Residential housing has seen a significant change in Kenya, with real estate companies and property developers introducing unique types of houses in the real estate market. As a result, homebuyers have a wide range of homes to choose from, depending on their needs and preferences.
Therefore, it would be a brilliant idea to be conversant with the types of houses for sale in Kitengela before you embark on your house shopping journey. Knowing where to find each and how much it would cost will ease your house hunt hassles. Check out the common types of houses available for sale in Kitengela.
Apartments
Apartments, also known as flats, are self-contained 1 to 4-bedroom houses that occupy part of a building. Middle-class income earners commonly prefer it for its large size, privacy, security, and convenient locations. Some real estate companies go the extra mile of furnishing the apartment before staging them for sale, making them ready to occupy.
Some of the areas with apartments for sale in Kitengela are the EPZ area, Milimani estate, Acacia estate, Serian gardens, and neighborhoods along old Namanga road. An average cost of a 4-bedroom apartment is ksh. 16 million.
Townhouses
Townhouses usually are single-family homes with at least two to three floors that share a wall with the adjacent house. They are built-in controlled gated communities that share facilities and common areas such as kids’ playgrounds, clubhouses, swimming pools, and tennis courts.
However, they have more features and operational code than apartments, making them ideal for homebuyers looking for an exclusive sense of privacy. Gated communities with townhouses for sale in Kitengela include Upper Kapiti estate, Milimani estate, and most neighborhoods along Nairobi Namanga road. The average cost of a townhouse in Kitengela is ksh. 14.5 million.
Bungalows
Bungalows are single-storey houses built without stairs, ideal for children, seniors, and restricted movement. They are characterized by a low sloped roof and are often surrounded by verandas. You can find them mostly in a gated community or a stand-alone home setup.
Neighborhoods with bungalows in Kitengela include Kitengela plains, Greatwall gardens 2, Syotani villas estate, Kenpipe gardens Acacia Kitengela, etc. The average price of detached bungalows in Kitengela is ksh. 5.7 million With the most expensive going for ksh 7.4 million and the cheapest going for ksh. 4.25 million.
Luxury Villas
Villas are large luxurious country houses built with four or more en-suite bedrooms and are mostly found in the suburban neighborhoods of Kitengela. They are characterized by modern features such as swimming pools, designer furniture, entertainment rooms, spa, and gym, among other features. They are highly preferred by high-income earners looking for exclusivity, serenity, and class.
Some areas with luxury villas in Kitengela include Jasmine villas Kitengela, Acacia Premier villas, Kitengela status villa, Bonito villas, etc. A 4-bedroom luxury villa in Kitengela goes for ksh. 11.5 million.
Maisonettes
Maisonettes are storey self-contained buildings with their entrance from the outside, parking, and a backyard. They feature 2 to 3-bed rooms, a modernized kitchen, a detached servant quarter, and its own compound and provide high levels of privacy and security.
Areas with maisonettes in Kitengela include Kitengela villas, Acacia areas, Yuko’s areas, Milimani estate, etc. A 4-bed room maisonette in Kitengela costs between ksh. 8.5 million and 17 million.
Contemporary Houses
Contemporary houses are modern houses built without following specific building styles or rules. They are characterized by intensive use of glass, large windows, open floor plans, dynamic building materials, and unique designs. Additionally, they spare no luxury, featuring a swimming pool, spa, gym, etc. They attract wealthy individuals looking for class and space.
Kitengela prides itself on having these magnificent houses in Chuna estate and a few other estates. A contemporary house in Chuna estate Kitengela costs between ksh. 4.5 million and 5.8 million.
Conclusion
Factors like price, family size, and preferences determine the types of houses people live in. However, conversing with various types of houses will give you a wide choice when shopping for a home. Kitengela, one of the fastest-growing residential areas among the Nairobi metropolitan areas, offers varieties of houses to meet the residential housing demand of the ever-growing diversified population.
