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A Relaxing Haven: An Overview South City Retreat is an initiative of South City Projects (Kolkata) Limited in the in the realm realm of sustainable of eco-tourism, Designed designed by Fenn

2 A Relaxing Haven: An Overview South City Retreat is an initiative of South City Projects (Kolkata) Limited in the in the realm realm of sustainable of eco-tourism, Designed designed by Fenn Designers, Thailand. platinum Platinum by IGBC, only the second project in Kolkata to be so. South City Retreat will be a sprawling getaway haven in the lap of nature. Incorporating ethnic design features into modern architecture, the distinctive feel of the retreat will add to the mesmerising experience it offers. Comprising a resort, a community bazaar and exclusive villas, the retreat will be equipped with an exclusive spa, a retail area to promote local arts and handicrafts, and sports and recreation facilities at par with best offering. offering. The facility also aims at providing The hygienic facility and also high aims quality at providing wayside hygienic amenities and as well high as quality serving wayside as an amenities alluring getaway as well for as serving all those as who an want alluring to escape getaway the bustle for all of city those life who and want to relax escape in the the midst bustle of nature of city life without and relax compromising in the midst on of the nature highest without standards. compromising on the highest standards. South City Retreat is well-positioned to South attract City domestic Retreat and is well-positioned foreign tourists to attract and offer domestic them hospitality and foreign in line tourists with and international offering them standards. hospitality All this, in line while with not letting international the fragile standards. surrounding All this, while ecosystem not letting bear the brunt fragile of surrounding modernday tourism. bear the brunt of modern- ecosystem day tourism.

KOLKATA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT Retreat site to*: Airport 26 km 36 mins PC Chandra Garden 16.5 km 20 mins Ruby Connector 17.3 km 27 mins ACTION AREA-II Action Area - I 15.

The Perfect Balance: Location South City Retreat is situated just 16.

3 KOLKATA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT Retreat site to*: Airport 26 km 36 mins PC Chandra Garden 16.5 km 20 mins Ruby Connector 17.3 km 27 mins ACTION AREA-II Action Area - I 15.4 km 21 mins Action Area - II 22 km 32 mins ULTADANGA Action Area - III 11 km 18 mins RAJARHAT NEWTOWN Salt Lake 20 km 28 mins Park Circus 21 km 33 mins ACTION AREA-I Victoria Memorial 22 km 37 mins The Perfect Balance: Location South City Retreat is situated just 16.5 km away, a 20 minute drive from Science City, and is about an hour s drive from the Sundarbans Biosphere Reserve, a UNESCO World Heritage site. VICTORIA MEMORIAL ITC SONAR BANGLA HYATT REGENCY WETLANDS ACTION AREA-III HATISALA Alipore 26.2 km 45 mins South City Mall 25 km 40 mins * Standard driving condition of the United Nations. Located between Bhojerhat and Bairampur village in the South 24 Parganas, the virginal serenity one longs for in a retreat will be found in abundance. ALIPORE PARK CIRCUS SCIENCE CITY P. C. CHANDRA GARDEN BASANTI HIGHWAY Yet, it does not whisk one away to a state of unreachability. It is only about half an hour away from the Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport, Park Circus and Ruby connector. A mere 20-minute drive will connect you to New Town. It is perfectly positioned between relaxing tranquillity and busy activity. mall RUBY CONNECTOR URBANA KOLKATA LEATHER COMPLEX BHOJERHAT BAIRAMPUR SUNDARBANS

Phase - I Whisking you Away: Tourism Bringing you green living in every sense of the term, South City Retreat offers a breathtakingly beautiful haven for you.

4 Phase - I Whisking you Away: Tourism Bringing you green living in every sense of the term, South City Retreat offers a breathtakingly beautiful haven for you. South City Retreat has been conceived with the thought to take you on a journey where you will rediscover yourself. A gateway to Sundarbans, opening up to the enchanting freshness of nature. Placing you comfortably A UNESCO World Heritage Site. The world s largest mangrove cover. The largest reserve for the Royal Bengal Tiger. 58 species of mammals. 55 species of reptiles. Around 250 species of birds. The luscious Sundarbans. At your doorstep. just 60 km away. Proposed Masterplan Community Bazaar 1 Resort 2 Spa 3 Villas 4

5 COMMUNITY BAZAAR

6 WELCOME CENTRE

The bazaar is designed around the concept of a courtyard community bazaar, with extensive open spaces and social nodes.

island Event space Car park Taking Care of Your Needs: Community Bazaar and Motel need for entertainment and retail besides catering to the urban traveller looking for some fun

The complex has been created as a juxtaposition of simple architectural forms to lend an open, playful ambience.

7 The bazaar is designed around the concept of a courtyard community bazaar, with extensive open spaces and social nodes. It offers the following facilities: Convenience Store Pharmacy Retail units Motel rooms Food and beverage outlets Sundarban Interpretation Centre Local farmers market Fashion island Event space Car park Taking Care of Your Needs: Community Bazaar and Motel need for entertainment and retail besides catering to the urban traveller looking for some fun and relaxation at the end of a beautiful drive, the community bazaar and motel will act as convenient stopovers on the way to the Sundarbans. The complex has been created as a juxtaposition of simple architectural forms to lend an open, playful ambience. The central courtyard and the main hub are capable of holding large-scale events which can bring the community together. A Sundarban Interpretation Centre will be set up to raise awareness about the fragile ecosystem of the Sundarbans. It will also act as a one-stop information and reservation facility for all tourists en route to the Sundarbans.

8 SPA AND RESORT

A top notch facility, offering: Consultation rooms Treatment rooms Couples

Helping You Unwind: Spa and Resort We believe that wellness is a way of being,

The frenetic pace of urban life today leaves no time to breathe easy.

9 A top notch facility, offering: Consultation rooms Treatment rooms Couples treatment rooms Sauna Yoga/aerobics area Lounge Boutique health retail outlet Helping You Unwind: Spa and Resort We believe that wellness is a way of being, and not an end to be achieved. The frenetic pace of urban life today leaves no time to breathe easy. Keeping that in mind, South City Retreat offers a spa and resort to help you relax, unwind and refresh. To ensure complete wellness, physical and mental.

The resort will offer a slew of facilities to liven up

coffee shop Banquet facilities with pre-function area

partying Indoor games room for table tennis, carrom, among

with sit-outs and lounging space Walking, jogging and

spa and its guests to take residence in.

10 The resort will offer a slew of facilities to liven up your holiday: Multi-cuisine restaurant with bar Outdoor coffee shop Banquet facilities with pre-function area Swimming pool with large outdoor deck for lounging and partying Indoor games room for table tennis, carrom, among others Outdoor sports Kids playgrounds Landscaped areas with sit-outs and lounging space Walking, jogging and cycling trails The high-end resort is an appendage to the spa and its guests to take residence in. Offering a selection of super-luxury deluxe rooms for those who have a relaxing getaway in mind.

SOUTH CITY RETREAT T H E V ILLA W ING Instilled with sensitivity and gentleness. Built with the ancient principles of vaastu in mind to achieve eternal harmony and peace.

11 SOUTH CITY RETREAT T H E V ILLA W ING Instilled with sensitivity and gentleness. Built with the ancient principles of vaastu in mind to achieve eternal harmony and peace. The villa wing will include a children s playground, sit outs, barbecue and community activity spaces and much more. Residents will also enjoy access to the spa and resort facilities. topographical features, and an indigenous environment in line with the theme of the individual cluster. While each cluster will be created with a distinctive personality of its own, the harmony and unity in the overall feel and design will be palpable as well. A place to call your own. Among virginal greens.

WELLNESS ZONES WHISPER WHISPER Feel the sound HARMONY Sink into the feeling HORIZON See happiness all around AMBROSIA Immerse in the taste AURA Succumb to the smell Our senses are the pathways by

12 WELLNESS ZONES WHISPER WHISPER Feel the sound HARMONY Sink into the feeling HORIZON See happiness all around AMBROSIA Immerse in the taste AURA Succumb to the smell Our senses are the pathways by which we perceive the world. A gateway to Nirvana. Not getting away but coming home. A home that heals. A home nestled in luscious greenery. A home where the wind and the trees whisper sweet nothings. A home overlooking a lake whose water laps around the shore. A home with an aura that rests your mind. A home steeped in the very essence of well-being. Feel the sound Gentle waterfalls and intertwined bamboo plantings create a sanctuary for ears ringing with the noise of urban bustle. Surrounded by the whispers of water and breeze through the bamboo leaves, feel the serenity envelop you as you feel the sound.

coarseness of wood as you sink into the feeling.

13 HARMONY HORIZON Sink into the feeling Get in touch with your inner harmony. Unique meditative spaces created by the combination of natural elements come together to the earthy coarseness of wood as you sink into the feeling. See happiness all around The villas clustered around courtyards leave open spaces for one s sight to wander. Let your eyes meander soothing colours of frangipani and lilac trees. See happiness all around.

permeates the air and crafts an aura of relaxing calmness.

14 AMBROSIA AURA Immerse in the taste Succumb to the smell be a tribute to the sybarite in you as you immerse in the taste. permeates the air and crafts an aura of relaxing calmness. Discover the intoxication of the aura of tranquillity. Give in and succumb to the smell.

15 VILLAS LARGE Front view

16 VILLAS LARGE Back view with swimming pool

17 VILLAS M E D I U M Front view

18 VILLAS M E D I U M Back view with swimming pool

19 VILLAS S M ALL Front view

20 VILLAS S M ALL Back view with swimming pool

AMENITIES AND FACILITIES IGBC INDIAN GREEN BUILDING COUNCIL Spa with steam sauna and treatment rooms Fully functional club with indoor games Mini golf area Tennis S OUT H C ITY R ETR EAT IS TH E F I

21 AMENITIES AND FACILITIES IGBC INDIAN GREEN BUILDING COUNCIL Spa with steam sauna and treatment rooms Fully functional club with indoor games Mini golf area Tennis S OUT H C ITY R ETR EAT IS TH E F I R ST IG B C GREEN HOMES P LATINU M PRE-C E R TIF IED H O R IZO NTAL D E V ELO P M ENT IN KOLKATA Swimming pool with Jacuzzi and child pool Gymnasium Club lounge Banquet hall Lawn games like bowling, croquet Sports arena for 5-a-side soccer/cricket Children s play area Mini theatre Residential rooms motel and resort Community bazaar with F&B, convenience store, pharmacy, etc. Formed in 2001, IGBC develops new green building rating programmes. A Green Home uses less water, generates less waste, provides a healthy space for occupants and conserves natural resources as far as possible. Our Green Consultants Rishabh Kasliwal s repertoire of services includes commissioning of new buildings, retro-commissioning services, sustainability consulting services, managing on-site energy system audits, building commissioning tests. Jogging/cycling track Indoor games room for TT, carom, pool, chess, darts, ludo, etc. Fishing deck Multi-cuisine restaurant Bar (subject to approval) Outdoor sitting, F&B and barbecue area Squash court 12.0 metre main and 9.0 metre secondary concrete roads including pedestrian walkway with state-of-the-art area landscaping Drivers dormitory First aid centre Dedicated nursery for residents Golf carts for internal transportation Dedicated team for maintenance of common area and villas landscape A Green Home results in: 20-30% energy savings 30-50% water savings Wastewater treatment Solid waste reduction Enhanced air quality Excellent day lighting Kamal Cogent Energy Private Limited, with a battery of over 40 professionals working from Jaipur and Kolkata provides a comprehensive array of services pertaining to sustainability solutions to clients across the globe. Multi-purpose court

WHAT MAKES SOUTH CITY RETREAT GREEN S OUT H C ITY R ETR EAT H AS R E C EIV E D A PRE-C E R TIF IED P LATINUM R ATING, T H E H I GHEST P OSSIBLE GREEN R ATING, W ITH A SC O R E OF 83 POINTS U N D E R

22 WHAT MAKES SOUTH CITY RETREAT GREEN S OUT H C ITY R ETR EAT H AS R E C EIV E D A PRE-C E R TIF IED P LATINUM R ATING, T H E H I GHEST P OSSIBLE GREEN R ATING, W ITH A SC O R E OF 83 POINTS U N D E R V E R SIO N 2 OF T H E IG B C GREEN H O M ES R ATING S Y STEM. At South City Retreat: heat. High-performance energy heat out. Lower Lighting Power Density (LPD) in common areas and exterior areas of the building reduces power bills and reduces night sky pollution. Low Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) paints reduce the harmful effects of paint. Residential spaces will be designed to allow adequate daylight in all spaces. Smoking is completely prohibited in common areas. On-site organic waste converter and sewage treatment plant have been installed. potable water. Exhaust systems in kitchens and bathrooms improve indoor environment quality. Fire suppression systems do not contain ozone depleting substances like CFCs and HCFCs. Minimum BEE 4 star-rated pumps and motors are used in the buildings. Maximum usage of draught-tolerant, low water-consuming native vegetation reduces irrigation requirements. Central shut-off valves, drip irrigation system and time-based controllers ensure effective irrigation of landscape area. Roof and non-roof rain water harvesting recharges groundwater level. Electric charging points are provided in the parking area to charge electric vehicles. Solar water heating system meets domestic hot water requirements.

23 THE PEOPLE BEHIND SOUTH CITY RETREAT A COMING TOG ETH E R OF T H E BEST IN TH E WORL D Architect Fenn Designers They are the master planners, architects, landscape consultants and interior designers for this project. Core values At the heart of Fenn Designers is a unique collaboration of creativity, envelope in pursuit of excellence in the realms of design and architecture. Their sustainable design solutions and practical strategies to various building life cycle phases in their designs aim at minimising the adverse impact on the built and natural environment. Their work has garnered rave reviews across the globe. Fenn s Creative Design Director has designed and directed the designs of a large number of successfully completed projects internationally in all sectors ranging across international schools, universities, townships, resorts and hotels, among others. Her association with India started in She was previously the Managing Director of RMJM and has worked on projects in Thailand, Vietnam, Hong Kong, Singapore, Abu Dhabi, Saudi Arabia, Spain, London, Morocco and India. RMJM is acclaimed for designing the Kolkata Airport, the Kolkata Convention Centre and landmark projects for Unitech Group. Engineering Consultant Suvra Narayan Sil Mr. Sil is one of the most eminent structural designers in Kolkata and has a rich experience working on a number of residential and commercial properties, among which are the Lalit Great Eastern Hotel, Emami City and South City, among others. HVAC Consultant Manoj Chakrabarty Mr. Chakrabarty is armed with 30 years of experience and has been associated with the HVAC design of the Terminal 5 at the Heathrow Airport, London. He is also an ASHRAE member and the Former National President of the Indian Society of Heating, Refrigerating & Air-Conditioning Engineers. His landmark projects in Kolkata include Urbana, PricewaterhouseCoopers building, Ecospace and South City Business Park. PHE Consultant Unique Engineering Construction Private Limited Mr. Ratan Kumar Sarkar has been associated with many well-known projects in Kolkata like Urbana, Sukhobrishthi, Kolkata West International includes the super-luxury Westin Hotel in Dhaka, the second tallest building in Bangladesh. Electrical Consultant Quasar Consultants Quasar Consultants is a group of professional engineers, led by Anjan Mukhopadhyay, in existence for the past fourteen years. After graduating in electrical engineering from Jadavpur University, Mr. Mukhopadhyay held various positions in Larsen & Toubro, Crompton Greaves Limited and Philips India Limited before starting Quasar Consultants. He has been involved in many milestone projects like South City, Sukhobrishthi, Upohar and Avani Riverside Mall, among others. Fire Engineering Consultant Sekhar De and is currently a fellow member of the Institute of Fire Engineers (the UK), Institute of Fire Engineers (India) and a life member of the National Safety Council.

OUR ACHIEVEMENTS Altair, Colombo, Sri Lanka (15,00,000 sq ft approx.

) South City Retreat. Conceived by people you can trust.

) South City Business Park (3,00,000 sq ft approx.

(SCPKL) is a prominent and successful Indian property development group.

who have helped transform the Kolkata skyline.

towers, malls, IT parks, commercial projects, sporting grounds and schools, among others.

Group s realty projects are at various stages of development.

attract foreign investments South City, for instance, attracted more than 30% of its

South City Belair is the most luminous residential tower in Eastern India commanding the

24 OUR ACHIEVEMENTS Altair, Colombo, Sri Lanka (15,00,000 sq ft approx.) South City Belair (1,86,000 sq ft approx.) South City Galaxy (1,96,000 sq ft approx.) South City Retreat. Conceived by people you can trust. South City Residence (30,83,000 sq ft approx.) South City Business Park (3,00,000 sq ft approx.) Industrial Park at Dankuni South City Projects (Kolkata) Ltd. (SCPKL) is a prominent and successful Indian property development group. The South City Group is an agglomeration of six respected real estate promoters of India who have helped transform the Kolkata skyline. South City Group has completed projects across all sectors, namely townships, residential towers, malls, IT parks, commercial projects, sporting grounds and schools, among others. At the time of this report going into print, in excess of 20 million square feet of the Group s realty projects are at various stages of development. The Group s ability to conceive, execute and deliver quality projects has enabled it to attract foreign investments South City, for instance, attracted more than 30% of its customers from outside India. malls in India. South City Belair is the most luminous residential tower in Eastern India commanding the highest price per square feet in Eastern India. South City Mall (10,23,000 sq ft approx.) South City School (1,27,000 sq ft approx.) South City Pinnacle (3,66,000 sq ft approx.) Altair is under construction, an iconic building designed by Moshe Safdie, the award winning celebrated designer of Marina Bay Sand, Hotel, Resorts, Casino and Shopping Complex in Singapore and many other landmarks across the globe.

25 South City Retreat: Your First Choice Brand value South City Group. The name evokes immediate recall and trust. Built on uncompromising commitment in terms of delivery, conceptualisation and quality. Fenn Designers. The Thailand-based archite internationally recognised brand. Location and connectivity A 16.5 km drive from Science City. A 15 km drive from Rajarhat-New Town. 26 km away from Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport. While it is located amidst the tranquil East Kolkata Wetlands, it is close enough to the bustling pulse of the city. Pricing The villas are competitively priced, making luxury living affordable. Integrated dwelling A community bazaar within the Retreat will cater to all necessities. Project orientation The Retreat comprises of large created water Aura (smell) Horizon (sight) Whisper (sound) Harmony (touch) Ambrosia (taste) Exclusive villas will offer premium lifestyle options. A top-of-the-line spa and resort complex is coming up. Wellness In the lap of nature, the Retreat is a haven in the true sense, offering a peaceful getaway.

26 Disclaimer: and subject to change at the sole discretion of the developer or as required or approved by the authorities. All art renderings, illustrations, pictures, photographs, and other graphic representations, and references in the brochure are artist s impressions only. Nothing herein shall form part of an offer or contract or be construed as any representation by the developer or its agent.

27 South City Projects (Kolkata) Ltd. 375, Prince Anwar Shah Road, Kolkata Ph : / 41, Fax : retreat@southcityprojects.com website: Site Address: South City Retreat at Basanti Highway, Village - Bairampur, Pin Dist : 24 Parganas (South) Marketed by: N.K.Realtors (P) Ltd. Kolkata , West Bengal, India, call at

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