Lavelle Road is the area that connects Mahatma Gandhi Square and
Richmond Circle in Bengaluru. It is the stretch from
Queens Road to M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. The name of this neighbourhood was taken after Michael Lavelle, an Irish soldier who had made a fortune at the
Kolar Gold Fields. Located in the heart of the city, this is a much coveted location that serves both as central residential and business district. It lies close to the Brigade and
MG Road, the two most important shopping, commercial and entertainment hubs of the city. Adjacent residential localities include
Austin Town,
Xavier Layout,
Langford Gardens,
Richmond Town, KSRP quarters,
Ashok Nagar and Shantala Nagar.
Connectivity
Being centrally located, Lavelle Road offers connectivity to most parts of Bengaluru with the BMTC buses plying through this area itself.
Real Estate
In terms of residential investments, Lavelle Road is already saturated with high prices of both commercial and residential property. The adjacent neighbourhoods and localities offer well-planned homes for sale with a few upcoming projects for prospective buyers. Nearby areas, where homes are available for sale, include
Vasanth Nagar,
Sudhama Nagar,
Ashok Nagar,
Richmond Town,
Ulsoor,
Adugodi and
Frazer Town.
Social Infrastructure
Lavelle Road has some landmarks and destinations located nearby. The Mayo Hall for instance, a 19th century building is located here. It also houses the Kempegowda Museum. One can find popular hotels, restaurants, shopping centres, malls and much more in this area. Prominent business and commercial establishments can be found in this locality making it less of a residential place and more of a business district. Being an old neighbourhood, Lavelle Road houses some very old buildings as well.