Godrej Gold County

Godrej Gold County stands in Chikkabidarakallu village off Tumkur Road, pincode 560073, with the Parle-G biscuit plant as its neighbour. The highway is a major exit from Bengaluru towards the north-west. That makes it easy to leave the city towards Tumkur and beyond, and it also carries heavy traffic.

Heading towards the city, you pass the Peenya industrial area. That makes the location practical if you work there or in the companies nearby. For shopping and errands, Jalahalli and Nagasandra are a drive away. The developer has not published distances or drive times, so none are given here.

Schools, hospitals and daily shopping are spread along the Tumkur Road corridor rather than clustered at the gate. Expect to drive for most errands. If your job is in the east or south of Bengaluru, the daily trip will be long, so test it at peak time. Check the turn from the highway into the enclave, both in the morning rush and after dark. Also look at how trucks from the factory next door use the road.

Godrej Gold County was built in two villa plans. Three bedrooms come with 2,616 sq ft of built-up space; four bedrooms come with 3,816 sq ft. Plot sizes and carpet areas are not published, so ask the owner for the sale deed, which states the land share. The larger plan gives you a fourth bedroom for guests, parents or a home office.

Villas were built with a seismic-resistant framed structure and block walls. Floors mix marble, laminated wood and anti-skid ceramic tiles. Doors are hardwood with teak veneer, and bathrooms have Jaquar, Hindware or Parryware fittings.

The developer has nothing left to sell, so no list price exists. What you pay is agreed with the seller, based on size, plot, facing and upkeep. A resale carries no GST, while stamp duty and registration are payable. Settle these in writing:

• Final price and the advance amount
• Land area and built-up area as per the deed
• Parking and any garage included
• Maintenance paid up to the date of sale
• Association transfer fee and who pays it
• Fittings, fixtures and garden items included

Godrej Gold County is listed with BBMP/BDA approval, and no RERA number has been published. With handovers from June 2017, your checks should centre on the villa you are buying and the owner selling it. You can still search rera.karnataka.gov.in for any registration linked to the project.

A villa includes its own share of land, so the title check matters more than it does for a flat. Before you pay an advance, ask the seller for:

• The registered sale deed in the seller's name
• The occupancy or completion certificate
• Khata certificate and extract in the seller's name
• Recent property tax receipts
• An encumbrance certificate for the years of ownership
• The approved plan, to confirm no unapproved additions
• A loan closure letter, if the villa was mortgaged
• A no-dues letter from the owners' association

Have a lawyer trace the title back through the developer to the original F. K. Farms land. Then sign a sale agreement setting the price, advance and registration date. After registering the sale deed, get the khata moved into your name. Transfer the power and water accounts as well.

Godrej Gold County arranges 87 villas across 12 acres, with a clubhouse, pool and sports courts shared by the owners. Low density means wide internal roads and more green between homes than any apartment project around. Since the enclave is finished, walk it and see how each villa faces the roads and gardens.

A morning might begin on the jogging track, followed by a session in the gymnasium or the health centre. Children have play areas close to the homes, and there are tennis and basketball courts for after school. The swimming pool is the natural place to cool off on summer evenings.

On weekends, the games room covers rainy days, and the party hall handles birthdays and festival gatherings. Landscaped gardens run through the site, and retail spaces inside the gates cover small daily needs.

Security guards the enclave around the clock, with backup power for common areas. Ask the owners' association for the current maintenance charge and how the fund is managed. With a small number of households sharing the costs, check whether any big repairs are coming up soon.