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Inside Ajinkya Rahane’s Five-Bedroom Igatpuri Family Retreat
Ajinkya Rahane and his wife showed people their holiday home in Igatpuri.
It has five bedrooms and views of mountains and a lake.
The home also has a swimming pool, gardens and places for children to play.
Rahane wanted it to remind him of holidays at his grandmother’s house.
He hopes his children can enjoy playing outdoors there too.
One room is filled with things he collected during his cricket career.
He says seeing those items brings back strong memories.
The home was built after the Covid-19 pandemic.
Ajinkya Rahane and his wife, Radhika Dhopavkar, shared a tour of their holiday home, Raaya Estate, in Igatpuri, Maharashtra.
The five-bedroom villa was built after the Covid-19 pandemic and overlooks Vaitarna Lake and the Sahyadri mountains.
Its features include an infinity pool, gardens, a gazebo, a children’s play area, an in-house bar and balconies.
Rahane said he wanted the home to recall outdoor holidays at his grandmother’s house and give his children room to play.
A dedicated room displays cricket memorabilia, including bats, balls, caps, jerseys and photographs from his career.
- Who
- Cricketer Ajinkya Rahane and his wife, Radhika Dhopavkar.
- What
- They shared a tour of their holiday home, Raaya Estate.
- Where
- Igatpuri, Maharashtra, overlooking Vaitarna Lake and the Sahyadri mountains.
- When
- The villa was built after the Covid-19 pandemic; the couple recently shared the tour.
- Why
- Rahane wanted a family retreat inspired by his outdoor childhood holidays and with space for his children to play.
Key facts
- Property
- Raaya Estate
- Location
- Igatpuri, Maharashtra
- Bedrooms
- Five king-size bedrooms
- Construction
- Built after the Covid-19 pandemic
- Notable features
- Infinity pool, gardens, gazebo, in-house bar, children’s play area and balconies
- Cricket room
- Displays bats, balls, caps, jerseys and photographs from Rahane’s cricket career
- Views
- Sahyadri mountains and Vaitarna Lake
Quotes
Rubeena Singh
Founder of The Verve Collective, interior stylist and home decorator.
“It’s really about knowing where to spend, where to save, and how to elevate what you already own. You don’t need to replace a perfectly good sofa; beautiful cushions in rich fabrics can instantly make it feel more elevated. An old lamp can be given a completely new look with a patterned lampshade.”
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“Similarly, an existing console can be reimagined with a fresh coat of paint in an unexpected colour…the possibilities are endless. A luxurious home isn’t about the label or the price tag; it’s about having an eye for beautiful things and bringing them together in an interesting way.”
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