Industrialist Yohan Poonawalla and his wife Michelle recently allowed a look inside their 7.5-acre property in Pune’s Koregaon Park, one of their two main homes in India. The estate combines a nearly century-old heritage residence with modern updates across extensive grounds that highlight the family’s interest in art, design and nature.
In an interview, the couple presented the house as a comfortable family residence whose interiors they selected to merge traditional elements with current style. Guests enter through ornate dark-wood doors with crystal panels into a double-height foyer fitted with chandeliers, wooden beams, antique mirrors, vintage pieces, gold sconces and black-and-white marble floors.
The main living areas include a lounge and bar counter lit by large crystal chandeliers. Plush seating, floral displays, marble sculptures, wood paneling and artworks create a refined setting. Several paintings by Michelle are shown throughout.
Distinct features include a vintage Austin car and a horse statue that nods to the family’s racing background. Ponies raised by the family also live on the grounds. Outside, the white villa is bordered by mature trees, fountains, lily ponds, small waterfalls and lawns. A teak pagoda with lounge furniture offers a quiet garden spot.
Michelle’s painting studio, placed within the garden, receives natural light through a skylight and functions as a gallery for her works, including graffiti-style Ganesha pieces and textured landscapes.
Part of Yohan’s collection of more than 100 luxury and vintage cars is kept on the property, among them a Rolls-Royce Phantom VIII reported to be valued near 22 crore rupees. The estate unites heritage architecture, art, automobiles and gardens in one of Pune’s notable private properties.
Experts note that blending cultural heritage elements into home design can support comfort and emotional well-being by fostering familiarity and a sense of identity.
