If one is to make a list of the most happening locales in the western side of Pune, it’s likely that Wakad will be at or near the top of that list. A small village on the Pune-Mumbai highway till not long ago, Wakad is today one of the most premium locations in Pune, boasting of a number of prestigious residential and commercial properties by the biggest names in business. The growth that Wakad has seen in a short span of time is mind-boggling and the future looks even more promising for this area.
If one is looking for a home in this part of Pune, it is evident that housing projects in Wakad will attract plenty of interest and with good reason. Be it infrastructural projects, connectivity, proximity to workplaces and nice, comfortable homes, Wakad has plenty to offer. We look at some of the key features that ensure that a decision to purchase a home in Wakad is a wise one.
PROXIMITY TO PEOPLE’S WORKPLACES
Wakad first emerged as a real estate destination owing to its proximity to its neighbour Aundh, which emerged as a premium housing destination but was getting increasingly saturated. Wakad stepped in to address the ever-growing demand for housing in this area. Boasting a large cosmopolitan clientele, Wakad is considered to be the ‘Koregaon Park of western Pune’. The infrastructure in Wakad in terms of roads, educational institutions, shopping centres and restaurants is comparable to and in many cases, exceeds that in most other parts of the city.
Wakad is also well-connected to the centre of Pune city, Pimpri-Chinchwad as well as the Mumbai-Pune Expressway. The IT hub of Hinjewadi is located on the opposite side of the Mumbai-Pune highway from Wakad and boasts offices of some of the biggest and most reputed companies such as IBM, Cisco, Capgemini, Accenture, TCS, Infosys and Wipro, which employ thousands of people. Wakad is also in close proximity to other IT hotspots such as Senapati Bapat Road and plenty of demand from these places comes to Wakad.
Wakad is also in close proximity to the Pimpri-Chinchwad industrial belt, home to major manufacturers such as Tata Motors, Bajaj Auto and Atlas Copoco to name a few. To complete the picture, the proximity to Mumbai via the expressway has seen many investors and those looking for a vacation home from the ‘Maximum City’ also purchase properties in Wakad, contributing to the area’s attractiveness.
TOP CLASS ROAD INFRASTRUCTURE / WELL DEVELOPED INFRASTRUCTURE
Having good infrastructure is a major positive for any location, as this plays an important role in attracting new residents, which in turn, leads to more growth and development. Wakad has benefited from two aspects: the Commonwealth Youth Games in neighbouring Balewadi in 2008 saw a number of good roads being constructed, boosting connectivity to other parts of Pune and secondly, the inclusion of Wakad as part of the smart city initiative of the Government of India.
Today, Wakad boasts of good, all-weather roads and great connectivity to the major hubs of Pune such as Shivajinagar, the University of Pune and Pune Railway Station, all of which are within 15 km from here. The Pune Airport is 18 km away and can be reached easily as well. Wakad’s location on the Mumbai-Pune highway is another major positive as one can reach here from Mumbai’s eastern suburbs and Navi Mumbai within 2-3 hours. This aspect has led to many people from these places purchasing apartments in Wakad to use as a second home or a vacation home.
A WIDE RANGE OF COMFORTS AND CONVENIENCES NEAR HOME
Wakad is among the most developed localities in Pune when it comes to both the quality and number of conveniences available for residents and their families. Whether it is education, healthcare, shopping, dining or enjoying, Wakad has plenty for everyone.
Some of the topmost schools in and around Wakad include the Orchid School, DAV Public School, St. Joseph’s School and Wisdom World School, all of which are much sought-after for the quality of education they provide. Pune’s most reputed higher educational institutions such as Savitribai Phule Pune University and Symbiosis Institute are within close proximity and can be reached in 15 minutes.
Among the prominent healthcare options for residents of Wakad are Medipoint Hospital and Shashwat Hospital. Shoppers too have plenty of reason to rejoice with major establishments such as Big Bazar, Balewadi High Street, Westend Mall Aundh, Pune Central, Inox and D-Mart, offering plenty to meet residents’ needs and desires.
Sports lovers can visit the nearby Shri Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex in Balewadi to catch their favourite sporting event, while Pune’s international cricket stadium, the MCA stadium in Gahunje, is a short drive away. Quality dining options too are aplenty and include Mainland China, Shiv Sagar, Minus 18 degrees and Sigree Global Grill. Completing this picture are popular clubbing destinations such as Pancard Club and Area 51 Club.
QUALITY APARTMENTS WITH MODERN AMENITIES
Home buyers in Wakad are people who are extremely quality-conscious and willing to pay a premium for the same. Unsurprisingly, most apartments that are coming up in this area are designed to cater to the things residents hold most dear such as more livable space for themselves and their family members, usage of good quality materials and fittings, top quality specifications and amenities for exercise and relaxation.
In addition, the homes come with technologically advanced ‘smart’ features such as digital locking, video door phones, usage of access cards etc. In short, developers have taken great care to provide home buyers with whatever they desire in their dream homes.
LOVELY GREEN SURROUNDINGS
What adds to Wakad’s charm are the lovely hills around it, which offer a great backdrop to the place. In fact, many projects here have apartments overlooking the hills and the surroundings, making for a pleasing sight to wake up to in the morning. This aspect makes Wakad ideal for a vacation home.
CONCLUSION
Wakad is a locality that is in a sweet spot surrounded by major employment hubs, conveniences of all kinds and beautiful surroundings. Backed up with good infrastructure and with homes catering to a wide spectrum of needs of residents, it is one of the top places to reside in or invest in Pune.
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