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Istana has launched 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 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 intimate 2-bedroom hideaways to expansive 6-bedroom signature residences, each flawlessly furnished and curated with precision. From private pools and handpicked Balinese artifacts to panoramic dam views and tropical landscaping, every villa is designed to evoke 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. Its fully managed lease-back model ensures that homeowners enjoy both personal convenience and long-term value through effortless ownership.

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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 – one 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.

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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 charm, scenic beauty, and future-ready infrastructure make it an exquisite destination for crafting modern-day sanctuaries.” With Santai – meaning ‘relaxed’ in Balinese – Istana opens its first chapter: a palace that feels like a natural extension of success.