Isprava Blogs

  Have you ever thought about packing your bags and moving far, far away from jam-packed streets and blaring horns? Have you ever dreamed about settling down in the midst of nature, enveloped in a cloak of serenity? Bindiya Murgai, a Counsellor and a Mindfulness and Digital Wellness Coach, thought of the very same things. The difference is, she followed them through. Bindiya, apart from pursuing a career in filmmaking, had explored her interest in Buddhism and spirituality in the Himalayas. She firmly believes in mindfulness, meditation and inner wellbeing. Nearly 7 years ago, Bindiya and her husband, Raj Gopalakrishnan …

  If you’re dreaming of The Hamptons, don’t lose hope and think a little closer. Isprava is now crafting homes in Alibaug! Better known as “The Hamptons” of Mumbai, the luscious green land coupled with tranquil beaches and it’s easy accessibility makes Alibaug the perfect destination to own a holiday home. All you have to do is, bring in your plot of land and let us do the rest. Villa Loto Bianco    With Isprava having entered Alibaug, you get to wake up every morning to lush greenery and salty ocean breeze, indulge in lavish home cooked meals, take a …

  Beachy hair, bronzed skin, sandy toes, and a sunkissed nose along with your favourite cocktail to keep you company all day, everyday. Goa is a whole mood and the perfect getaway when you are in a dire need for a hiatus from life’s grind. The unparalleled beauty and rustic charm of this small town has the power to lure people from all over the world. Casa Brava, Parra  In this land of paradise, you will witness the perfect amalgamation of the Portuguese and the Goan culture right from the cuisine to the art and architecture of this sunshine state. …

  Isprava life in Coonoor is a testament to cultural richness, grandeur and scenic beauty. Waking up to the verdant hills of Coonoor, covered partially by the murky clouds, in a home surrounded by an inordinate variety of wildflowers, birds and waterfalls, is the closest one can come to experiencing heaven on earth.  Gleneagle Estate, Kotagiri If you are on the lookout for an escape from that fast-paced and frenetic life, then Coonoor is the perfect place for you to unwind and relax. Every Isprava home in Coonoor is designed in tandem with the warmth and coziness that the place …

  Your values are where you procure your strength from, they become intrinsic to who you are. At Isprava, as the name suggests, our strength and support is derived from 6 essential pillars. These 6 pillars constitute our core defining principles. In every project, be it the gated community in Goa or the estates in Coonoor, and at every stage you will see an unassailable presence of all these 6 pillars, in the form of a silhouette, guiding and representing us for what we truly stand for.   Unique Design At Isprava, we love to illustrate a good juxtaposition of culture, …

  Born and brought up in Jaipur and having travelled to more than 40 countries, Kshitiz brings his diverse experiences and talents to Isprava. In his free time, he loves watching movies and spending time with his 3 year old daughter. We catch up with Kshitiz and chat a little bit about him and his time here with us.   Tell us a bit about yourself, how did you end up at Isprava? I am a Chartered Accountant all India ranker and Level 2 CFA. I came to know about Isprava through Michael Page, who scheduled my interviews. I loved …

  Your home reflects your personality and at Isprava, we go above and beyond to offer just that. We take personalization very seriously and thus, from the bath robes having your initials to your home having its own story book, we always go the extra mile. With Casa Brava’s treehouse being an absolute surprise for the homeowner’s kids, Isprava continues to do what it’s best known for. Casa Brava, built around an interesting topography of paddy fields and hillocks, interacts seamlessly with its natural surroundings. Located in Parra, North Goa, Casa Brava’s architectural design reflects the Goan-Portuguese aesthetic to perfection. …

  – Co-authorded by Esha Pandya Choksi and Aashni Pandya Kumar (for Studio Flamingo) Paying homage to the rich Goan-Portuguese architectural tradition, Isprava’s Fairview Estate in Goa finds itself in the midst of beautifully landscaped gardens leading to uninterrupted views of untamed farmlands. Complete with 4 ensuite bedrooms, this charming structure opens up into balconies, verandahs, sprawling lawns, and a swimming pool merging into lush greens. The design language we chose for the interiors of this holiday home strives to create a rendezvous between the old Goan-Portuguese architectural details and contemporary India under a discreetly luxurious guise. The home comes …

What is causing the overwhelming desire among connoisseurs of luxury to acquire vintage jewellery and heritage works of art? We speak to Isprava home-owner and renowned journalist and storyteller, Richa Goyal Sikri to understand the motivations behind these shifts in the marketplace. The art of self-adornment seems almost second nature as we go through the motions of getting ready every day. Each moment of reflection triggering a complicated series of analytical thinking; who we will physically or virtually meet, our mood of the moment, the desire to feel closer to a loved one or the requirement for mineral strength.  Till …

Shireen Mistree, Sustainability Portfolio of The Tata Trusts   While design, quality, innovation, uniqueness are all important to The Isprava Experience, our topmost priority has always been to be environmentally-friendly in our practices and sustainable in our offerings. Initiatives like repurposing, reusing, salvaging, harvesting, refurbishing – allow us to make sustainability an everyday reality, one home at a time. Green wall at Gleneagle Estate, The Nilgiris Today we chat with Shireen Mistree, a graduate from the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) – University of London, with a specialisation in Economics and International Development. She is part of the …