One of the most pleasant experiences is waking up to sights of green vistas reverberating to the musical notes of the chirping of birds. Breathing in the fresh morning air fashioned by the leaves and flowers of vegetation all around. What a start to the day this would be!
But these kinds of mornings are fast being relegated to the realms of dreams or are possible only when you are on vacation at some exotic location. The mad race for development has transformed our cities into concrete jungles with trees giving way to brick and mortar structures. People are fast losing the connection with nature as life moves inexorably to the rhythms of mundane monotony.
This state of affairs is as much true for Bangalore as it is with other metropolitan cities in India. Bangalore bursting at its seams have come a long way since the days when it had earned the sobriquets of, ‘Garden City”, and “Pensioner’s Paradise. The green cover of Bangalore has diminished rapidly as residents live their lives in the midst of concrete jungles.
But, people today are looking to reconnect with nature on a daily basis, right from the moment they get up. This means homes in the midst of nature. Homes that are not mere houses but living spaces that blend harmoniously with nature and appeal to the stirrings of the soul. This inner urge of people to reconnect with nature and incorporate it into their daily lives has spurred many housing projects that create homes in the lap of nature in Bangalore.
Paving The Way For Greener Living Spaces
This urge for reconnecting with nature by the citizens of Bangalore has been recognized by construction companies. This is demonstrated by the plethora of residential projects that are coming up which incorporate the best of the natural environment in their designs and layouts.
More and more residential properties now offer the best of both worlds. They ensure homes are secluded and isolated from the hustle and bustle of the city but at the same time within easy reach. A home that is in the lap of nature and at the same time offering the best of modern convenience and luxury is what the construction companies are aiming for.
This has spurred the growth of these kinds of green projects in areas like Whitefield which are the modern hubs of Bangalore. Whitefield itself has seen phenomenal growth over the years and today is at the heart of the IT boom in the city. This has, of course, ensured the mushrooming of shopping and leisure centers, schools, and much more in the vicinity.
Whitefield, as a location, offers convenience to the people working in the area as they can go back to a home where the serenity of nature pervades minus the hassles of negotiating the stressful traffic woes that are rife in the city.
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Whitefield – The Best of Both Worlds
At Whitefield, one is never far from the action and yet have a quality of life unhindered by the cacophonic disturbances of urbania. The unique nature of Whitefield has ensured the burgeoning of the housing sector in the vicinity. It is the place which has a number of ongoing housing projects which promise homes with state of the art amenities and in environs that guarantee a pristine quality of life.
A cursory glance at some of the ongoing projects in the vicinity of Whitefield reads like a veritable Who’s who of the construction industry in Bangalore. There are projects by Prestige, Assetz, Sobha, and Brigade apart from others vying for the attention of property investors.
Some of The Upcoming Residential Projects in Whitefield
Whitefield and the vicinity have been buzzing with activity as more and more people look for their dream home in the area. Prestige Dolce Vita, Sobha Lake Garden, Brigade Woods are some of the promising projects that offer excellent living spaces with state of the art amenities. Another promising project soon to be launched is Assetz Marq 2 which is the second phase while the first phase is near closure.
An understanding of the scope of these projects and the amenities that one can expect can be seen by taking a quick look at two of these projects, for example, Assetz Marq 2 and Sobha Lake Garden.
ITPL in many ways is the epicenter of Whitefield and makes for a good landmark and reference point. Assetz Marq 2 is located about 6.8 kilometers from ITPL while Sobha Lake Garden is at a distance of 7.6 kilometers.
Sobha Lake Garden has a project spread across 8.85 acres while Assetz Marq 2 project encompasses an area of about 22 acres. Assetz Marq 2 offers the option of 3 and 4 BHK dwelling units while Sobha Lake Garden offers options of 2, 2.5 and 3 BHK dwelling units.
In terms of price, a 3BHK apartment of Assetz Marq 2 works out around 88 lakhs while a 2 BHK apartment works out approximately at 94 Lakhs at Sobha Lake Garden.
Project Amenities That Promise Value for Money
The projects in Whitefield offer a range of amenities including fully loaded living spaces with the best in modern luxury and amenities and it can be hard to choose between them as all of them are geared to offer value for money. However, it is worthwhile to take a look at the features of Assetz Marq 2 because it is a project coming up in a sprawling area of 22.7 acres and it is heartening to note that 80% of the 22.7 acres would be open spaces while 5 acres are designated for parks. The project envisages 1927 apartments that include studio, 3 BHK, and 4 BHK options.
Marq 2 is an offering of Assetz Property Group is the first end-to-end real estate business group that is headquartered in Singapore and with over 15 million square feet under development.
What makes Marq 2 a promising living space with a great quality of life amidst natural environs are the vast amenities that are envisaged for the residents. With 80 % of open space in the sprawling 22.7 acres area, residents are sure to breathe a sigh of relief as they inhale fresh, pure air untainted by pollution.
The project lays great emphasis on family and community life within the integrated township and this is amply illustrated by the provision for Kids play areas with 5 acres reserved for parks. A skating rink and pet corner add to the charm for kids. An amphitheater, clubhouse, party hall, and senior citizens park ensure community bonding. To inculcate health and fitness consciousness the Marq 2 will have a Jogging Track, Basketball Court, 3 Swimming Pools, Tennis Court, Aerobics studio, 2 Badminton Courts, Squash Court, Snooker, and Foosball. Community utilities like Creche and Laundromat have also been provisioned in Marq 2.
An Ideal Location
The location of Marq 2 literally provides the best of both worlds to its residents. Located at Kannamangala on the Whitefield – Hoskote main road Marq 2 is far from the madding crowd and yet within reach of the city center. Residents can enjoy a healthy and wholesome life in lush surroundings amidst nature and yet be easily connected with the trappings and amenities of urban Bangalore.
These kind of projects that reconnect people, as well as the city of Bangalore with nature, are spearheading the way for a greener and cleaner Bangalore.
Salient Location Features of Marq 2
- The project is located just 6.5 kilometers from ITPL Whitefield, a hub of IT companies
- The project is just 3.6 kilometers from the proposed Metro Station
- The project is located just 10 kilometers from the commercial buzz of K.R. Puram
- The Central Business District of M.G. Road is about 22 kilometers away
- Companies like TCS, IBM, TESCO, and many others are within easy driving distance
- Shopaholic residents have the shopping malls like Phoenix Market City and Park Square nearby
- Foodies have restaurants like Dominos Pizza, McDonald’s and the ilk in the vicinity
- Hospitals including Sathya Sai Baba Hospital are within easy distance of the project
Investing in these kinds of house is not just an investment in a house. It is much more than that. It is an investment in a whole new lifestyle and way of living. Living close to nature, smelling the fragrance of the earth, and yet a life with the utmost luxury and convenience.
So for those looking for an uber and cosmopolitan lifestyle in a living space that is rooted in nature with state of the art facilities, there are many options to look at.
That sounds like such an amazing place to visit. I would absolutely love to go there someday!
I am all about living in a place with open areas. I don’t need a lot of stuff around me. Sometimes I just like to breathe! I think I’d like the Marq 2 area.
I love rediscovering places! You never know what new hidden gems you might find!
That traffic would drive me away I hate traffic like that. We want and enjoy our wide open spaces and only visit the city now and than.
This sounds like an amazing place to visit and live. I love that Marq 2 provides the best of both worlds.
I love when I can explore different parts of the world. Something to discover something that even people that live there never knew about. It sounds like this place is trying really hard to make more greater spaces.
This sounds like it will be a nice community. It is nice to have the best of both worlds, where you have access to both nature and the city.
I enjoyed reading this because it’s a part of the world that I have not been to yet. So congested though with traffic and would probably just do a lot of walking.
I love the open layout of this place! 80% of open space sounds amazing! Perfect for raising children because it sounds so safe!
What an interesting insight into this part of the world. It is somewhere I have never been myself but I would love to get to go and explore one day and see what it is like for myself.
Marq 2 appears to be in a great location providing the best of both worlds, nature and convenient location. Great analysis of this area and investment options.
Nature truly is magical. I would love to visit this destination. This looks like a beautiful place to take the family on vacation.
What an interesting concept. Seems like the perfect time to embark in this type of property. More and more people are wanting to get back to nature.
I feel like there’s really been a push in the past few years for people to reconnect with nature, both in their home lives and outside of them. It’s great that there are new developments that let people live close to what they need, but away from the hustle and bustle.
The Marq 2 sounds like a wonderful place to live in Bangalore. I love some of the initiatives that they have thought of. I think it will be very popular!
I totally agree with you that we are losing our urban green spaces rapidly. Thank you, architects, who are thoughtful about keeping the green.
I have never been to Bangalore but reading this post makes it more interesting. I am also into rediscovering the places I have been to and its good to learn and see new found places.
I’ve never been to Bangalore before but it sounds like a wonderful place to visit! I will have to add it to my travel bucket list!!