Villa for Sale in Nanyuki, Laikipia, Kenya

Elegant, New 5 Bed Residence Within Foothills of Mount Kenya

Elegant spacious newly constructed detached family residence situated
within the foothills of Mount Kenya built on a privately owned award
winning wildlife conservancy at an altitude of 7,000 ft on the equator.
This location is highly desirable having plenty of rainfall and endless sunshine combined with excellent security and its own private airstrip.
This offers a unique lifestyle in one of the most luxurious and idyllic settings in East Africa. The Laikipia region must surely be the
last remaining stronghold in East Africa, with its vast open ranches shadowed by snow capped Mount Kenya, home to ethnically diverse communities including the Mukogodo Maasai and Samburu tribespeople who have joined together with the settlers and ranchers to create a conservation and wildlife haven that has to be experienced.

The style of the property is a mixture of ‘English Country House’ with some
‘Mediterranean’ influence thereby giving it so many unique features. This,
combined with generously proportioned light, bright sunny rooms constructed
from an individual design. This has to be one of the finest and most elegant homes in the area. Attention to detail both in layout and construction is meticulous with quality workmanship and fittings of the highest standard.
There is an instant ‘wow’ factor as you walk in to the magnificent entrance hallway with its huge open fireplace, central columns and wide sweeping staircase and as you progress through the house you cannot help but be impressed with stylish, individual rooms. This is a truly unique
family residence and viewing is essential to fully appreciate.

The property sits in approximately six acres thereby giving absolute privacy and seclusion. Comprising three acres or thereabouts of beautiful landscaped gardens and an adjoining plot of similar size with huge potential for future
expansion having planning permission for a residence. Equally suitable for tennis courts or horses if required.
An opportunity to acquire one of the finest homes on the Mount Kenya Wildlife Conservancy
Features include...
• Top quality ‘sea grass’ style carpeting
(by DuPont)
• Toughened glass sash windows throughout
• Most rooms have under-floor heating
• Lefroy Brooks of London fittings and heated
towel rails in the bathrooms
• Jerusalem Stone tiling to showers upstairs
• Hand crafted kitchen units and wardrobes
throughout by cabinet maker
• Water purifier by So-Safe USA
• Extensive kitchen with new Aga and additional
electric oven with hot plate
• Brass fitted wall and ceiling lights
• Beams to ceilings in most rooms
• Mazeras stone balconies off bedrooms
and landing upstairs
• Lantern style glass roofed sun
lounge/conservatory
• Fully automatic 20 KVA generator housed in a
noise proof room
• Outside pumping station to supply pressurized
water system to the house and garden with
standby pump for all purposes
• Water pipes with taps are situated around the
whole perimeter, electric lighting also.
• Extensive PABX phone system in house with
multiple extensions
• Internal plantation shutters on most windows
• Affordable good staff for house and garden
• Direct access from wide garden gate into Forest
for walking and riding.
• Mains electricity 240 volts, mains water.

MAIN HALL
20’04” x 16’09” extending to 12’10” x 10’
Large double entrance doors to hall, feature
fireplace with open grate and hand made
ornamental guard. Superb stone ornate
mantelpiece and chimney breast of individual
design, 4 x windows, 3 x floor to ceiling pillars,
wood dado to 2 half walls, 4 x double wall
lights, 3 x ceiling lights.

CLOAKROOM
Spacious, tiled floor, double wall light, fitted
wash hand basin with tiled splashback, wall
mirrors, low level WC, shelf, feature arched
wood door, Expelair.
SAFE ROOM 8’ x 8’ (approx)
Shelving, tiled floor, lighting, feature arched
wood frame with steel door behind for security.
DRAWING ROOM 29’ x 16’9” Beautiful room
with feature fireplace with deep open grate,
stone tiled hearth, handmade ornate guard
wood lintel, recessed on both sides with arched
alcoves with deep shelving (display), 3 x double
wall lights, 2 large French doors with side
windows and amazing views to Mount Kenya
across the gardens.
Arch off hallway to;

DINING ROOM 20’6” x 15’
2 x windows to the front, dado rail all around,
2 x double wall lights, 2 x picture lights, natural
wood stained cyprus flooring, recess with
central light display shelving, feature arched
window to sitting room, door to;

KITCHEN / BREAKFAST
(KITCHEN 19’ x 18’. BREAKFAST ROOM 20’ x 10’)
Tiled floor, central island with drawers, Ariston
oven, Ariston hot plate, fitted wash hand basin,
black granite worksurface, basket drawers and
cupboards, black AGA style cooker, a range of
base & wall units, tiling between, granite and
pine worktops, Belfast sink, 2 x windows,
dresser style unit with plate racks and
cupboards & drawers below, sliding windows to
conservatory, drawer & cupboard room dividers,
ceiling spots, beams. Breakfast Area – wood
stained Cyprus flooring, double glazed French
doors and windows, glazed door to;
LIVING ROOM 17’ x 16’ Feature open fireplace
with grate, stone hearth, wood lintel and
ornate grate, 3 x double wall lights, feature
deep round window, French doors to garden
with amazing views, under floor heating). Door
from kitchen to;

INNER HALL 19’6” x 7’6” Beams, ceiling lights,
tiled flooring, door to Children’s room, arched
stable door to;

UTILITY 6’6” x 6’6” Freezer area with tiled floor
and shelf and door to PANTRY (6’ x 6’10”) –
walk-in with shelving, window, tiled flooring
and shelving, 2 steps down to;

LAUNDRY ROOM 14’ x 10’10” Belfast sink
with cupboards below, wood draining boards
to side, 1 x single glazed window, further
window, tiled flooring, long shelving, cloaks
hooks, washing machine and hanging drying
area, door to car port, stable door to
courtyard.

SUN LOUNGE 20’6” x 19’8” French doors with
side windows to garden (bay shape), tiled floor,
lantern style glass & wood roof, 2 x double
wall lights, dado, panelling to half walls,
folding glazed doors to inner hall. French doors
to;

MUSIC ROOM 16’4” x 16’ Feature ornamental
Adam style electric fire with mantelpiece
surround, mirrored inset for display, carpet, 2 x
windows, beams to ceiling, French doors to
garden, 3 x double wall lights, arch with
curtain to;

BEDROOM 5 11’4” x 9’8” Ideal for single
bed/bunk beds, beams to ceiling, ceiling
spotlights, half dado panelling, door to;

SHOWER/WET ROOM 11’2” x 5’9” Walkin
stone tiled shower, heated towel rail, low level
WC with wood panelled surround, fitted wash
hand basin with tiled shelving either side,
ceiling spotlights, Expelair, mirror, shaver point.
GUEST SUITE With underfloor heating to
most rooms; Door off hall to;

LIVING ROOM 19’4” x 13’8” Beams to ceiling,
French doors to garden, 2 x double wall lights,
feature fireplace raised to provide log stores
beneath with open grate, natural stone
surround and wood lintel, doors to;

STUDY 11’ x 9’10” Feature long windows, 2 x
windows with fitted bench seating below, built
in natural wood desk with drawers, ceiling
spot lights, beams to ceilings

BEDROOM 4 17’2” x 14’10” Two large long
length windows, beams, recess with shelving.

EN-SUITE 15’ x 8 Under floor heating, 2 x
windows with hand made shutters, panelled
bath with tiled surround/shelf, mixer tap and
cradle shower attachment, built in
blanket/storage natural wood box, heated
towel rail, fitted wash hand basin with
cupboard below and shelves to the sides, tiled
splashback and shelving, large wall mirror,
ceiling spotlight, a range of built in wardrobes
– 6 door, hanging and shelving with cupboards
above, shaver point, beams to ceiling.

BEDROOM 3 14’9” x 13’4” Floor to ceiling
windows with lovely views across the gardens
to Mount Kenya, recess with shelving, beams
to ceiling, door to;

EN-SUITE 15’ x 8’ Under floor heating, 2 x
windows with hand made shutters, panelled
bath with tiled surround/shelf, mixer tap and
cradle shower attachment, built in
blanket/storage natural wood box, heated
towel rail, fitted wash hand basin with
cupboard below and shelves to the sides, tiled
splash back and shelving, large wall mirror,
ceiling spotlight, a range of built in wardrobes
– 6 door, hanging and shelving with cupboards
above, shaver point, fitted make-up/shaver
mirror, beams to ceiling.

FIRST FLOOR, wide staircase (4’10” wide) off
main hallway to;

HALF LANDING 9’6” with long shelf and
storage, double wall light and stairs to;
MAIN LANDING 21’ x 16’ French doors with
shutters to;

BALCONY Overlooking front, stone flooring &
wood balustrade.

INNER LANDING Beams, built in double linen
cupboards with drawers and shelf between.

BEDROOM 2 22’ x 17’06” Beams to ceiling,
dado rail with panelling behind head board,
French doors to BALCONY, wall lights, 2 x
windows with lovely views of Mount Kenya
and the foothills, superb range of wood built-in
wardrobes and shelf unit plus adjoining
drawers and cupboard unit plus shelf.

EN-SUITE 17’8” x 14’10” Ceiling spotlights,
double size walk in shower with Jerusalem
stone tiling, Lefroy Brooks fittings, 2 x windows
with shutters, low level WC with panelling
behind, panelled bath, tiled surround, heated
towel rail, fitted wash hand basin with
cupboard below and deep drawers to both
sides, large oval mirror above, tiled splash back,
beams to ceiling.

BEDROOM 1 18’5” x 15’4” extending 8’2” x 7’
Lovely room amazing views, double glazed French
doors to BALCONY, dado panelling behind
bedhead and along wall, beams, 2 x double wall
lights, built in blanket box forming deep shelf
below, double glazed window, 7 door built in
wardrobes with hanging rails and shelving, carpet.
EN-SUITE 18’06” x 8’10” Low level WC, mirror
fronted built in wardrobe with automatic light,
double walk-in shower with Jerusalem stone tiling
to walls and floor, heated towel rail, 2 x windows
with shutters, window with built in blanket
box/storage below, panelled bath with mixer tap
and hand held shower attachment, tiled surround,
dado panelling, large wall mirror, Lefroy Brooks
wash hand basin with cupboards below, tiled
shelving to sides, built in four drawer unit
providing division at the end of the bath, beams
to ceiling.

GROUNDS Approximately 5 acres or thereabouts
including the plot adjacent.

SWIMMING POOL 40 x 20ft of mosaic tiles with
Terrazzo surround, heated by solar – 82/85 F
during hot weather!

CHANGING ROOM PAVILLION With Sun Deck
and Veranda. Lighting, stone flooring. Spacious
interior Low Level WC, Fitted wash hand basin,
shaver point, double walk in shower, sitting area
for lounger beds. Note: Solar Panels behind this
building heat the water for the shower and wash
hand basin and there is also access to a;
STORE ROOM With pool filtration equipment.

DETACHED HOUSE FOR STAFF
Comprising; four rooms, toilets, shower
rooms, kitchen, private sitting area with
extra shower and toilet, small garden
around.

WATER SUPPLY One underground tank
with reserved of 45,000 litres of
municipal water, one underground tank
with reserve of 65,000 litres of
catchment rainwater, both systems are
interchangeable. The rain water is
collected by invisible gutters on roof of
main house.

BUFFER PLOT Approx three acres, with
planning permission. Also suitable for
stables, grassland for horses, tennis
courts etc. more land could be available.
COURTYARD Access from the Laundry
Room through stable doors; Fully
enclosed with high walls and stone
paviours. Includes drying area and
covered area housing; Double basin,
single drainer stainless steel sink unit,
cupboards below, plumbing for
automatic washing machine.

GARAGE Open fronted with room for
2/3 cars. Steps at side give access to
upper floor for storage. Fitted wash hand
basin for gardener. Three storage rooms
for generator, garden tools, equipment
etc. Behind garage car cleaning area with
hose and tap.

GARDENS Stunning, indescribably
beautiful and landscaped by the present
vendor providing a haven to walk in.
Arranged to provide different areas filled
with an enormous variety of shrubs,
plants, trees and hedges. Arum Lilies,
Agaponthus, Red Hot Pokers, Hydrangeas, Angel Trumpet, Bourgenuillea, Banana Trees,
Generaniums, Hybiscus, Evergreens, Jacaranda, Painsellia are just some of the
spectacular displays on offer.
There are two beautiful large ponds, including a waterfall and little bridge all set in
rockery and shrub borders and the manicured lawns have been designed with gently
raised areas to provide screening and shelter. Elephants are often seen from the game
hide at the bottom of the garden.
Breathtaking picture box scenery unusual to find in such a climate.
Also, there has been an irrigation and sprinkler system installed all around the
garden and there is a 65,000 litre rainwater storage tank as well as the
municipal 45,000 litre tank.

ENVIRONMENTAL CREDENTIALS
Roof fully insulated with modern technology, upstairs hot water heated by Solar, with
immersion heater if necessary/ Domestic help quarters heated by solar with immersion
heater if necessary/swimming pool and pavilion shower heated by solar/all rain water
stored in 65,000 litre underground tank.
A rare find, lush green cultured gardens in a hot and sunny climate
Local Interest
The world famous Mount Kenya Safari Club is only fifteen minutes
walk from the house. The Club has recently been acquired by
Kingdom Hotels and is now managed by the renowned Fairmont
Group. Facilities include Spa, Swimming Pool, Golf Course, Tennis
Courts, Riding and excellent restaurant and accommodation expected
from a 5 star establishment.
This offers huge potential for investment in the luxury safari holiday
adventures market. The Laikipia region is a world leader in
conservation and local community based eco tourism and there is a
choice of several game reserves including the popular Lewa Downs,
Samburu, Sweetwaters and Solio, jewels not to be missed. All game
reserves are easily accessible by car or plane, the nearest being 30
minutes drive.
For local amenities, the quaint and historical town of Nanyuki is
approximately twenty minutes drive where the shopping is good,
there is also The Sports Club with golf, tennis, swimming and the
social event of the Annual Horse Show! Also many other activities
take place there.
Nairobi is a bustling international city and only a hop away by plane
or approximately a 2.5 hours drive on tarmac. The Nanyuki airport
offers scheduled or charter flights throughout East Africa, the coast
being approximately 1 hours flight away. The North Kenya Polo Club
is 30 minutes away.

A quality home of real
character with all the comforts
of modern day living, with so
much to do and experience