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Istana, a thoughtfully conceived brand in India’s premium second-home landscape, today announced the launch of its inaugural project, Istana Santai – a bespoke villa community nestled in the stillness of Nashik. Developed under Waterstone LLP, Istana enters the market with a philosophy rooted in personal sensibility of crafting homes that offer rare experiences, composed with care, and designed for those who value quiet luxury.
Spread across 16 acres, Istana Santai is a private collection of Balinese-style villas, ranging from 2-bedroom hideaways to expansive 6-bedroom signature residences, each flawlessly furnished and curated with precision. From private pools and individually handpicked Balinese artifacts to panoramic dam views and tropical landscaping, every villa is designed to create a rare experience of elegance and peace.
The estate is further elevated by a selection of modern lifestyle spaces: a serene wine deck, a multi-cuisine restaurant, wellness zones, curated nature trails, and more – all crafted to create not just a home, but a way of life. The fully managed and lease-back model ensures that homeowners enjoy both personal convenience and long-term value with effortless ownership.
Located just over three hours from Mumbai and Pune, Nashik has quietly emerged as one of Maharashtra’s most compelling lifestyle destinations. Its evolving connectivity, natural topography, and cultural richness provide the ideal canvas for Istana’s first expression that complements the ethos of conscious luxury and modern stillness. Secluded yet accessible, Istana Santai offers a rarefied retreat for connoisseurs who value time, privacy, and provenance.
Speaking on the launch, Karan Daryani, Partner at Istana, said “Istana Santai was imagined as more than a real estate offering; it’s a curated space, layered with calm, depth, and emotion. In a world where time and space have become the ultimate luxuries, Istana Santai offers the freedom to disconnect without compromise. Nashik felt instinctively right for this. Its quiet, scenic, and future-ready infrastructure makes it an exquisite destination for crafting modern-day sanctuaries for the connoisseurs.”
With Santai, meaning ‘relaxed’ in Balinese, Istana offers its first chapter: a palace that feels like a natural extension of success.
