Villa views: Offbeat housing in Bangalore

Prime real estate in the city is something yearned for by all and sundry. Between the endless rows of apartments and the residential areas chock-a-block with houses, it’s hard to find some breathing space or any space at all. For those who want the privacy of a house and yet seek the convenience of a developer taking care of it and adding those extra amenities, your obvious choice would be the villa.

You may have to be prepared to move slightly out of the central city area but the open space and fresh air will make up for it. Most of the big developers have villa or township projects outside the city that are equipped with everything from the basic security arrangements, sewage treatment plants, phone and internet cable connection and power backup to the luxuries of pools, gyms, club houses and sports courts. So brace yourself as we take you through some of Bangalore’s best villas.

Prestige Ozone – Situated in Whitefield is 35 acres of common area, replete with white picket fences and large, airy 3-4 bedroom villas. The Ozone property is vast and green with only one third of the total area built up. Here you enjoy the privacy of a house, a view from every window and common facilities like swimming pool, badminton courts, ATM, health club, jogging track and a children’s play area.

Adarsh Palm Meadows – Twenty minutes from MG Road in Whitefield is an 85-acre layout with manicured gardens, winding driveways and palm trees lining the sidewalks. Palm Meadows comprises 560 villas set in lush and peaceful surroundings. The villas come in ten distinct styles, all with marble flooring, designer bathrooms, teakwood doors and window frames. Residents can indulge in a host of common amenities, such as, the club house which boasts of a restaurant, a bar, a fully equipped gym, swimming pools, billiards table and much more.

Puravankara Parkridge – Royal living in the form of villas and town houses is what Purvankara Parkridge is all about. Located off the Marthahalli Ring Road are homes, each with its individual garden set on cobblestone paths and surrounded by flowers. Amenities like gym, basketball, tennis and badminton courts, saunas and Jacuzzis will keep you relaxed and rejuvenated. A round-the-clock power backup, security and a water treatment plant take care of the necessities.

So enjoy city comforts and yet live in style: book a villa.