All You Need To Know About Virat-Anushka's New Abode
Celebrity couple Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma finally tied the knot on December 11. The newly-weds, who married at a luxury resort tucked in Tuscany, Italy, will now be moving in together into the star cricketer's bungalow at Worli in Mumbai. Kohli bought this luxury house in 2016, in the sea-facing upscale locality of Worli, for a whopping Rs 34 crore. He joined the league of celebrities who have invested big money in real estate.
A look at some of the facts about the flamboyant cricketer's new home:
The money: The price of the plush apartment is Rs 34 crore.
The apartment and size: Offering splendid views of the city's skyline and the vast Arabian Sea, the sea-facing 5BHK apartment is part of the sky bungalows constructed in the complex and spreads over an area of 7,171 sqft. Striking features of the residence include a ceiling height of 13 ft and outdoors spaces or porches larger than the bedrooms.
The project: Kohli's new home is in the C-Wing on the 35th floor of the Omkar '1973', a 4.5-acre project developed by Omkar Realtors & Developers. The project comprises of three cylindrical towers with over 70 floors. C-Wing is regarded as the most luxurious of them all.
The amenities: The apartment has a sprawling living room with both dining and seating areas, minimalistic bedrooms with spa-like bathrooms, a kid's room, a gymnasium area, a cigar room, a kitchen, and a servant's room with a separate kitchen. Among other state-of-the-art facilities, the housing project offers four parking slots, a sports pavilion, an indoor tennis court, a sky terrace for hosting parties, a pet clinic and a creché.
The aesthetics: The project's design and amenities are being undertaken by leading brands in the global market, such as the UK's Foster & Partners, Buro Happold, LDA, HBA and ESPA.
The locality: Owing to excellent infrastructure and connectivity, and its proximity to Bandra, many film stars have shifted their base to Worli. In addition, the Bandra-Worli Sea Link and cable-stayed bridge further make commute from this area very smooth.
The neighbours: Worli has been one of the most sought-after residential destinations for Bollywood celebrities, as well as cricketers. Kohli's neighbours in his new home will be cricketer Yuvraj Singh and Bollywood star Abhishek Bachchan.
With inputs from Harini Balasubramanian
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