Karura View Towers, Ring Road, Westlands

Unit at a Glance

There is a particular kind of address in Nairobi that lets you have it both ways: the calm of a green outlook and the convenience of being minutes from everything that matters. These 4-bedroom apartments, set in a landmark twin-tower development on Ring Road at the Eldama Ravine Roundabout — on the quiet border between Parklands and Westlands — are exactly that. From the upper floors, the view opens over the tranquil canopy of Karura Forest; at ground level, you are a short walk from Oshwal Centre and a few minutes from Sarit Centre, Westgate and two of the city’s leading hospitals.

These are substantial family residences, not compromise flats. At 230 and 250 sqm (2,476 and 2,691 sqft), they offer the space of a house with the security, amenities and lock-up-and-leave ease of a well-run apartment building. With only three units per floor across the two towers, the everyday experience is one of genuine privacy rather than a crowded corridor.

Project Snapshot

• Location: Ring Road, at the Eldama Ravine Roundabout — Parklands / Westlands border, Nairobi
• Outlook: Panoramic views over Karura Forest (subject to floor and orientation)
• This page: 4-bedroom apartments
• Sizes: 230 sqm (2,476 sqft) and 250 sqm (2,691 sqft)
• Pricing: From KES 27.6M
• Layout density: Three units per floor, across two towers
• Completion: December 2028 (expected completion and handover; construction began February 2025)
• Payment: Up to 3 years — 30% deposit, balance over the remaining period; buyer-proposed plans considered
• Diaspora buyers: Passport or Alien ID is enough to begin; Block handles the KRA PIN and paperwork

A Home Designed for Family Living

The 4-bedroom homes here are built around the way families actually live. A generous lounge gives everyone room to spread out, while a separate dining area keeps mealtimes and gatherings distinct from the day-to-day. The contemporary kitchen is designed as a proper working space rather than an afterthought, and the master suite is a comfortable, en-suite retreat away from the busier parts of the home.

Each unit also includes a DSQ (domestic staff quarters), which is practical for a full household — useful for live-in help, an au pair, or as flexible space for a home office, guest room or storage as your needs change over the years.

Because the building keeps to three units per floor, the sense of space carries beyond your front door. You are not sharing lifts and lobbies with dozens of neighbours, which matters both for privacy today and for the character of the building over the long term.

Sizes and Prices

This page covers the 4-bedroom apartments at Karura View Towers, available in two sizes that share the same core specification — spacious lounge, separate dining, contemporary kitchen, en-suite master and a DSQ.

Floor plans, the current price list and remaining availability for each size are shared on request — please ask us for the latest at point of enquiry.

Amenities

The development is designed to work as a small, self-sufficient community:

• Commercial shops and offices on site
• Café and supermarket
• Multi-floor parking, plus visitor parking
• Six high-speed lifts (three per tower)
• Gym and steam room
• Rooftop running track
• Swimming pool
• Community hall
• Children’s playground
• Power backup generator
• CCTV and security intercom

Having a supermarket, café and shops within the building is the kind of detail that quietly improves daily life — particularly for families who value not having to drive out for the small things.

Location Advantage

This stretch of Ring Road sits on the border of Parklands and Westlands, one of Nairobi’s most established and well-connected neighbourhoods:

• Everyday shopping and leisure: About three minutes on foot to Oshwal Centre and The Oval; a five-minute drive to Sarit Centre and Westgate Mall
• Healthcare: Close to Aga Khan University Hospital and MP Shah Hospital
• International institutions: Minutes from the US Embassy and the UN headquarters
• Green space: Direct views over Karura Forest, with the forest itself nearby for walking, cycling and weekends outdoors

This is a mature, diverse area that has long drawn diplomats, expatriates, medical professionals and senior corporate tenants and residents — one of the reasons the location holds its appeal for both those who want to live here and those buying with the longer term in mind.

Payment Plan

The development offers up to three years of payment flexibility:

• 30% deposit to secure your unit
• Balance spread across the remaining period

You are also welcome to propose your own payment plan. If it is approved, you secure the unit immediately. Exact instalment structures, dates and any applicable terms are confirmed in your offer and sale agreement — ask us for the current payment schedule at point of enquiry.

Why It Works for Homeowners

For a family, the appeal is straightforward: house-sized space in a secure, amenity-rich building, in a neighbourhood that already has the schools, hospitals, shopping and social life you need close at hand. The separate dining area, generous lounge, en-suite master and DSQ give a household room to live properly, and the low density — three units per floor — means privacy without isolation.

The forest outlook is the part that is hard to replicate. Waking up to green rather than concrete, in a part of Westlands this well connected, is a quality-of-life difference that tends to matter more the longer you live somewhere.

Why It Works for Investors

We keep our investor guidance honest: we don’t publish rental yields, occupancy figures or capital-appreciation forecasts, because those depend on the market at the time you buy, let and eventually sell — and no one can guarantee them. What we can point to is the underlying fundamentals. The location sits in an established, high-demand corridor with a deep and varied tenant base, and larger family units of this specification, in a low-density building with a full amenity set, tend to appeal to longer-staying tenants. For your own due diligence, we’re happy to help you review recent comparable sales and rentals in the area and connect you with independent advisers.

Finishes and Specifications

Each 4-bedroom apartment is delivered with modern finishes throughout:

• Spacious lounge and a separate dining area
• Contemporary kitchen
• Luxurious master en-suite
• DSQ (domestic staff quarters) included
• Panoramic Karura Forest views (subject to floor and orientation)

The full bathroom count per unit, specific finish schedule and any variations between the 230 and 250 sqm layouts are confirmed on the detailed specification and floor plans — please request the latest brochure and floor plans at point of enquiry.

Who This Home Suits Best

• Families who need real space and a DSQ, close to international schools, hospitals and everyday shopping
• Professionals and executives who want a low-density, secure home in a well-connected part of Westlands
• Diaspora buyers looking for a substantial Nairobi base, with the paperwork handled on their behalf
• Longer-term buyers and investors who value a well-located asset in an established, in-demand neighbourhood

Other Homes at Karura View Towers

• Karura View Towers — development overview, all apartments from KES 9,840,000
• 1 Bedroom Apartment — 82 sqm, from KES 9,840,000
• 2 Bedroom Apartment — 120–160 sqm, from KES 14,400,000
• 3 Bedroom Apartment — 200 sqm, KES 24,000,000
• 5 Bedroom Duplex — 335 sqm, KES 40,000,000

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• Brookside Oak Residency, Muguga Green — 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments from KES 8.2M
• Marble West, Muthithi Road — furnished studios to 2 bedroom apartments from KES 8M
• The Moment Residences, School Lane — studio to 3 bedroom apartments from KES 5.55M
• Citi Rise Residency, Mogotio Road — 2 and 3 bedroom apartments from KES 11.7M

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Book a Viewing

If these 4-bedroom homes sound right for you, we would be glad to talk it through — no pressure, just clear answers. Call or WhatsApp Block Real Estate on 0725 937 686 or email [email protected] for the latest floor plans, the current price list and remaining availability, or to arrange a viewing. We also assist diaspora buyers with remote purchases and documentation from start to finish. Full details are on the 4 bedroom listing page.