Istana Launches Luxury Villas in Nashik

Premium second-home brand Istana has made its debut in India’s luxury real estate landscape with the launch of Istana Santai, a meticulously curated Balinese-style villa estate in Nashik. Spread over 16 acres, the project marks the brand’s first venture under Waterstone LLP, offering a rare blend of quiet luxury, curated experiences, and modern design.

Featuring 2 to 6-bedroom villas, each residence is meticulously decorated with carefully curated Balinese antiques, private pools, tropical gardens, and sweeping dam vistas.

A home beyond the ordinary, Istana Santai is strategically located as a lifestyle retreat for those who seek privacy, tranquility, and thoughtfully crafted living. 

Key highlights:

• Istana debuts with a 16-acre Balinese-style luxury villa estate in Nashik, featuring 2 to 6-bedroom villas with private pools, tropical landscaping, and panoramic dam views
• The project introduces a fully managed, lease-back model, offering hassle-free ownership and long-term value appreciation for discerning second-home buyers
• Located just over three hours from Mumbai and Pune, Istana Santai blends curated luxury with serene living—positioning Nashik as a rising destination for premium, conscious retreats

"Istana Santai was envisioned to be something beyond a property offering; it's a meticulously curated space, infused with serenity, depth, and emotion. Nashik came intuitively to mind for this. It is quiet, picturesque, and forward-looking—making it a stunning location for creating day-and-age sanctuaries for the cognoscenti." revealed Karan Daryani, Partner at Istana.

Just more than three hours from Mumbai and Pune, Nashik is rapidly becoming a lifestyle destination with natural beauty complemented by developing infrastructure. The fully managed and lease-back model of the project provides stress-free ownership and long-term appreciation for value-conscious buyers.

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Lifestyle facilities at Istana Santai include a peaceful wine deck, multi-cuisine restaurant, wellness zones, and nature trails—designed to foster an immersive, aware luxury experience.

With Istana Santai, the brand establishes the tone for a new generation of second homes: remote yet accessible, luxurious yet considerate, and designed for the discerning individual who craves meaningful living outside the city.