Upgrading for Space, Connectivity and Community Living: ORR Exit 2 Emerges as Preferred Choice

SAMUEL JOSHUA

The demand for larger homes is reshaping Hyderabad's residential market, with many homeowners upgrading to spacious apartments in search of better connectivity, lifestyle amenities and long-term value. Emerging locations such as Tellapur are benefiting from this shift as buyers look beyond the city's established residential hubs. One such homebuyer is Srinath Choudarapu, Vice President at Wells Fargo Bank, who recently purchased a 1,885 sq. ft. 3 BHK apartment on the 11th floor at Anvitha High 9 in Tellapur, marking his second home purchase in Hyderabad.

Srinath first entered Hyderabad's housing market in 2010 with a 2 BHK purchase at Aditya Imperial Heights. Unlike his first home, the decision at Anvitha High 9 was driven by the need for more space. We wanted a more spacious home that offered a better overall lifestyle, he said. For this purchase, connectivity and location were key. After evaluating multiple projects across Hyderabad's western corridor, Srinath shortlisted Anvitha High 9 at ORR Exit 2 after finding properties around Exit 1 and Kokapet relatively expensive. Exit 2 offered better value while retaining strong connectivity and future growth potential, he said.

The project's amenities also influenced the decision. I prefer projects with strong landscaping. Most apartments have rooftop gardens, but here all nine towers are connected, creating a 1.6-km walking track on the 30th floor. That’s a unique feature, Srinath added. Srinath financed the purchase through a one-time payment using returns from an earlier real estate investment, which had nearly tripled in five years.

The buying process was smooth with no major challenges reported. Everything has been transparent. We meet CEO Atchuta Rao Boppana almost every quarter, and he explains the project's progress, shares updates on every tower and takes our feedback. The location also aligned with his daily commute. From here, we can easily travel to the office, airport or our hometown. There is less traffic, fresh air and the lifestyle is much better, Srinath noted, adding that heavy traffic in Kondapur had prompted the shift.

Tellapur could become the next Kokapet in the next three to five years, Srinath observed, citing strong developer interest and long-term growth potential across the locality. Having invested in both low- and high-density developments, Srinath believes larger integrated communities offer stronger lifestyle advantages. Projects spread over larger land parcels provide better amenities, and you also get to interact with more like-minded people. That community environment is difficult to find in smaller projects.

Sharing his outlook on Hyderabad's residential market, Srinath expects the city's housing sector to remain closely tied to the performance of the IT industry. If the IT sector continues to grow, Hyderabad's real estate market will automatically remain strong. It offered the right combination of location, amenities and future value, Srinath said, reflecting on his purchase and describing Anvitha High 9 as both a strategic investment and a lifestyle upgrade.