*** THIS PROPERTY IS SOLD ***
OVERVIEW This German built (and architected) ‘one of a kind’ 4 bedroom double storey house is geographically located close to the chic Karen Crossroads Mall and has the following amenities:
- Large living room with Elgon teak floors & spacious fireplace
- Spacious eat-in kitchen. 3 Phase electricity supply
- One large bedroom on the ground floor. Full bathroom on ground floor and second floor with marble flooring.
- Three large bedrooms on top floor. The master en-suite bedroom has a bathroom with a Jacuzzi and a slide door window that provides access to a long private veranda to relax or simply to observe nature.
- 3 large rooms in basement for storage or office space each measuring 50 sq metres
- Indoor garage for 2 vehicles; one has an 8 foot inspection pit for auto repairs if necessary.
- Intelligently designed underground water storage for 100,000 Litres
- The property sits on 5 acres of land and has a large garden inset with rare indigenous trees (ie. Flame Tree) from Kakamega Forest. Some trees contain high quality wood for carving while others have medicinal value such as the neem tree.
- Leasehold: 99 years from 1994
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- All water from rainfall is ingeniously captured from a water catchment system built into the sides of the roof that is completely hidden from the common eye. This feeds into 2 tanks with a capacity of 50,000 Litres each.
- Additional water is provided (if necessary) from an on-site Nairobi City Council water tower. The water supply in this area is EXCELLENT.
- Lots of trees are planted around the yard such as neem, avocados, macademia nuts, along with rare trees for wood carving that does not exist in the entire region. For example, the bark from one rare tree will fetch Kshs 30,000 (US $455). Manicured sisal trees create a secure and visually pleasing boundary for the front of the property.
- There’s plenty of land that is still available for putting up more properties in this allotted space. The land is completely red soil and requires no irrigation.
- The house was German built and designed by the owner who is passionate about quality and in creating a harmonious environment with nature. 360 square metres of total living space. (See photos or slide show for more info)
- This house is solidly built from high quality stone and wood. No cheap paracet flooring but TNG…only solid wood floors. Meru Oak veneer wooded closets in all bedrooms.
- A large indoor window garden area terrace is built next to the living room and can be used for relaxing, reading, entertaining, etc. Large windows are present in all rooms allowing for lots of natural light into the house - this was a design requirement by the owner. The main windows in the living room and master bedroom slide open like a door to provide more open air space. The warm fireplace in the living room is distinctive becoming the area’s focal point.
- The large kitchen has an eat-in area with built-in table and seating. The hinges for the cupboards were imported from Germany. Large storage room in kitchen.
- Electricity supply is underground…no ugly unpleasant electric poles are any where in sight.
- Property is only 600 metres from the main road. Security in this area is EXCELLENT due to the stature of the next door neighbours: 2 High Court judges, a prominent advocate (lawyer), a Member of Parliament (MP), etc.
- Over 50 different types of birds - including rare birds such as the Short Tailed Eagle - have nests on the property and will reliably let you know when it’s 5 AM due to their living pattern.
- Conclusion: A uniquely, intelligently designed home that stands out from any other home built in East Africa thanks to the owner’s fussy attention to details. You will not be disappointed. Also makes an ideal investment rental or vacation property for local or foreign owner.
GEOGRAPHY - DISTANCE INFORMATION via DRIVING TIME:
- Mount Kenya (via Nyeri and Nanyuki) – 2 hours
- 2 hours drive to Tanzania (nearby cities include Arusha and Moshi) via Namanga border; 3.5 hours to Mount Kilimanjaro (Tanzania)
- Masai Mara Game Reserve – 3 hours; Serengetti National Park – 3.5 hours
- Lake Naivasha – 80 minutes; Lake Nakuru National Park – 2 hours
- Nairobi Animal Orphanage; Nairobi Giraffe Centre; – 15 minutes
- Nairobi Ostrich Farm; Mambo Village – 10 minutes
- Nairobi National Park – 15 minutes; Wilson Airport – 20 minutes
- Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – 35 minutes via new bypass
- Downtown (Central Business District) – 35 minutes
- Karen Crossroads Mall (Langata Rd/Ngong Rd./Dagoretti Rd) – 6 minutes
- Junction Shopping Centre (Nakumatt, Java Café, etc.) – 16 minutes
- Hillcrest Secondary School – 15 minutes; Nairobi Waldorf School – 10 minutes
CONTACTS:
Please contact authorised brokers for more information, price and viewing:
- Christine Mureithi: +254 733 600127; Email: Canm4000@yahoo.com
- Patrick Maxwell: +254 725 646181; Email: MaxTheITpro@GMail.com
- Website & photos: http://africangoldrush.blogspot.com
