Homestay
Till you build your own farmhouse, you are welcome to book a homestay, like Hoopinkai’s Cottage, in the neighborhood.
'Once Upon A Lake'
Limited Edition Farm Spaces in Bangalore.
By Ananas, India's leading ecological design firm.
Planned by ecological designers, not by some developer.
We support our clients with a legally vetted and fully guided registration and handover process along with all necessary documentation that ensure hassle-free ownership of your land.
Created by ANANAS, India’s leading ecological design firm, ‘Once Upon A Lake’ is a bespoke project that draws from the ethos of permaculture to create a sustainable, beautiful and authentic farm experience within driving distance of the city.
‘Once Upon a Lake’ is located in Somasagara Village, Nelmangala Taluk, Bangalore Rural District.
It is a 7 min drive from Muddalinganahalli Halt, the nearest railway station. About 15 min drive from STRR (Satellite Ring Road). 50 min drive from Nagasandra Metro station. About 1 hour from KIA Airport.
So be it an impromptu day trip, or an overnight camping visit – you are never too far from where you need to be next.
With exceptional connectivity and expanding infrastructure, Nelamangala is fast becoming the preferred investment choice of Bangalore city folk seeking to get away from city life, without having to travel too far. Increasing demand suggests a high return on investment potential in the coming years.
Beautifully designed farm spaces, with everything you need to get a farm going.
A pristine 4 acre lake, just 100 meters from your farm is accessible to all. From a healthy water table to a thriving natural eco-system, the benefits come free for all residents.
‘Once Upon A Lake’ has been designed by the ANANAS team to the core principles of permaculture. The design integrates every element of nature and the existing landscape to create a holistic, integrated, authentic living experience for the residents.
All plots are fenced. In addition to this manual and 24×7 CCTV security will be made available to you.
All plots are provided with adequate metered water supply to cover your family requirement as well as for all planting purposes.
Our panel of handpicked architects are available to guide you end-to-end when you wish to build your own farm house.
Chaitali Raizada
“Somewhere, over the years, the soul has slipped away from the way we live. ‘Once Upon a Lake’ is an opportunity to wrest back that narrative. It’s an investment that returns years to your life.”
A vibrant, thriving community.
Camping By The Lake
Become part of our community and help conserve this beautiful 4 acre lake. You can even bring your camping gear when you visit your plot over the weekend.
Nature Camps
Bring your kids over to participate in one of the many nature camps that the community hosts. From birding to herpetology, the list is endless.
Self-Discovery Workshops
Flow, Fitness, Yoga, Meditation, Mental Health and more. Our Chief Culture Officer, Yamini, has enough planned you to keep you busy through the year.
Flora & Fauna
A countryside dotted with plants and shrubs of many hues, and trees that have stories to share from the years gone by. Out here, morning walks and evening strolls take on a special meaning every single time.
Authentic Experiences
With Dee Mandala farms in the neighborhood, you can spend some quality time with the farm animals, volunteer, or simply pick fresh milk, desi ghee, eggs & organically grown vegetables to take back to the city.
Project Details
Prime Location
Our project location is Somasagara Village in Nelamangala Taluk, Bangalore Rural District. The location is easily connected by road and rail from both KIA airport as well as the city center.
- 7 mins to railway station
- 15 mins to STRR
- 45 mins to KIA
- 20 mins to KWIN City
- 30 mins to Tumkur
Clear Title Deed
We support our clients with legally vetted documentation and a fully guided registration and handover process to ensure the ownership experience is hassle-free and easy.
- Legal Opinion
- Agreement To Sell
- Registration
- Handover
Ecological Design
Every farm space is uniquely designed by Ananas to be a thriving ecosystem that strikes a delicate balance between your needs and those of the birds, bees, trees and other residents of the region.
- Landscape Design
- Water Flow Design
- Trails & Pathways
- Planting & Upkeep
Power & Water
Every farm space is provided with access to power. We also ensure complete water security with ample borewell water for agricultural requirements as well as for personal consumption.
- Metered Power
- Active Borewells
- Rainwater Harvesting
Fencing & Security
Every farm space is securely fenced. Remote surveillance is planned to keep an eye on your land round-the-clock to ensure complete peace of mind even on the days you are not there.
- Secure Fencing
- 24x7 CCTV
- Manual Security
- Peace of Mind
Not too close. Not too far. Just right.
'Once Upon a Lake' is located in Somasagara Village, Nelmangala Taluk, Bangalore Rural District.
Design Vision
‘Once Upon A Lake’ is like a symphony of farm spaces spread across 7.5 acres. Each farm space measures 10,000 sq ft with road access, landscaping, planting and waterflow planning in the design.
Every farm space will come with its own Food Forest, Pollinator Garden, Veggie Garden, Swales, Pathways & Trails, and will be designed as per the best principles of ecological design.
Masterplan & Farmspace Designs
‘Once Upon A Lake’ is a symphony of farm spaces across 7.5 acres. Enter your details to unlock the masterplan and the individual farm-space designs.
FAQs
‘Once Upon A Lake’ is a project designed on agricultural land and falls in the Bangalore Rural District.
No. You will have 100% ownership of the farm plot post registration. Unlike some developers, we ensure our buyers are in complete possession of their land.
Every one of the our farm spaces/plots is about a quarter acre in size. So you will have approximately 10,000 square feet of developed farm land for your personal use.
Unlike bare plots sold by builders/developers, every farm plot will come with a Vastu-compliant layout. Your developed farm plot will come with a living fencing, pollinator garden, food forest, paved walkway with trellises, yoga lawn with seating, parking area for 2 cars, pathways, metered water supply for your personal and planting purposes, and access to electricity.
Kindly contact our team directly for all price related queries. Prices may vary slightly depending on exact size and position of the individual plot.
Your plot comes with earthwork, layout design, planting and landscaping completed. While the plot layout will clearly mark the recommended placement for a farmhouse, the sale price does not include the construction of a farmhouse. Should you want us to design your farmhouse, our panel of recommended architects is available to guide you end-to-end.
As per the guidelines governing agricultural land in Karnataka, you can build on a maximum of 10% of your landholding. On a 10,000 sq ft farm plot, that will mean a maximum of 1000 sq ft.
The registration of the plot will be done on receipt of full payment. Your ‘developed’ plot will be handed over within 45 days from the date of registration.
Your price will include maintenance services for an initial period from the date of purchase. After that, the services can be continued on a chargeable basis. Kindly speak to our team for specific details.
No, we do not offer any finance scheme on our own. You are welcome to approach any financial institution of your choosing to avail the same.
Bookings are open now. Please submit your details on the form below so you are the first to know.
Our team, your future neighbors.
Jananee Mohan, Founder, Ananas Design.
Jananee and her team have transformed lands across India using ecological, sustainable design principles.
Dheeraj Gowda, Partner, No Pin Code®.
Marketing professional turned farmer, Dheeraj runs Dee Mandala farms and is a believer and practitioner of natural, integrated farming.
Chaitali Raizada, Partner, No Pin Code®.
IT Professional turned entrepreneur, Chaitali is committed to creating holistic living experiences closer to nature.
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