Amid a surge in trophy bungalow deals due to shortage of developable land in Mumbai’s most sought-after localities, Bollywood actor John Abraham has emerged as the latest high-profile buyer. He bought a bungalow in Bandra West ₹84 crore, according to property registration documents obtained by Liases Foras.
With very few independent bungalows left in prime localities like Bandra, Juhu and Malabar Hill, a significant scarcity premium is paid on each transaction, making these properties one of the most coveted real estate properties in the city.
As per property registration documents, the bungalow is located on St. Martin’s Road in Bandra West. The property consists of a plot of 1,017.60 square meters and an existing bungalow with a built-up area of approximately 193.12 square meters, as well as an outhouse of approximately 31.50 square meters. The registered consideration for the transaction is ₹84 crores.
The conveyance deed for the transaction was registered with payment by the actor on July 14, 2026 ₹The documents show that the amount in stamp duty was Rs 5.04 crore.
The freehold property was purchased through a registered conveyance deed from Naushir Eruch Divitre, Fredon Eruch Divitre, Crystal Firoz Divitre and Eruch Firoz Divitre.
John Abraham and the sellers could not be reached for comment.
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John Abraham’s bungalow will be bought in 2023
John Abraham purchased a 5,416-square-foot bungalow in Mumbai’s Khar area in December 2023, along with 7,722 square feet of land on which the bungalow is situated. ₹₹70.83 crore, according to property registration documents obtained by IndexTap.com
The bungalow is located on Linking Road of Khar, one of the biggest retail streets of Mumbai, and near many educational institutions. Abraham has paid ₹The stamp duty for the bungalow was Rs 4.24 crore and the deal was registered on December 27, 2023.
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Bungalow trades in Mumbai real estate market
Recently, Jagwani family-promoted Notandas Realty returned to the city’s luxury housing market with another big purchase: a Spanish-style villa that has been owned by the family behind Wilson Paynes for more than five decades. Property registration documents reveal that Villa Wilson, located in Mumbai’s exclusive Juhu area near Jalsa, the residence of actor Amitabh Bachchan, was sold. ₹135 crore in a deal registered on July 13, 2026.
Mumbai’s appetite for trophy homes has not diminished. Just a few months ago, the prestigious sea-facing Leela Bungalow in Juhu was sold ₹221 crores. A heritage 6BHK art deco bungalow named Leela in Juhu, Mumbai, owned by the Nanavati family, was sold ₹Notandas Realty, an arm of Mahesh Notandas Jewelers Group, received Rs 221 crore.
The ground-plus-one bungalow sits on a plot of 1,355 square metres, has a built-up area of approximately 8,480.68 square feet, and includes a terrace of approximately 2,500 square feet with a garden spread over approximately 5,000 square feet.
Mumbai’s iconic Lakshmi Niwas bungalow, located on the elite Nepean Sea Road and which served as a secret hideout for freedom fighters during the Quit India Movement in the 1940s, has been sold. ₹Documents obtained by Zapky show that Rs 276 crore will be spent in February 2025.
