Chestnut City

Below you’ll find everything we currently know about the development. Where a detail is still to be confirmed, we’ve said so plainly — and our team is always happy to share the latest brochure, floor plans, price list and payment schedule on request.

Project Snapshot

Detail	Information
Development	Chestnut City
Location	Nanyuki, Kenya (Laikipia County)
Development size	8 acres
Type	Mixed-use — apartments, retail, offices and hotel
Total units	800 units (as reported by The Standard, 18 June 2026)
Residential towers	4 blocks
Apartment types	Studio, 1, 2 and 3 bedroom
Starting prices	From KES 3.8M (studio) to KES 13.5M (3 bedroom)
Hotel component	50 rooms
Retail spaces	20+ units
Green space	2 acres of landscaped grounds
Outlook	Mount Kenya views
Completion / handover	Off-plan (under construction). The Standard reported on 18 June 2026 that the project will be completed in two years; listed completion 2028. Please confirm the handover date with our team.
Title	To be confirmed at point of enquiry

A Development Designed for Balanced, Everyday Living

Chestnut City is planned as a genuine “live, work and play” community rather than a single apartment block. Four residential towers sit alongside ground-level retail, office space and a hotel, all woven together with green walkways and shared amenities. The result is a walkable, self-contained neighbourhood where the school run, the morning coffee, the gym session and the day’s work can all happen within a few minutes of your front door.

For homeowners, that means convenience without the commute. For the wider community, it means a steady rhythm of life on-site — people coming and going, shops trading, the hotel welcoming guests — which keeps the development feeling lived-in and looked-after rather than quiet and empty.

It’s a setting that suits a range of lives at once: professionals who want to be close to work, families who value space and safety, and Nairobi-based buyers looking for a calmer base near Mount Kenya.

Unit Types

A limited number of homes are released across each apartment type. Current availability changes regularly, so please confirm the latest position and pricing at point of enquiry.

Studio Apartment

• Size: 35 sqm (approx. 377 sqft)
• From: KES 3.8M
• Open-plan kitchen
• Built-in wardrobes
• Balcony
• High-speed internet
• Compact, efficient and easy to maintain — a strong entry point for first-time buyers or those who value a low-fuss base near town.

1 Bedroom Apartment

• Size: 55 sqm (approx. 592 sqft)
• From: KES 4.8M
• Master ensuite
• Modern kitchen
• Balcony with views
• Dedicated parking space
• A comfortable home for individuals and couples, with a private balcony to make the most of the surroundings.

2 Bedroom Apartment

• Size: 85 sqm (approx. 915 sqft)
• From: KES 8.9M
• Two ensuite bedrooms
• Spacious living room
• Premium kitchen
• Large balcony
• Room to grow into. Well suited to small families, couples who like space, or anyone who appreciates an extra room for guests or a home office.

3 Bedroom Penthouse

• Size: 120 sqm (approx. 1,292 sqft)
• From: KES 13.5M
• Three ensuite bedrooms
• Open-plan living
• Designer kitchen
• Panoramic terrace
• The development’s most generous home, positioned for the best of the views. A natural choice for larger families or buyers wanting a standout primary residence.

Bathroom configurations are indicated by the ensuite bedrooms above; the full layout, including any guest cloakrooms, is best confirmed against the latest floor plans at point of enquiry.

Amenities

Chestnut City is positioned as a full-amenity address, with shared facilities designed for relaxation, recreation and everyday convenience:

• Swimming facilities — pool areas for relaxation and recreation
• Outdoor BBQ areas — comfortable spaces for gatherings and entertaining
• Landscaped green walkways — lush, planted paths running throughout the development
• On-site retail and commercial — shopping and dining a short walk from home
• Children’s play areas — safe, engaging spaces for younger residents
• Fitness centre — a modern, well-equipped gym

Because the development is mixed-use, residents also benefit from the wider ecosystem on-site — offices, shops and a 50-room hotel — which keeps the neighbourhood active and convenient throughout the day.

Location Advantage

Nanyuki sits at the foot of Mount Kenya, on the edge of the Laikipia plains — a part of the country known for its cool climate, open landscapes and easy access to some of Kenya’s most celebrated conservancies.

• Mount Kenya views — a striking natural backdrop from across the development
• Nanyuki airstrip — around ten minutes away (to be confirmed)
• Nanyuki town centre — within walking distance of shops, services and amenities
• Natural setting — surrounded by green landscapes and open country
• Nairobi connection — approximately 2–3 hours by road via the A2 highway
• Conservancy country — close to the wildlife conservancies of the Mount Kenya and Laikipia region

It’s a location that balances the practical and the scenic: close enough to Nanyuki’s everyday conveniences to be genuinely liveable, yet firmly in the kind of natural surroundings most city addresses can’t offer.

Payment Plan

Current payment terms — including any deposit requirement and instalment options — are confirmed at point of enquiry and may vary by unit type and stage of the development. We’d encourage you to request the latest price list and payment schedule directly, so you’re working from accurate, up-to-date figures.

Our team can walk you through the options in detail and help you understand exactly what’s payable, and when, before you commit.

Payment terms: to be confirmed at point of enquiry.

Why It Works for Homeowners

For those buying a home, Chestnut City’s appeal is grounded in lifestyle. The Mount Kenya setting brings cool, clean air and views that genuinely lift the everyday. The mixed-use layout means shops, a gym and green walkways are all a short stroll away, while the gated, community-led design lends itself to a sense of security and belonging.

The range of homes — from a compact studio to a three-bedroom penthouse — makes it easy to match the property to your stage of life and budget. And for Nairobi-based buyers, the development works well as a calmer second home or weekend retreat: the kind of lock-up-and-leave base you can enjoy at the foot of the mountain and return from feeling genuinely rested.

Why It Works for Investors

For investors, the considerations here are practical rather than speculative. The spread of starting prices — from KES 3.8M to KES 13.5M — gives you a choice of entry points and exposure to suit different strategies. The mixed-use design, with retail, offices and a hotel on-site, is intended to keep the neighbourhood active and well-used, which supports a development’s long-term liveability.

Nanyuki itself is an established, growing regional town and a recognised gateway to Mount Kenya and the surrounding conservancies, with steady demand for quality housing in the area.

In keeping with how we work at Block, we don’t publish rental, yield or appreciation projections — figures like these depend on factors no brochure can promise. What we’d encourage instead is straightforward due diligence: request the price list, payment schedule, title details and completion timeline, assess the numbers independently, and ask us anything you need to make a confident decision. We’re glad to provide the documentation to support that.

Finishes and Specifications

Across the apartments, the development offers a modern specification including:

• Open-plan and modern kitchens (premium and designer finishes on larger homes)
• Built-in wardrobes
• Ensuite bedrooms (as set out under each unit type)
• Private balconies, and a panoramic terrace on the penthouse
• High-speed internet provision
• Dedicated parking (confirmed per unit type at point of enquiry)

A full finish schedule and detailed specification sheet are available on request. For exact materials, fittings and inclusions, we’d recommend requesting the latest fact sheet and floor plans so you can see precisely what each home includes.

Detailed specifications and service charge: to be confirmed at point of enquiry.

Who This Development Suits Best

• First-time buyers and young professionals — drawn to the studio and one-bedroom homes as an accessible, well-located entry into ownership
• Couples and small families — well served by the two-bedroom apartments, with room to grow
• Larger families — suited to the three-bedroom penthouse and its more generous proportions
• Nairobi-based buyers — looking for a calmer second home or weekend retreat near Mount Kenya
• Diaspora buyers — wanting a quality, well-managed address in an established Kenyan town, with the option to buy remotely
• Considered investors — seeking a choice of entry points within a walkable, mixed-use community

Ready to See More?

If Chestnut City feels like the right fit, we’d love to help you take the next step. Whether you’re buying your first home, planning a move closer to Mount Kenya, or exploring it as an investment, our team can guide you through the available units, share the latest floor plans and pricing, and arrange a viewing — in person or virtually.

Buying from the diaspora? No problem. Your passport or Alien ID is all you need to get started — we handle your KRA PIN and the paperwork, the key cost to plan for is 4% stamp duty, and we’ll support you through every stage of a remote purchase.

Speak to Block today:

• Call or WhatsApp: 0725 937 686
• Email: [email protected]

Get in touch for the latest brochure, floor plans, price list and payment schedule — and let’s find the right home for you at Chestnut City.