Bahari Starlet, Kileleshwa | 1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bahari Starlet is a thoughtfully designed residential development offering well-priced 1 and 2-bedroom apartments in Kileleshwa, one of Nairobi’s most established and centrally located neighbourhoods. Set along Tabere Crescent/Lane off Oloitoktok Road, it pairs practical, efficient layouts with an accessible entry point — a sensible choice for first-time buyers, young professionals, small families and diaspora buyers looking for a foothold in a prime part of the city.

It’s an off-plan development with a straightforward payment plan and a genuinely central address — minutes from Kasuku and Yaya Centres, and within easy reach of Kilimani, Lavington, Westlands and the CBD. If you’re weighing value and location together, Bahari Starlet is worth a close look.

Project Snapshot

• Location: Tabere Crescent/Lane, off Oloitoktok Road, Kileleshwa, Nairobi
• Homes: 1 & 2-bedroom apartments
• Scale: A high-rise development (reported at 18 storeys — to be confirmed at point of enquiry)
• Sizes: 48 sqm (517 sqft) to 90 sqm (969 sqft)
• Pricing: From KES 5.28M (guide — confirm the latest price list at enquiry)
• Status: Off-plan, under construction; completion expected 2027 (to be confirmed)
• Payment: 20% deposit to reserve, balance by instalments through to completion
• Diaspora buyers: Passport or Alien ID is enough to begin; Block handles the KRA PIN and paperwork

A Development Designed for Value-Led Urban Living

Bahari Starlet is built around a practical idea: a well-located, comfortable home in Kileleshwa at an accessible price. The apartments are planned to make the most of their space and natural light — efficient, liveable layouts that suit singles, couples and small families, or a straightforward rental.

The building is designed for easy, secure day-to-day living, with a pool, a gym, high-speed lifts, borehole water and round-the-clock security. It’s a sensible, no-fuss proposition in a neighbourhood where entry-level pricing is increasingly rare.

Unit Types

Bahari Starlet offers 1-bedroom apartments in four sizes and a 2-bedroom apartment with a master en-suite.

Unit	Size (sqm / sqft)	Guide price (KES)
1 Bedroom	48 / 517	from 5.28M
1 Bedroom	50 / 538	from 5.5M
1 Bedroom	55 / 592	from 5.5M
1 Bedroom	60 / 646	from 6.0M
2 Bedroom, master en-suite	90 / 969	from 8.01M

A note on pricing and availability: these are guide “from” figures, and prices have moved through the off-plan period — the developer’s current price list is the definitive source. Final prices vary by floor and unit, and the smallest (48 sqm) 1-bedroom units in particular may be limited or sold out. Please ask us for the latest price list, floor plans and remaining availability at point of enquiry.

Amenities

Residents enjoy a practical set of amenities designed for comfort, security and convenience:

• Swimming pool
• Fully equipped gym
• Rooftop terrace
• Indoor children’s play area
• High-speed elevators
• Full backup generator
• Borehole water supply
• Secure intercom system
• 24/7 manned security and CCTV surveillance

Parking provision and any additional facilities are confirmed at point of enquiry.

Location Advantage

Bahari Starlet sits along Tabere Crescent/Lane off Oloitoktok Road, in the heart of Kileleshwa — a calm, established, well-connected neighbourhood:

• Shopping and lifestyle: Kasuku Centre about 2 minutes away; Yaya Centre about 7 minutes
• Connectivity: Nairobi CBD around 10 minutes; Westlands around 8 minutes; with direct links to Kilimani and Lavington
• Schools: Close to Cavina School, Light Academy and the French School
• Healthcare: Near Nairobi Women’s Hospital, Coptic Hospital and Nairobi Hospital
• Green space: The Nairobi Arboretum is nearby

Kileleshwa remains one of Nairobi’s most desirable residential areas — quiet and leafy, yet genuinely central — which is a large part of why it holds its appeal for both residents and longer-term buyers.

Payment Plan

Bahari Starlet offers a flexible off-plan structure:

• 20% deposit to reserve
• Balance by instalments through to completion

Some price sheets specify quarterly instalments and a reservation amount from as little as KES 100,000. Exact instalment amounts, dates and 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 first-time buyer or a young household, the appeal is straightforward: a comfortable, secure, well-located home in Kileleshwa at an accessible price. Efficient layouts make the most of the space, the amenities cover the essentials for easy day-to-day living, and the location puts shopping, schools, hospitals and business districts within a short drive. For anyone who has found Kileleshwa hard to enter on price, this is a sensible way in.

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. You may see Bahari Starlet marketed elsewhere with estimated monthly rents and “strong yield” or “high appreciation” claims; we’d encourage you to treat those as marketing, not fact, and to run your own numbers.

What can be said plainly is that this is a well-located, accessibly priced development in an established, high-demand neighbourhood, with compact 1 and 2-bedroom units that appeal to a broad pool of tenants. If you’re considering a short-let or serviced-letting strategy, note that this depends on the building’s management rules and applicable regulations — worth confirming before you buy. We’re glad to help you review comparable sales and rentals in the area and connect you with independent advisers.

Finishes and Specifications

Bahari Starlet’s apartments are designed for functionality, comfort and natural light:

• Efficient, well-planned layouts
• Stylish fitted kitchens with modern cabinetry
• A master en-suite in the 2-bedroom apartments
• Modern finishes throughout

The detailed finish schedule, appliance specification, exact bathroom configuration and any variations between layouts are confirmed on the specification and floor plans — please request the latest brochure and floor plans at point of enquiry.

Who This Development Suits Best

• First-time homeowners looking for an accessible entry into Kileleshwa
• Young professionals and small families who want a comfortable, central home
• Diaspora buyers seeking a well-priced Nairobi base, with the paperwork handled on their behalf
• Investors comfortable with an off-plan purchase in an established, high-demand area

FAQ

Where exactly is Bahari Starlet located? Along Tabere Crescent/Lane, off Oloitoktok Road, in Kileleshwa, Nairobi — minutes from Kasuku and Yaya Centres, and close to Kilimani, Lavington, Westlands and the CBD.

What unit types and prices are available? 1-bedroom apartments in four sizes (48–60 sqm) and a 2-bedroom, master-en-suite apartment (90 sqm), from a guide price of KES 5.28M. Prices have moved through the off-plan period, so please ask us for the current price list — it’s the definitive source.

Are any units sold out? Availability changes, and the smallest 1-bedroom units in particular may be limited or sold out. We’ll confirm current availability at point of enquiry.

When will Bahari Starlet be completed? It’s an off-plan development currently under construction, with completion expected in 2027. Published timelines have varied, so we’ll confirm the current handover date and construction stage with you directly.

What amenities are available? A swimming pool, a fully equipped gym, a rooftop terrace, an indoor children’s play area, high-speed elevators, a full backup generator, borehole water, a secure intercom system, and 24/7 manned security with CCTV.

What is the payment plan? A 20% deposit to reserve, with the balance by instalments through to completion; some sheets note reservation from as little as KES 100,000. Exact terms are confirmed in your offer and sale agreement.

Can I buy from the diaspora? Yes, and we keep it simple. To get started, a valid passport or Alien ID is enough. Our team registers your KRA PIN and handles the paperwork on your behalf, and we can arrange a virtual viewing so you can see the development remotely. Stamp duty of 4% of the purchase price applies on transfer, and we’ll walk you through the full cost breakdown before you commit.

How do I get the floor plans, price list or arrange a viewing? Message or call us on WhatsApp and we’ll send the current floor plans and price list, and arrange a viewing — in person or virtually for diaspora buyers.

Contact Us

If Bahari Starlet sounds right for you, we’d be glad to talk it through — no pressure, just clear answers, including the current, confirmed pricing and availability. Message or call us for the latest floor plans, price list and remaining availability, or to arrange a viewing. We also assist diaspora buyers with remote purchases and documentation from start to finish.

📲 WhatsApp / Call: 0725 937 686 ✉️ Email: [email protected]

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