Rustomjee plans 55-acre plots and villas project in Karjat's Bhilvale area

Rustomjee, the residential brand of Keystone Realtors Limited, has announced a plan for Rustomjee Villas Karjat, a project spread over 55 acres in the Bhilvale area of Karjat, Raigad district, Maharashtra. The development combines residential plots and villas on a single site and is currently in the upcoming stage, with the developer targeting possession in March 2030.

The Bhilvale location sits on the Khalapur side of Karjat, a taluka that has drawn steady interest from homebuyers seeking larger plots and a quieter setting within reach of Mumbai and Pune. The project is listed with plots ranging from 1,500 to 7,000 square feet, a format suited to buyers who want to design and build their own homes. More details are available on the Rustomjee Villas Karjat project page.

Plots and villas on a 55-acre site

The project offers two product types. Residential plots are planned in sizes between 1,500 and 7,000 square feet, allowing owners to choose a plot that matches their building plans. Villas form the second component of the same 55-acre development.

Plot pricing has been reported at ₹10,000 per square foot, with the project starting from ₹1.5 crore. Based on that rate, a 1,500 sq ft plot would cost ₹1.5 crore and a 7,000 sq ft plot would cost ₹7 crore. The listing range for the project therefore runs from ₹1.5 crore to ₹7 crore.

The planned amenities list includes:

• A clubhouse with a community hall and relaxation zone
• A swimming pool, gymnasium and amphitheatre
• Kids play area, sports zone and children's activity zones
• Walking paths and a jogging track
• Landscaped gardens, a library and reading rooms
• Yoga and meditation areas, and a cafeteria
• 24/7 security with CCTV and controlled entry points
• Power backup for common areas

The gated layout, with controlled access and round-the-clock security, is planned as part of the community's day-to-day infrastructure.

Location and connectivity

Karjat railway station is about 5 km from the project site. Mumbai city centre is roughly 70 km away and Pune city centre about 60 km, with the Mumbai-Pune Highway providing road access. The Mumbai-Pune Expressway has brought Karjat within a journey of under two hours from Mumbai.

Rail connectivity in the area is set to improve with the Panvel-Karjat suburban corridor, a 29.6 km line with five stations at Panvel, Chikhale, Mohape, Chowk and Karjat, which is slated for completion in 2026. Navi Mumbai International Airport is listed at about 60 km from the project. Bhivpuri Road station on the Mumbai suburban network also lies within Karjat taluka.

Karjat is known for its leisure destinations. Yogeshwari Temple, ND's Film World and Imagicaa are among the attractions within the wider Karjat area, and the town's hill and lake settings add to its appeal as a weekend and residential destination.

Several infrastructure proposals could further shape the corridor. The Shirur-Chakan-Talegaon-Karjat-Uran multi-modal corridor, estimated at about 135 km and ₹12,500 crore, is a proposed BOT project. The second Mumbai-Pune Expressway, a 130 km project costing ₹15,000 crore, has its first phase from Pagote to Chowk approved. A greenfield expressway linking JNPA to Chowk in Karjat has been submitted for final approval. A Kalyan-Panvel metro corridor is proposed but not yet sanctioned.

About the developer

Rustomjee was founded in 1995, and its first residential project was launched in 1996. The company reports more than 29 million square feet of construction area developed, around 46 million square feet in its pipeline, over 320 completed buildings and more than 19,000 homes delivered, including homes for rehoused residents. Its work is concentrated in Mumbai and Thane, with additional projects in Kasara and Nagpur.

Among its delivered Mumbai and Thane projects are Le Reve in Khar West, which has been ready to move into since December 2015, Regency in Dahisar, introduced in 1998, 9 JVPD in Juhu, launched in 2001, and Urbania in Thane, introduced in 2005. Rustomjee's 2025 awards from Realty+ Excellence recognised Rustomjee Balmoral Golf Links and La Vie.

In Bhilvale, the developer is also building Rustomjee Svaasa, a pre-launch plotted project on about 29 acres with around 500 plots. The company recorded pre-sales of ₹3,028 crore in FY2025, placing it 13th nationally by that measure.

What comes next

Rustomjee Villas Karjat is at the upcoming stage, with a developer possession target of March 2030. Buyers and prospective investors can expect the next phase of the project to bring further detail on plot layouts, the master plan, villa specifications and pricing for the villa component. The project's progress will be closely followed as the Panvel-Karjat rail corridor and the wider road and expressway network move toward completion in the years ahead.