Terra Grande: Beyond crowds, above ordinary

What led to the creation of Terra Grande?

Terra Grande: While the hills around Delhi have always promised serenity, quality homes and thoughtfully built communities have remained scarce. We saw in that a real opportunity, especially for those craving space to breathe in the middle of life’s chaos. Born from a deep-rooted desire to bridge refined living with nature’s quiet grandeur, Terra Grande rises at an ideal 6000 feet, close enough to drive to, yet far enough to truly disconnect. The villas were envisioned as a second home you don’t have to plan for, a sanctuary of managed villas, where ease, belonging, and restoration come naturally.

How was Sirmaur selected, and what makes it an ideal location for this type of residential experience?

Terra Grande: Sirmaur remains unexplored, with pristine topography, ideal elevation and weather and great roads leading from Nahan to Kumarhatti. Rich in cultural heritage and proximity to key cities like Chandigarh and Delhi makes it ideal for second homes or retreats.

What were your first thoughts when you saw the site?

Studio Lotus: We were instantly captured by the beautiful views, south-facing slopes and cool weather. The ease of access from Delhi and Chandigarh made for a compelling proposition.

How did the contour and micro-climate of Sirmaur inform your site-planning strategy in terms of villa placement for views, privacy and circulation?

Studio Lotus: We have tried to be as sensitive to the site and as responsive as possible to the contours, minimising cut and fill in the terrain. All the villas are oriented to face the magnificent views. We have focused on creating open, flowing spaces that blur the line between indoors and nature and have woven local craft, artwork, and textures into the interiors, so the home feels not just luxurious, but also lived in, soulful, and timeless.

What sets Terra Grande apart from other luxury developments in hill stations across the region?

Terra Grande: Terra Grande is a lifestyle promise where privacy meets purposeful community, curated villa living designed for the discerning few. With authentic architecture by Studio Lotus, locally inspired materials and craft, our villas are a masterplan driven by terrain, not templates, bespoke plots and layouts.

If someone could only spend 24 hours here, what would you personally recommend they do?

Studio Lotus: Spend time taking long walks, taking in the crisp mountain air, sun and sundowners at sunset from the south-west facing verandahs.

How do you see this villa ageing and evolving while maintaining its positioning?

Terra Grande: Designed with natural materials that age gracefully, the Villa is built to grow with you. It’s a place where the patina of time adds character, not just to walls, but to the lives within them. A community where conversations are unhurried, pressures are left at the door, and meaningful connections take root.

We have consciously undertaken thoughtful construction that ensures long-term structural and aesthetic integrity. We have further future-proofed for evolving tastes while keeping our mountain soul intact. Families find themselves coming together in a way that feels both intentional and effortless, not just living, but truly belonging.

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