House for sale in Karen, Kenya

An Elegant Classic Residence | Karen, Nairobi
Discreetly positioned within one of Karen's most coveted residential enclaves, this distinguished five-bedroom home is a rare expression of classical architecture set against a backdrop of indigenous and established garden landscaping. Occupying approximately 0.75 acres of mature, verdant grounds, the residence commands an immediate sense of arrival — its timeless character and thoughtful proportions speaking to an era of understated refinement rarely encountered in today's market.
At 408 square metres, the principal accommodation unfolds with considerable grace. The entrance hall, anchored by a handsome mahogany staircase, establishes the home's architectural tone from the outset — warm, considered, and enduring. Downstairs, rich hardwood floors flow through the principal reception rooms, while the generous sitting room, complete with an open fireplace, offers a focal point around which family life and elegant entertaining can equally flourish. A separate formal dining room provides the occasion for more measured gatherings, while the large mazeras-floored verandah extends the living space outward, drawing the lush garden scenery into everyday life.
The upper level, finished in cypress flooring, maintains the home's characteristic warmth, with five generously proportioned en-suite bedrooms offering privacy and repose. Tiled bathrooms throughout are appointed with quality fittings in keeping with the property's overall standard of finish.
The grounds themselves are a principal feature — a curated interplay of indigenous and non-indigenous trees lending shade, structure, and a profound sense of seclusion that is the hallmark of Karen living at its finest.
Key features
- Five en-suite bedrooms with quality bathroom fittings
- Formal sitting room with open fireplace and separate dining room
- Family room for informal everyday living
- Grand entrance hall with mahogany staircase
- Expansive mazeras-floored verandah overlooking the gardens
- Hardwood floors throughout the ground floor; cypress flooring on the upper level
- Large two-bedroom staff quarters with private kitchen and TV room
- 28,000-litre concrete underground rainwater harvesting tank
- 6,000-litre household water storage tank
- Solar water heating system with electric backup


