Project in Focus: Primarc South Winds, Kolkata
South Kolkata is an ideal residential location that houses a wide range of residential properties. Sonarpur is a prominent locality in the suburb which is emerging as a desired hotspot for pocket-friendly living spaces. South Winds is an affordable housing project launched by prominent real estate developer Primarc Projects. Conceived to provide a contemporary living, South Winds is a micro-township wherein the seller has aimed to provide all amenities within easy reach.
PropGuide mentions the key features of the property:
About the property
South Winds is an upcoming residential property located in Kolkata's popular suburb of Sonarpur. Spread over an area of 10.41 acres, it consists of 10 blocks developed in phases. A total of 918 units of 2 and 3BHK apartments are available. With unit sizes varying between 851 sq ft and 1,457 sq ft, the dwellings have sophisticated interiors at par with world-class standards. Launched in March 2013, the project will be ready for possession by December 2017. The gated complex has 65 per cent of open spaces and a natural water body. It will also include retail spaces as well as state-of-the-art dining, recreational and wellness features to cater to the daily needs of the residents. Other features include:
The developer
A leading real estate company, Primarc Projects has jointly developed the project with Srijan and Riya Group. The company develops residential projects with the focus on green measures and energy efficiency. It has attained success in reducing the heat load of each building by using highly durable, fire-resistant and eco-friendly fly ash bricks and autoclaved aerated concrete(AAC) blocks. The developer has also adopted LED lights, a dual plumbing sewage system, earthquake resistant material, CFC free air-conditioners, non-toxic low VOC (volatile organic compound) paint and SRI (Solar reflective index) material on the roofs as key features of the apartments. Primarc Projects is developing projects spanning around 80 lakh square feet in East India.
Neighbourhood
Nestled along the city's Southern Bypass and administered under South 24 Parganas District, Sonarpur is close to popular residential destinations of Garia and Narendrapur. The area is recognised as an affordable residential locality and has undergone a transformation through developments in real estate and civic infrastructure. It also includes several luxury housing properties and residential plots for investment.
Connectivity
The area has a strong road and rail network with easy accessibility from the Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport. Served by Eastern Metropolitan Bypass, Station Road and SH 1, Sonarpur has several private and state buses providing transportation to other parts of the city. Shahid Khudiram metro station offers the nearest metro connectivity.
Social infrastructure
With over 20 healthcare centres, around 45 schools, as well as several colleges, restaurants, shopping complexes and shops for everyday conveniences, guarantee hassle-free living experience for the residents. The bustling convenience Rajpur Bazar is only three kilometres from the location.
Average price in the area
Residential properties in Sonapur have an average capital value of Rs 2,800 per sq ft. Standard 1BHK apartments of unit size 500 sq ft have an average price of Rs 17 lakh while 2BHK apartments of unit size 900 sq ft have an average price of Rs 22 lakh. Residential 3BHK units of average size 1100 sq ft are available for an average price of Rs 30 lakh.
PropGuide's verdict
The project has received a pre-certified Silver rating by the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) and a five-star rating by the Credit Rating Information Services of India Limited (CRISIL) . Aimed to meet the space needs of the upper-middle-class families, the property is an ideal option for investors in South Kolkata.