Overview
- August 14, 2026
- Updated On:
- Apartments, Residential
- Category
- 34572
- Property ID
- 2
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Rooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1,249 ft2
- Property Size
Description
This 2-bedroom apartment at Butterfly Palace is a 116 sqm home on Donyo Sabuk Avenue, off General Mathenge Drive, Westlands, Nairobi, priced from KES 23,000,000. Both bedrooms are en suite, the balcony faces the swimming pool, one parking space is included, and there are only two homes on each floor.
Listing updated: 14 August 2026 · Verified by Block Real Estate
Unit at a Glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Location | Butterfly Palace, Donyo Sabuk Avenue, off General Mathenge Drive, Westlands, Nairobi |
| Unit type | 2 bedroom apartment (no SQ / DSQ) |
| Price from | KES 23,000,000 (guide — varies by floor and unit) |
| Size | 116 sqm (1,249 sqft) |
| Bedrooms | 2, both en suite |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Parking | 1 basement space |
| Balcony | Pool-facing |
| Density | 2 units per floor |
| Development | Butterfly Palace — 75 residences across two blocks, 15 floors |
| Completion | Off-plan; scheduled 2028–2029 (to be confirmed) |
| Payment plan | Indicative: 20% deposit, 70% during construction, 10% on handover — exact schedule confirmed at the point of enquiry |
| Tenure | Full title; tenure details confirmed at the point of enquiry |
Published sizes for the 2-bedroom vary across sources (some show up to around 169 sqm); please confirm the exact size and bathroom count from the latest floor plan. Pricing is a guide and varies by floor and unit. The developer is confirmed at the point of enquiry.
About This 2 Bedroom Apartment
The most accessible way into a genuinely distinctive Westlands address. This 2-bedroom apartment at Butterfly Palace is a 116 sqm (1,249 sqft) home on Donyo Sabuk Avenue, off General Mathenge Drive — a leafy, prestigious pocket with forest views — from KES 23M. With an efficient layout, a generous living space and a pool-facing balcony, and only two homes per floor, it’s a comfortable, private base for a young professional or a couple, in a building designed around light, calm and a sense of retreat a few minutes from the heart of Westlands.
Butterfly Palace is an off-plan development with a distinctive butterfly-shaped design and floor-to-ceiling glass — a chance to buy early into one of the area’s more characterful residences.
The Home
The 2-bedroom is designed as an efficient, comfortable home with a generous living space and a balcony overlooking the swimming pool — a resort-style outlook that appeals to owner-occupiers and tenants alike. Both bedrooms are en suite, the kitchen is open-plan, and floor-to-ceiling windows keep the home bright and well-ventilated. With just two homes per floor, there’s a real sense of privacy.
The detailed finish schedule, appliance specification and exact bathroom configuration are confirmed on the specification and floor plan — please request the latest at point of enquiry.
Building Amenities
Butterfly Palace offers a carefully curated set of shared facilities:
- Elegant reception and lobby
- Café, and a residents’ restaurant and lounge
- Library
- Art gallery
- Prayer room
- Large outdoor swimming pool (24.5m × 8.4m)
- Fully equipped gym
- Clubhouse
- Children’s playground
- Two high-speed lifts
- Three levels of basement parking
- Barrier-controlled entrance with two entrance gates
- 24/7 security and CCTV surveillance
- Full backup generator and borehole water supply
Location — Donyo Sabuk Avenue, Westlands
Butterfly Palace sits on Donyo Sabuk Avenue, off General Mathenge Drive, in one of Westlands’ most desirable, green residential pockets — mature trees, quiet streets and forest views, with the city’s key destinations close by:
- Westlands CBD — 3 minutes
- Kempinski Hotel — 3 minutes
- Leading international schools (including the International School of Kenya) — 4 minutes
- Westgate Shopping Mall — 5 minutes; Sarit Centre — 6 minutes
- M.P. Shah Hospital — 7 minutes
- UN Gigiri and the Kenya School of Government nearby; Karura Forest a short drive
Payment Plan
An indicative off-plan structure — typical for Westlands developments — is around a 20% deposit to reserve, 70% during construction, and 10% on handover. This is a general guide; the exact schedule for Butterfly Palace is confirmed at point of enquiry, alongside the current price list. Budget also for 4% stamp duty.
Buying from Abroad (Diaspora Buyers)
Buying from overseas is straightforward. A valid passport or Alien ID is enough to begin, Block registers your KRA PIN and handles the paperwork on your behalf, and stamp duty is 4% on transfer. We can arrange a virtual walkthrough and manage the process end to end.
Why It Works
For a homeowner, this is a bright, private home with a resort-style pool outlook, in a distinctive building on a prime, leafy Westlands address — with all-en-suite bedrooms and the calm of just two homes per floor. For a considered investor, it’s the entry point into a genuinely scarce, ultra-low-density development, in an established Westlands micro-market with a deep corporate, professional and expatriate tenant catchment. We keep our investor guidance honest: we don’t publish rental yields, occupancy or appreciation forecasts, and you’ll see the development marketed elsewhere with “strong rental demand” and “capital appreciation” claims — we’d encourage you to treat those as marketing, not fact, and to run your own numbers. If you’re considering a furnished or short-let strategy, note that this depends on the building’s management rules and applicable regulations — worth confirming before you buy.
Who This Suits Best
- Young professionals and couples wanting a private, well-located Westlands home
- Buyers drawn to the pool-facing outlook and distinctive design
- Investors targeting the established professional and expatriate tenant catchment, who will review the numbers independently
Frequently Asked Questions
How big is the 2 bedroom at Butterfly Palace, and what does it cost?
It is 116 sqm (1,249 sqft), from a guide price of KES 23,000,000. Published sizes vary across sources, with some showing up to around 169 sqm, so please confirm the exact size and bathroom count from the latest floor plan.
Does the 2 bedroom include an SQ or DSQ?
No. SQ, written DSQ or domestic staff quarters elsewhere, is a separate self-contained room. It is included with the 3-bedroom + SQ and 4-bedroom + SQ layouts at Butterfly Palace, but not with the 2-bedroom.
What does the price include?
The guide price of KES 23,000,000 covers the 116 sqm apartment with two en-suite bedrooms, an open-plan kitchen, a pool-facing balcony and one basement parking space. Stamp duty of 4% applies separately on transfer.
How private is it?
There are just two homes on each floor, both bedrooms are en suite, and the two residential blocks are separated by 20 metres of open space.
Is it ready, or off-plan?
Off-plan. Completion is scheduled for 2028 to 2029 and Block confirms the current construction stage and timeline with you directly.
What is the payment plan?
The indicative off-plan structure is around 20% deposit to reserve, 70% during construction and 10% on handover. The exact schedule is confirmed at the point of enquiry alongside the current price list.
Is parking included?
Yes, one basement parking space comes with the 2-bedroom, within three levels of basement parking behind a barrier-controlled entrance.
Can I buy from abroad?
Yes. A valid passport or Alien ID is enough to begin, Block registers your KRA PIN and handles the paperwork, and stamp duty is 4% on transfer. We can arrange a virtual walkthrough and manage the purchase remotely.
Other Homes at Butterfly Palace
- 3 Bed + SQ Apartment at Butterfly Palace — 230 sqm, from KES 33,000,000
- 4 Bed + SQ Apartment at Butterfly Palace — 370 sqm, from KES 53,000,000
- Butterfly Palace, Westlands — full development overview
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Book a Viewing
To see the current price list, floor plans and available 2-bedroom units, arrange a site viewing, or set up a virtual walkthrough from abroad, get in touch with Block Real Estate.
Call or WhatsApp 0725 937 686, email [email protected], or view the full listing at 2 Bedroom Apartment, Butterfly Palace.
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