Step into the slow, golden charm of an old Konkani-Marathi village home. Inspired by the Bahava, the golden shower tree that drapes itself in cascading yellow blooms, this 4BHK villa near Igatpuri is a private escape of stone, wood and open sky, set amid rolling greenery close to Darna Dam.

Built from warm Jambha chira laterite stone, inspired by the traditional stonework of the Konkan, the villa stays naturally cool through the day. Sloping clay-tiled roofs crown the house, and arched windows with stained-glass fanlights scatter soft colour across the walls as the light shifts. A traditional courtyard and airy verandahs recall village life, while stone pillars and graceful arches frame the countryside beyond.