Overview
- May 3, 2026
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- Apartments, Residential
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- 31218
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- 1
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Rooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 775 ft2
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Description
Cheval Riverside — Luxury Apartments for Sale in Riverside, Westlands | 1-Bed, 1-Bed + Study & 2-Bed from KES 8.5M | 20-Storey Glass-Prism Tower, Infinity Heated Pool, Rooftop Spa | Off-Plan, Completing Mid-2028
Development: Cheval Riverside Location: Riverside Drive / Kirichwa Grove Road, Westlands, Nairobi Developer: Off-Plan Status: For Sale (Pre-Launch / Off-Plan) Unit Types: Luxury 1-Bedroom (62–72 sqm) | Platinum 1-Bedroom + Study (77–82 sqm) | Luxury 2-Bedroom (110–129 sqm) Price Range: From KES 8,505,000 to KES 19,430,400 Completion: Mid-2028 Booking Fee: KES 500,000 Payment: 20–30% Deposit, Balance in Instalments
Cheval Riverside: A 20-Storey Glass-Prism Tower on Riverside Drive, Westlands — Luxury Apartments for Sale from KES 8.5M
Cheval Riverside is a 20-storey luxury residential tower in the Riverside diplomatic zone of Westlands, Nairobi — positioned directly opposite The Cube, with dual frontage on Riverside Drive and Kirichwa Grove Road. The building’s signature glass-prism architecture features a futuristic curvilinear façade with a central glass prism that channels natural light from rooftop to ground floor — a design statement that will redefine the Riverside skyline when the tower completes in mid-2028.
Cheval Riverside offers luxury 1-bedroom, Platinum 1-bedroom + study, and luxury 2-bedroom apartments across three blocks (A, B, and C), each with distinct orientations and views. The rooftop spans two full levels — Level 21 and Level 22 — housing an infinity heated swimming pool with panoramic skyline views, a fully equipped gym, a yoga and wellness studio, a spa with massage suites, and a dedicated residents’ clubhouse and lounge.
The tower is served by six high-speed elevators, including two panoramic glass elevators. Four levels of secure parking (Basement 1, 2, 3, and Ground Floor). 24/7 security with CCTV. Borehole water supply. Full backup generator. The building is designed as a hotel-style residence — Airbnb-friendly, investor-ready, and specified for the premium rental demand that Riverside’s diplomatic and corporate tenant base generates.
Cheval Riverside Pricing — Apartments for Sale in Westlands from KES 8.5M
| Unit Type | Size (sqm) | Entry Price (KES) | Top Floor Price (KES) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luxury 1-Bedroom | 62–72 sqm | 8,505,000 | 10,452,000 |
| Platinum 1-Bedroom + Study | 77–82 sqm | 10,140,000 | 12,231,000 |
| Luxury 2-Bedroom | 110–129 sqm | 14,850,000 | 19,430,400 |
Booking Fee: KES 500,000 Deposit: 20–30% on signing Balance: Payable in instalments throughout the construction period until mid-2028
Prices vary by floor level, unit orientation, and square footage. Contact Block Real Estate for the full price schedule and available units.
Why Cheval Riverside — The Case for Buying Apartments in Riverside, Westlands
The architecture has no comparable on Riverside Drive. Cheval Riverside’s glass-prism design — a curvilinear façade with a central glass prism flooding the building with natural light — is not an incremental improvement on the Westlands residential landscape. It is a category shift. When this tower stands, it will be the most architecturally distinctive residential building in the Riverside corridor. The 1-bedroom buyer at KES 8.5M and the 2-bedroom buyer at KES 14.85M own units inside a building that people will recognise by shape, not by street number. That recognition is a permanent asset premium.
The rooftop amenities are hotel-grade, not residential-standard. Two full rooftop floors dedicated to lifestyle: a heated infinity pool, a gym, a yoga studio, a spa with massage suites, and a residents’ clubhouse. Most apartment developments in Westlands offer a gym and a pool at ground level. Cheval Riverside offers a wellness destination at rooftop level — the amenity package that makes the building competitive with boutique hotels for short-stay guests and irresistible for long-term tenants who compare apartment buildings by what’s on top of them.
Riverside is Nairobi’s diplomatic enclave — and the tenant base that creates. The highest concentration of embassies, international organisations, and corporate headquarters in East Africa. The tenant profile is expatriate, diplomatic, and corporate — professionals on institutional housing allowances who select apartments by specification and address, not by price sensitivity. Cheval Riverside, with its glass-prism tower, heated infinity pool, and Riverside Drive frontage, will sit at the top of every housing search in this segment.
Off-plan pricing is the early-mover window. Cheval Riverside is in the pre-launch phase, completing mid-2028. The gap between off-plan purchase price and completed market value is the capital appreciation that only early buyers capture. Every construction milestone narrows the gap — and by handover, the entry-price buyer holds an asset priced significantly above what they paid.
Cheval Riverside Unit Types — Apartments for Sale in Riverside, Westlands
Luxury 1-Bedroom — 62–72 sqm | From KES 8,505,000
The entry point into Cheval Riverside. At 62–72 sqm, the Luxury 1-Bedroom delivers a generously proportioned apartment inside the glass-prism tower — with access to the full rooftop amenity suite, the panoramic glass elevators, and the Riverside Drive address. The format that maximises rental yield percentage and that fills fastest in the diplomatic-zone tenant market. Ideal for the investor targeting Airbnb or corporate short-stay income, or the young professional buying their first property in Westlands.
Platinum 1-Bedroom + Study — 77–82 sqm | From KES 10,140,000
The smartest configuration in the building. A full 1-bedroom apartment plus a dedicated, separate study — the second room that functions as a home office, a guest room, or a convertible second sleeping space for short-stay listings. At 77–82 sqm, the Platinum delivers the flexibility of a 2-bedroom at a price 30–40% below the actual 2-bedroom. For the remote-working professional, the study is the office. For the investor, the study is the yield optimiser — a “flexible 2-bedroom” Airbnb listing at a 1-bedroom purchase price.
Luxury 2-Bedroom — 110–129 sqm | From KES 14,850,000
The flagship. At 110–129 sqm, the Luxury 2-Bedroom is 20–50% larger than the Westlands market standard for 2-bedroom apartments (typically 75–95 sqm). The proportions are what make this unit exceptional — a living area that hosts formally, bedrooms that accommodate king beds with clearance, and a kitchen that functions as a room rather than a corridor. The format that attracts the diplomatic family, the corporate executive on a generous housing allowance, and the Airbnb investor who knows that a 110+ sqm 2-bedroom with a heated infinity pool on the roof competes with boutique hotels, not with other apartments.
Cheval Riverside Amenities
Rooftop — Level 21 & Level 22:
Infinity heated swimming pool — heated, rooftop-level, with panoramic Nairobi skyline views. The centrepiece amenity that defines the building’s lifestyle offering and dominates every Airbnb listing photograph.
Fully equipped gym — professional fitness facilities at rooftop elevation with natural light and city views.
Yoga and wellness studio — a dedicated space for practice, stretching, and the mindfulness routine that a rooftop setting elevates.
Spa with massage suites — in-building wellness services. Book a massage without leaving home. The amenity that transforms residential living into a hospitality experience.
Residents’ clubhouse and lounge — the social space for the building’s community. Evening drinks, weekend gatherings, and the networking that a Riverside address attracts.
Building-Wide:
Six high-speed elevators — including two panoramic glass elevators with city views. The vertical journey through Cheval Riverside is designed as an experience, not a commute.
Four levels of secure parking — Basement 1, 2, 3, and Ground Floor. No surface scramble. No negotiation. Dedicated, secure, and underground.
24/7 security with CCTV — institutional-grade security infrastructure befitting the Riverside diplomatic zone.
Borehole water supply — independent water infrastructure. No reliance on municipal supply alone.
Full backup generator — uninterrupted power. The utility guarantee that a premium building in Nairobi must provide.
Cheval Riverside Location — Riverside Drive, Westlands, Nairobi
Cheval Riverside sits in the heart of Nairobi’s Riverside diplomatic zone — the neighbourhood defined by embassies, international organisations, and corporate headquarters. The development occupies a prime dual-frontage position on Riverside Drive and Kirichwa Grove Road, directly opposite The Cube.
| Landmark | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| Nairobi Arboretum | 5 Minutes |
| Sarit Centre / Westgate Mall | 5–8 Minutes |
| Aga Khan University Hospital | 6 Minutes |
| Lavington Mall | 6 Minutes |
| One Africa Place (Westlands) | 7 Minutes |
| Nairobi CBD | 12 Minutes |
| United Nations (Gigiri) | 12–15 Minutes |
Riverside is one of Nairobi’s most secure neighbourhoods, with the diplomatic presence providing a security infrastructure that conventional residential areas cannot match. The proximity to Westlands commercial (Sarit Centre, Westgate, One Africa Place), healthcare (Aga Khan), and the CBD makes Cheval Riverside the address that combines prestige with practicality.
Cheval Riverside — Three Blocks, Three Orientations
Block A & Block B — face Kirichwa Grove Road. The quieter, more residential orientation.
Block B & Block C — face Riverside Drive. The prestige frontage, the diplomatic-enclave streetscape, and the address that carries the highest recognition.
Rear of Block A — overlooks the Lavington skyline. The panoramic, elevated view toward one of Nairobi’s greenest and most established residential neighbourhoods.
Every block benefits from the central glass prism — the architectural feature that channels natural light through the building’s core and ensures that no corridor, no lobby, and no common area is left in the dark.
Investment Case — Why Buy Apartments in Cheval Riverside, Westlands
1. Off-plan capital appreciation. Cheval Riverside is in the pre-launch phase. The construction-period price trajectory is the investor’s primary return mechanism — buy at today’s off-plan pricing, hold through construction, and own an asset at completion that the market values significantly above the purchase price. The booking fee is KES 500,000. The deposit is 20–30%. The balance is spread in instalments until mid-2028. The capital is not locked in a lump sum — it is deployed gradually as the building rises and the value increases.
2. Airbnb-ready, hotel-style design. Cheval Riverside is explicitly designed as a hotel-style residence. The heated infinity pool, the spa, the panoramic elevators, the 24/7 security, and the architectural distinctiveness create an Airbnb listing that competes with Nairobi’s best boutique hotels — at a fraction of the nightly hotel rate for the guest, and at a multiple of the long-term rental yield for the owner. The building is Airbnb-friendly by design, not by accident.
3. Riverside’s structural rental demand. Embassies, the UN, NGOs, and multinational corporations create a tenant base that is insulated from local economic cycles. Expatriate professionals on housing allowances select apartments by specification, amenity, and address — not by price. Cheval Riverside, with its glass-prism architecture and rooftop amenities, will command the premium end of this demand curve.
4. Scarcity of premium product in Riverside. There is no shortage of apartments for sale in Westlands. There is a severe shortage of architecturally iconic, amenity-rich, luxury-specification apartments on Riverside Drive. Cheval Riverside fills a gap that no current development occupies — and the premium that scarcity commands is the investor’s long-term advantage.
How to Buy an Apartment at Cheval Riverside
- Book — KES 500,000 booking fee secures your unit
- Sign — 20–30% deposit on signing the sale agreement
- Pay — Balance payable in monthly instalments through construction until mid-2028
- Receive — Handover of completed unit mid-2028
Contact Block Real Estate for the full price schedule, available units, floor plans, and payment plan options.
Contact Block Real Estate — Cheval Riverside Sales
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