When people talk of types of houses, some refer to different home architectural designs while others refer to different kinds of residential structures. Although the two are used interchangeably, there is a difference between them. Types of houses refer to the structural design such as flats, bungalows, etc. Several factors influence the choice of a house that people live in, e.g., cost, family size, neighborhood, and class. If you plan to buy or rent a home in Runda, here are the types of houses you can find in this suburban neighborhood.
Mansions
A mansion is a large luxurious house sitting on a large piece of land, approximately 8000 square feet. Although size and number of rooms are vital in the real estate definition of a mansion house, other factors make a house a mansion.
Additionally, the modern mansion has entertainment facilities, including an elaborate game room, specialty bar, and a pool. It must also have a leisure space such as a library, gym, or a home theatre, not to forget lavish grounds such as a sports facility, extensive garage, etc.
The purchase price of a four-bedroom mansion in Runda is about Ksh. 26 million, with an alternative rental price of 350k to 400k per month. Other areas with mansions are:
Kitisuru
Lavington
Rosslyn estate
Ridgeways estate, etc
Bungalows
A bungalow is a single or a double-story home with a front porch, usually smaller. However, the real estate companies aided by architectural designers have come up with more bungalow designs to meet the diverse real estate market.
The cost of a bungalow depends on its size and the land it sits on. A five-bedroom bungalow in Runda costs between Ksh. 70 million and Ksh. 75 million, with an alternative rental price of Ksh.350k per month. Other estates with bungalows are:
Kitisuru
Ridgeways
Ruaka
Gigiri, etc
Townhouses
Townhouses are multi-floor houses that share a wall or two with adjacent building but have separate entrance. They are primarily uniform houses built in a unique community setup. The advantages of buying a townhouse are; it is less costly, has a low maintenance cost, and has amenities such as pools, clubhouses, or kids’ playgrounds.
The average price of a townhouse in Runda is Ksh. 29.5 million, with the cheapest going for Ksh. 18.5 million and the most expensive going for ksh.130 million. Other estates with townhouses are.
Westlands
Parklands
Ruaka
Gigiri
Ridgeways, etc
Luxury Villas
A villa is an ancient Roman upper-class country house that has faced a considerable evolution. It is a stand-alone house with yards, an exterior patio, and a front garden. It also entails other amenities such as a private pool, cinema room, gym, massage room, games room, etc.
The average price of a villa is Ksh.75 million, with the cheapest going for Ksh. 50 million. There are also villas for rent going for Ksh. 250k to Ksh. 800k per month. Other neighborhoods with villas for sale and rent are:
Karen
Maruirui
Westlands
Muchatha
Magunoini, etc
Apartments
An apartment, also called a block of flats, is a building that contains more than one dwelling unit. The advantages of living in an apartment are numerous; they are cheaper, have low maintenance costs, enhanced security, closeness to amenities, etc. They also have adequate parking spaces and a kids’ playground.
The average price of renting an apartment in Runda is Ksh. 183k per month, with the cheapest going for Ksh. 42k and the most expensive going for Ksh. 200k per month. Other areas with apartments for rent are:
Milimani
Karen
Ridgeways
Gigiri
Kitisuru, etc
Single Family Homes
A single-family house is stand-alone residential structure that is meant to be a single family unit. The advantages of owning or living in a single-family home are that they offer a serene environment, privacy, and isolation. In addition, it is ideal for people that seek silent surroundings away from urban noises.
The price range for a single-family home in Runda is Ksh. 200 million, with an option to rent for Ksh.700k per month. Alternative areas with single-family homes include:
Kitisuru
Westlands
Lang’ata
Kitengela, etc
Conclusion
These are but a few examples of houses available in the Runda estate. If you consider moving to Runda, you can consider one and many other alternatives, such as multi-family houses.
