Nestled in a private corner near Nyali Bridge on Mombasa Island, facing a wide section of Tudor Creek, is a beautiful and unique waterfront residential property. This is ideal for a large or multi-generational family. Also has a possibility as corporate offices, small hotel, luxury retirement home, or redeveloped.
The property is 2 plots which will both be sold together only (hereafter referred to as ‘the property’) and offered ‘as is’. Plot 251/X: about 0.55 acres, with extra area on the ‘seafront deck’. 99 years leasehold from 1.10.1937 at Shs. 100/= peppercorn rent per annum. Our lawyers/surveyor have said that the lease can be extended by 50 years and this would cost about Shs. 1M and take about 3 months. Mombasa County Rates are Shs. 67600/= annually.
All the major improvements are on this plot only. Built-up areas are: Terraces & Balconies: 1241 sq.ft. Deck has been extended by about 8’ and is extra built-up space. Covered Basement/Garage: 2613 sq. ft Ground Floor finished area: 4,610 sq. ft. 1st Floor finished area: 4669 sq. ft. Staff quarters and guardhouse: 1716 sq. ft Plot 310/X: originally about 0.6348 acres empty plot 99 years lease from 1.3.1991 at a land rent of Shs. 8000/= per year. Mombasa County Rates are Shs. 22320/=.
There is a security wall with razor wire, concrete service staircase and steel gate for access to the beach/creek, covering around about 0.405 acres of the plot. Only this 0.405 acre part of the plot is usable. The greenery and large trees on this land are also beautiful.
Can be developed as parking, storage, greenhouses for food cultivation, children’s play area, volleyball, tennis, etc. The salient features are: -Wonderful and very wide view of the creek and waterfront -Very central location close to all parts of the Town, Shimanzi, Changamwe, Airport, Nyali and Bamburi.
You avoid some traffic on Nyali Bridge if you do not have to travel towards Nyali or Bamburi at rush hours. -Architects Dr. E May & Partners/Snr. Mackenzie designed this house in 1959.
It was built and supervised by the Mamujee Family for their own use and no shortcuts were made. Hence, strong construction and good quality fixtures and finishes. It has beautiful cool Italian terrazzo throughout the main buildings, the high ceilings, mvule hardwood joinery and cedar woodwork in built-in cupboards. -Has 4 separate self-contained apartments (2 of 3 bedrooms and 2 of 2 bedrooms) which are all connected upstairs and downstairs allowing a multi-generational/large family the possibility of staying nearby and yet separately.
Total 10 bedrooms.
-All lounges and 6 bedrooms are E-NE sea facing. The sun rises here and sets at the back of the house.
-Large seafront terrace, garden and extended deck. Possibility of building a swimming pool as it was part of original design. Great private area for children to play, walking & exercising, outdoor entertaining and BBQ.
-Driveway made of hard galana bricks. Plenty of turnaround and parking. Allows inside protected parking of at least 8-10 cars.
-Large basement with secure storage areas and allowing covered parking for 3-5 cars.
-No possibility of any development obstructing this property.
-Property is facing the E-NE and perfectly captures the cooling winds in the hotter season (October-April) and is mainly protected from the southerly winds during in the cooler months (May-September).
-Staff quarters for 6 people including guardhouse. It has been very useful during the Covid restrictions.
The property has many value-added features:
-3 phase electricity -60 KVA diesel generator with automatic changeover switch
-4 water meters, pump and 2 large underground tanks and 4 rooftop water storage tanks. Good freshwater supply from County mains.
-Good security doors and window grills,
-2 lockable driveway entrance gates and strong perimeter fencing
-Good perimeter landscaping with 2 water fountains and pumps.
-Solar hot water plus normal hot water tanks.
-Very good internet from JTL (we installed separate wiring from their main wires) and good Multichoice DSTV reception and connections.
-Good facilities for washing, drying and ironing of clothes even on rainy days.
-Built-in cupboards with locks in all bedrooms and some sideboards
-Plenty of secure storage space in all parts of the house.
-2 strong very large steel safes and lockable safes in many cupboards For a large family or offices, this unique property would be ready for use and enjoyment quickly with just some improvement of the kitchens, bathrooms, painting, varnishing and décor. It is a beautiful location and valuable property. We look forward to your offer soon.
Moveable property is NOT included in our sale. Some moveable furniture and some light fittings which will be taken by present owners. All remaining moveable furniture, air conditioners, washing machine, lawnmower, curtains, freezers and fridges, etc. can be the subject of a separate friendly agreement between the buyer and seller of the property.