42 Estates Codename Light of South vs Prestige Leela Residences
Side-by-side comparison of price, possession, size, density, RERA registration, amenities and connectivity for two projects in Bengaluru.
Quick answer
Both projects are in Bengaluru. 42 Estates Codename Light of South has the lowest entry price, from ₹2.02 Cr, against Prestige Leela Residences at ₹7.5 Cr. Prestige Leela Residences is ready to move in, so it is the one to pick if you need a home now.
Key specs side by side
| Feature | 42 Estates Codename Light of South | Prestige Leela Residences |
|---|---|---|
| Developer | 42 Estates | Prestige Group |
| Location | JP Nagar 9th Phase, Bengaluru | Kodihalli, HAL Old Airport Road |
| Starting price | ₹2.02 Cr OnwardsLowest | Resale from ₹7.5 Cr |
| Configurations | 3 BHK & Penthouses | 4 BHK + Duplex Penthouses |
| Unit sizes | 1,778–3,200 sq ft | 2,920–6,880 sq ft |
| Site area | — | 3 Acres |
| Homes | 112 Homes | 88 Residences |
| Density | — | ~29 homes/acre |
| Possession | March 2029 | Ready to Move |
| Status | Pre-Launch | Sold Out |
| Availability | Available | Resale Available |
| Project type | Gated Community | Standalone Project |
| RERA | Applied | PRM/KA/RERA/1251/446/PR/170824/000077 |
| Payment plan | — | Construction Linked Plan |
| Amenities listed | 10 | 26 |
Prices are base prices from each project's latest price list; GST, registration and other charges are extra. Density is homes per acre of site area.
Which should you choose?
Choose 42 Estates Codename Light of South if…
- you want the lowest entry price
- you are looking for 3 BHK & Penthouses
Choose Prestige Leela Residences if…
- you want to move in soonest
- amenities matter most to you
- you are looking for 4 BHK + Duplex Penthouses
Price list comparison
42 Estates Codename Light of South
| Unit | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3 BHK + 3T | 1,778 Sq.Ft. | ₹2.02 Cr Onwards |
| 3 BHK + 3T | 1,865 Sq.Ft. | ₹2.15 Cr Onwards |
| 3 BHK + 3T | 1,898 Sq.Ft. | ₹2.16 Cr Onwards |
| 3 BHK + 3T | 1,915 Sq.Ft. | ₹2.21 Cr Onwards |
| 4 BHK Penthouse | 2,906 – 3,200 Sq.Ft. | On Request |
Prestige Leela Residences
| Unit | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Type A , 4 BHK | 2,920 Sq.Ft. | Resale from ₹7.5 Cr |
| Type B , 4 BHK | 3,027 Sq.Ft. | Resale from ₹7.7 Cr |
| Type C , 4 BHK | 3,039 Sq.Ft. | Resale from ₹7.7 Cr |
| Type D , 4 BHK | 3,046 Sq.Ft. | Resale from ₹7.8 Cr |
| Type E , 4 BHK | 3,073 Sq.Ft. | Resale from ₹7.9 Cr |
| Type F , 4 BHK | 3,627 Sq.Ft. | Resale from ₹9.2 Cr |
| Type G , 4 BHK + Study | 3,796 Sq.Ft. | Resale from ₹9.6 Cr |
| Type H , 4 BHK | 3,817 Sq.Ft. | Resale from ₹9.7 Cr |
| Type J , 4 BHK | 3,849 Sq.Ft. | Resale from ₹9.8 Cr |
| Type F10 , 4 BHK Duplex Penthouse | 5,914 Sq.Ft. | On Request |
| Type G10 , 4 BHK Duplex Penthouse | 6,520 Sq.Ft. | On Request |
| Type J10 , 4 BHK Duplex Penthouse | 6,542 Sq.Ft. | On Request |
| Type H10 , 4 BHK Duplex Penthouse | 6,880 Sq.Ft. | Resale up to ₹17+ Cr |
Amenities compared
| Amenity | 42 Estates Codename Light of South | Prestige Leela Residences |
|---|---|---|
| Gymnasium | ✓ | ✓ |
| Indoor Games Room | ✓ | ✓ |
| Multipurpose Hall | ✓ | ✓ |
| Landscaped Gardens | ✓ | ✓ |
| Clubhouse | ✓ | — |
| Podium Swimming Pool | ✓ | — |
| Suspended Podium Park | ✓ | — |
| Kids Play Area | ✓ | — |
| Pedestrian Pathways | ✓ | — |
| Leisure Zones | ✓ | — |
| Grand Entrance Lobby (Indo-Saracenic styling) | — | ✓ |
| Fully Equipped Clubhouse | — | ✓ |
| Swimming Pool with Pool Deck | — | ✓ |
| Spa & Sauna | — | ✓ |
| Mini Theatre | — | ✓ |
| Billiards / Pool Lounge | — | ✓ |
| Table Tennis | — | ✓ |
| Tennis Court | — | ✓ |
| Basketball Court | — | ✓ |
| Jogging & Strolling Track | — | ✓ |
| Kids' Play Area | — | ✓ |
| Outdoor Party Deck | — | ✓ |
| Drop-Off & Porch (Indo-Saracenic dome) | — | ✓ |
| 24/7 Manned Security with Security Cabin | — | ✓ |
| CCTV Surveillance at all Vantage Points | — | ✓ |
| Intercom Facility in Every Unit | — | ✓ |
| Round-the-Clock Concierge | — | ✓ |
| Service & Passenger Lifts (every block) | — | ✓ |
| 100% Power Backup for Common Areas, Lifts & Pumps | — | ✓ |
| BWSSB Municipal Water Supply | — | ✓ |
Showing the 30 most common of 32 amenities across these projects. "—" means the developer has not listed it.
Location and connectivity
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Pros and cons
42 Estates Codename Light of South
Pros
- Only four homes per floor, every one of them a corner unit
- Two balconies and two covered car parks with every home
- About 70 percent of the site kept open, with a podium park
- Doddakallasandra Green Line metro station is about 3 km away
Cons
- Only 112 homes, so the amenity list is modest next to larger gated projects
- Opposite the RTO, the approach road sees heavy daytime traffic
- The developer has only two completed projects to judge on
- At about ₹11,360 per Sq.Ft., pricing sits at the top end for JP Nagar 9th Phase
Prestige Leela Residences
Pros
- Trophy address – structurally irreplaceable. Adjacent to The Leela Palace, walking distance to Indiranagar, on Old Airport Road frontage. There is no future supply of this scale at this exact address – the Kodihalli / HAL 3rd Stage land bank is structurally exhausted, which underwrites the long-run resale defensibility.
- Architecturally singular – Indo-Saracenic. Palatial domes and arches make the building a visual landmark; buyers and tenants recognise it on sight, which supports both rental and resale liquidity in a way that generic glass-and-concrete luxury cannot.
- Built by L&T. The contractor matters at this ticket size – L&T's engineering standards on structural integrity, MEP and finishing are the gold benchmark for Indian high-end residential.
- Genuinely low density. 88 units across 3 acres in only 3 blocks of 10 floors (~30 units/acre) – significantly more privacy and lower lift / lobby congestion than typical Bengaluru luxury projects at 60-90 units/acre.
Cons
- Top-of-market pricing. At ₹23,000-25,000/sqft, the entry ticket is ₹7.5+ Cr for the smallest 4 BHK; this is the very top end of the Bengaluru market and percentage appreciation is likely measured rather than dramatic – the buy thesis is capital preservation and rental yield, not rapid capital appreciation.
- Old Airport Road traffic. Peak-hour congestion to ORR / Sarjapur / Whitefield is real – buyers commuting south or south-east should benchmark drive times against a less central but better-connected alternative.
- 5-year-old building. Resale buyers should specifically inspect waterproofing, MEP age, terrace integrity, and any settled-society capex pipeline – particularly for higher-floor and corner units exposed to rain ingress.
- Unit-level fit-out variance. Original fit-out was developer specification; many resale units have been substantially re-done by the original buyer – buyers should specifically inspect upgrade quality and ensure it doesn't affect structural / MEP integrity.
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, 42 Estates Codename Light of South or Prestige Leela Residences?
42 Estates Codename Light of South is cheaper to get into. 42 Estates Codename Light of South starts at ₹2.02 Cr; Prestige Leela Residences starts at ₹7.5 Cr. Taxes, registration and other charges are extra.
Which project will be ready first?
RERA possession dates: 42 Estates Codename Light of South: March 2029; Prestige Leela Residences: Ready to Move.
Which project is bigger?
42 Estates Codename Light of South: 112 Homes; Prestige Leela Residences: 3 Acres, 88 Residences.
Are 42 Estates Codename Light of South and Prestige Leela Residences RERA registered?
42 Estates Codename Light of South has RERA status: Applied. Prestige Leela Residences is registered under PRM/KA/RERA/1251/446/PR/170824/000077.
Who are the developers?
42 Estates Codename Light of South is by 42 Estates; Prestige Leela Residences is by Prestige Group.
Which project has more amenities?
Prestige Leela Residences lists the most. 42 Estates Codename Light of South lists 10 amenities; Prestige Leela Residences lists 26 amenities.
What configurations do they offer?
42 Estates Codename Light of South offers 3 BHK & Penthouses; Prestige Leela Residences offers 4 BHK + Duplex Penthouses.
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