Rohit Sharma purchases villa in Khandala

Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma has reportedly bought a trendy villa in Khandala. According to sources from the real estate industry, Sharma has invested in a residential project titled ‘Discovery’ in Khandala, owned by Bollywood actor Suniel Shetty’s company.

Shetty has a huge project, named Discovery in Khandala under his company S2 reality, which is co-owned by him and his wife. The project is spread across seven acres and has more than 21 bungalows.

According to a realtor, the deal has been signed for Rs 5 crore for the bungalow with a total area close to 7,500 square feet.  It’s a 5 BHK villa with a lawn and a swimming pool.  Mid-day tried to contact Sharma and his father Gurunath multiple times but the phone calls and messages went unanswered. However, sources close to both Shetty and Sharma confirmed the deal but refused to comment further.

“It is said that the initial demand for the villa was somewhere close to Rs 8 crore, which was brought down to Rs 5 crore post negotiations,” said  a source who is aware of the deal.

A source close to Suniel Shetty claims the project has drawn a lot of Mumbai’s elite. However, he didn’t divulge any names.

“The project draws a lot of the city’s elite, who want to stay in the gated community. Many of them are coming to buy villas here,” he said.

A realtor also claimed that the builders are selective and the Villas are chosen to exclusive parties.

“The moment someone shows interest, a thorough background check is carried, only post which the villas are sold,” he said.