Found in the heart of Old Muthaiga in a classic Cape Dutch building, Turkana House offers you a quintessential Nairobi living experience! Centrally located for commutes to the UN, Gigiri, Westlands and the CBD, this home offers exquisite furnishing, excellent amenities and a peaceful green retreat from the bustle of city life.
Turkana House occupies the upper floors of a beautiful historic building, originally completed in 1952. While the interiors and finishing have since been updated, the building boasts beautiful architectural elements, including a wide, sweeping staircase that leads to the home. Maarifa has complemented this inherent style with period furniture and beautiful antiques, alongside our signature style, including warm kilim rugs throughout and Swahili pieces that showcase the talents of local craftsmen.
Inside, you’ll love the sun room, with large sliding windows that completely open the space to its tree top and garden views. We have furnished this area with a Lamu daybed and a desk, for for an inspiring work-from-home station.
The home’s sitting room features a charming fireplace, a beautiful custom-made textile art ottoman, and stunning built-in shelving that frames the windows and will be perfect for showcasing your book collection and decor pieces. We have furnished this area with window seats, creating a perfect space to read while enjoying green views and sunshine. This room flows seamlessly into the large dining room, where we have placed a six-seater table, ideal for family meals and entertaining. The home’s closed plan kitchen is truly vast, with plenty of counter and cupboard space, as well as an enclosed pantry.
Three of the home’s bedrooms are found on this level, including one which is shown here furnished as a television room, and one as a children’s room with a charming double-decker bed. As with all Maarifa Homes properties, these rooms can be reconfigured to fit your needs, including a nursery with crib, an additional guest bedroom, or a home office. The master bedroom is ensuite, with spacious proportions and ample cupboard space.
Turkana House also offers a lovely attic suite, where you’ll find the fourth bedroom. Up a small flight of stairs, this lovely room offers additional privacy and a large ensuite bathroom.
Families will love the security and amenities provided by this exclusive gated community, with beautiful stone-paved walkways, expansive lawns and shady mature trees that host local birds and wildlife. Visit the pool on hot Nairobi days, which has a separate shallow section for small children, as well as lounge chairs, bistro table sets, and a covered area to get out of the sun.
This estate is very safe, with 24-hour security and perimeter fencing, and also offers back up power for uninterrupted comfort. There are several premium international schools to choose from in the area, and Turkana House is just down the road from a neighbourhood shopping centre with a grocery store, a delicious Italian restaurant, a bakery and a green grocer, amongst other outlets. You are also a short drive from some of the city’s best shopping malls, restaurants and bars, and our Maarifa team will help direct you to some of our favourite spots.
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