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Offering an exceptionally comfortable lifestyle and world-class amenities, Bahria Town Karachi is counted among the poshest localities in the City of Lights. According to Karachi’s Real Estate Market Report for the first half of this year, Bahria has consistently remained the city’s best-performing neighbourhood. Bahria Town Karachi is made up of dozens of precincts, offering a plethora of property choices to real estate investors and homebuyers. One quite noticeable thing in this regard is that according to Zameen.com’s search trends, Bahria Town’s Precinct 12 has successfully retained its position as the top-performing precinct in the neighbourhood over the past few months. So, how has this precinct become so famous among investors? To get the answer to this question, keep reading this blog as we are going to unfold the factors behind the ballooning popularity of Precinct 12 of Bahria Town.
Precinct 12 of Bahria Town Karachi – An Overview
Precinct 12, which is also known as Ali Block of Bahria Town, has become one of the most sought after areas in the locality for a myriad of reasons. Precinct 12 is located within the heart of the neighbourhood, which means it’s never too far from any other part of the neighbourhood. Along with a prime location, this precinct has been carefully planned to offer a fully-facilitated lifestyle to its residents. The land here has been allocated for residential properties of different types: bungalows, villas and apartments. So, let’s learn more about the perks of living in Precinct 12.
Perks of Living in Precinct 12
The prospective residents of Ali Block of Bahria Town will get to enjoy the following facilities
- Gated community with 24/7 security
- Uninterrupted power supply
- Availability of small-sized, low-cost villas
- A school bus service for the area is also in the pipeline
- A well-planned infrastructure
Road Links to Precinct 12
Like other precincts in the neighbourhood, Precinct 12 of Bahria Town Karachi has a large network of important streets and boulevards around it. So, let’s discover a little more about the important road links to Precinct 12.
To get to the main entrance of the society from Ali Block of Bahria Town you can take the route of Jinnah Avenue, which will get you to your destination in around 10 minutes via car. Similarly, if you take 11th Avenue, then the total distance is 6.8 km, which is around 11-min-drive. Travelling from 5th Avenue will also require you the same time to reach your destination. Private cabs and ride-hailing services are also available in the area and can be used for commuting purposes.
Nearby Recreation Spots
From public parks to wildlife attractions and a state-of-the-art adventure land, Bahria Town Karachi has it all. While living in Ali Block, you will have nearby access to all of these recreation spots.
So, let’s explore these attractions.
Bahria Adventure Land
Bahria Adventure Land was launched recently. Although it hasn’t been long since it opened its gates to the public, it’s already being touted as one of the most thrilling theme parks in Karachi. With a grand castle-like entrance, the park offers you a perfect mix of extreme and fun-filled rides, especially roller coasters, including Power Drop, Railblazers and Pirates of Adventures. These rides are usually for adults. However, smaller and kid-friendly versions of these amusement attractions are also available in the park.
Bahria Carnival
Bahria Carnival is another popular recreation spot in proximity to Ali Block in Bahria Town. It will hardly take you around 6-8 minutes to reach this place by car. Besides offering enchanting views of modern architecture, Bahria Carnival is home to a cluster of eateries. Some of the best restaurants in Karachi have opened their outlets here: Istanbul Grill, Cafeela, Ridan – House of Mandi, Fibbi Café and A One Restaurant, to name a few. Also, don’t forget to grab a fresh scoop of Karachi’s very famous Baloch Ice-cream to end your trip to Bahria Carnival on a sweet note.
Danzoo
Considered one of the best zoos in Karachi, Day and Night Zoo, popularly known as Danzoo is another amazing place to visit with kids near Bahria Town’s Precinct 12. As its name suggests, unlike conventional zoos, Danzoo remains open even after it gets dark, offering safari activities both during the day and night time. This wildlife park is home to a large variety of exotic animal species belonging to habitats from all around the world, for example, panthers, lions, cheetahs, tigers, leopards, black bears, monkeys, giraffes, etc.
Nearby Healthcare and Schooling Facilities
Residents living in Precinct 12 Bahria Town have a few popular healthcare centres and schooling facilities at a distance of a few-minute drive. Let’s get to know them by name.
Schooling Facilities near Precinct 12
Bahria Town School and College (nearly a 14-minute-drive via Jinnah Avenue)
Roots Millennium School (around a 15-minute-drive via Jinnah Avenue)
Hospitals near Precinct 12
Offering top-notch medical facilities with an emergency ward that remains operational 24/7, Bahria Town International Hospital is the only healthcare centre in the vicinity of Precinct 12. It will take you a few minutes to get to this hospital by car if you take the route of Jinnah Avenue as it mostly remains traffic-free.
Investment Options in Precinct 12
Let’s take a look at the investment options in Precinct 12 along with their price ranges.
Plots for Sale in Precinct 12 of Bahria Town Karachi
When looking for plots for sale in Precinct 12 of Bahria Town, you’ll come across many 125 and 250 sq yd property options. To invest in a 125 sq yd plot in the area, you’ll have to spend around PKR 30 lakh to PKR 60 lakh. Similarly, if you are looking for a larger piece of land, then you can also opt for a 250 sq yds plot for sale in Precinct 12 of Bahria Town Karachi, the asking price of which hovers between PKR 40 lakh and PKR 90 lakh.
Note: A 125 sq yd plot has become the most popular property type in Bahria Town’s Precinct 12 as it is a budget-friendly option and allows buyers to construct what is locally referred to as a ‘small-sized villa.’ The trend of constructing small-sized villas in Ali Block of Bahria Town is in full swing.
Houses for Sale in Precinct 12 Bahria Town Karachi
Similar to what we have seen in the case of plots, houses for sale in Bahria Town’s Precinct 12 are also chiefly categorised in two sizes: 125 sq yd and 250 sq yd. So, if you want to become a homeowner of a 125 sq yd residential unit, you’ll have to pay around PKR 1 crore to PKR 1.5 crore. Likewise, the asking price for a 250 sq yd house for sale in Precinct 12 of Bahria Town Karachi is around PKR 2.25 crore. Click here to learn more about the changing trends of the Bahria Town, Karachi, prices for the available property options
Contact information of Bahria Town Karachi
You can always get in touch with the developers of Bahria Town Karachi by using the below-given contact information to get the latest updates about the progress of the project.
Phone: 021-38636936 / 021-36161555
Address: Bahria Town Customer Support Center, Bahria Town, Super Highway, Karachi
Now that we have discussed all the prominent factors behind the incredible popularity of Precinct 12 of Bahria Town Karachi, it’s time for us to wrap up this blog. If you still have any questions, feel free to email them to us at blog@zameen.com and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.
Meanwhile, if you are interested in reading similar updates on Gadap Town, you can take a look at one of our previous blogs in which we have discussed the factors that make Surjani and Gulshan-e-Maymar two of the most popular areas among homebuyers. Take a look at the listings for plots in Bahria Town, Karachi, if you are interested in real estate investment in the neighbourhood.
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