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Neha Desai
Ivory Court 4's usable space is a big concern for daily living.
Ivory Court 4 — I'm looking at this project for my own home, which is way different than selling. I know builders play games with super area vs carpet area. The 3BHKs here look okay on paper, but I'm worried about actual usable space. Are the rooms genuinely spacious, or do corridors eat up too much? Is it good for daily living or just good for brochure pics? What's the real floor plan efficiency like, especially for a family? Any surprises after possession?
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It's not just Ivory Court 4, this is a general trend. Builders are maximizing saleable area by creating convoluted floor plans with long, narrow corridors and oddly shaped rooms. I visited a flat where the living room was so narrow, you couldn't place a sofa and TV opposite each other comfortably. Always carry a measuring tape on your site visits, don't trust the sales representative or even the model flat entirely.
This is my biggest fear! I'm a first-time buyer and the jargon itself is confusing. Can anyone who has visited Ivory Court 4 tell me the actual carpet area for the 3BHKs? And what percentage of the super area is it roughly? I need to compare apples to apples, not oranges. Also, are the bathrooms a decent size or tiny?
U9 is right, 60-65% efficiency is pretty standard for new high-rises in Gurugram these days, especially with all the amenities and common areas. If you want better, you might have to look at older resale flats or projects further out, maybe towards Basai, but then connectivity becomes an issue. There's always a trade-off.
That carpet area percentage is abysmal! I saw a project in Baharampur Naya where the efficiency was almost 70-75% for similar super area. Don't fall for the 'premium' tag if you're not getting usable space. My cousin bought in Baliawas and regretted it because the builder charged for a huge common lobby area that he barely used.
U4, I got the RERA carpet area data from a broker. For their typical 3BHK (1800 sq ft super area), the carpet area is around 1100-1150 sq ft including the balcony. So, around 61-64% efficiency. The bathrooms are okay, not luxurious but functional, about 5x8 ft for the master. But the utility area is practically non-existent.
I agree with U1. My friend booked a 2BHK in another project by the same builder, and after possession, he realized the 'study room' was barely big enough for a single chair. These builders really need to be transparent. For Ivory Court 4, I heard the balconies are huge but they count them in super area, making the internal space smaller. Is that true?
Bhai, you hit the nail on the head! Most new projects in Gurugram are like this. They show you a grand model flat, but the actual unit feels cramped. Ivory Court 4 is no different, I felt the same when I visited. The living room especially felt smaller than the brochure. It's a common trick to inflate super area and shrink carpet area. Be very careful.
Honestly, I think it depends on your expectations. New constructions are designed for modern living, which sometimes means optimized space. I found Ivory Court 4's layout quite practical, especially the kitchen and master bedroom. Not all builders are trying to trick you.
U2, did you actually measure the rooms or was it just a feeling? Sometimes photos can be misleading, but a site visit should clear things up. What about the bedrooms, were they okay?
Exactly! I visited a similar project near Airport Road a few months back. The sales guy kept talking about amenities, but when I asked for actual room dimensions, he got defensive. It's like they're hiding something. Usable space is key, especially with kids.
Ivory Court 4 — I'm looking at this project for my own home, which is way different than selling. I know builders play games with super area vs carpet area. The 3BHKs here look okay on paper, but I'm worried about actual usable space. Are the rooms genuinely spacious, or do corridors eat up too much? Is it good for daily living or just good for brochure pics? What's the real floor plan efficiency like, especially for a family? Any surprises after possession?