This stunning home offers the best of Karen living, with a large manor house situated on three acres of land. The home is located just next to Hemingways Nairobi on Mbagathi Ridge, a quiet residential street that embodies Karen’s peaceful atmosphere. The designer and owner of the house spent a lot of time sourcing doors, windows and architectural details from India, which all add to the creative charm of this beautifully appointed manor.

The Karen Manor has a spacious layout, with a stunning entry and parlour, a combined lounge and office space, a large kitchen and dining area, abutler’s kitchen and laundry area and five bedrooms. Additionally, the home offers ample outdoor living space, with a beautiful central verandah that looks out over the home’s large private pool and 1.5 acres of space beyond.

The interior of the home features architectural detailing and finishing that creates a Swahili aesthetic with a clean edge suited to Nairobi. 

The ground floor of the home is beautifully arranged around the large central verandah, with doors opening into the space from the kitchen, parlour and lounge. Two of the homes’ bedrooms are on the ground floor, one of which can easily be converted into a home office or children’s play room.

The homes’ first floor boasts the spacious master bedroom, complete with its own fireplace and a secret doorway to a viewpoint on the roof which has spectacular views of the farm opposite. This luxurious bedroom boasts an open plan with a large walk-in wardrobe and ample master bathroom, complete with his and hers sinks, a bath, and a shower that opens onto a second outdoor shower.

In the back garden, you’ll find a pagoda, an outdoor bathroom complete with shower, and a large guest cottage also suitable for live-in staff. The home boasts a circular drive and ample parking space in three separate areas each comfortably fitting three cars.

The Karen Manor is found on an estate consisting of six plots, with the home and its adjoining land comprising Plots 4 and 5. This arrangement allows for a high level of security, with 24-hour coverage including a gate guard and patrols, as well as road maintenance and upkeep, all through shared estate management costs. This is an ideal investment property, thanks to its large land allotment, and can readily provide rental income. It is also ideal for families, with a lot of existing child-friendly features and plenty of room to grow.

This stunning property is a rare opportunity to purchase the quintessential Karen lifestyle. Whether you’re interested in a family home or an investment property, this five-bedroom manor on a three-acre plot is the perfect choice.

Amenities include solar-water power, one bedroom cottage, yoga pagoda, a private pool with covered pool terrace and a beautiful pond at the bottom of the property.