Overview
- August 24, 2026
- Updated On:
- Apartments, Residential
- Category
- 29148
- Property ID
- 2
- Bedrooms
- 6
- Rooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 1,604 ft2
- Property Size
Description
The 2-bedroom plus study plus DSQ home at Balkis Residences is a 149-155 sqm apartment on Riverside Drive, Riverside, Westlands, Nairobi, for sale from KES 17,250,000. Completion is confirmed at enquiry. It adds a separate study and a DSQ, and residents share a rooftop infinity pool with a water bar.
Listing updated: 24 August 2026 · Verified by Block Real Estate
Development at a Glance
| Development | Balkis Residences |
| Location | Riverside Drive, Riverside, Westlands, Nairobi |
| Unit type | 2-bedroom apartment with a separate study and a DSQ |
| Price from | KES 17,250,000 |
| Size | 149–155 sqm (1,604–1,668 sq ft); the from-price applies to the 149 sqm layout |
| Bedrooms | 2, plus a DSQ |
| Bathrooms | 3 |
| Completion / handover | Confirmed at the point of enquiry |
| Payment plan | Deposit and instalment terms confirmed at the point of enquiry. Mortgage financing is available through Absa, Stanbic, NCBA, KCB, HFC, Standard Chartered and Prime Bank, subject to approval |
| Tenure | Confirmed at the point of enquiry |
| Status | Off-plan / ongoing — For Sale |
| Reference | Block listing 29148 |
About the 2-Bedroom + Study + DSQ Home
This is the largest of the three 2-bedroom layouts at Balkis Residences, running from 149 sqm to 155 sqm depending on floor and orientation. At that size it is closer in footprint to a small three-bedroom apartment, and the extra area goes into two rooms the other 2-bedroom layouts do not have: a separate study and a domestic staff quarter.
- Size: 149–155 sqm (1,604–1,668 sq ft)
- Price: from KES 17,250,000 — confirm the current price list with us
- The study: a separate room set aside as a home office, rather than a desk in the corner of the living room
- The DSQ: a self-contained domestic staff quarter with its own access, usable for live-in help, as a guest room or as secure storage
- Living space: an open-plan living and dining area with a modern fitted kitchen
- Suits: a household that works from home and needs a dedicated office as well as a spare room
If you do not need the study, the 2-bedroom + DSQ layout at 128–133 sqm from KES 15,200,000 covers the same brief for less; if you need neither, the standard 2-bedroom starts at KES 12,700,000. Both are linked below.
Verified Amenities
- Rooftop infinity pool with an outdoor water bar
- Zen garden and landscaped courtyard
- Resident business lounge and a hotel-style lobby
- Fully equipped gym
- Full backup generator and a borehole water supply
- Lifts
- 24-hour manned security, CCTV surveillance and controlled access
A full amenities schedule, including parking allocation and building services, is confirmed at the point of enquiry.
Location and Connectivity
Balkis Residences sits on Riverside Drive, between Westlands and Gigiri, in an established diplomatic and corporate district of embassies, international organisations and prime office towers on mature tree-lined streets. Westlands is the nearest commercial centre for shopping, dining and offices; the Gigiri diplomatic quarter lies to the north.
No drive times or distances have been published for this development, so we do not quote any here. We are glad to time the drive from your own office or school run during a viewing.
On the Investment Case
On the investment case we keep our guidance honest: we do not 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 can be said plainly is that this is a 149 to 155 sqm two-bedroom apartment with a separate study and a DSQ at Balkis Residences on Riverside Drive in Riverside, Westlands, Nairobi, for sale from KES 17,250,000, the largest of the three 2-bedroom layouts in a development that runs from 66 sqm one-bedroom suites up to a 210 sqm three-bedroom residence, in an established diplomatic and corporate district between Westlands and Gigiri. We are glad to help you review comparable sales and lettings and connect you with independent advisers.
If you are considering a furnished or short-let strategy, note that this depends on the building’s management rules and on applicable regulations — worth confirming before you buy.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is the 2-bedroom with study and DSQ at Balkis Residences?
It is for sale from KES 17,250,000. Prices vary by floor and orientation, so request the current price sheet and the list of available units from Block Real Estate before you budget.
How big is the 2-bedroom plus study plus DSQ layout?
It runs from 149 sqm to 155 sqm, which is 1,604 to 1,668 sq ft. The from-price of KES 17,250,000 applies to the 149 sqm layout. It is the largest of the three 2-bedroom layouts at Balkis Residences.
What is a DSQ?
A DSQ is a domestic staff quarter, a self-contained room within the apartment with its own access. Owners use it for live-in help, as a guest bedroom or as secure storage. It is included in this layout and in the 128 to 133 sqm layout, but not in the standard 2-bedroom.
Is the study a separate room?
Yes. This is the only 2-bedroom layout at Balkis Residences with a separate study, set aside as a home office rather than carved out of the living area. Request the floor plans from Block Real Estate to see its exact position and size in the unit you are considering.
Can I buy from abroad?
Yes. A valid passport or Alien ID is sufficient to purchase, Block handles your KRA PIN registration on your behalf, and stamp duty is charged at 4% of the property value. The process can be completed remotely, with our team managing viewings, documentation and each step for you.
What amenities do residents share?
Residents share a rooftop infinity pool with an outdoor water bar, a Zen garden, a business lounge, a hotel-style lobby and a fully equipped gym. The building has lifts, a full backup generator, a borehole, CCTV, controlled access and 24-hour manned security.
Are mortgages available?
Yes, through our partner banks and subject to approval: Absa, Stanbic, NCBA, KCB, HFC, Standard Chartered and Prime Bank. Deposit requirements and instalment structures are confirmed directly with our team.
When is handover for this layout?
Completion and handover timelines are confirmed at the point of enquiry. The listing is off-plan and ongoing, so request the latest project update from Block Real Estate rather than relying on a published date.
Other Homes at Balkis Residences
- Balkis Residences — the full development on Riverside Drive, from KES 7,900,000
- The 2-bedroom collection — 109–155 sqm, from KES 12,700,000
- Standard 2-bedroom suite — 109–114 sqm, from KES 12,700,000
- 2-bedroom + DSQ family residence — 128–133 sqm, from KES 15,200,000
- 3-bedroom + DSQ residence — 200–210 sqm, from KES 23,300,000
- Browse all apartments for sale in Riverside
Book a Viewing at Balkis Residences
Call or WhatsApp 0725 937 686 · Email [email protected] · Block Real Estate, Ikigai, Westlands, Nairobi · View this listing: Balkis Residences 2-Bedroom + Study + DSQ, Riverside
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