BE MUMBAI’S NEXT POWER LANDMARK. RUPAREL HOUSE 38, RIDGE ROAD ASPIRATION. INSPIRATION. THE ULTIMATE ADDRESS. Offering a rare opportunity to buy into the ‘Millionaires’ Mile’, this splendid property – located at the crest of Malabar Hill – has been one of the best spots in the area for decades. Impeccable pedigree, combined with views of the sea as well as the neighbouring Governor’s House, make this property not only one of Mumbai’s most coveted, but also a landmark in every sense of the word. Prize locations like these rarely offer themselves for acquisition. Indeed, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. THE PROPERTY Initially constructed in the traditional Indian ‘haveli’ style in 1928, Ruparel House was re-constructed in 1960 to better reflect the increasingly urbane tastes of its owners. The renowned Russian architect, Premakov, was commissioned to design a space that would be modern in its minimalism, but imposing enough to host the many political and artistic dignitaries that would cross its threshold. The existing structure – built around an indoor garden with a Japanese style pond – is a reflection of this design brief. Irrespective of the design changes, the ethos of Ruparel House has remained the same and has provided a dramatic backdrop for refugees fleeing the massacres of the Indo-Pak partition, pre-independence Congress party meetings, post-independence trade and cultural delegations led by the likes of Ms. Cherie Blair, for the launch of her NGO in Mumbai, and the Chancellor of Oxford University, Lord Chris Patton. • G+2 storey structure along with a basement • Built-up area of approximately 21,000 sq.ft. • Total land area of 1,730 sq.m. • Driveway with demarcated area for car parking • Sprawling terrace • Generous spreads of landscaped gardens • Separate servant quarters within the premises THE FAMILY For almost a hundred years, the keys to this house have been passed down seamlessly from one generation to the next. This inheritance has come along with a strong set of traditions. Even today, the third generation prays together in the sunlit pooja room and does not permit meat to be consumed on the premises. A new owner who values tradition and history will be right at home in this meaningful place. THE RUPARELS SHRIKANT G. RUPAREL (1937 - 2013) Indeed, for all who knew him, Shrikant Ruparel He has also been a member of the Executive was an exceptional man. He stood 2nd in the class Committee of FICCI, the Federation of the of 1959 at Mumbai University and went on to Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry study philosophy and business studies at Oxford and ASSOCHAM. He was also an independent University, where he was an active member of the director of United Breweries, United Spirits and Asian Students Union, along with luminaries like Mangalore Chemicals and Fertilisers. Benazir Bhutto, the Late Prime Minister of Pakistan, He played Cricket and Bridge for Oxford University. and Imran Khan, the cricket legend. He was later the He was also a member of the silver medal- President of the Oxford Society of India. winning Indian team at the 1984 Bridge Olympiad He furthered his studies at the London School of at Barritz in Spain and Vice President of SRAM Economics, where he studied Economics. (Squash & Racquets Association of Malaysia). In the late 1980s, he served on the Board of the An acclaimed vintage car collector, his State Bank of India and the Economic Advisory Rolls Royces, a Bentley, an Aston Martin, an Board of former Prime Ministers Indira Gandhi, E-Type Jaguar and others are stabled at Ruparel Atal Bihari Vajpayee and Dr. Manmohan Singh. House and at his Delhi and London residences. GORDHANDAS J. RUPAREL The second generation of Ruparels to live in Mumbai, Kucchi Samithi, he played an important role in the he oversaw the factory that was the largest supplier organisation’s growth and in the development of of yarn to the fabled Bombay Dyeing and Century Mills. the Kucch region. An avid anti-dowry campaigner, He was also the co-founder of the Kolhapur Sugar Mills. he convinced several families within the community The founding President of the Indian Rashtriya to shun the practice. MAGNIFICENCE Built around the time when the city skyline had relinquished its Victorian inclinations for a modern Art Deco style, the interiors of this stately mansion are a mixture of Italian marble flooring, contemporary sculpture and distinctive, hand-carved furniture. The walls, graced with oil paintings of the family’s ancestry, quite literally whisper wealth and breeding. THE PERFECT LOCATION Malabar Hill is one of downtown Mumbai’s most prime locations. Key VIP members of the State Government have their residences MALABAR HILL in this area. Other well-known landmarks in the area include the Hanging Gardens, the Jain Temple and the Banganga tank. All of this makes Malabar Hill one of the city’s most desired residential sites, being as it also is home to several business tycoons and media personalities. 16 1 2 17 8 10 NEIGHBOURHOOD 13 7 HIGHLIGHTS 9 15 FAMILY RESIDENCES The commanding view of the area from the 3 1. Bhabha House 4 Mehrangir Bunglow top of this house is the result of a location that 5 2. Jatia House 6 RUPAREL HOUSE has abundant connectivity to other prominent 3. Kilachand House 12 4. Godrej Family residential, commercial and retail nodes. 5. Ruia Family 11 The closest landmarks include: 6. Videocon House PROMINENT BUILDINGS 1. Nepean Sea Road 9. Atria Mall 7. El CID 2. Warden Road 10. High Street 8. IL Palazzo 9. Hill Park 3. Pedder Road Phoenix 4. Marine Drive 11. Breach Candy IMPORTANT LANDMARKS 5. Nariman Point 10. Malabar Hill Club 12. Jaslok Hospital 18 11. Jain Temple 6. Crossroad 2 Mall 13. Bhatia Hospital 12. Malabar Hill Police Station (CR2) 14. J J Hospital 13. Chief Minister’s Residence 14. Governor’s Bungalow 7. Kemps Corner 15. Saifee Hospital 14 15. Sahyadri Guest House 8. Crossroads Mall 16. Bombay Hospital 16. Priyadarshani Park Sports Complex (SOBO Central) 17. Girgaum Chowpatty 18. Banganga Tank AN UNBEATABLE OPPORTUNITY • Located in Mumbai’s ‘Golden Triangle’ – the most desirable residential enclave in the city. • Potential to build an exclusive single family private residence in the heart of South Mumbai. • Large plot size allows for world-class amenities like a multi-level car park, swimming pool, health club and private party area. • Immediate green surroundings and sea view. • Equidistant from the commercial hubs of Bandra Kurla Complex, Lower Parel and Nariman Point. • High security area due to proximity to the Chief Minister’s residence, the State Guest House and Malabar Hill Police Station. • Within walking distance of some of Mumbai’s best green lungs: Hanging Gardens, Kamala Nehru Park, Priyadarshini Park. • Excellent gentry in the locality. THE POSSIBILITY CREATE IT YOURSELF! Ruparel House offers you much more than the exclusivity of a prime location. It also presents you with a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to create your signature dream home. The entire property can be completely rebuilt from the ground up, to your design and specifications. This is your chance to leave your mark on India’s financial capital. Ratan J. Batliboi Consultants Pvt. Ltd., one of India’s leading architects, has been commissioned to create a representation of the building that is possible in this space. Their design, respecting all the realities of the final space available, is featured on this and the following pages. You are, of course, free to design your very own structure. PREMIUM. EXCLUSIVE. PRIVATE. What this amounts to is a rare opportunity to acquire a unique property for your personal use in one of Mumbai’s most prestigious areas. A powerful location, utterly immune to cyclical trends, this is the chance to build your dream house in Mumbai’s most exclusive residential area. Among your neighbours will be some of the most iconic structures in all of Mumbai city. Architectural rendering courtesy: Ratan J. Batliboi Consultants Pvt. Ltd. WITH THE CITY’S WHO’S WHO A jewel on India’s crown, Malabar Hill is aspired to by many but savoured by a few. Nestled on the southern tip of the island city, the picturesque neighbourhood overlaps the country’s luxury landscape and its power corridors. The bungalow has aged gracefully, in close proximity to a Jain temple and under the close watch of an important police station. The Governor stays a stroll away and the illustrious neighbourhood is also home to the rank and file of the state administration. Architectural rendering courtesy: Ratan J. Batliboi Consultants Pvt. Ltd. THE WORLD’S BEST-KNOWN NAMES. Cocooned as it is an exclusive space, the property is also surrounded by top rung showrooms of leading global brands. From the simple necessities to top luxury brands, all are a part of the immediate neighbourhood. LIVE YOUR DREAM What is the life that you have always desired but waited to fulfill because the right setting was simply not available? That wait is now over. This represents possibly one of the last chances (if not the single chance) to build in one of the most desired places on the globe. History is on your side, as are all the years to come. If you decide to embellish the current structure, you have the advantage of a brilliantly laid out existing home to build on. If you decide to build anew, you have the advantage of a place that is a fitting setting for your statement. Architectural rendering courtesy: Ratan J. Batliboi Consultants Pvt. Ltd. Architectural rendering courtesy: Ratan J. Batliboi Consultants Pvt. Ltd. LEISURE RAISED TO A NEW LEVEL OF PERFECTION Mere proximity to Mumbai’s nerve center does not rob the property of its tranquility.