This three-bedroom home’s large, beautiful garden expands on its open, airy spaces offering indoor-outdoor living in the heart of Westlands. From the front door, the home’s combined living and dining space opens up onto a landscaped garden, complete with a four-seater dining table, a bench overlooking the large shared garden beyond, and a barbeque grill to enjoy sunny Nairobi days.
The home itself offers stunning views of Karura Forest, with large windows that allow for ample natural light. The dining area comprises a table for six, and the living room features plush sofas and a new Smart TV, with both spaces anchored by beautiful, hand-woven kilim rugs.
The ensuite master bedroom boasts a gorgeous four-poster Lamu bed and a large window overlooking the garden. The second bedroom features a double bed and the third a single four-poster Lamu bed.
Karura Cottage offers a well-appointed kitchen, with modern appliances and garden views.
Located in the heart of Westlands, the Karura Cottage is convenient for work commutes within the neighbourhood, to the CBD, and to the UN and Gigiri, for which your trip will run against traffic. There are three shopping centres in the area: Westgate Mall, Diamond Plaza and Sarit Centre. Visit Westgate and Sarit Centre for your grocery needs, at Shoprite and Carrefour, respectively, and head to The Corner Shop at Diamond Plaza for fresh produce.
There are plenty of activities in the area, including a cinema at Westgate, and the Africa Yoga Project and a climbing wall at Diamond Plaza. For fitness lovers, there are several nearby gyms, including the gym at Sankara Hotel and Arena Fitness Centre at Sarit Centre. Karura Cottage is just down the road from the Thigiri Lane gate of Karura Forest and a short drive from the forest’s main gate. Visit Nairobi National Museum for rotating exhibitions in its art gallery.
Westlands is the heart of Nairobi’s nightlife, so there is no shortage of nearby bars and restaurants. There are two Artcaffes in the area – at The Oval and Westgate – and you can enjoy a lovely al fresco meal at About Thyme. Furusato offers excellent Japanese cuisine, while Haandi and Open House are two of the most popular Indian restaurants in the city. For a fine dining experience, book a table a Sankara Hotel’s Graze Steak House. Sankara also offers a gorgeous Rooftop Bar and Champagne Lounge, while just around the corner you can find Gypsy’s and The Alchemist, two popular bars with local and expat crowds alike.
Rental of this charming home includes electricity, internet, satellite television and back up power. Our trusted housekeeper Rachel splits her day between the Karura Cottage, Hydrangea House and Tree Tops – our other properties in the Cosy Cottages collection – doing your washing up, laundry, ironing and general housekeeping. Maarifa Homes provides for all gardening and security, which includes a perimeter wall, electric fence and an evening dog patrol around the spacious compound. There is also back up power. In addition to the home itself, there is a large lockable garage which can be used for storage, staff quarter or as a hobby room, and a laundry area with a washing machine for your convenience.
