Real Estate: Why Developers Are Moving to Kikuyu

Over the weekend, I joined the Property Reality Company (PRC) for an open day for their new property in Kikuyu called Kikuyu Ridge Estate.

The company had organized an open day as a way of bringing together both new and existing investors and enlighten them on various investment opportunities in the real estate sector.

During the event, I could not help but notice the numerous state of the art structures that were coming up in Kikuyu, the majority of them residential.

It seemed as though people were increasingly moving away from the traditional Nairobi and seeking the cool and ambient life of the neighboring county of Kiambu.

“People are looking for a quiet life. Personally, I want a serene environment where I will be able to enjoy with my family every time I come home from work. That quiet environment can only be found away from Nairobi,” said Janet, one of the land buyers with PRC.

Kikuyu is a place for someone who is tired of the hustle of the congested city. It is a place for someone who is tired of being at the mercy of a landlord and can no longer stand the frustrations of having to find for a single parking space. It is a place for someone who dreams of an area where kids can play freely and have a quality time in a green, serene and peaceful environment.

People are increasingly buying property in Kikuyu because land in Nairobi is on another level in terms of prices. In fact, the price of land in Nairobi is said to be more than that of gold. In Kikuyu, the land is still affordable and the environment is peaceful, giving one the quiet rural life that one might need.

“Situated in the heart of Ondire in Kikuyu along Waiyaki Way, one of Kenya’s busiest highways is our Kikuyu Ridge Estate. This is an exclusive property comprises of eighth-acre plots and quatre acre plots ideal for residential development with water and electricity on site,” said PRC during the open day.

Kikuyu Ridge Estate is located 2.5km from Kikuyu town, in one of Kenya’s rapidly growing and well zoned urban residential estates. Kikuyu town is only 15km from the Nairobi CBD and only about 10km from Westlands, one of the rapidly growing business hubs in the country.

In close proximity to the property is the Ondiri Swamp and campsite, ideal for recreation and relaxation. Enjoy breathtaking views as you inhale the fresh air that comes with the sprawling trees and greenery. The property is ideal for an investor looking to build a home immediately or within the next few years.