How to Become a Resident of an Exclusive Cottage Village

At the Urman cottage settlement near Yekaterinburg, 60 families have already chosen to become neighbors based on shared values.

Apr 25, 2026

All houses are carefully integrated into the landscape, preserving pines, spruces, and firs on each plot.
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For a long time, the status of suburban settlements was measured by the height of fences, the size of plots, and ornate architecture. In modern projects, everything depends on people: their values, culture, and goodwill. As the saying goes, you don«t choose a house, but your neighbors. Because it is ultimately the environment that determines whether country living becomes a source of tranquility or a new reason for irritation. That is why at the Urman business-class cottage settlement, attention is first paid to the people, not to the car they arrived in or their status.

The first new residents will move into the village in the coming year.
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New Philosophy of Suburban Projects

The uneven terrain of the plots provides a sense of untamed nature.
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The concept of the Urman cottage settlement revolves around the idea of conscious neighborliness. From the start, the goal was to form not just a settlement, but a community of people with similar values: respect for nature and for each other. This philosophy does not suit everyone, and that is the fundamental difference of the project from its peers. It is this feature that has already attracted 60 families with a similar attitude to life. That accounts for 43% of the total future residents of Urman. In effect, this represents a formed core of a new suburban community.

The absence of tall fences creates a sense of openness and space.
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The cottage settlement on the shore of the Revdinsky Pond is chosen by entrepreneurs, IT specialists, managers, restaurateurs, lawyers, builders, and business owners. All of these people are closely tied to the metropolis and cannot—and do not wish—to part with it forever. So for them, a country home is a place of power. Here they can breathe fresh air, enjoy the silence and beauty of the Ural forest, and spend an evening in heartfelt conversation, only to plunge back into the bustle of workdays with renewed energy. After the reconstruction of the Moscow Highway, the drive from Yekaterinburg takes about 40–45 minutes, making it even more attractive.

The lack of overhead power lines enhances both aesthetics and safety.
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Tranquility Even in Architecture

A special window coating ensures complete privacy by preventing outside views.
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Urman is an intimate project where only 141 homesteads have been fitted into 30 hectares of coniferous forest. This ensures that each plot has its own piece of the living Ural nature. 60 homesteads have been sold, 35 of which are under active construction.

The village features wide roads and sidewalks for convenient movement of residents.
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Here, land is sold only with construction services from the developer—Hauswerk—to preserve the unified architectural appearance of the project. When buying real estate in a new project, many cannot be sure that in five years, a house in the style of ostentatious luxury will not appear on one side, while a modest unfinished structure overgrown with grass will appear on the other. All this affects not only comfort and the feeling of security on one«s own plot, but also its value.

An aerial view of Urman reveals its integration with the surrounding forest.

The settlement also did away with high fences. What is the point of coming to nature only to encounter walls along the perimeter, just like in the city? A modest fence simply defines personal boundaries without closing people off from each other. Incidentally, this solution has become a kind of filter: those initially inclined toward conflict and isolation do not suit such a format. But for people ready for respectful neighborliness, it becomes a natural extension of the project«s philosophy.

A Place Where Care and Attention Are Valued

Of course, not everything depends on neighbors. The reliability and conscientiousness of the developer and management company are also extremely important. In the Urman cottage settlement, everything has already been taken care of. The stylish entrance group is already ready. This is not just a place with a barrier and security to prevent outsiders from entering. It is an object that sets the visual and thematic tone for the entire settlement.

In the Urman cottage settlement, all utilities important for comfortable living are already in place: a central sewer system (a rarity for suburban projects), gas, a central water supply, underground electricity, and high-speed internet. Asphalt paving has begun—work started from the entrance group.

A show home is already open. Visiting it allows one to feel the magic of the place, making it easier to decide on a choice. Also ready is the neighborliness center—a public space on the shore of the pond where one can work, organize a family celebration, or simply enjoy a pleasant evening with neighbors.

Order and security throughout the settlement will be overseen by an in-house service team. This is not just about clearing snow and checking cameras to see if everything is in order. Urman provides comprehensive care: rapid response to panic buttons located in every home, maintenance of engineering systems, monitoring of plots in the owners« absence, lawn mowing, cleaning services, and support for home maintenance issues.

The Urman cottage settlement has already received professional recognition: in 2024, it won the «Best Regional Business-Class Concept» award at the «Village of the Year» competition, and was a finalist in the categories «Best Architecture» and «Best Landscaping and Infrastructure Concept.» But the key confirmation of the project«s concept is the choice of people who come here for quality of life and tranquility.

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