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Kalpataru Pinnacle, Mumbai - FlatGradings Opinion


Project Details

Project      : Kalpataru Pinnacle
Builder      : Kalpataru Limited
Locality     : Goregaon West
City            : Mumbai

Analysis

Builder & Project Review:
As Kalpataru continues its campaign to redefine itself as the quintessential Indian luxury real estate player, Pinnacle plays a crucial role in the company's portfolio of new products.

Not many products in Mumbai have managed to do what the Pinnacle has done for Kalpataru.

Kalpataru has been producing 2, 3 BHK units in the suburbs taking advantage of the 80IB scheme and hence were facing major positioning challenges. Pinnacle did to Kalpataru what Octavia did to Skoda in 2001, it redefined the positioning of the brand.

Quick Fact Check:
Kalpataru Pinnacle has exceptionally spacious and super-sized 3-4 BHK apartments, duplexes, and penthouses. It is a high-rise tower with rooftop infinity swimming pool and toddler’s pool and open air Jacuzzi. Most noticeable about Kalpataru Pinnacle is the design: This Y-shaped tower is constructed in such a way that there are 3 flats per floor, maximum privacy, and ample light& even ventilation flows in lavishly
1. A luxurious multi-storeyed tower
2. Spacious 3 BHK, 4 BHK and duplex apartments with floor to floor height of 11'6"
3. Clubhouse with gymnasium and spa
4. Squash court, party room, and mini-theatre
5. Rooftop infinity swimming pool, kids pool & open air Jacuzzi
6. Landscaped gardens and children play area
7. Wi-Fi enabled project
8. Excellent connectivity to S.V. Road and Western Express Highway

Connectivity:

Bracketed on either side of the railway line by the Western Express Highway and the Linking Road, Goregaon was primarily a middle-class residential neighbourhood. However, the area is now turning into a wealthy suburb.

The project offers excellent social infrastructure with malls like Inorbit and schools like Vibgyor international school in the vicinity. It also offers amazing views of the creek from higher floors on the west side.

Master Plan:
The USP of the project here is internal spaces that are offered by the project. The overall plot size is relatively limited. There is another building which is mentioned as proposed development in the attached layout plan. But with limited area, Kalpataru has been able to pack in a lot of amenities in the limited area:
1. Clubhouse with world class gymnasium & state-or-the-art equipment’s
2. Large swimming pool with kids pool and open air Jacuzzi
3. Relaxing spa with steam and massage room
4. Multi-function party lounge overlooking the landscaped garden
5. Squash court
6. Mini-theatre
7. Indoor games area
8. Landscaped gardens and children play area

Floor Plan:
The apartments at Pinnacle are super- sized. Kalpataru has a winner on their hands here where they have created apartments with higher spaces. Combine this with efficiently planned apartments and you get living space which is not usually available in a city like Mumbai.

Our Opinion

Pros:
Space! Quality of Fittings, Rooftop Pool & Party Lounge, Ready Possession Property, Location
No other comparable projects in vicinity compared to this. However, Oberoi Exquisite and Windsor Towers would be choices you can consider if budget is an issue.

Cons:
Project loading is on the higher side

Ratings:
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Final verdict:
It’s a one of its kind product. Little or no competition for that matter. These are huge villas in the sky. You would definitely want to own one.
Analysis

Sunteck City, Mumbai - FlatGradings Opinion


Project Details

Project      : Sunteck City
Builder      : Suntech
Locality     : Goregaon West
City            : Mumbai

Analysis

Builder & Project Review:

If this would have been a Bollywood movie, it would have been an instant hit! It has everything, it's got the pricing right, the location right, right brands (partners), product configuration. But this is not a real movie it’s a real case scenario, the product in discussion here is Sunteck City. An under construction mini township project which promises to change the outlook & skyline of Goregaon west. The question in contention here is, should you invest here or not?

Quick Fact Check:
The developer is new, we had not heard of Sunteck realty till 5 years back, however, the company is listed and trades on BSE. Coming to the project it is loaded.
1. Swimming pool with kid’s pool
2. State of the art Gymnasium & Health Club
3. Exquisite Landscaped Garden with Children’s play area
4. Basketball & Badminton Court
5. Speciality Coffee Lounge
6. Launderette
7. Cutting edge security systems
Connectivity:
If you have visited the site from SV Road you will note it is in a midst of industrial area and close to the slum zone. The road leading to the project is so small that 2 cars find it difficult to pass through. The builders claim as part of MMRDA plans that area has been considered as Oshiwara CBD and plan to develop like BKC. No doubt the location is upcoming, close to the SV Road & an almost ready Osshiwara station. With the proposed 10 minute connectivity to Western Express Highway, things will only get better. Premium projects of other builders like Kalpataru, Lodha, Ekta in the vicinity are currently priced much higher (which is a major advantage for Sunteck).

Master Plan:

The idea is to create a mini township with a huge land parcel of 23 acres. They are launching the project in a phase wise manner. Though the complex is supposed to be self-sufficient, it would be only fair to judge the same once the entire master plan is shared by the developer.

Floor Plan:
I would like to start with the bedrooms, a master bedroom of size 12.8 * 10 sqft & second bedroom of size 8 * 9 sqft. is small; if you try to slot in a 6 * 6 ft bed, and a 2 ft wardrobe you will realize that there would be virtually no space to walk around in your bedrooms. Moving to the living space; an area approx. 150 sqft. would mean you can either have a lavish living room or a nice dining space, but not both.



Our Opinion

Pros:
1. Connectivity and future infrastructure leading to price appreciation
2. Amenities
3. Construction Partner is L&T (makes up for the lack of construction experience)

Cons:
1.Presence of industrial area and slums around the project
2. Current access road
3. Room sizes

Ratings:
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Final verdict:
This is an investment product as on date keeping in mind the pricing and size of the apartments, this area will develop if you have a horizon of 4 to 5 years this might be a good bet. If you can wait a bit...please do so and see construction reach a certain level when you can enter the project even if it means paying a little extra.
Analysis

Ekta Tripolis, Mumbai - FlatGradings Opinion


Project Details

Project      : Ekta Tripolis
Builder      : Ekta World
Locality     : Goregaon West
City            : Mumbai

Analysis

Builder & Project Review:
As we stand today Goregaon is bustling with Real Estate activity, with construction happening across this suburb of Mumbai. To understand what caused this sudden spike in infrastructure development let’s take a step back and look at what has happened in this area in the past 10 years.

Bracketed on either side of the railway line by the Western Express Highway and the Linking Road, Goregaon was primarily a middle-class residential neighbourhood, nestled with slums and small towers across. But 2006 was the year when everything was about to change.

1. Year: 2006 - HDIL picked up whopping 45 acres land in Goregaon under the SRA scheme and decided to jointly develop it with MHADA
2. Year: 2008 - By 2009 HDIL started feeling the heat with multiple cases bring filed against them due over land ownership & allotment issues
3. Year: 2009 - Cash crunch hit HDIL and they started liquidating their assets.
4. Year: 2010 - On Tuesday, 8 June 2010 a leading newspaper reported that HDIL recently sold 20 lakh sq. ft. of floor space index generated through the redevelopment of Siddharth Nagar in Goregaon for a total consideration of approximately Rs 1,025 crore.
5. Year: 2011 – 2012 - Soon all hell broke loose Goregaon was gearing up to be one of the most exciting suburbs in recent history. Developers started launching projects in this prime area which was deserted for years. Though they had the smallest land parcel Ekta had the first mover advantage, they rolled out a pre-launch offer their project Tripolis

Quick Fact Check:
30 storied dual towers structured to have 2 and 3 bedroom classic and platinum apartments with the first four levels being elite car parking. The 2 BHK Gracia and 3 BHK Eleganz are for those desiring a fair amount of luxury and the 3 BHK Grande for those desiring super-sized luxury. This top speculation comes with the high-tech fitness centre, health club, swimming pool and all-inclusive premeditated visual landscaped boundaries etc. that this exact value for money. The apartments in EKTA TRIPOLIS are intended to come operational with a chic modular kitchen, Hob & Chimney for that graceful cooking and imported granite flooring throughout the apartment along with split AC's in all rooms.

1. 4 Levels of Podium – So the first floor starts from the 5th floor of an average building.
2. Stretching 36 residential storeys into the rapidly transforming suburban skyline.
3. Control lighting, fans, music, AC's, curtains as well as other gadgets and appliances in the entire home using an integrated digital panel.
4. Welcomes you with premium luxury residences in a choice of formats
5. Imported modular kitchen with accessories
6. The combination of designer tiles and imported marble flooring.
7. Goregaon in the backdrop for this project acts as an added advantage for Ekta Tripolis
8. Facilities for sports, children's play area, swimming pool, reflexology zone etc accentuate the benefits of this place.
Connectivity:
Goregaon area was once considered to be remote, both in terms of accessibility and lifestyle but it has gone a metamorphic change! With an incredible array of amenities in retail, entertainment and education area for businesses, the infrastructure is flawlessly strong to provide a backbone for modern day living concepts. Thus having Goregaon in the backdrop for this project, acts as an added advantage for Ekta Tripolis, as it renders great accessibility and conveniences to the residents. Thus, schools, colleges, malls, Multiplexes, and other lifestyle amenities are all located close by to this place. Located in the heart of Goregaon west with excellent connectivity to SV Road and Link Road.

1. 15-minute drive from the western express highway, 25-minute drive during heavy traffic
2. Under-construction flyovers at Oshiwara & JVLR to reduce travel time to 10 minutes. A new bridge
3. 400 Meters from the project is planned which will be ready in a few years for East West Connectivity to the Highway
4. Proposed Oshiwara railway station within a 2 km radius
5. Proposed Metro Rail Phase-II to connect you to Chembur and Colaba in 25 minutes
6. Infrastructure with leading schools and hospitals in the vicinity
7. Prominent Malls in the vicinity: Inorbit Mall, Oberoi Mall, Hypercity Mall, Mega Mall
8. Prominent schools in the vicinity: - Swami Vivekanand International School & Junior College, Amity
9. Global Business School, Oberoi International School, Yashodham High School
10. Prominent hospitals in the vicinity: Cooper Hospital, Ever Shine Hospital, Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, The Children's Hospital Mumbai

Master Plan:

There is a limitation the architect had here, lots stuffed into this small 3-acre plot. The designers have tried their best to give everything at one go, however, privacy will be compromised. Pick the lower floors and you will get a good clubhouse view. Else the layout is average. The amenities consist of:
1. Automated homes
2. Modular kitchens
3. imported marble flooring
4. Imported wooden flush doors with premium hardware fittings
5. Clubhouse and amphitheatre
6. Party lawn, maze garden, children's play area
7. Basketball, tennis, squash, snooker, table tennis
8. Swimming pool, Jacuzzi, gymnasium, meditation, reflexology zone
9. Large water bodies, garden walkway, interactive fountains
10. Video door phone, intercom connectivity, guard house, CCTV
11. 4 elevators per tower
12. Special no vehicle zone

It’s fully loaded.

 Floor Plan:
2BHK: Constructed as per new DCR rulings, these are compact 2 BHK’s. The living & dining room is one of the smallest in its category 211 sq. ft. Master Bed is 143 sq. ft. & the kids room 121 sq. ft., bathrooms are pretty small for me to call them luxury, measuring 35 sq. ft. & 40 sq. ft. Honestly nothing special about the layout, the fizz is missing. I wish the designers had provided extra space in the house.

3BHK: The 3 BHK’s are relatively better spaced out, but still remains fairly standard, the master bed which is 168 sq.f.t and living room 240 sq.ft. are the only aspects of this layout you will like. Else it’s a disappointment on the overall.





Our Opinion

Pros:
1. Amenities
2. Location (basis future infra development and connectivity)
3. Overall this project looks good offers good connectivity to western express highway and western line and a good view of Aarey greens. This would be a best buy property in Goregaon. Also, this project is offering a wide range of amenities starting from a clubhouse to party lawn, tea corner, amphitheatre, sports section and many more. Looking at the overall project, this would not be a bad deal for all the amenities, location, quality and the consistent appreciation seen in this area.

Cons:
The floor plan, it's too cramped for our comfort

Ratings:
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Final verdict:
It’s a good product, Ekta as a developer has a reputation for completing projects on time. It’s a good investment however if you are still in the market do have a look at Kalpataru Radiance. It seems from info online, the he project has IOD and CC. Bank Approvals for loans from ICICI, HDFC and Axis Bank already in place. Definitely a smart investment option. For Investors/Exit Period/Infrastructure Impact: The Lock-in Period of 2 years and 2 subsequent. Transfers are free. This gives an investor an easy exit option without hitting on the returns. 
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Kalpataru Radiance, Mumbai - FlatGradings Opinion


Project Details

Project      : Kalpataru Radiance
Builder      : Kalpataru Limited
Locality     : Goregaon West
City            : Mumbai

Analysis

Builder & Project Review:
Kalpataru Radiance is the latest challenger from this leading western region brand to launch into an ever more crowded market of Goregaon, but this time, the product has focused on what users might actually want rather than useless gimmicks. Kalpataru Radiance takes the DNA of traditional Kalpataru designs and improves on it in most areas. It delivers on consumer needs for space and amenities which the market was craving for.

Quick Fact Check:
Launched in April 2013, this was one of the most anticipated products in Goregaon. It received a tremendous response in the pre-launch phase.

1. Contemporary multi-storeyed towers
2. Designed with emphasis on optimum natural lighting and ventilation
3. Spacious 2 & 3 BHK apartment in tower C; 3 & 4 BHK apartment with servant room in tower A
4. Spacious apartments complemented with floor to floor height of 10 feet 10 inches
5. Sun deck with aluminium and glass railing in living room with full height window
6. Clubhouse with world class gymnasium
7. Landscaped podium of around 1.6 acres for recreational facilities
8. Large swimming pool with ozonised water, kids pool, splash pool and open air Jacuzzi with pool decks
9. 4 tier advanced and integrated security system
10. Wi-fi system in every apartment and in common areas
11. LEED certified project
Connectivity:
The project boasts of a very good location. It offers excellent connectivity. With new infrastructure projects in the form of flyovers and metro coming in, the location is poised to become one of the most sought after locations in Goregaon. With projects like Ekta Tripolis, Sunteck City, The Imperial; the area is going to have a facelift in future as well.

Master Plan:

It’s a small 4.3-acre plot yet it has been designed well, a C-shaped design where 4 towers are slotted in. The good thing is that there is the distance between all 4 towers allowing cross ventilation within the complex. The plot is a rectangle and is Vastu compliant to a lot of extents. The elevation at this moment is not finalized though it seems. Recommended flats are on the lower floors if you are going to a garden facing flat or higher floor if you are going for a non-garden facing view. Mind you there are MHADA towers coming up next to the Radiance site so views might get blocked. As on date, the same are open. Where you might see the sea on one side and lush Aarey green from the higher floors of these towers. The project boasts of top of the line amenities:

1. Air-conditioned apartments
2. Imported marble flooring.
3. 8 feet high laminate finished entrance door and paint finished internal doors
4. Synchronised light at the main door & Home automation system comprising of mood lighting in all rooms.
5. Granite flooring in kitchen with Granite main platform
6. Imported marble/European designer tile dado up to door height
7. Premium international sanitary and CP fittings

Floor Plan:
A look at the 4 BHK plan (a rare typology in this Andheri, Goregaon belt) and you will be pleasantly surprised. It’s majestic. It opens into a huge 500 sq. ft. living room with an additional deck space. This is Luxury! Need I say more, 4 spacious bedrooms, a servant room, and huge kitchen? These are places in the sky if you have the budget go for it.

Now before we look at the other floor plans let me tell you that there are 2 wings having separate configurations. The 3 BHK’s follow the same pattern, they are well designed and spacious. Decently sized bedrooms 140 sq. ft. and a living cum dining room of 330 sq. ft. Its good space provided by the developer in a cramped city like Mumbai.

There are multiple types of 2 BHK’s. The ones in A wing are highly recommended for end use, they are spacious and designed well, the ones in C wing are small and seem to be designed only for investors.

Our Opinion

Pros:
1. Brand
2. Amenities
3. Facilities

Cons:
2 BHK bedroom size

Ratings:
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Final verdict:
Definitely one of the better projects in Western Suburbs. Since the project is from Kalpataru Group, there is a certain brand equity associated with it. It has top of the line amenities and will offer excellent connectivity in future.
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RNA Exotica, Mumbai - FlatGradings Opinion


Project Details

Project      : RNA Exotica
Builder      : RNA Corp
Locality     : Goregaon West
City            : Mumbai

Analysis

Builder & Project Review:
Styled by leading architects and designers Space Matrix Singapore, RNA Exotica is intended to meet the needs of the urban commuter by providing convenience of location, amenities that are above par: a residential monument with four wings including two basements, ten levels of podium parking, e-deck and 30 floors of dwelling space as stated on their website with a ticket size of 2 crore for a (3 BHK).


Connectivity:


Master Plan:


Floor Plan:


Our Opinion

Ratings:
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Final verdict:
There is no argument that the Exotica offers value for money. The problem is the question about its delivery and construction issues. We have visited the site and find the project value for money.
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