package all inclusive)
1 BHK 481.47 Sq. Ft. Rs. 30.94 Lacs Onward
484.38 Sq. Ft. Rs. 31.12 Lacs Onward
489.87 Sq. Ft. Rs. 31.24 Lacs Onward
491.81 Sq. Ft. Rs. 31.99 Lacs Onward
497.73 Sq. Ft. Rs. 32.22 Lacs Onward
503.86 Sq.Ft. Rs. 32.41 Lacs Onward
2 BHK 746.48 Sq. Ft. Rs. 46.13 Lacs Onward
784.32 Sq. Ft. Rs. 47.70 Lacs Onward
724.42 Sq. Ft. Rs. 45.05 Lacs Onward
755.85 Sq. Ft. Rs. 45.97 Lacs Onward
771.46 Sq. Ft. Rs. 47.58 Lacs Onward
918.49 Sq. Ft. Rs. 55.22 Lacs Onward

800x800mm vitrified flooring, which adds to the spacious and elegant feeling of the homes. Intercom and video door phone facility are provided for safety of residents adding to it the 24×7 provision of three-tier security. Laminate finished doors and superior quality paints add to the aesthetic appeal of the homes.

Amenities @Urban Life

Kid's Play Area in Urban Life
Kid’s Play Area in Urban Life under construction

The Urban Life Township is adorned with a grand entrance that gives a panoramic view of the entire township. Amenities for residents include a reflexology path, amphitheatre, swimming pool, concept garden, a fully equipped gymnasium, temple and a party lawn with barbeque area. The township is provided with 100% diesel generator backup for lifts and common area.

 

Conclusion

For those who wish to reside away from the hustle and bustle of city life, VTP Realty’s Urban Life comes across as a feasible option. Built by a reputed developer, this project provides affordability, premium housing and ensures a good quality of life with a peaceful and clean surrounding as Talegaon has the best climate being located at the highest altitude. If one considers the good number of end users of this project at this early stage, one can see how attractive this proposition is.

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VTP Urban Life, Talegaon – Location and Plans

Increasing urbanization has led to decreasing quality of life in cities, with residents constantly being exposed to high pollution levels, traffic congestion, lack of proper and affordable housing, among such factors. All this has spurred the growth of suburban towns. These towns, though outside city limits, possess nearly equivalent levels of infrastructure and amenities to that of the adjoining metro thus complementing Urban life. One such suburban outgrowth of the city of Pune and an emerging residential destination is Talegaon, a municipal town with a history dating way back to the times of Maratha reign under BajiRao Peshwa.

Particularly in the last two decades, Talegaon has witnessed remarkable growth in terms of infrastructure, industry and social amenities. VTP Realty, fast emerging developer of Pune, has identified this location for their upcoming project VTP Urban Life. The selection of this site is a manifestation of detailed analysis that was carried out by this developer.

Urban Life
Urban Life

Owing to the segment of people residing in the vicinity, the type of industries that currently are based in and around the town and those that would commence shortly, presence of social infrastructure such as schools, hospitals and colleges within Talegaon, and its attractiveness as location to people in Mumbai and Pune helped VTP choose the town for this premium project.

Location and Connectivity Analysis

Urban Life is located in Katvi village of Maval Taluka near MIDC Talegaon, with a distance of about 30kms from Pune city centre and 120kms from Mumbai city. The Urban Life is located at an offset of just 500 metres from the proposed Pune ring road.

Approach Road to VTP Urban Life
Approach Road to VTP Urban Life

The old Mumbai-Pune Highway as well as the Mumbai-Pune Expressway are at 1.2kms and 2kms respectively from the project site. With more than 25 global manufacturers including Essar, Posco, Seaco, General Motors, JCB that are currently present or looking to open facilities in Talegaon MIDC which is at a meagre distance of 2kms from Urban Life, one can assess the target customer segment for this property. Chakan MIDC acting as a prime industrial belt is at 20kms from Urban Life.

Urban Life is also a convenient option for IT sector employees working in the Hinjewadi IT Park, Talawade Park which is at a distance of 22kms, away from the jostle of the city and avoiding traffic congestion owing to the 4 lane connectivity offered by the Mumbai-Bangalore highway.

With Lonavla and Mumbai being a 45 minute and 2.15 hours’ drive from Talegaon respectively and directly connected by the highway, Urban Life is attractive to investors from Mumbai as well. For such investors, Urban Life offers the possibility of high property appreciation in future because of its connectivity and locational features.

In terms of public transport, Urban Life is easily accessible by Local trains from Pune, with the Talegaon Railway station 2 km from the site. PMT buses are accessible on the Alandi-Vadgaon road at every half hour. The nearest PMT stop is about 1.5kms from Urban Life.

Serene Environment

VTP Urban Life Entrance
View of Site entrance from approach road

Prospective residents of Urban Life can look forward to a better quality of life, due to the serene and green environment around the project, which portrays an assortment of urban and countryside characteristics. Lush green mountains, the nearby Indrayani River and the less built up environment around the project ensure better air quality. Talegaon, being located at a higher altitude, boasts of year round great weather. At Urban Life one can enjoy unobstructed view of nature thus increasing human connect with pristine surroundings.

Social Amenities

Social Infrastructure and amenities are amongst the most important factors for home buyers. Schools, hospitals, colleges and recreational spaces form an integral part of social amenities and thus any home buyer would appreciate if these conveniences are within easy reach of their homes. Since Talegaon is a historic town, places like Jain temple, Chakan fort, Kalapini cultural organisation have tourism potential. Among schools Heritage School by Pearson (1km), Hutchings School (5kms) and High Vision English Medium School are CBSE affiliated whereas Podar International School (1km) follows International curriculum along with Eden International School within the Urban Life Township. D.Y. Patil College of Engineering (2km), Indira College of Engineering, MIMER Medical College and Horticulture institute are noted higher educational institutes near Urban Life.

Indira College of Engineering
Indira College of Engineering

For one’s healthcare needs, Pawana Central Hospital (7kms), General hospital (4.9kms), Pioneer hospital (7.2kms) are suitable. For shopping needs, MORE Store (1km), Shubham Complex (3kms) and Fun Square Multiplex (6kms) are the nearest convenience stores from Urban Life.

Conclusion

VTP hoardings guiding on the way
VTP hoardings guiding on the way

By choosing Talegaon as the location for Urban Life, VTP Realty has stayed true to its strategy of focusing on the less heralded residential destinations and providing residents of such areas the feel of comfortable living in a metropolis. Attractive to a wide segment of home buyers and with promising developments on the horizon in Talegaon, the future sure seems bright for those who shall choose Urban Life as their abode.

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Life Republic, Hinjewadi – 10 quick facts for a 10/10!

  • Walking with the trend –

    Kolte-Patil Developer’s grand township “Life Republic” is one among those which stands out in the crowd when we talk specifically about townships. As Pune is now into the trend of Information Technology and Automobile sector, the real estate developers are more into creating large scale development at a particular site rather than isolated dwellings of a single building or two.

  • Location –

    Life Republic is located in Marunji (Hinjewadi) which is now a pan area of Information Technology. Providing multiple route options from Life Republic to access the Mumbai-Pune Expressway, is an added benefit for residents from Mumbai to seek their residence here.

  • Connectivity –

    Connectivity marks the most innate feature of Life Republic. Major industrial, IT hubs of Chakan, Talegao, Akurdi and city center Shivajinagar (all between 18-28kms) are accessible from Life Republic by public transport on an hourly basis for now but soon would enhance. Private transport is also feasible as these locations are connected to Life Republic through major arterial roads.

  • Surrounding –

    The township vests in a lush green surrounding with Sahayadri hills all around. For one to enjoy countryside living, away from the hustle and bustle of the city, Life Republic offers a good option. Keeping in view of the surrounding green terrain, the internal landscaping of township is planned accordingly. A central boulevard of 5 km radius is a focal point for all internal roads to branch out.

    Sahyadri Hills view at Life Republic
    Sahyadri Hills view at Life Republic

  • Amenities around –

    Life Republic boasts to have social amenities in ample numbers. Schools like Loyola, St.Joseph and Orchid of CBSE and ICSE grade are at a commutable distance (within 20-22kms) with hourly public transport connectivity.

  • Amenities within –

    The township boasts of numerous amenities like swimming pool, multi-functional gym, gazebo covered walk ways, party hall, tennis court and clubhouse. Every tower has amenities just beside it which individuates the building, creating a neighborhood in itself. Other amenities like Anisha Global School (ICSE), Fire station are common for all.

    Swimming pool nestled within avenue
    Swimming pool nestled within avenue

  • Ruler of its own –

    The Life Republic has its own Autonomous Zonal Authority that is supposed to look after proper functioning of the services in the township. This itself is a mark that the township is something really large and would require a governing body to look after provision, maintenance and discipline in the township.

  • Housing stock –

    Life republic provides choice to its customers in all walks from purchasing a home at Life Republic either for their own living or even as investment. Housing stock includes 1BHK, 2BHK, 3BHK, 3.5BHK and 4BHK along with twin villas. This housing stock is phased in 7 avenues which will advance with time with phase 1 currently under construction.

  • Property Value –

    The location of Life Republic being close to the major IT hub with environmentally sound atmosphere, the township is sure to seek property appreciation. Enhanced connectivity by public transport, increasing amenities and expansion of city towards this area in the near future are added benefits for property appreciation.

  • A lot more to come –

    The township is a miniature of a city with high scale of innovation. Urban forestry, Botanical Garden, High-street, Promenade, Lakefront development, Medical care center, Organic farming are the future upcoming features of Life Republic.

  • Conclusion –

    The developer has a substantial analysis in selection of location of Life Republic for attracting customers from 2 major metropolitan cities Pune as well as Mumbai. Maintaining a people centric approach in provision of high end amenities and conveniences for the public as well as environmental considerations of including large scale green spaces is a manifestation of the developer’s piecemeal approach to ensure a successful implementation of large scale development.

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An Overview of VTP Realty and its Projects in Pune

VTP Realty is a promising and fast growing player in the real estate sector of Pune city, expanding its footprint in leaps and bounds. VTP is well-known as a major supplier of construction materials and construction techniques which has now ventured into real estate development and has been able to carve out a niche for itself in this competitive sector. Let’s analyze the key features of their current and on-going projects.

VTP Realty: Location

The most critical parameter for a home-buyer is the location. A location should be such that it is convenient for office goers as well as their families, with places of work, education, shopping and other basic needs in close proximity. VTP Realty has thus expanded their horizon not only in residential development but also commercial real estate keeping in view convenience of home buyers.

Picture of VTP headquarters, VTP Realty, Pune
VTP Headquarters, Pune

Foreseeing the future expanse of IT and automobile sector in the Pune metropolitan area, VTP Realty has strategically located their projects in Pune city’s booming residential destinations. The IT hubs of Hinjewadi, Magarpatta, Kharadi and industrial centers of Talegaon and Chakan are the major employment generating pockets in and around Pune city. VTP Realty has accordingly come up with residential destinations around or near these business districts.

If Magarpatta has the Urban Balance project, Talegaon has Urban Life and Kharadi boasts of Urban Soul and Urban Senses. In other emerging hubs such as NIBM road, Undri and Pisoli, VTP has a sizeable presence with Urban Space and Urban Nest projects respectively. Talking of Urban Space which belongs to their recently completed lifestyle project, another set of ultra-premium residences are on their way opposite to Urban Space.

Picture of VTP Urban nest in the excavation stage, Pune
VTP Urban Nest in the excavation stage

 

VTP Urban Balance, Magarpatta, Pune
VTP Urban Balance

This careful selection of location indicates the critical analysis being done by the developer to cater to the growing housing demand and need in these areas, as they approach the peak. Segregation of projects into premium, mid-segment and budget categories shows that the developer, while catering to a variety of segments of home buyers, also has a clear understanding of the different expectations from a home and has sought to address the same. Though their focus is on delivering extra value with every purchase in the MIG segment, as they feel there is enough scope to deliver a better quality and serviced product in the said category.

VTP Realty: Connectivity

All of their projects are well-connected to other parts of the city as well as other towns and cities. Major highways are located at a convenient distance from all the projects and arterial local roads provide the much-needed last-mile connectivity to residents. With good availability of regular public transport near each of VTP’s projects, residents’ mobility is not restricted to their private modes of transportation.

VTP Urban Soul, Pune
VTP Urban Soul, Pune

The projects in Magarpatta, Undri, NIBM road and Pisoli are easily accessible from key employment hubs such as Shivajinagar (12km), Koregaon Park (14km) which have now become unaffordable for the vast middle class segment of people. The township in Talegaon (Urban Life) makes it easy for people to commute to industrial zones of Chakan (11km) and Akurdi (16km).

VTP Realty: Social Amenities

VTP Realty has ensured that most social conveniences, which are required by residents, are available close by. Shopping plazas, schools, hospitals, daily needs are all easily accessible from the project sites. In fact, when it comes to VTP Urban Nest in Undri, VTP Realty are, as a part of the project, constructing commercial centers which would cater to the shopping, fitness, medical and other daily shopping needs of the entire community in the area.

Standout features of VTP Realty

The concept of “fusion living” propagates mixed land use focusing on enhanced utilization of land with commercial and residential within the same realty footprint at Urban Nest (Undri). Another concept of “smart homes” is a match with the boom of smart cities – smart living Availability, supply and quality of construction materials are the features which this developer boasts of being a backward integrated developer. Being a “backward integrated” developer is what makes the VTP Realty boast of timely supply, availability and qualitative supply of construction materials.

Conclusion

The developer’s focus on meeting the growing housing demand in upcoming areas of Pune and by introducing fresh concepts such as “fusion living” and “smart homes” clearly indicates they know the pulse of the market and are responding proactively to the same. With its presence in both mid-segment projects having 1 and 2BHK apartments as well as luxury projects with 3 and 4BHK apartments, VTP covers a vast portion of the housing spectrum, while being receptive to each segment’s unique needs. The developer’s vision of raising the bar with quality assurance and building lasting relationships with its customers is an indicator of its growing ambitions as well as its growth in the mind space of its target audience, i.e., home buyers.

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Pimple Saudagar – The in demand residential suburb of Pune and PCMC

Whenever one thinks about rapidly developing residential suburbs in the city of Pune, Pimple Saudagar is one of the foremost areas. Today, Pune city is expanding massively in all directions, particularly the western side. The primary reason for this are the massive employment opportunities that have arisen within the Automobile and IT sector in hubs such as Pimpri-Chinchwad and Hinjewadi respectively. Pimple Saudagar is one such suburb which has benefited and come into the limelight because of its multifaceted advantages and the conveniences it offers.

Location and Connectivity:

Talking about location, Pimple Saudagar is a central node between Pune city and Pimpri Chinchwad. The IT zones of Hinjewadi, Baner, Balewadi, Aundh and the industrial areas like Chakan, Talegaon and Nigdi are within a 5-8kms radius of this area. Shivajinagar, Kothrud, Pune Camp are all within a 10-12 km radius. Pimple Saudagar has an efficient Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system with frequent buses to commute people to and from the above mentioned places. The major transport hubs namely Pune airport, Pimpri station and Pune station are 19 km, 6 km and 11 km away respectively.

The proposed Pune Metro will have a station at Pimple Saudagar, which is expected to act as an effective complement to the existing public transportation and further boost the profile of this area. For those who prefer commuting by private vehicles, areas towards Pune city are connected to Pimple Saudagar by 4-6 lane highways whereas the industrial areas are connected by 8 lane roads and grade separators.

Pimple Saudagar
The JRD TATA flyover

An important addition to the infrastructure in the neighborhood has been the construction of the JRD TATA multilevel flyover, by Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation at Nasik Phata. This has greatly eased the flow of traffic as it has 3 flyover levels one above the other, which effectively directs traffic going towards 3 different directions. The road towards Pimpri market and Chinchwad are congested during peak hours because of narrow width. The other internal roads running through Pimple Saudagar are well maintained with pedestrian facilities and ample street infrastructure.

Recreation and Amenities:

A majority of residents in Pimple Saudagar are the young workforce from the automobile and IT sector due to its close proximity to their work places. As a result, this suburb is well equipped with ample recreational facilities. Spot 18 Mall, 18 degree lounge, Pimpri Central and Reliance mall are popular hang-out places during weekends. The Rainbow plaza organizes a weekend shopping arena selling various daily need items such as clothes, food and accessories. The famous Happy Streets of Pune initiated by The Times of India is also held in Pimple Saudagar once in a month for the residents to interact on Sunday morning and create a playful atmosphere for kids.

Pimple Saudagar
The Rainbow Plaza

The SNBP international school, Euro kids, Pimpri Chinchwad College of Engineering, Siddhant educational institutes are the institutions providing knowledge for all age groups. Lounges and hotels such as Govind Garden, Saudagar hotel and Citrus hotel provide luxury ambience and great food. The Balewadi and Gahunje Stadiums are 7 km and 15 km respectively from Pimple Saudagar. The Healing Touch Hospital, Lotus hospital are major multi-specialty hospitals in the area, which also abounds in clinics and dispensaries.

Existing Residences:

The residential spaces in Pimple Saudagar are famous for the variety of accommodation options available, with apartments of different parameters such as space, budget, architecture and amenities. Pimple Saudagar is home to all types of homes.

  • G.K. Associates is a leading real estate firm in this area with almost 7 projects namely Sai highness, Sai Marigold, Rose land Residences, Rose woods, Rose Icon, Royal Rahadki greens, Jhulelal towers. All these projects are located close by in Pimple` Saudagar and target different segments of home buyers. Rose land provides a range of duplex bungalows whereas Rose Woods includes 2 and 3BHK towers in the same premises. Royal Rahadki is a 12 floor 3BHK tower. Sai highness, Sai Marigold and Jhulelal towers are gated communities comprising 1, 2 and 3BHK flats with budget friendly homes.

    Royal Rahadki Greens
    Royal Rahadki Greens
Sai highness by G.K.
Sai highness by G.K.

  • Aakashganga is yet another famous project in Pimple Saudagar by Goel Ganga developers. It comprises 2, 3 and 3.5BHK homes providing all conveniences within the township.

  • Leon Orbit is the most loved tower in Pimple Saudagar by Cello developers because of its architectural features such as its circular shape and four directional cross-ventilation. Spacious 2 and 3BHK homes in a 360 degree round building catches the attention of all passers-by.

Upcoming projects:

Pimple Saudagar also boasts of numerous upcoming residential projects, keeping in view the increasing demand for houses in this area. Yashada realty, Mittal constructions and Raviraj constructions are some of the real estate firms that are most prominent in this regard, promising possession by December 2016. With Pune promoting sustainable development, almost all the upcoming projects in Pimple Saudagar have features such as Rainwater harvesting, Roof top gardening, Solar panels and planned water and sewage network.

The property rates range between Rs. 4500 – 8000/sq. ft., depending upon the amenities offered and size of the apartment. As a matter of fact, the average property price for a multi-storey apartment has more than doubled from Rs. 2800 / sq. ft. in 2008 to Rs. 6800 / Sq. ft. today, offering great returns to early investors in this area. The rent for a particular 2BHK would cost around Rs. 10,000 – 12,000 and for a 3BHK would cost Rs. 18,000 – 25,000. The high appreciation in the property rates in this area is largely because of its connectivity to IT and industrial hubs and efficient infrastructure available.

  • Yashada reality is coming up with Yashada Triose and Yashada Blue woods with 2 and 3BHK apartments offering all the conveniences such as community hall, kids play area etc. within the townships.

  • Raviraj Constructions is coming up with Raviraj Aureate comprising 2 and 3BHK apartments offering large spacious homes of sizes in the range 1115 – 1630 sq. ft.

  • Mittal one Nation by Mittal constructions is a luxurious project that offers 3, 4 and 5BHK apartments as well as penthouses with sell-able area of 2093 – 6311 sq. ft. costing Rs. 1.77 – 5.63 crores. The project promises possession by March 2017.

  • Kaka Homes offer budget friendly 1, 1.5 and 2BHK homes ranging from Rs. 42 lacs to Rs. 60 lacs with all amenities like grocery stores, club house, swimming pool in the township itself.

Conclusion:

As mentioned above, the residential spaces in Pimple Saudagar depict a considerable variety in prices, architecture, space and amenities in existing as well as upcoming projects. Even though gated communities have become a trend providing all the conveniences within the townships, Pimple Saudagar offers all conveniences for non-gated communities as well. Its location near major commercial districts and its convenient connectivity make Pimple Saudagar a great residential and investment place in the near future.

FAQs

1. What are the advantages of living in Pimple Saudagar?
Pimple Saudagar is a central node between Pune city and Pimpri Chinchwad. The IT zones of Hinjewadi, Baner, Balewadi, Aundh and the industrial areas like Chakan, Talegaon and Nigdi are within a 5-8kms radius of this area. The proposed Pune Metro will have a station at Pimple Saudagar, it also has a BRT system. An important addition to the infrastructure in the neighborhood has been the construction of the JRD TATA multilevel flyover. Spot 18 Mall, 18 degree lounge, Pimpri Central and Reliance mall are popular hang-out places during weekends. The Healing Touch Hospital, Lotus hospital are major multi-specialty hospitals in the area. Pimple Saudagar is home to all types of homes.

2. What are the things in Pimple Saudagar which need improvement?
Pimple Saudagar

3. What are the real estate projects in Pimple Saudagar?
Real estate projects in the area are Sai highness, Sai Marigold, Rose land Residences, Rose woods, Rose Icon, Royal Rahadki greens, Jhulelal towers by G.K. Associates, Aakashganga by Goel Ganga developers, Leon Orbit by Cello developers, Yashada Triose and Yashada Blue woods Yashada reality, Raviraj Aureate by Raviraj Constructions.

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Shivajinagar – The home for everything!

Shivajinagar – An area that has derived its name from the famous king of the Maratha Empire Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, is a place that boasts of a rich history. It is said that one mark of a complete Punekar is that he/she is sure to belong from Shivajinagar! Today, this place is the centre of the metropolitan city of Pune. If one thinks that central part of the city is full of congestion and lacks high end amenities that are available only in suburban development, then probably this article will serve as an eye-opener.

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  1. Location – Shivajinagar is the centre of Pune and is at the confluence of major roads such as Old Mumbai Pune highway, Wellesly road, Sangamwadi Road and Jangali Maharaj (JM) road. Talking about connectivity, Shivajinagar is well connected by city buses with a high frequency to areas like Koregaon Park, Hadapsar, Pune Camp, Peth area and Vishrantwadi that are in the range of 4-9 kms from Shivajinagar. Areas like Pimpri-Chinchwad, Baner, Hinjewadi and Wakad that are more than 10 kms from Shivajinagar are also well connected by 4-6 lane highways and flyovers for a speedy journey. The Shivajinagar railway station and Shivajinagar bus terminal are the major nodes for starting your travel to any corner of Pune or to most places in Maharashtra.

  2. Education, Healthcare and Employment – Shivajinagar is a focal point of educational facilities. A recent study has shown that Shivajinagar is a home for about 2-2.5 lac students, pursuing all types of education. The timeline of educational facilities in Shivajinagar goes back a long way of nearly 200 years. The College of Engineering, Pune and Fergusson College are among the biggest names in the country, providing quality education since 2 centuries. Also Modern high school and Modern College, AISSMS College, Pune University and also various established coaching institutes that cater to competitive examinations have their stand in Shivajinagar. Multi-speciality hospitals such as Sancheti Orthopaedics, Hardikars, and Sahyadri are providing healthcare facilities to the citizens since past many years.

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    Sancheti Hospital

    Major IT firms such as L&T Infotech, TCS, Wipro, Endocto therms located in the Godrej Eternia complex are major employers of Punekars. World class showrooms like Audi, Range Rover, Ace Perkins and all branded clothing and accessory showrooms provide for the young generation demands and needs.

  3. Amenities and Recreation – Shivajinagar has a major population of youngsters and hence, is a major recreation centre with malls like Pune Central, Shoppers’ Stop and Deccan Centre. Phoenix Market City mall, Inorbit mall and Amanora Town Centre are within a radius of 10kms. JM road and FC road are like a hotspot for foodies. Right from foreign outlets like MacD, KFC, and Dominoes to desi hotels like Deccan dhaba, Wadeshwar and the choice of Bollywood superstars ‘Vaishali’ is a dainty in Shivajinagar. Street shopping is another feature of this area.IMG_3583

  4. Existing Residential Projects – Coming to the housing sector, Shivajinagar is observed to have mixed housing patterns. Since the peth area is in close proximity of Shivajinagar, the typical Wada structures are observed. But with modernization this housing pattern has evolved into high rise buildings touching the sky. The COEP hostel building- an 11 floored structure made with use of completely sustainable materials in its construction catches ones attention. As Shivajinagar is a destination of students and young working professionals the major home buyers belong to this category and are mostly tenants.

    Renowned builders in today’s real estate have their stand in Shivajinagar. Some of the notable projects are:

     

  5. Upcoming Residences – For those who think the centre of the city has become old and cannot support any new infrastructure, think again. One site visit in and around Shivajinagar and one will find many residential projects coming up right in the heart of the area. Some of the sites under construction are:

  • Guardian Celine by Guardian developers is a single 6 floored tower with 12 units that offers spacious and skillfully designed 3BHK and 4BHK flats.
  • Callisto Apartments by Prathamesh Constructions offers a choice of 2, 3 & 5 BHK premium apartments coming up in the premium area of Deccan – JM road.
  • Opus Condominium by Surana & Bhansali developer is a single 5 floored tower that offers exclusively 20 units of spacious 3BHK apartment’s right in the centre of the city.
  • Oro Vista – Lohia Jain developers is an 11 floored tower that offers 3 and 4BHK apartments with a promised possession till 2019.IMG_3618

All the upcoming residential projects have their focus on apartments comprising units more than 3BHK. These projects offer all the conveniences but cost not less than 1.5 crore. For those who wish to stay as a tenant the rent costs more than 25,000/month.

The available conveniences for those staying in Shivajinagar are not less whether it be shopping, education, recreation, business or work. All these conveniences have thus pushed up the real estate prices in this area. As the proposed Pune Metro traverses through Shivajinagar, it is also one of the reasons for high real estate prices.

To conclude, the upcoming residential projects in Shivajinagar are a blend of modern styles of architecture and inclusive of all essential amenities. But affordability is thus an issue for the middle income groups which is the only drawback of this area.

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FAQs 

1. What are the advantages of living in Shivajinagar?
The Shivajinagar railway station and Shivajinagar bus terminal are the major nodes for starting your travel to any corner of Pune or to most places in Maharashtra. Multi-speciality hospitals such as Sancheti Orthopaedics, Hardikars, and Sahyadri are located here. The College of Engineering, Pune, Fergusson College Modern high school and Modern College, AISSMS College and Pune University are some of the educational facilities here. Major IT firms such as L&T Infotech, TCS, Wipro, Endocto therms located in the Godrej Eternia complex. Pune Central, Shoppers’ Stop and Deccan Centre are the recreational centres here.

2. What are the things in Shivajinagar which need improvement?
Shivajinagar’s real estate prices are very high.

3. What are the real estate projects in Shivajinagar?
Shivajinagar’s real estate projects are Godrej Sherwood by Godrej Properties, Rohan Garima by Rohan builders, Paranjape Silver leaf 2 by Paranjape Schemes, Guardian Celine by Guardian developers, Callisto Apartments by Prathamesh Constructions, Opus Condominium by Surana & Bhansali developer, Oro Vista by Lohia Jain developers.