Sometimes in life, certain things come to you when you’re not even looking for them, and yet they somehow fit in, like a missing piece of a puzzle.

Our small family of four has lived in Mumbai for a long time. As Colaba was close to work and had its own old Bombay charm, we weren’t actively looking to leave it just yet. But like I said, it was pure serendipity when my wife visited Lodha NCP for work and fell in love with it instantly. I still remember the phone call where she was going gaga over how amazing it looked and how luxurious it felt. I could tell from her child like excitement that she was already picturing all of us there. From then on, things moved quickly. And as we had heard a lot about the Lodha, within hours, we had decided to move in here. The house had chosen us.

What’s even more incredible is how quickly this house became our home. Moving houses is often stressful but it became a memorable experience for us. While we were unpacking and settling in, the facilities team had everything we needed up and running in a matter of hours. With everything being available on the click of a button, via the Lodha facilities app, we had the home set up in no time. The next morning, our new neighbours sent us Poha and Chai. In a city like Mumbai where everyone leads busy lives, something like this is bound to touch your heart. And now I know that’s just how things are here. That feeling of being looked after and taken care of is a part of living here. That sense of togetherness and warmth we felt, is an integral part of the culture that Lodha has fostered. I work at a luxury hotel that’s known to be the epitome of customer service. So, moving here felt like I was on the other side of it. The beaming smile from the guards and the staff always checking on us made us feel special and instilled a sense of belongingness in a very short span of time.

Soon after we moved here the impact of the energy and positivity of this place was palpable. Trust me, I am not exaggerating when I say that I have reconnected with life since we’ve moved here. One day when I casually asked my wife if she’d like to accompany me for a walk, we just looked at each other and smiled. It was quite a moment for us. We went and sat by the beautiful pool and talked for hours. Savouring every bit of such an evening after a long time. It’s these little joyful moments that matter the most, I feel. With the pool, the gym and the library inside the premises, it’s been very easy to integrate new activities into our lives again. I have also gotten back to reading after a long time. My son and I just walk up to the library in the evening and read for hours. My mother loves the well designed and spacious kitchen, and when she is not pampering us with her delicious food, she loves to go downstairs for her walks, something that was unimaginable for her in the bustling neighbourhoods of Mumbai where we lived earlier. As a family we love beautiful sit-out balconies that have become our favourite place to just sit and unwind. The cool breeze and beautiful views have an instant calming effect after a busy day at work.

This home makes us feel complete as a family, and we’ve been gushing about it ever since we moved in.That’s probably why it's gradually becoming the place for friends to hang out as they love coming here. My little son has become like a brand ambassador of this place and the sense of pride and joy of living here never leaves his face. Not only does Lodha NCP live up to its name as a luxury residence, it truly redefines the word home for us every day. In the most beautiful ways.