Real Estate
Bandra’s Parsi Bungalows Set to Give Way to Luxury Towers
Two historic Parsi-owned bungalows, Gladhurst and Kavas Lodge, on Perry Cross Road in Bandra West are planned for redevelopment into two luxury residential towers by Supreme Universal.
The approximately one-acre project is estimated to have a potential sales value of around ₹1,500 crore. Four Parsi tenants currently occupying the bungalows are understood to have relocation arrangements with the developer.
The redevelopment reflects Bandra’s changing real-estate landscape, where old bungalow properties are increasingly being replaced by high-value residential towers.
Editorial takeaway: The project highlights the tension between Mumbai’s need for redevelopment and the preservation of its historic architectural and cultural identity.
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Perry Cross Road redevelopment reflects the changing face of Mumbai’s premium real estate market
MUMBAI: Two old Parsi-owned bungalows in Bandra West are set to be replaced by a luxury residential project, marking another change in one of Mumbai’s most closely watched real estate locations.
The properties, Gladhurst and Kavas Lodge, are situated on Perry Cross Road, near the Carter Road waterfront. Developer Supreme Universal is planning two luxury residential towers on the approximately one-acre site.
The project is estimated to have a potential sales value of around ₹1,500 crore, highlighting the premium attached to sizeable development opportunities in Bandra’s established coastal neighbourhoods.
Old properties, new development plans
Gladhurst and Kavas Lodge are part of Bandra’s older bungalow landscape, reflecting a period when large standalone homes were a prominent feature of the suburb.
Their proposed redevelopment illustrates the growing pressure on such properties as land values rise and vacant development parcels become increasingly difficult to find in established parts of Mumbai.
The proposed residential towers are aimed at the luxury segment. Their location near the Arabian Sea is expected to be a key attraction, with residences planned to include private terraces and sea views.
Four occupants to be relocated
Four Parsi tenants currently living in the two bungalows are understood to have entered into separate relocation arrangements with the developer.
The arrangements form part of the transition required before the existing structures can be cleared and construction of the new development can begin.
Bandra’s bungalow belt changes
The redevelopment is taking place against the backdrop of a wider transformation across Bandra.
Over the years, several large independent properties have been brought into redevelopment projects, as owners and developers seek to make better commercial use of valuable land.
For developers, the appeal lies in creating premium housing in neighbourhoods where demand remains strong and opportunities to acquire large plots are limited.
Bandra’s coastal location, established infrastructure, connectivity and reputation as a premium residential destination continue to support high-end property demand.
What the project represents
The Perry Cross Road development is significant not only because of its financial scale but also because it demonstrates how Mumbai’s residential landscape is evolving.
A property that once offered expansive bungalow living can now support a substantially larger residential development, reflecting the changing economics of land in the city.
For Bandra, however, redevelopment also means the gradual disappearance of a familiar architectural character.
Editorial Insight | Signature Media News
Mumbai cannot remain frozen in time, and redevelopment is an unavoidable part of the city’s growth. Yet every redevelopment involving an old bungalow also raises a question about what disappears along with the structure.
Parsi-owned properties have a particular place in Mumbai’s history, while Bandra’s bungalow landscape has helped shape the character for which the suburb became known. Once such structures are removed, their architectural and cultural presence cannot simply be recreated.
The issue is not whether Mumbai should develop. It must. The larger question is whether development can take place with enough sensitivity to preserve the elements of the city’s past that still give its neighbourhoods their identity.
Mumbai needs new homes, investment and infrastructure. But a city that continually replaces its past must also decide what is worth carrying forward.
Sources: Official statements, regulatory filings, government documents, company disclosures and credible media reports.
MUMBAI: Two old Parsi-owned bungalows in Bandra West are set to be replaced by a luxury residential project, marking another change in one of Mumbai’s most closely watched real estate locations.
The properties, Gladhurst and Kavas Lodge, are situated on Perry Cross Road, near the Carter Road waterfront. Developer Supreme Universal is planning two luxury residential towers on the approximately one-acre site.
The project is estimated to have a potential sales value of around ₹1,500 crore, highlighting the premium attached to sizeable development opportunities in Bandra’s established coastal neighbourhoods.
Old properties, new development plans
Gladhurst and Kavas Lodge are part of Bandra’s older bungalow landscape, reflecting a period when large standalone homes were a prominent feature of the suburb.
Their proposed redevelopment illustrates the growing pressure on such properties as land values rise and vacant development parcels become increasingly difficult to find in established parts of Mumbai.
The proposed residential towers are aimed at the luxury segment. Their location near the Arabian Sea is expected to be a key attraction, with residences planned to include private terraces and sea views.
Four occupants to be relocated
Four Parsi tenants currently living in the two bungalows are understood to have entered into separate relocation arrangements with the developer.
The arrangements form part of the transition required before the existing structures can be cleared and construction of the new development can begin.
Bandra’s bungalow belt changes
The redevelopment is taking place against the backdrop of a wider transformation across Bandra.
Over the years, several large independent properties have been brought into redevelopment projects, as owners and developers seek to make better commercial use of valuable land.
For developers, the appeal lies in creating premium housing in neighbourhoods where demand remains strong and opportunities to acquire large plots are limited.
Bandra’s coastal location, established infrastructure, connectivity and reputation as a premium residential destination continue to support high-end property demand.
What the project represents
The Perry Cross Road development is significant not only because of its financial scale but also because it demonstrates how Mumbai’s residential landscape is evolving.
A property that once offered expansive bungalow living can now support a substantially larger residential development, reflecting the changing economics of land in the city.
For Bandra, however, redevelopment also means the gradual disappearance of a familiar architectural character.
Editorial Insight | Signature Media News
Mumbai cannot remain frozen in time, and redevelopment is an unavoidable part of the city’s growth. Yet every redevelopment involving an old bungalow also raises a question about what disappears along with the structure.
Parsi-owned properties have a particular place in Mumbai’s history, while Bandra’s bungalow landscape has helped shape the character for which the suburb became known. Once such structures are removed, their architectural and cultural presence cannot simply be recreated.
The issue is not whether Mumbai should develop. It must. The larger question is whether development can take place with enough sensitivity to preserve the elements of the city’s past that still give its neighbourhoods their identity.
Mumbai needs new homes, investment and infrastructure. But a city that continually replaces its past must also decide what is worth carrying forward.
Sources: Official statements, regulatory filings, government documents, company disclosures and credible media reports.
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