Bhandari 43 Privet Drive, Pune - FlatGradings Opinion


Project Details

Project      : Bhandari 43 Privet Drive
Builder      : Bhandari Associates
Locality     : Mumbai Pune Expressway
City            : Pune

Analysis

Builder & Project Review:
43 Private Drive, Balewadi was launched about 3 years back & possession date stated then was to be an end of 2013/ mid of 2014; we have heard customers are still awaiting possession till late 2014 and the rate per square feet has increased from 5000 psft to 6500 psft in the past 4 years. If the above said is true, then it would have indeed been better for investors to deposit their money in an FD from a financial perspective for better results.

However lets deep dive into the details from a macro view to see what the product is all about. Is it an investment or an end usage product.

Amenities galore, the project come with 5 Luxurious multi-storied towers, Spacious 2 & 3 BHK apartments, Clubhouse with gymnasium & steam room, Adequate car parking with separate car wash area, Sewage treatment plant for the entire project, Exotic landscaped garden designed by renowned Singapore-based architect & an Earthquake resistant structure.

Connectivity:

It is said that the eastern side of Pune has people from all walks of life & better infra and more family, oriented buyers, & in western Pune there are a lot of tenants compared to the east. The prominent nearby localities surrounding this area are Baner Village, Kaspate Vasti, Vishal Nagar, Pashan Sus Road, Sutarwadi, Pimple Nilakh, Pimple Saudagar and Jagtap Dairy.

Ever since the Commonwealth Youth Games in 2008, development around this location has significantly increased and so did its real estate value. With time Balewadi has developed efficient connectivity to the major day to day requirement spots. The Mumbai-Pune Expressway falls in close proximity to Balewadi, and hence keeps it connected to all major localities in the stretch. The industrial town of Pimpri-Chinchwad is 12 kilometers from this area and could be reached in a 30 minutes’ drive while Pune main city is at a distance of 13 kilometers. Bus transport via PMPL buses is available and connects the locality to the neighboring areas. Air travel is easily accessible too via the Pune Airport (20 km) while rail travel could be done via the Pune Railway Station (10 km). Coming closer 43 Private Drive a popular project located to the North-West of Pune, famous for Shree Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex and India Studio. to the plot, we would like to highlight that there is a small garbage dump opposite the project and a nullah passing through it which should worry you.

Master Plan:
The plot is rectangular in shape which is generally ideal for any plot. However, something that I really find confusing is what really triggered the developer to have 1 extra building in here. Tower C’s existence means residents in tower D & B won't get an open view. Also, the current layout ensures that only resident of tower C gets a full garden view. The amenities are well packed in which is a positive however there us a nullah passing the plot right next to tower C. I really don’t know how it's going to be maintained.

 Floor Plan:
There are 4 apartments per floor and 2 lifts (an extra lift would have been beneficial, but in Pune 2 lifts are common). From a design perspective, the floor plans are decent. There is an entrance lobby which ensures privacy in the apartment. The living room is of size 19 *12 which is decent however there is no separate dining space which is negative. The kitchen is of size 8 * 9 and comes with an additional dry balcony space, the same is ok in terms of size, however, views from the kitchen are blocked in all apartments. The bedrooms are average sizes.

The apartments come with Jaquar Artize / equivalent range single lever chrome plated finish WC fittings, additionally, the developer has given a provision for washing machine and dishwasher in the dry balcony. The apartments come with a modular kitchen with hob and chimney & the terraces come with S. S. railings with glass.

Overall from a design and finishes perspective, the apartment is well laid out however it falters in the space provided.



Our Opinion

Pros:
1. The project is next to Balewadi stadium & and this area could take off in terms of infra development resulting into appreciation later
2. Amenities in the project

Cons:
1. As per reports on the internet and popular discussion forums residents of 43 PD are facing water issues
2. There are a small garbage dump opposite 43PD and a nullah passing through.
3. Tower C in the master plan

Ratings:
    Location     :     

    Layout       :     

    Amenities   :     

    Floor Plan   :     

Final verdict:
Keeping in mind the that there is immense competition in this area with Marvel and many other developers launching at much lower rates with better amenities and recreational facilities; 43 Private drive is at a back foot, the advantage it has been that it is close to possession, however, you would want to visit competition before investing.
Analysis

Paranjape Blue Ridge, Pune - FlatGradings Opinion


Project Details

Project      : Paranjape Blue Ridge
Builder      : Paranjape Schemes Construction Limited
Locality     : Hinjawadi
City            : Pune

Analysis

Builder & Project Review:
When a developer chooses aluminum formwork technology by MiVAN for the superior finish you know he is serious about quality. Founded by the Mr. V.B. Paranjape in 1930 in Mumbai, the Paranjpee Schemes has built over 20,000 homes built across western Maharashtra, over 170 top-of-the-line projects completed in the past 20 years.Blue Ridge is yet another attempt by the developer to further strengthen his hold on the Pune market.

Located in Hinjewadi, the IT Hub of Pune Blue Ridge is a project where you get exclusive amenities which meet the aspirational segments mindsets. Strategically located in Hinjewadi, the IT hub of Pune Blue Ridge consists of a Special Economic Zone (SEZ) and residential luxury that is pretty different from the rest of the Pune development. The Blue Ridge SEZ will cater to the new age IT/ITES industries and offer work and leisure facilities that are unheard of. Let's just say, you can walk down to the golf drive each time you want to unwind! With high rise apartments, luxury villas, service apartments, a sports zone, boat club, butterfly garden and a host of equally impressive amenities. Let's look at how the developer has been living up to his promise of delivering this beautiful dream.

The amenities are unparalleled at Blue Ridge. Let's just list down all the amenities for your convenience. Well on paper - Life is complete here!

Shopping Mall, Multiplex, Entertainment Zone, Restaurant, Vegetable Market, Gaming Zone, Amphitheatre, Spa, Club House, Boat Club with Marina, Yoga/Meditation Hall, Music, Gym, Pet Zoo, Fishing, Sunset Point, Banks, Cafeteria, Specialty Restaurant, Kayaking, Beach, Volleyball, Squash, Skating, Cycling, Badminton, Soccer, Golf, Swimming, Coconut Grove, Fruit Orchard, Landscaped Gardens with Water Bodies, Tree lined road, Urban Forest

Connectivity:

Connectivity is an issue, you are expected to have your own vehicle for all basic needs. In fact, with a walkscore of 32 is one of the lowest ever we have come across.

There is a proposed road from BlueRidge site to the main Hinjewadi road 5 minutes however it might take time. Again there is a proposed road to Baner (6 lanes super highway) but it's in the pipeline. If you work in Hinjewadi it’s a cake walks its pretty close you might considering walking/ cycling to work. This is by far one of Pune's green zones. The area is still under development with new schools, hospitals, malls coming up.

Master Plan:
The master plan is well laid out, open views and enough privacy is guaranteed in this project for sure. A golf course in the middle of the project, well what else can you ask for.

The master plan is well laid out, open views and enough privacy is guaranteed in this project for sure. A golf course in the middle of the project, well what else can you ask for.

People say FSI of this golf club was used to stack too many floors in the towers but its OK as long as the residents can use this space. Also for anyone buying an apartment the view is excellent from their apartments. Unobstructed views. Coming to the product. It's indeed a township which is well laid out & future ready.
The amenities are unparalleled at Blue Ridge.

 Floor Plan:
There are multiple floor plan we have randomly picked the 2 BHK plan in Tower 20 and will analyse the same. An entrance lobby leads you into a roomy (almost 400 sqft.) living dining space which further extends out to the deck area. The rooms are decent sized with the master bedroom and guest bedroom having living space of more than 140 sqft each. The apartments are lavish in nature but they could have been more luxurious if there was a small pooja room and a wardrobe niche planned. Nevertheless, the layout is a winner for us.



Our Opinion

Pros:
Everything except the connectivity

Cons:
Connectivity to the main city

Ratings:
    Location     :     

    Layout       :     

    Amenities   :     

    Floor Plan   :     

Final verdict:
It feels like a vacation home in the city, go for it.
Analysis

Ganga Platino, Pune - FlatGradings Opinion


Project Details

Project      : Ganga Platino
Builder      : Goel Ganga Developments
Locality     : Kharadi
City            : Pune

Analysis

Builder & Project Review:
Ganga Platino is the sort of project which announces to the world that the eastern suburbs of Pune have arrived. Such has been the phenomenal growth rate of this suburb that you can see rapid development & and a stark divide between the western and eastern Pune now diminishing.

Goel Ganga who has multiple projects in the vicinity launched Platino in 2014. This 6-acre plot includes 7 towers of 16 storey each with 4 apartments per floor. Costing 80 lac onwards around the launch period, selling this product would be a challenge, let's have a look if Platino at Goel Ganga lives up to the same.

Quick Fact Check:
Located in Kharadi one of the fastest growing and best-planned suburbs the seven towers inspire through its modern & elegant design. You can choose between 1260 sq.ft. two-bedroom apartments, 1779 sq.ft. three - bedroom apartments and 2,700 sqft. four - bedroom apartments with penthouses.

There is also a commercial/ retail space on east and west side of the project starting from 1300 sq.ft.

Few interesting amenities we found:
1. Flower Garden
2. Reflecting Pools
3. Tea Deck
4. Bubblers Ponds
5. Swimming Pool
6. Clubhouse with lawn on roof

Connectivity:

Located next to Hotel Radisson & Four Points Sheraton this project is a winner in terms of location. In close proximity to the EON free zone is another major advantage. This 45 acres of land area in the MIDC Knowledge Park area of Kharadi. The presence of corporate giants like Synechron, Eaton, Wipro, Reliance, Polaris, Tata Communication and Zensar has made Kharadi a paradise for IT professionals.

Upcoming Infra: PMC has proposed to construct a 23-kilometer, six-lane riverside road from Kharadi to Shivane along Mula-Mutha in three phases. Work on two phases, that is, Shivane to Mhatre Bridge and Mhatre Bridge to Sangamwadi Road is currently under construction. A 6-kilometre long road from Shivane to Mhatre Bridge will be constructed in the first phase and an 11.8-kilometre long road will be built from Sangamwadi to Kharadi in the second phase. These roads will run parallel to the main road connecting Yerwada to Kharadi. It will pass through Wadgaon Sheri, Kalyani Nagar and Mundhwa Bridge. The railway station is about 15 kilometres away from Kharadi. Kalyani Nagar and Koregaon Park are about 5-6 kilometres away from Kharadi. Developers like Kolte Patil, Panchshil Realty and Nyati Group have constructed several projects in this locality

Master Plan:
Prima facie the master plan lets you down. The plot shape in more conical less rectangular hence the compromise on design. Towers A1, A2, A4 & A3 don’t ensure a good view from the apartments. Apartments in B1 & B2 & A2 will have a partial garden/ swimming pool view. Having said that most amenities are slotted well given the constraints of the plot.

Floor Plan:
2BHK: The total floor area of a 2 BHK is 1260 sqft (saleable) and every square foot is well utilized. The living/ dining is rectangular shaped and opens up in the terrace which makes the living space look spacious, allows light and ventilation to enter the apartment. The master bedroom is approx than 170 sqft. in size which is larger than the normal bedroom sizes in Pune. The kids room or second bedroom is of size 13 *11 which is again decent. The toilets are and kitchen are decently spaced out and a separate utility space is provided of size 5*5 which can be utilized for washing purpose and also as store room as well. The only thing which is missing is space for a built-in wardrobe.

3BHK: 3bhk apartments are of size 1776 sqft. The living room is large of size 12*22 and has access to the kitchen which is an advantage. Just attached to living area is a glass door is a private deck of size 8*8 which is a huge positive (this living space in royal in nature). The kitchen has a huge storage space which will provide you with good storage space. And that’s not it the master bedroom come with an attached deck and a spacious bathroom. The only hitch is the size of the bedrooms (12*11), (13*11) & (12*11). They should have been bigger and better.

The apartments are loaded with amenities. The apartment has imported marble flooring cladding all over. The master bedroom comes with wooden flooring & the landscaped terrace with anti-skid flooring. The apartments are air conditioned and come with a modular kitchen.



Our Opinion

Pros:
1. The project has multiple amenities, apartments with decks/ terraces.
2. Good location. 
3. The developer has a lot of stake in the area and will play a role in defining the skyline of the vicinity.

Cons:
1. Small bedroom sizes
2. The master plan; buildings are not laid out well

Ratings:
    Location     :     

    Layout       :     

    Amenities   :     

    Floor Plan   :     

Final verdict:
It's definitely worth considering, however, we do advise you look at other township projects and the views from your flat before booking.
Analysis

Goel Ganga Elika, Pune - FlatGradings Opinion


Project Details

Project      : Goel Ganga Elika
Builder      : Goel Ganga Developments
Locality     : Undri
City            : Pune

Analysis

Builder & Project Review:
Goel Ganga Group is a well-known name in the Pune market but they have been a distant cry from where Kolte Patil and Marvel have found themselves in terms of popularity and home ownership, although with the Arcadia, Florentina, Platino, Glitz they have been making their presence felt their competition has been on the run creating masterpieces. With multiple live projects, it is perhaps Goel Ganga’s turn to bring itself back in the leading developer space in Pune.

Quick Fact Check:
Possession Status: Building B & C - Ready Possession; Building A - December 2015

Apartments: 3 BLOCKS, 8 FLOORS

Unit Details: 100 to 500 units; 2, 3 BHK; 900 - 1635 SQFT

Amenities are hygiene: A Flower and Ayurveda garden, Sandpit, Lush landscaped courtyard (with drip irrigation), Party lawn, Amphitheatre, Community hall, Swimming pool, Table tennis, Carom, card and chess tables, Cricket pitch, Children play park with equipment, Jogging track, Senior citizen park

Connectivity:
Advantages of Undri as a destination are well known, the railway station is about 8 km away and Pune Airport about 12 km away. As far as public transport is concerned, Undri is served by PMPML buses and shared autos that regularly ply on this route. To improve connectivity, the Katraj-Kondhwa-Phursungi-Solapur highway is in the process of widening up to 60 metres. To ease traffic congestion on Pune and Pimpri - Chinchwad roads, the state government has proposed the 170-kilometre long Pune Ring Road project. On completion, this ring road will be interconnected with highways like Mumbai-Pune-Solapur, Pune-Satara, Pune-Nashik and Pune-Ahmednagar. It will be a 6-lane road with two service lanes and will connect fringes of Lonikand, Undri, Pashan, Baner, Wakad and Dehu. This project will be completed in four phases.

We remember apartments in Sparsh at Goel Ganga (the phase 1 of the undri project) were available at roughly 27 lac. In the last 4 years, many projects have cropped up in this (read Astonia Classic by Amit enterprises, Godrej Prana by Godrej Properties, Kolte Patil) suburb o Pune. It would be fair to note that from being an investment destination Undri is fast turning into a residential hub. More than 40 projects are currently under construction. Due to its to ever improving infrastructure, social infrastructure and enhanced connectivity, Undri will always be in great demand from an investment perspective. All these factors indicate that buying residential properties in Undri will fetch good returns in the near future.

And that’s where the challenge lies for developers since now consumers will look beyond pricing, beyond marketing campaigns and will compare products. So let's quickly deep dive into the product and see whether the same passes the litmus test.

Master Plan:
Right opposite Ganga Sparsh stands Ganga Elika which has three blocks with eight storeys each. It's kind of an extension of the same complex with a different name. The master plan above is just ok. Views from the building which faces Ganga Sparsh will be blocked so be careful while choosing your apartment.

Floor Plan:
Each Block offers 2BHK & 3BHK apartments suiting to your need. Apartments at Elika are spacious ranging between 900-980 sqft. Well, he product as such is pretty ok, the apartments are cladded with vitrified flooring and the apartment promises to have facilities like exclusive external decorative colored finish in superior waterproof quality acrylic cement paint, premium toilet & bathroom fittings which are hygiene factors. Nothing special to say the least.There are 4 apartments per floor, we will be evaluating the 2 BHK layout plan here. Lets state it upfront, we like the design.
The entrance foyer in the apartment ensures complete privacy. No outsider can intrude your privacy thanks to the design and planning of this space. The living room though small is size has an attached deck with gives the apartment a grand feel. The bedrooms are sized well however we would have preferred if the common toilet was not so close to the master bedroom. The highlight of the apartment is the deck. There are decks in the living and master beds which are good enough in size to be converted into a private garden.

Our Opinion

Pros:
1. The developer is reputed and is well known in Pune
2. Floor plans & terraces
3. Amenities

Cons:
1. Complaints from existing customers on quality of flat finish on IREF
2. The master plan has way too many buildings

Ratings:
    Location     :     

    Layout       :     

    Amenities   :     

    Floor Plan   :     

Final verdict:
We like what we see however Goel Ganga should work on consumer complaints. If you are looking at investing in Undri do evaluate all players before taking a final call.
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Rohan Kritika, Pune - FlatGradings Opinion


Project Details

Project      : Rohan Kritika
Builder      : Rohan Builders
Locality     : Sinhagad
City            : Pune

Analysis

Builder & Project Review:
We, over the years, have seen numerous products from the Rohan Group stable and our respect for the brand has only grown. Rohan launched Rohan Kartika in September 2013 on a plot close in Dattavadi. The biggest challenge that would be faced by Rohan in this project would be the size of the plot. It would be interesting to see if they could live up to their standards set in the Pune market and improvise to deliver the perfect product.

Quick Fact Check:
Well, what we are trying to do here is look at the key highlights of the project to get an idea is there something special or out of the ordinary provided by the developer which will impact the life of a consumer.

1. Landscaped garden with innovative features designed by International architecture firm
2. Swimming pool with deck & Wading pool & Jacuzzi
3. Clubhouse with a well-equipped gymnasium and indoor games
4. Badminton court & Squash court
5. Children play area with equipment
6. Amphitheatre
7. Water Features with Stepping Stone, feature paving & stepped lawn

Connectivity:
Rohan Kritika is located in Dattavadi, one of the most prevalent places in on Sinhagad Road, Pune. It lies near Bhawani Peth & Deccan Gymkhana. The only drawback is the Jai Bhawani Nagar development at the back side of the project so choosing the right apartment becomes critical (views from the apartment). It would be fair on our part to highlight that while doing our research with locals we have noted a few problems the Sinhagad road, it is congested and unruly; people have complained of liquor havens. So you need to give this destination time to develop.

Master Plan:
It’s a little cramped. The box layout in this small 6 to 7 odd acre plot means your privacy will be compromised. It's generally better to go for a lower floor in such layouts to ensure you get a clean view of the garden from your apartment (floors 4 to 8 are ideal). All the amenities are tucked in the centre of the podium & the amenity block is vehicle free which is good. However there is too much concrete all around.

Floor Plan:
Lets look at the 4 BHK layout here. The nature and tonality of the house in aristocratic, there is a lot of emphasis on decks and open spaces which is really lavish in design. The master bedroom is of size 20 * 11 and other bedrooms are of size 13* 11 and 14 *11. A dining space of 10 * 10 does make space for an 8 seater dining table. There is a huge kitchen 130 sqft + kitchen which would really make the women of the house happy. 


Our Opinion

Pros:
1. Floor Plans
2. The developer (reputation & past delivery track record)

Cons:
1. Location
2. Slums at the rear end of the project
3. Size of the complex is small; cramps up the living experience

Ratings:
    Location     :     

    Layout       :     

    Amenities   :     

    Floor Plan   :     

Final verdict:
There are options across Pune at this price point however if you wish to stay in this area Rohan is one of the best options.
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