The demand for investing in Karachi’s real estate, especially apartments, is increasing substantially. High-rise buildings, in particular, are receiving more permits so that more people could be accommodated in a single space. Even expensive neighbourhoods like Bath Island are moving more towards building new apartments than houses. It is located in Clifton Phase 7 and is surrounded by Mai Kolachi Bypass, Boat Basin, Teen Talwar, and PIDC flyover. The neighbourhood is home to several upscale rest houses, parks, guest houses, and apartment complexes.
Every apartment in Bath Island has its own distinctive features. For example, some flats may offer high ceilings, a balcony and a servant’s quarter. These would even cost a little bit more than units without the said features. If an apartment is located in a high-rise building, then the availability of an elevator is also important. The bedroom count for flats starts at 2 and can go up to 5. You will find a range of configurations in Bath Island to choose from starting from 3-bed flats to 4-bedroom apartment units.
Real estate prices in Bath Island are competitive. Mostly foreign ambassadors reside here, which makes it slightly inaccessible for the general public — as well as expensive. The price of a 2-bedroom flat in Bath Island can range from PKR 1.6 to 2.6 crore while 3-bedroom flat prices starts at about PKR 2.1 crore, going as high as PKR 6.1 crore. For 4 bedrooms, the price range lies between PKR 3.9 crore and 6.5 crore.
On a societal level, KWSB is responsible for the water supply and K-Electric provides the electricity within the neighbourhood. However, on an individual level, the building owners are responsible for facilities like 24-hour electricity backup, parking, elevators, etc. As for the infrastructure, the roads are well-paved and well-maintained. Since a lot of important buildings are situated here, especially Consulate General of France and Honorary Consulate of Belgium, security is tight in the area. There are a few mosques as well as parks built for the residents of Bath Island.
Some of the best schools in the city are situated in Bath Island, such as Citizens Public School, Oxford Grammar School, MBM School, and Intellectual Minds Tutorials. Habib Public School and Beaconhouse School System are also located in close proximity. Other than schools, you can also find a number of universities close to Bath Island including SZABIST, Indus University, and Altamash Institute of Dental Medicine. For healthcare, Dow Hospital and Hilal-e-Ahmar House Hospital are two of the most visited facilities in Bath Island.
Bath Island is located close to Teen Talwar and Boat Basin, two of the most well-known areas for food and shopping in the city. Inside Bath Island, you have access to a number of grocery stores, pharmacies, and supermarkets. However, just a 5-minute drive away, you will find Agha’s Supermarket. For clothes, Forum Mall, Gulf Shopping Centre, Uzma Shopping Centre, and Dolmen Mall Clifton are some good options nearby. There isn’t a wide variety of restaurants within the premises of Bath Island, but outside you will find a whole range of restaurants lined along Boat Basin.
Bath Island is, undoubtedly, a very expensive area to live in. However, the money you invest in property and/or residence in this area gets you a number of amenities. There is almost no shortage of water, gas and electricity supplies. The area is secure. The neighbourhood is peaceful and fairly clean compared to the other spots in Clifton. The area is slightly old but well-maintained. If you have a flexible budget and you are looking for luxury living, with convenience, then you might want to consider buying flats in Bath Island.
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