Divine Residences 1 Bedroom, Riverside | Furnished & Serviced

Divine Residences by CityBlue — 1 Bedroom Serviced Apartments, Riverside

Fully furnished, serviced 1-bedroom apartments at Divine Residences by CityBlue, Riverside Drive, Nairobi — 85 sqm, from approx. KES 22.6M. Enquire with Block.Divine Residences by CityBlue — 1 Bedroom Serviced Apartments, RiversideThe one-bedroom apartments at Divine Residences are fully furnished, hotel-standard homes on Riverside Lane, just off Riverside Drive — in the quiet, leafy diplomatic corridor near Westlands and the CBD. Developed by VAAL Real Estate and branded and managed by CityBlue Hotels with Valor Hospitality Partners, they arrive turnkey, ready to move into or to place under professional management.

As with the wider development, it’s worth being clear about what these are: serviced, hotel-managed residences rather than standard apartments. That model suits some buyers very well, and we set out the details — and the things to check — honestly below.

1 Bedroom Snapshot

Size and Pricing

Specific one-bedroom units have been quoted higher (around KES 25.6M), while some listings advertise entry pricing from around USD 155,000 (approx. KES 19–20M). Pricing is quoted in both USD and KES and varies by unit, floor and exchange rate — please request the current price list to confirm a specific unit. All apartments are sold fully furnished.

Inside a Divine Residences 1 Bedroom

• Fully furnished throughout — furniture, soft furnishings, linens, crockery, cutlery, electronics and appliances
• Interiors by HBA (Hirsch Bedner Associates), in a classic-contemporary style
• Custom furniture imported from Europe, with premium lighting and finishes
• Ensuite bedroom
• Open-plan living with large windows and green or city views
• Reported to meet Green Building Society standards

Exact layout, size, the bathroom configuration and the furnishing inventory: to be confirmed at point of enquiry.

Amenities

One-bedroom owners and guests enjoy the full range of hotel-standard facilities — a heated rooftop pool, two gyms, a restaurant with all-day dining, reception and concierge, landscaped gardens, borehole water, full backup power, high-speed lifts, ample parking and 24-hour security — supported by hotel-style services under the management arrangement.

Location

Divine Residences is on Riverside Lane, off Riverside Drive — a quiet, secure and leafy part of Nairobi’s UN Blue Zone diplomatic corridor, minutes from Westlands and the CBD and close to Gigiri, embassies, good schools, hospitals and shopping.

Ownership and the Serviced-Residence Model

A Divine Residences one-bedroom is a serviced, hotel-managed home, which is a different proposition from a standard apartment. You buy the unit fully furnished, and the operator (CityBlue, with Valor Hospitality Partners) runs it — handling letting, servicing, housekeeping and maintenance, typically through a pooled-income arrangement in which rental proceeds are shared among owners. If you intend to live in the apartment yourself, confirm how that works alongside the management arrangement before you buy.

Costs beyond the price. As a hotel-managed residence, the purchase involves additional costs on top of the price and the standard stamp duty (4%) and legal fees (approx. 1.5% plus VAT) — historically including a share in the management company, a pre-opening marketing budget and initial working capital. Please request a full written breakdown before reserving.

Payment

Recent terms indicate a 50% deposit on reservation with the balance by installments over the construction period; some listings cite alternative terms, and developer discounts are periodically advertised. Confirm the current schedule directly. See the development overview for more.

Why It Works

For homeowners, a Divine Residences one-bedroom offers a turnkey, low-effort home in a prime, secure location — fully furnished, hotel-serviced, and ideal for frequent travellers or expatriates who value a lock-up-and-go lifestyle.

For investors, it’s a professionally managed, hotel-branded holding in a sought-after address. In keeping with how we work at Block, we don’t publish or endorse rental-return, yield, occupancy or guaranteed-income figures — much of the marketing around this development quotes specific returns and rental guarantees, but those are the developer’s and operator’s claims, not ours, and nothing can be guaranteed; outcomes depend on the operator and the market. We’d strongly encourage you to review the management agreement in full, account for all additional costs, and take independent legal and financial advice before committing. We’re glad to provide the documentation to support that.

Who This Suits Best

• Buyers wanting a turnkey, serviced one-bedroom home in a prime location
• Frequent travellers and expatriates who value a hotel-style, lock-up-and-go lifestyle
• Investors seeking a hands-off, managed holding — who are comfortable with the management terms
• Diaspora buyers wanting a fully managed, furnished apartment run remotely

Buyers looking simply to own and privately let a conventional, unfurnished apartment may find the managed structure less suited to their needs.

Frequently Asked Questions

How big are the one-bedrooms, and what do they cost? They are indicatively 85.01 sqm and start from approximately KES 22.6M (USD 174,000), though pricing varies by unit, floor and exchange rate and some listings quote higher or lower. Confirm a specific unit on the current price list.

Are they furnished? Yes — fully furnished, down to the linens, crockery and appliances, with interiors by HBA and custom European furniture.

Is this a standard apartment or a serviced one? It is a fully serviced, hotel-branded, professionally managed residence — owners buy a furnished unit operated by the management company. The management terms and associated costs should be reviewed carefully.

Does it offer a guaranteed return? Some marketing quotes guaranteed returns and rental guarantees. Block does not publish or endorse such figures — nothing is guaranteed. We recommend independent legal and financial advice and a full review of the management agreement first.

Can diaspora buyers purchase remotely? Yes. Your passport or Alien ID is all you need to begin — Block handles your KRA PIN and the paperwork. Budget for 4% stamp duty plus the serviced-residence costs. We support remote purchases end to end, including virtual viewings.

Explore Divine Residences

• Divine Residences — Development Overview
• 2 Bedroom Serviced Apartments

Book a Viewing or Request the Brochure

To see a Divine Residences one-bedroom, or to request the brochure, current price list, payment schedule and management agreement, get in touch — we’ll give you a clear, honest picture and help you take independent advice where it matters.

Buying from the diaspora? Your passport or Alien ID is all you need to get started — we handle your KRA PIN and the paperwork, help you plan for 4% stamp duty and the serviced-residence costs, and support you through every stage of a remote purchase.

Speak to Block today:

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