The second home in the Silvio five-villa gated community, Villa B spans ~370 sqm and is a comely addition that fits right into its surroundings. The Goan-Portuguese style home features sit outs and terraces that frame a pretty view in addition to an indoor-outdoor engagement that is facilitated by large windows and open doors. The local flavour is visible in the flooring and the furnishings that elevate the luxury imbued in the space. This is a retreat that you may be too comfortable here to think of ever leaving — something supplemented by the fact that there is much to do just minutes away, should you choose to.

Exclusive and private, Silvio comprises five villas nestled in a quiet corner in Assagao, a captivating microcosm of Goa with its whitewashed churches, Portuguese-style homes and peaceful country lanes. Within the embrace of Silvio Villa’s extensive area is Villa C, occupying ~475 sqm. Like the other four counterparts located here, Villa C is bright, beautiful and airy, dressed up in a contemporary aesthetic and accessed by a private driveway. Comprising four bedrooms, a pool, sit-outs and balconies, Villa C is an expression of inescapable luxury encased in unmistakable style.

Exclusive and private, Silvio comprises five villas nestled in a quiet corner in Assagao, a captivating microcosm of Goa with its whitewashed churches, Portuguese-style homes and peaceful country lanes. Within the embrace of Silvio Villa’s extensive area is Villa D, occupying ~465 sqm. Like the other four counterparts located here, Villa D is bright, beautiful and airy, dressed up in a contemporary aesthetic and accessed by a private driveway. Comprising four bedrooms, a pool, sit-outs and balconies, Villa D is an expression of inescapable luxury encased in unmistakable style.

Exclusive and private, Silvio comprises five villas nestled in a quiet corner in Assagao, a captivating microcosm of Goa with its whitewashed churches, Portuguese-style homes and peaceful country lanes. Within the embrace of Silvio Villa’s extensive area is Villa E, occupying ~350 square metres. Like the other four counterparts located here, Villa E is bright, beautiful and airy, dressed up in a contemporary aesthetic and accessed by a private driveway. Comprising four bedrooms, a pool, sit-outs and balconies, Villa E is an expression of inescapable luxury encased in unmistakable style.

Located in Coonoor’s verdant valley, the Gleneagle Estate is a slice of prime real estate that you cannot help but fall in love with. A masterpiece that showcases the elegance of British Colonial architecture infused with Indian charm, it exudes grandeur from every angle and is unlike any other edifice in Coonoor.

Located in the verdant hills of Coonoor, Albany Cottage is a charming four- bedroom home spread out over ~ 800 sqm. The Nilgiris are known for their beautiful tea plantations, scenic vistas, for having great weather year-round along with some stunning golf courses. The home features large terraces, a fire place, verandas, sprawling lawns, outdoor dining areas and sit outs for you to enjoy the panoramic Nilgiri hills.

Villa Evora located in Assagaon, Goa sits on a beautiful forest plot of ~ 735 sqm and has a BUA of ~ 305 sqm, having four (ensuite) bedrooms, having a private pool and a vibrant lush green lawn with sit outs.

A cupola foyer opens into a small garden courtyard surrounded by wide walkways with gleaming off-white stone flooring. To the right, past an enormous vintage trunk, is a larger rectangular courtyard with a swimming pool.

Secreted away in the quiet bylanes of Dhokawade is a collection of eight Isprava villas in Alibaug. Exemplifying tropical comfort at its best, these homes have been designed to suit the context of the region and don a modern and minimal yet rustic aesthetic. Of the eight villas, Villa A has 3.5 bedrooms, a private pool and pretty cabanas that beckon on a lazy afternoon. The abundance of nature is shown to maximum effect from the balconies and floor-to-ceiling windows that open out to a fully manicured garden. Spread across ~490 sqm, this home offers access to the forest it abuts, which opens into a walking path.

The second vaddo in Siena’s collection of eight homes, Villa B is a touch more spacious; spread across ~523 sqm, it features four exquisite bedrooms. The two-storey property comes with a private pool, landscaped gardens and cabanas to enjoy the Goan sunshine.

Equipped with three bedrooms, Siena’s (fully furnished) Villa C covers ~450 sqm with a private pool, lush lawns and spacious terraces that complement its contemporary interiors. The view of this villa opens out onto an adjacently-situated forest that offers excellent trails for walking and biking.

Siena’s fourth vaddo, a two-storey property, offers easy access to the adjacently set forest with cultured paths for walkers and bikers. The three-bedroom Siena’s Villa D, features understated interiors that, like its counterparts, highlight the verdant greenery outside.

Equipped for a larger family or those who really love their space, Siena’s Villa E is built across ~720 sqm of land with a lavishly manicured garden and terraces with expansive views. The four-bedroom home also features a private pool and lovely cabanas to enjoy a quiet read or just commune with nature.

Spanning across ~531 sqm of meticulously landscaped real estate, Villa F features 3.5 bedrooms, a beautifully maintained lawn, private cabanas, as well as a pool. The two-storey home also features terraces that provide pleasant views of the area’s fauna without any compromise on privacy.

A lovely two-storey space, this 3.5 bedroom villa is the second-to-last vaddo in the community. Manicured gardens, private cabanas and roomy terraces comprise the ~565 sqm that Siena Villa G is built on. Mirroring the aesthetics of its neighbouring vaddos, Villa G offers grand vistas and large open spaces that pair well with its contemporary decor aesthetic.

Equipped with three bedrooms, the eighth and final villa in this collection of homes is spread across ~467 sqm. The tropical, cultured landscape can be enjoyed from the terraces and lawns that the property is equipped with, in addition to quaint cabanas with a deserving cup of coffee, and sounds of nature greeting you.

A palace door leads through a foyer and into a small garden courtyard with wide walkways showcasing the colours of pink earth. Ancient metal chains hang from the tiled roof to channel rainwater into the ground. To the right, is a larger courtyard housing a turquoise pool.

Spread out over ~ 1,700 sqm on a lush tea estate in Coonoor, Chepstow Hall feels like a piece of paradise. The home has three bedrooms, a well, a garden and panoramic views of the Nilgiris. A 90-minute drive from Coimbatore Airport, Chepstow Hall is great for a weekend getaway or a longer holiday.