Overview
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Diamond Ivy, The 1-Bedrooms Are Gone. Here’s What’s Left on Mandera Road.
The 1-bedroom apartments at Diamond Ivy sold out. Both configurations, the 60 sqm standard and the 78 sqm ProMax — are gone. That tells you two things about this development. First, the market validated the location, the specification, and the pricing before the building even completed. Second, the remaining units won’t last at the same pace once the building is finished and buyers can walk the corridors themselves.
Diamond Ivy Apartments sits on Mandera Road in Kileleshwa — one of the neighbourhood’s most established residential streets — offering 2, 3, 4, and 5-bedroom apartments from KES 14M, including configurations with DSQ and a 425 sqm duplex penthouse at the top of the range. Completion is August 2025. Not 2027. Not 2028. August 2025 — weeks away.
This is a building you can buy and move into this year. Or buy, furnish, and have tenants paying rent before Christmas. The off-plan window is closing. What remains is a near-complete building on one of Kileleshwa’s best streets with units ranging from spacious 2-bedrooms to one of the largest residential apartments currently for sale anywhere in Nairobi.
Mandera Road, Kileleshwa: The Street Families Don’t Leave
Mandera Road runs through the quiet, residential heart of Kileleshwa — tree-lined, low-traffic, and home to the kind of established compounds and family residences that give the street its character. This isn’t the busy side of Kileleshwa near the main junctions. This is the Kileleshwa that people describe when they say “leafy” and mean it.
The neighbourhood’s strengths are well-documented and consistent: proximity to quality schools (Riara, Braeburn, Hillcrest, and international options), access to healthcare (Aga Khan, MP Shah, and specialist clinics within the catchment), walkable retail at Valley Arcade, and the calm, green, residential atmosphere that makes Kileleshwa families renew their leases year after year.
Connectivity is strong without being noisy. Mandera Road links to the Kileleshwa–Westlands corridor, to Lavington via Gitanga Road, to Kilimani via Argwings Kodhek, and to the CBD through multiple route options. Westlands and Sarit Centre are within 10 minutes. Yaya Centre and Lavington Mall are similarly close. The dual routing options mean Mandera Road residents always have alternatives when one route is congested.
For investors, Kileleshwa’s tenant market is defined by stability. Families who move to Kileleshwa tend to stay. Professionals who find a quality apartment on a quiet street renew. Vacancy rates in well-maintained Kileleshwa buildings are among the lowest in Nairobi — and Mandera Road, with its established residential character, outperforms the Kileleshwa average on tenant retention.
The ProMax Concept: Standard and Oversized, Same Building
Diamond Ivy introduces a naming convention that makes the unit range immediately clear: every bedroom count is available in a standard configuration and a ProMax configuration. Same number of bedrooms. Significantly more space.
The ProMax isn’t a different apartment with extras bolted on. It’s the same bedroom count with proportionally larger living areas, bigger bedrooms, wider circulation, and the additional square metres that transform an apartment from “fine” to “this is exactly right.” The price premium between standard and ProMax is modest relative to the space gained — making ProMax the configuration that buyers who can stretch slightly should seriously consider.
Available Units & Pricing
1-Bedroom — SOLD OUT
| Size | Configuration | Price (KES) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 sqm | 1 Bedroom | 7,000,000 | Sold Out |
| 78 sqm | 1 Bedroom ProMax | 9,000,000 | Sold Out |
2-Bedroom Apartments — From KES 14,000,000
| Size | Configuration | Price (KES) |
|---|---|---|
| 125 sqm | 2 Bedroom | 14,000,000 |
| 144 sqm | 2 Bedroom ProMax | 15,000,000 |
The standard 2-bedroom at 125 sqm is already generous by Kileleshwa standards — most competing 2-bedrooms in the neighbourhood sit between 90 and 110 sqm. Diamond Ivy’s 125 sqm delivers a living room that seats six comfortably, a master bedroom with space for a king bed and wardrobe wall, a second bedroom that functions as a genuine room, and a kitchen with the counter space and storage that daily life requires.
The ProMax at 144 sqm adds 19 sqm — and those 19 sqm land where they matter most. The living area widens, the bedrooms breathe, the storage options multiply, and the overall experience shifts from “spacious apartment” to “this feels like a home.” At KES 15M — just KES 1M more than the standard — the ProMax is the configuration that delivers the best value per square metre in the 2-bedroom range.
For investors, the 2-bedrooms target Kileleshwa’s deepest demand segment: professional couples, small families, and expatriates who want a quality apartment on a quiet street with good schools nearby. Kileleshwa 2-bedrooms of this calibre rent for KES 90,000–130,000/month.
3-Bedroom + DSQ — From KES 19,500,000
| Size | Configuration | Price (KES) |
|---|---|---|
| 203 sqm | 3 Bedroom + DSQ | 19,500,000 |
| 225 sqm | 3 Bedroom ProMax + DSQ | 20,500,000 |
The 3-bedrooms are where Diamond Ivy begins to separate from the Kileleshwa market entirely. At 203 sqm with DSQ, the standard 3-bedroom is larger than most 4-bedrooms in the neighbourhood. Three bedrooms, each properly scaled. A living and dining area that hosts family dinners and weekend guests without rearranging furniture. A DSQ that accommodates household staff, functions as a guest suite, or provides a separated home office.
The ProMax at 225 sqm + DSQ pushes further — adding the space that makes a family home feel unhurried. Wider corridors. Larger bedrooms. A master suite with room for a sitting area. At KES 20.5M — just KES 1M above the standard — the ProMax buys 22 sqm of comfort that families will appreciate every single day.
Quality 3-bedrooms with DSQ on quiet Kileleshwa streets command KES 140,000–190,000/month from family and corporate tenants.
At KES 19.5M with KES 160,000/month rental:
- Annual income: KES 1,920,000
- Gross yield: 9.8%
4-Bedroom + DSQ — From KES 21,800,000
| Size | Configuration | Price (KES) |
|---|---|---|
| 238 sqm | 4 Bedroom + DSQ | 21,800,000 |
| 260 sqm | 4 Bedroom ProMax + DSQ | 26,000,000 |
Four bedrooms with DSQ at 238–260 sqm. These are full family estates in apartment form — the space, the bedroom count, and the DSQ that a family of five or six requires, delivered within a managed building with a pool, gym, and 24-hour security on one of Kileleshwa’s quietest streets.
The standard 4-bedroom at KES 21.8M offers exceptional value: 238 sqm with DSQ on Mandera Road, in a building completing in weeks. Comparable 4-bedroom apartments in Kileleshwa, Lavington, or Westlands trade at KES 28M–40M for similar specifications.
The ProMax at 260 sqm and KES 26M is the premium configuration — 22 additional sqm that transform an already generous apartment into one of the largest 4-bedroom residences available in Kileleshwa.
4-bedroom apartments with DSQ in this tier command KES 200,000–300,000/month from diplomatic, corporate, and high-net-worth family tenants.
5-Bedroom ProMax + DSQ + Duplex — KES 40,000,000
| Size | Configuration | Price (KES) |
|---|---|---|
| 425 sqm | 5 Bedroom ProMax + DSQ + Duplex | 40,000,000 |
The flagship. 425 sqm across two levels — a duplex penthouse with five bedrooms, DSQ, and the kind of floor area that most Nairobi houses on a quarter-acre struggle to match.
This is not an apartment in the conventional sense. It’s a house in the sky. Five bedrooms accommodate a large family, a live-in office, a dedicated guest suite, and the room configurations that a multi-generational household requires. The duplex format — living and entertaining on one level, sleeping on the other — creates the separation between public and private life that standard apartments cannot achieve. The internal staircase connecting the two levels adds architectural drama and the feeling of arriving home rather than entering a flat.
At KES 40M for 425 sqm with DSQ on Mandera Road, this duplex is priced competitively against standalone houses in Karen and Runda that offer similar space — but with the security, amenities, and maintenance-free lifestyle of a managed apartment building. For the buyer who wants house-scale living without house-scale groundskeeping, the Diamond Ivy duplex is the answer.
Diplomatic and executive tenants in Nairobi pay KES 350,000–500,000/month for 5-bedroom residences of this specification and size.
Amenities
Diamond Ivy’s amenity package covers the essentials that quality Kileleshwa living demands.
Swimming Pool. The communal centrepiece — leisure, fitness, and weekend relaxation in a single amenity.
Fully Equipped Gym. Modern fitness equipment eliminating external memberships and their commute.
Kids’ Play Area. Safe, dedicated space for younger residents — essential for the family-heavy tenant profile that Kileleshwa attracts.
Dedicated Parking Slots. Assigned parking per unit, not shared first-come spaces.
High-Speed Lifts. Fast, reliable vertical transport serving all floors.
Security. Electric fence perimeter wall. Round-the-clock CCTV surveillance across all common areas and entry points. Manned security 24/7. The layered security approach that Kileleshwa’s family-focused resident community expects.
Backup Generator. Full power backup ensuring lifts, lighting, water pumps, and common areas remain operational during grid outages.
The August 2025 Advantage
Diamond Ivy completes in August 2025. The 1-bedrooms are already sold out. The building is visibly near-complete. The timeline from purchase to key-in-hand is measured in weeks.
For buyers, this means: no construction risk, no multi-year instalment schedule, no paying rent elsewhere while your investment sits as a shell. You buy a near-finished apartment on Mandera Road, Kileleshwa, and you’re living in it or earning from it before the year ends.
The 1-bedrooms selling out at this stage confirms the market’s verdict on Diamond Ivy’s value proposition. The remaining units — 2-bed through to the 425 sqm duplex — are available at current pricing until they aren’t. August 2025 is not a distant deadline. It’s next.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Diamond Ivy located? Mandera Road, Kileleshwa, Nairobi — a quiet, established residential street in one of Nairobi’s most sought-after family neighbourhoods.
Are any 1-bedroom units available? No. Both 1-bedroom configurations (60 sqm and 78 sqm ProMax) are sold out.
What does “ProMax” mean? ProMax units have the same bedroom count as the standard configuration but with significantly more floor area — larger living spaces, bigger bedrooms, and wider circulation. The price premium is modest relative to the additional space gained.
When is the completion date? August 2025. The building is near completion and units are ready for occupation within weeks of purchase.
What is the largest unit available? The 5-Bedroom ProMax + DSQ + Duplex at 425 sqm — KES 40M. A two-level residence with the floor area of a standalone house, in a managed apartment building on Mandera Road.
Does the building have DSQ? DSQ is included with all 3-bedroom, 4-bedroom, and 5-bedroom configurations. The 2-bedroom units do not include DSQ.
Is Diamond Ivy a good investment? The 1-bedrooms selling out before completion confirms market demand. Kileleshwa’s tenant market is among the most stable in Nairobi — low vacancy, long tenancies, and broad demand from families, professionals, and expatriates. Gross yields of 8.6–9.8% are achievable across the remaining unit types, with immediate rental income possible given the August 2025 completion.
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