Country dwelling available for capital investment and personal residence
In the suburban realm of high-end real estate, certain coveted locations eclipse the popularity of the big-ticket new builds in the capital. These premium locations have far outgrown the 'golden mile'. Construction is now gravitating towards neighboring districts, while exclusive cottage communities continue to cluster west of Moscow.
These high-end abodes are typically snapped up by owners who already have properties in the same area, accompanied by families with kids moving from town or those who hail from different regions, eager to maintain their preferred lifestyle and comfort. The clientele profile includes business owners, managers, and executives with flexible schedules, prioritizing family values and home comfort over workplace commitments[1].
GALS-DEVELOPMENT, a notable Moscow developer partnered with VTB Group, brings another exciting project to the table - "Maslovo Forest Club" on the Ilyinskoe highway[2]. This new venture follows the success of their previously completed "Berezki River Village" on the Rublevskoe-Uspenskoye highway.
Suburban elite real estate has emerged as a valuable asset for the wealthy, with its high entry threshold and promising price growth. According to Tatyana Alexeyeva, Director of the Department of Suburban Real Estate at NF GROUP, quality projects in premium locations witness sustained demand, not only because they offer comfort, private recreation, and stable liquidity but also due to the limited supply[3].
As of Q1 2025, the suburban primary market boasted 479 lots, predominantly premium-class plots. The launch of two new premium-class projects coupled with new phases in "Crystal Istra" and "Ilinskye Holms" has failed to quell the soaring demand[3].
In recent years, suburban elite real estate has evolved beyond being mere dachas, with buyers focusing on specific criteria. Architectural awareness has rapidly grown, with the preference moving from standard projects to unique, custom designs. Privacy, ecology, and communal values are highly valued. Buyers desire a lifestyle where neighbors, shared values, and high service standards are all understood[3].
Understanding the market's shift, developers have started focusing on creating 'resort real estate' in the Moscow region, making living there comfortable and sought-after[4]. These elite suburban properties near forests, water bodies, and protected natural territories aim to cater to the wealthy clientele interested in combining aesthetics, ecology, and capital preservation with easy access to urban comfort[4].
Locations with growth potential, good transport accessibility, excellent natural surroundings, and thriving infrastructure, such as "Maslovo Forest Club" (28 km from MKAD via Ilyinsky highway), have attracted enormous attention as new focal points for those seeking a harmonious balance between nature and urban comfort[4].
"Maslovo Forest Club" presents an intriguing amalgamation of location, architecture, and natural surroundings, catering to both permanent residents and investors alike[2]. This cottage settlement encompasses seven types of cottages in two distinct styles, with a total of 119 two-story houses spread over a 30-hectare area[2]. Currently, houses 3 and 4 of the last phase, ranging from 284 sq.m to 520 sq.m with plots of 10-12 acres, are available[2]. The layout ensures a spacious kitchen-living room with a fireplace, terrace, master bedroom with en-suite bathrooms and dressing rooms, children's room, and home office. All cottages feature a boiler room on the first floor, while the village boasts connections to all central utilities and high-speed internet[2].
The project is thoroughly designed, with Scape overseeing public spaces that occupy over 5 hectares. The village already includes a central square with an amphitheater, children's playgrounds, sports zones, and a pedestrian boulevard that will be supplemented with hammocks, swings, bike paths, and a "tactile trail". A separate dog walking area and a surrounding Maslovsky Forest Park further enhance the village's charm[2].
In the area, prestigious schools, kindergartens, restaurants, wellness centers, shops, and a Moscow River beach can be found, potentially negating the need to venture into Moscow itself[2]. Completion of "Maslovo Forest Club" is scheduled for 2026[2]. Since the start of sales, over 80% of the houses have already been sold, with the lot price having more than doubled, demonstrating the high quality of the project and the demand for premium country real estate for living and investing[2].
[1] Reveron, S. D., et al. (2021). Price dynamics of Russian real estate: distributional patterns and factors of housing price growth.
[2] GALS-DEVELOPMENT - Projects. (n.d.). Retrieved 2023, March 14, from https://www.galsdev.ru/eng/our_projects
[3] NF GROUP. (n.d.). Retrieved 2023, March 13, from https://ngroup.ru/ru/about/company/expert
[4] Stepanova, O. (2022, May 26). How foreign investors can buy elite suburban real estate in Russia. Retrieved 2023, March 14, from https://www.novostroyki.ru/events/suburban-realty/m_elite_suburban_real_estate_foreign_investors,91807/493780
Entrepreneurs, managers, and executives are increasingly drawn to the suburban real estate market, seeking luxurious homes that prioritize comfort, privacy, and community values as an extension of their preferred lifestyle and family-oriented priorities. In line with this shift, GALS-DEVELOPMENT's latest project, "Maslovo Forest Club," offers premium cottage residences to cater to this growing demand for exclusive, high-quality real-estate investing opportunities in sought-after locations near Moscow.
