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05-07-2025
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Virat Kohli And Anushka Sharma's Rs 32 Crore Alibaug Villa Is All About Quiet Luxury
Last Updated: Acquired by Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli in 2019, the couple's Alibaug home is more than just a weekend retreat. Intending to unwind away from the Mumbai spotlight, Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma's Alibaug retreat is more than just a weekend home. It's a sanctuary of style, serenity, and smart design. Tucked in Alibaug's most coveted beachside stretch that is favoured by A-listers like Shah Rukh Khan, Gauri Khan, Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh, Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli's Rs 32 crore villa is a striking example of slow luxury and nature-inspired minimalism. Designed by the renowned South African firm SAOTA (Stefan Antoni Olmesdahl Truen Architects) and helmed by Phillippe Fouché, the property is built across a 10,000-square-foot plot with a layout that breathes in light, space, and quiet opulence. Tech-Forward, Nature-Led Living View this post on Instagram A post shared by Virat Kohli (@ From a temperature-controlled pool to circadian lighting and gas leak detectors, the home's seamless integration of tech ensures wellness and comfort. Smart-home automation, air and water filtration, and app-managed energy controls make this villa as efficient as it is elegant. View this post on Instagram A post shared by AnushkaSharma1588 (@anushkasharma) Their lush garden is filled with native flora and indoor plants, mirroring the couple's love for greenery. There's a porch by the pool, a jacuzzi, a custom-built kitchen, and a dining nook in the garden – Virat's favourite spot. 'Here, I wake up, chill out, have lemon water, a cup of coffee, ease into it, and start afresh," he shared in the same interview. A Weekend Home That Reflects Their Evolved Lifestyle top videos View all Acquired in 2022 for around Rs 19 crore, with an additional Rs 10.5–13 crore invested in construction, the villa now carries a value of approximately Rs 32 crore. Built over 8 acres, the space is intentionally under-planned – a choice that aligns with the couple's need to 'just be" and disconnect. When not in Alibaug, the couple splits time between their Rs 34 crore Mumbai apartment and Virat's Rs 80 crore Gurgaon bungalow. Now reportedly residing in London's Notting Hill with their children Vamika and Akaay, the family is leaning into privacy, nature, and slower living. The News18 Lifestyle section brings you the latest on health, fashion, travel, food, and culture — with wellness tips, celebrity style, travel inspiration, and recipes. Also Download the News18 App to stay updated! tags : alibaug Anushka Sharma lifestyle luxury Virat Kohli Location : Delhi, India, India First Published: July 05, 2025, 12:58 IST News lifestyle » travel Virat Kohli And Anushka Sharma's Rs 32 Crore Alibaug Villa Is All About Quiet Luxury


Indian Express
03-07-2025
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Inside Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma's Rs 32 crore dream holiday home in Alibaug: With temp control pool, jacuzzi, and Turkish limestones built on a 10,000-square-foot area
Alibaug is the hottest beachscape for several stars, including Shah Rukh Khan, Gauri Khan, Deepika Padukone, and Ranveer Singh, to name a few. Celebrity couple Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma also own a luxury holiday home there, worth Rs 32 crore. Fans keep getting glimpses of their beautiful lavish farmhouse on social media. Virat and Anushka are also often spotted taking a ferry from Mumbai to Alibaug. Here's a look inside their chic vacation house. According to the Architectural Digest, it is built by the popular international architecture firm Stefan Antoni Olmesdahl Truen Architects (SAOTA), led by Phillippe Fouche. The villa built over a 10,000-square-foot plot, with mostly natural materials – pristine stones, exotic Italian marbles, raw travertines, and Turkish limestones, which been primarily used extensively to add value to the space. The four-bedroom and four-bathroom villa, designed in a California Konkan style, has an earthy warmth because of its wood and marble work. Besides, one of the powder rooms is also ornamented with stunning pink onyx marble. The home also has high ceilings with natural wood work in the entire floor, with an open design. The house is intentionally built to let in as much natural light as possible. While talking to AD earlier and giving a house tour, Kohli said, 'The most interesting feature is the double-height cut-out ceiling in the living space, as it welcomes natural light. The more light… the better its energy.' The villa also has features like a temperature-controlled pool, a bespoke kitchen, a jacuzzi, a sprawling garden, indoor parking, staff quarters, and much more. The house is also reported to be tech-savvy, as there are several amenities in the house that can be managed through an application. The app helps it to function under automation, including, circadian lighting, gas leak detectors, and air and water filtration. ALSO READ | From Patek Philippes to Bentleys, here's a peek into Virat Kohli's luxurious lifestyle There is a porch setting next to the pool, which has lush greenery all around. It is a classic example of Anushka and Virat's innate love for flora and fauna. In addition, even the living space has several indoor plants, adding a beautiful jungle theme to their house. The dining area in the garden is Virat Kohli's favorite one in the property. 'I'm never really on holiday. I'm always on a fixed diet and on a fixed training routine from morning until night. Here, I wake up, chill out, relax, have lemon water, a cup of coffee, ease into it, and start afresh,' he revealed during the same interview. The couple's holiday home is built on an 8-acre plot, and they acquired it for approximately Rs 19 crore in 2022. According to reports, the Indian cricketer invested around Rs 10.5 crore to Rs 13 crore in the construction of the property. Reportedly, the house is worth Rs 32 crore. The couple's idea behind building a holiday home was to relax, without a plan in mind, which is why they usually spend a weekend there and return to Mumbai. During a conversation with AD, Virat Kohli had said, 'I'm never really on holiday…there's no plan for how to relax…just being in a state of doing nothing is enough.' The home away from home in Alibaug helps them in rejuvenation and immersing in nature. Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma reside in Mumbai in a house spanning around 7,171 square feet, valued at Rs 34 crore. Kohli also owns a bungalow in Gurugram, worth Rs 80 crore. They have now reportedly moved to London in Notting Hill area, with their children Vamika and Akaay, to have a more private life, away from the spotlight.