Soft Launch, All Inclusive, Minimum, Property Prices at Kalpataru Serenity at Manjri, Pune 412 307:
1) 1 BHK Flat - Rs. 21,16,744
2) 2 BHK Type 1 - Rs. 32,08,697
3) 2 BHK Type 2 - Rs. 39,53,482
4) 3 BHK Type 1 - Rs. 55,66,643
5) 3 BHK Type 2 - Rs. 59,89,447
Rs. 2800 per sq.ft.! Basic Property Rate at Kalpataru Serenity at Manjri, Pune 412 307!!:
When my friend Dinesh Joshi, G M of Kalpataru Limited (www.kalpataru.com), called me to invite for the "soft" launch of 16 Acre Kalpataru Serenity at Manjri, my neighbor, who claims to be my wife, was with me. She heard me speaking only 2 sentences -
1) "What is on offer?" and
2) "Yes, of course, i know the location of Kalpataru Serenity...Dinesh, you know? - you are actually 'relaunching' it...I will be there...Thanks for inviting!"
As soon as i finished the call, she said,"Ravi, you should have asked him to send a car. You can only walk from your bed to toilet. How can you travel by public transport?"
"Yes! You are right. I should have. But, you know what? For Kalpataru Serenity's offer - i don't mind walking from Kothrud to Manjri!," I said and told her the above offer.
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"Pune Real Estate Investors, Please, Don't Invest in Kalpataru Serenity at Manjri!"
On Google Talk, one of my subscriber asked my take on - investing in a 1 BHK Flat in Kalpataru Serenity at Manjri.
Please, don't invest! - i replied.
Why? - my subscriber real estate investor asked.
After a long time, a good builder is offering a good home at a good price for the genuine home buyers in Pune, please, let them own a home. Don't grab it from their mouth! - i replied.
What about my rights? I have a right to increase my wealth - create an asset to secure the future of my family! - my subscriber real estate investor asked.
How much money you have? All 20 Lakhs? or borrowing to invest? - i asked.
7 - 8 Lakhs of my own. Rest home loan - my subscriber real estate investor said.
Reinvest in your own home - make it better - manage in your own funds - increase resale value of your house - it will give you better returns than investing in a 1 BHK - I typed and sent him a link of the recently published article in The Times of India.
Why Kalpataru can offer what other Pune builders can't?
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| Main entrance of Kalpataru Serenity, 1 BHK 2 BHK 3 BHK Flats, opp. Navratna Mangal Karyalay, Mahadev Nagar, near All India Radio, Manjri, Pune 412 307 |
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| Paved way to the site office of Kalpataru Serenity, 1 BHK 2 BHK 3 BHK Flats, opp. Navratna Mangal Karyalay, Mahadev Nagar, near All India Radio, Manjri, Pune 412 307 |
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| Site Office of Kalpataru Serenity, 1 BHK 2 BHK 3 BHK Flats, opp. Navratna Mangal Karyalay, Mahadev Nagar, near All India Radio, Manjri, Pune 412 307 |
I managed to walk up to the bus stop. Could get in Kothrud Depot to Hadapsar bus. Got a window sit. Took a nap. Got down at Hadapsar Gadital. Crossed the road for the bus to Manjri. Got down at Navratna Mangal Karyalay, exactly opposite Kalpataru Serenity. To celebrate, took a snap of the main entrance gate.
I liked the sample flat & floor plans of Kalpataru Serenity at Manjri. 1 BHK Flat with a dry balcony, separate W C & Bath and 14 feet x 10 feet living with a terrace on alternate floors in a 12 story building - designed as per the latest development rules - with 2 lifts & 2 staircases - in Kalpataru Serenity is an ideal home.
A 2 BHK Flat Type 1, from 1st to 4th floors, for the all inclusive property price of Rs. 32 lakhs is value for money. The saleable area of this 3 side open flat is 920 sq.ft. The compact 2 BHK Flat has a proper dining area, dry balcony, spacious common toilet, and a niche for a wardrobe in both bedrooms.
Those who subscribe to "No Waste of Space" - means - "No Passages" - a popular sales gimmick in Pune real estate market - must see this plan to understand how passages provide privacy in a flat. Which is particularly essential in a small 2 BHK home.
The saleable area of a 3 side open 2 BHK Flat Type 2 is 1149 sq.ft. It is worth paying Rs. 39.5 lakhs for this 2 BHK Flat which has 18 feet x 10 feet 6 inches living, 12 feet x 7 feet 6 inches kitchen, 14 feet x 10 feet 6 inches master bedroom & 12 feet x 10 feet children's bedroom.
Finalizing a 3 BHK Flat could become a tough job for you! No doubt, you will be happy to see that you can own a 3 BHK Flat Type 1 in Rs. 56 lakhs. But, when your spouse will see the room sizes of both bedrooms in Rs. 60 Lakh 3 BHK Type 2 - 11 feet x 15 feet - you are going to find it tough to convince your spouse - in front of the salesperson - that pleasure has no relation with size.
Though this was only a soft launch for the invitees, Mr. Lalit Makhijani, Associate Vice President - Sales and Col. Shamsher Dutt, G M - Sales, Kalpataru Limited, were at the site!
Considering the strengths of Kalpataru - quality of the people, quality of the construction, current cost of the plot of land, stringent construction systems and a big team of skilled and experienced sub-contractors, - how can Kalpataru Limited constructs homes in this price bracket? i was curious to know.
"You know what? When a typical Pune builder becomes 'big' - he wants to build high price properties - even in a fringe village! Otherwise, what is the benefit of becoming a big builder? Now, Kalpataru Pune has mastered the skill of advertising in the mainstream news papers too. So, why did you not copy the typical Pune builders and launch high budget properties - fashion condos?," i asked the senior executives of Kalpataru.
"Answer is, Ravi, please, come down to our head office at Mumbai. You will not believe that you are in a builder's office. You will feel like you are visiting a corporate office of a medium size company. Then you will understand why Kalpataru don't do business like a typical builder!," Mr. Lalit said.
To know more about Kalpataru Serenity at Manjri, please, call:
020 2699 3961/62
sales.pune@kalpataru.com
www.kalpataru.com
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ReplyDeleteDon't know what has happened to you,
However, Get well Soon
Thanks for the best wishes, Kaustubh!
ReplyDeleteRavi,
ReplyDeleteplease take care of your health...get well soon...
Hmmm, I doubt about location, there is lots of municipal water issue, there is Poonawala Stud Farm and areas behind poonawala farm has water issues. I was staying in madhavnagar last year
ReplyDeleteGet well soon Ravi..
ReplyDeleteKalpataru site has a very little detail of this project. Only one photo, no elevation, no plan, no floor plan.. nothing..
Also, any idea why they compelled to re-launch it? I am hearing about this project since long..
This is very nice blog. I am waiting for your next blog post.
ReplyDeleteThanks,
Paramountgroup
Do the appartments at kalpataru serenity look as modern as other schemes? are they promising 24 hour power back up and 24 hour water supply?
ReplyDeleteYes! To all!! Happy?
ReplyDeleteDear Sanketkk, no one should believe in any builder's promise about water and power.
You should only confirm that water tanks have enough storage capacity, there is water recycling plant, and rainwater harvesting system in the project.
About power, see that the builder is providing back up, solar power and using power saving materials.
If these things are in place, enough and uninterpreted supply completely depends upon the residents.
More than looks, i prefer fundamentally good quality of the materials and construction. So, i was happy to know that Kalpataru is offering 'the same quality' in this price range!
Hello Ravi,
ReplyDeleteAm booking a compact 2BHK for 33L on 5th Floor, please do let me know if you have any idea about the area going into Corp, as currently the Kalptaru Serenity project is in Gram Panchayat.
The sales guy is saying that the area is bound to come in Corp & is expected to get this completed by Dec'13. let me know your thoughts on this.
Hello Abhishek!
ReplyDeleteIn which corporation? Why?
Hi Ravi,
ReplyDeleteThank you for your attention on this one.
As of now Kalpataru Serenity area comes under Gram Panchayat. Am talking about the area moving under the Municipal Corporation.
Reason am asking this is currently it does not have corporation water & builder is giving RO fixed boring water. Once the Kalpataru Serenity area comes under municipal corporation, then corporation water line would come in the society as well.
Rgds,
- Abhishek
I wonder why do you imagine that enough corporation water will be provided if the Kalpataru Serenity area is merged with Pune Municipal Corporation!
ReplyDeleteWhy don't you understand the value of dedicated water supply system developed by the builder?
Your project will be self sufficient. You have to just save the water and keep on recycling it and maintain the ground water level well. Isn't this better than depending on some out side source which can't supply enough water to it's own citizens?
Do visit Pune as soon as you can to understand how Punekars are suffering.
Appreciate your advice Ravi & you actually do made a very good point.
ReplyDeleteThe reason I was confused about this was the fact that when I discussed about booking my flat in Kalpataru Serenity with a few folks who have some exp in real estate were like "you are paying 2900/sqft in an area which is not even under PMC". On checking with them about the difference they said "corporation water would not be there".
But thanks now am happy about my booking!!
Rgds,
- Abhishek
Congrats, Abhishek!
ReplyDeleteHi Ravi,
ReplyDeleteI am looking at 3BHK, I think 2800 for the builder is good price and you are right , this is not good for investor but buyer like us who does not have any home, thanks for advice ,I may proceed with booking
Hi Abhishek/Ravi ( Abhishek as you book flat)
ReplyDeletefew questions
What is approval staus for cc,bank finance etc?
Does the contruction work started?
How about school nearby?
Sajid to answer your questions..
ReplyDeleteThe construction comes under town planning & hence the bank finance is all good.
Construction work has started but not for the building which I booked my flat in.(There would be multiple buildings in the township)
I have no clue about the schools nearby so can't comment.
Hope this helps!
Hi Ravi,
ReplyDeleteI got to see some reviews which go against the builder regarding honoring the commitments.
http://www.mouthshut.com/product-reviews/Kalpataru-Constructions-Pune-reviews-925604483
This is bit scary.I have seen the sample flat and is of the opinion that it is really good scheme. but....looking at the buyers experience in other projects am holding back.
What are your views on this.I am planning to book a 2 BHK .
Would appreciate your early reply.
Thanks
Mahendra
Dear Ravi,
ReplyDeleteI also checked the link sent by Mehndra. everyone is of view that they dont deliver the project at commited date. i can understand the delay of max 6 months. but if it is more than that than it is very difficult for the people who are buying it for staying and not for investment.
Can you put some light on which points to be mentioned in aggrement which can safegaurd us and put obligation on the builder to deliver the project on time?
Dear Mr Karandikar,
ReplyDeleteFirst of all, let me thank and congratulate you for your wonderful blog.
I am giving a thought to buy a 2bhk apartment in Kalpataru Serenity. At present the total cost of 2 bhk apartment is in between 42 to 46 Lacs.
Would you recommend me to invest this much, considering Manjari is still not as developed as other parts of eastern Pune and it does not have many idustrial complexes (apart from SP Infocity) nearby.
I must however say that Kalpataru has brand name and the project looks quite good.
Awaiting your response
Thanks,
Ramesh Potnis.
Nice of going through your website.
ReplyDeleteI am interested in Luxurious,spacious,where Living/dining area should be at least 450 sq.ft., a great location, all amenities close by,great environment in reality,a complex beyond our imagination. All this because we love to live in the area full of vital oxygen.
Moreover we are senior citizens.
Please suggest your best, preferably within 1 to 1.5 years possession time.
S n Pitalia 9320099821
Hi Ravi I want to Know how many units are there in that Flat.
ReplyDeleteHi ravi, what is current price ?
ReplyDelete