KnightFrank.co.ke NDEGE LANE Karen, Kenya
PROPERTY SUMMARY Exquisite family home set on approx. 1 acre of mature garden 4 bedroom main house with attractive veranda 2 bedroom guest flat with private garden and separate access Staff quarters for 3 & guard house Ground level trampoline & cricket nets Generator & solar water heating Water tanks and a rain water harvesting system Alarm system and photo-sensor security lighting Multiple outdoor stores Electric fencing & ample parking Desirably located on Ndege Lane, off Ndege Road Leasehold title with a remaining term of 891 years NDEGE LANE - 01
OVERVIEW Set amongst a scenic mature garden with delightful fruit trees and an enviable herb garden is this captivating and elegant family home. Completed to exacting standards in 2015 the house is the product of thoughtful planning and meticulous execution. Designed to cater to the demands of a modern family, the house features unique and subtle design elements which give the house a sophisticated yet homely character. Influenced by Italian design the house demonstrates an advanced understanding of textile and colour. Though skillful manipulation both features combine, contrast, and gracefully overlap to create a sublime and interesting aesthetic. The mazeras tiling of the foyer balances out American Walnut stained wooden flooring of the entertainment areas, whilst the minimalist mahogany wooden staircase, stained to American Oak, compliments the classic white walls developing a contemporary feel. The low-pitched roof, cladded in reclaimed clay tiles, and the cottage pane windows further enhance the appeal of the house, whilst being integral to its style. Large glass windows and French doors allow natural light to flood the house with a beautiful covered verandah providing a continuum from the indoor to outdoor space. Together with quality fittings and a similarly finished guest flat the property rightly defines luxury family living. NDEGE LANE - 02
LOCATION The property is ideally situated off Ndege Road along Ndege Lane. The property is set towards the bottom of the quiet Lane and enjoys a tranquil and serene atmosphere in a convenient location. It is in close proximity to the Karen Golf and Country Club with the Karen Hospital approximately 5 miniutes drive from the property. A number of shopping facilities inlcuding the Hub Mall, Karen Crossroads, Karen Shopping Centre and the Galleria Mall are also within easy reach. Various renowned international schools are also nearby such as Hillcrest Preparatory School, Hillcrest Secondary School, the Banda School, Gems School and Brookhouse School. Further to this Karen also boasts a number commercial offices such as the Watermark, 5 star hotels which include Hemmingways Nairobi and celebrated and vibrant restaurants like the Tamarind and Talisman. The property is well connected to a number of significant road networks and benefits from easy access to Langata Road, from where the Wilson Airport, Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) and the CBD can be reached without much difficulty. The Southern Bypass is also just minutes from the property, providing access to various neighbouring suburbs. As such it is now possible to have a family home on Ndege Lane, send your children to outstanding schools in Karen, work in Westlands or the CBD and travel to either airport hassle-free. NDEGE LANE - 03
THE MAIN HOUSE The main house is double storey and beautifully finished with accommodation spread over 2 floors. Entry into the house is through an impressive wooden front door which opens into a well-proportioned foyer. This in turn leads into a spacious open plan lounge and dining area, designed to allow an interrupted flow of movement. The lounge boasts a striking fireplace with a yellow stone mantelpiece, and both the lounge and dining area have large windows, with the dining area opening onto a verandah overlooking the garden. The verandah spans nearly the length of the house and includes a seating and dining area, with a small portion left uncovered to allow space for a BBQ. The ground floor also includes an expansive kitchen with a pantry and an island/breakfast bar. The kitchen features ample storage space, multiple power outlets and is fitted with granite countertops and an electric/gas cooker. The laundry room is adjacent to the kitchen and includes plumbing for a washing machine and is fitted with additional storage. It can accommodate a second fridge and freezer and leads to an enclosed (partially covered) outdoor laundry area. This floor also comprises a bright TV room; uniquely the shared wall between the foyer and this room features a large and eyecatching in-built fish tank. Notably, the kitchen, lounge, dining area, verandah and TV room are also connected to a Bose sound system. The first floor features a sliding metal security door at the top of the stairs and comprises a large landing with multiple storage cupboards. The master bedroom is on this floor and features a half wall (which the bed is set against), a balcony, walk-in wardrobe and ensuite bathroom. The walk-in wardrobe can be used as a safe room as it features a solid metal door and the window bars can be opened for emergency access to the roof below. The master bathroom is complete with a large shower and bathtub. This floor includes 2 spacious bedrooms (opposite each other) and a shared bathroom with a shower and space to put in a bathtub. A further, and very large, bedroom is also present with a shared bathroom positioned opposite it. Lastly, this floor features a generous study with fitted shelves. NDEGE LANE - 04
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GUEST COTTAGE & STAFF QUARTERS The property includes an entirely self-contained 2 bedroom guest flat with its own small private garden. The flat is spread across 2 floors with ground floor comprising an under-stair walk-in area fitted with plumbing for a washing machine. The first floor boasts most of the accommodation and is accessed through a metal bar security gate. The flat is contemporary with an informal open-plan sitting/ dining area and an open kitchen with good storage and granite worktops. This room is spacious and well lit, with windows on 2 sides and a decorative Kitengela glass feature window on the third wall. The flat also comprises a single bedroom with builtin cupboards and a double bedroom with similar built-in cupboards and a useful alcove area this has an emergency escape window leading to the roof below. Both bedrooms share a bathroom. The flat is frequently leased attracting premium rents and generating a healthy income return. Subsequently, buyers can continue to rent it, or, choose to use it for additional guest/family accommodation. It could also easily be transformed into a self-contained home office. In addition, the property comprises self-contained staff quarters. Staff accommodation includes 3 single bedrooms, a separate lavatory and shower room and a comfortable living/kitchen area. NDEGE LANE - 06
AMENITIES The entire property is fenced and has additional electric fencing on 3 sides, with one boundary electrically fenced by the neighbour. It boasts enhanced security features with a number of strategically positioned photo sensor security lights, with both the main house and guest flat fitted with an alarm system. The main house also includes panic buttons in all rooms. Entry into the property is through a double wooden gate which is designed to accommodate a sliding electric gate, although this is not currently installed. A guard house is also located by the gate which thoughtfully includes bathroom facilities. The property is connected to mains water with ample water storage provided by various overground and underground tanks. The main house has storage capacity of approx. 28,000 litres, linked with a rain water harvesting system. The flat and staff quarters boast storage capacity of approx. 35,000 litres. Both the main house and the flat also benefit from connection to solar water heating. Mains electricity also connected to the property and back-up power is provided by a large generator which services the main house and the flat. The property includes a double lockable garage with pull down doors these are connected to power so can be motorized. NDEGE LANE - 07
FLOOR PLANS 7 8 SQ BEDROOM 3 SQ LIVING RM SQ WC SQ SHR SQ BEDROOM 2 SQ BEDROOM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 F.ENTRANCE 9F.STAIRWELL13 10 11 12 17 F.CUPD16 15 YARD STORE 18 14 GARAGE 2,500 D-05 PAVED DRIVEWAY ff-cabro blocks gt D-13 D-16 W-15 450mm high r.c bench GATE HSE. ff-clay tiles GH WC D-14 ff-clay tiles W-17 W-16 GENERATOR ROOM BIN CUBICLE ff-clay tiles STORE ff-clay tiles D-15 D-15 YARD ff-pcc tiles LAUNDRY ff-black mazerras STORE GARDEN GARDEN Gas cylinder cage under hob oven KITCHEN ff-black mazerras CLOAK 190 220 2,730 ENTRANCE FOYER ff-timber floor 220 220 4 3 2 1 W-01 STAIRWELL 6 cupboard 5 under store under D-04 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 D-03 PLAY ROOM ff-timber floor island DINING ff-timber floor FIREPLACE Ground Floor Plan VERANDAH ff-mazerras NDEGE LANE - 08
9 8 F.DINING stained glass window supplied by client F.PASSAGE 1 2 3 4 5 metal grille to match all iron art works sliding door 16 15 14 13 12 F.BEDROOM 2/STUDY F.LOUNGE F.KITCHENETTE 6 7 F.BATH 11 10 D-19 F.BEDROOM 1 SHELF SHELF W-23 MASTER BATH Floor trap D-19 150 1,700 BATH 1 STUDY W-01 6 9 5 10 4 11 3 12 2 13 BEDROOM 3 1 14 15 16 DRESSING ROOM 17 18 Security door to detail HALLWAY BATH 3 1,100 630 1,400 First Floor Plan MASTER BEDROOM D-19 BEDROOM 1 BEDROOM 2 NDEGE LANE - 09
Knight Frank Kenya Limited Lion Place, Waiyaki Way P.O. Box 39773-00623 Tel: +254 (20) 4239001 residential@ke.knightfrank.com For further information or to arrange a viewing please contact the vendor s agent Sally Rugano +254 732 942 229 sally.rugano@ke.knightfrank.com Betty Cox +254 733 474 927 betty.cox@ke.knightfrank.com DISCLAIMER Knight Frank give notice that: 1. No description or information given whether or not in these Particulars and whether written or verbal ( information ) about the property or its condition or its value may be relied upon as a statement or representation of fact. Neither Knight Frank (nor any joint agents) have any authority to make any representations and accordingly any information given is entirely without responsibility on the part of the agents or the seller(s) or lessor(s). 2. Contents and information contained in this brochure are intended for general marketing only and should not be relied upon by any person as being correct or accurate. 3. These particulars do not constitute, nor constitute part of, an offer or contract, nor shall they merge in any offer or contract which may be made between the sellers or lessors and the recipient of the information. 4. The photographs show only certain parts of the property at the time they were taken. Any areas measurements or distances given are approximate only. 5. Any reference to alterations to, or use of any part of the property is not a statement that any necessary planning, building regulations or other consent has been obtained. These matters must be verified by any intending buyer or lessee. 6. Any buyer or lessee must satisfy himself by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of any information given. July 2018