Elina Residences — 3-Bedroom Apartments and Penthouses in Kileleshwa

Some addresses simply hold their appeal. Kileleshwa is one of them — a leafy, long-established Nairobi suburb where quiet, tree-lined streets sit within easy reach of the city’s key business and lifestyle hubs. Elina Residences was designed to belong here.

A contemporary mid-rise residence by Musilli Homes, Elina brings together 60 three-bedroom apartments and four expansive duplex penthouses in a building shaped around warm, family-focused suburban living. Its design pairs functional, open layouts with tasteful, bespoke finishes — a considered approach that earned Elina Residences a 2018 Real Estate Excellence Award.

The apartments are generous and all en-suite, each with its own domestic staff quarter, while the duplex penthouses open onto panoramic views of suburban Nairobi through full-height sliding doors. Whether you are settling a growing family or seeking a refined home in one of Nairobi’s most sought-after neighbourhoods, Elina offers space, privacy and a genuine sense of arrival.

Project Snapshot

Development	Elina Residences
Developer	Musilli Homes
Property type	3-bedroom apartments and 4-bedroom duplex penthouses
Total residences	64 (60 apartments + 4 duplex penthouses)
Recognition	Winner, 2018 Real Estate Excellence Awards
Location	Kileleshwa, Nairobi
3-bed apartment	204 sqm (2,196 sqft), all en-suite plus DSQ — KES 23M
Duplex penthouse	390 sqm (approx. 4,200 sqft), all en-suite plus DSQ — KES 55M — sold out
Parking	2 spaces per apartment (4 for penthouses), plus visitors’ parking, over two basement levels
Title	To be confirmed at point of enquiry
Payment plan	To be confirmed at point of enquiry — request the latest payment schedule
Current availability	To be confirmed at point of enquiry

Pricing and availability are best confirmed directly, as figures can change. Please request the current price list before making any commitment.

A Development Designed for Elevated Suburban Living

Elina Residences is built around a simple idea: a home should feel warm and personal, not merely well-appointed. The layouts are open and functional, designed to be lived in — and the finishes were conceived with room for individual taste, so residences feel bespoke rather than uniform.

For families, the appeal is the space and the setting: all-en-suite bedrooms, a dedicated domestic staff quarter, and a secure, amenity-rich building in a quiet, established part of the city. For those drawn to the penthouses, it is the sense of openness — the seamless flow from interior living areas out through full-height sliding doors, with suburban Nairobi laid out beyond.

Unit Types

3-Bedroom Apartment

• Size: 204 sqm (2,196 sqft)
• Configuration: 3 bedrooms, all en-suite, plus a domestic staff quarter (DSQ)
• Price: KES 23M (please confirm current pricing and availability on enquiry)
• Parking: 2 dedicated spaces
• Spacious sitting lounge, fitted kitchen and generous, light-filled living areas

Select upper-floor apartments may also be available to let, from approximately KES 150,000 per month. Rental availability and terms are confirmed on enquiry.

4-Bedroom Duplex Penthouse — Sold Out

• Size: 390 sqm (approx. 4,200 sqft)
• Configuration: All en-suite, plus a DSQ and a family room, with large balconies
• Price: KES 55M
• Parking: 4 dedicated spaces
• Open-plan living with full-height sliding doors and panoramic views of suburban Nairobi
• Status: Sold out — listed here for reference; please enquire about the available 3-bedroom apartments

Full floor plans and the latest specifications are available on request. Exact layouts and finishing schedules are best confirmed against the current brochure.

Amenities

Elina Residences is a fully serviced building, with amenities shared across the development:

• Gym
• Steam room
• Banquet hall
• High-speed lifts
• Generator
• CCTV surveillance
• Guard house
• Separate intercom (per residence)
• Solar and manual water heating system
• Two dedicated parking spaces per apartment (four for penthouses)
• Visitors’ parking across two basement levels

Each residence also includes a spacious sitting lounge, a fitted kitchen and a domestic staff quarter — the everyday comforts that make a house feel like a settled family home.

Location Advantage

Elina Residences sits in Kileleshwa, one of Nairobi’s most established and consistently desirable residential suburbs. Known for its leafy, low-key streets and central position, Kileleshwa offers the calm of a mature neighbourhood while keeping the wider city comfortably close.

What that means for daily life:

• A central, well-connected setting, within easy reach of surrounding hubs including Westlands, Lavington, Hurlingham and Kilimani.
• Green, quiet surroundings that give the area its enduring, family-friendly character.
• Everyday shopping, schools, dining and services well distributed across the neighbourhood and its immediate surrounds.

Specific drive times to individual landmarks are best confirmed on enquiry, and we are happy to share a precise location pin. What is not in question is the address itself: Kileleshwa remains one of the most sought-after places to own a home in Nairobi.

Payment Plan

Elina’s payment terms, deposit and any financing arrangements are best confirmed directly, as they can vary with availability.

Price, payment schedule and terms: to be confirmed at point of enquiry. Please request the current price list and payment schedule so you are working from accurate, up-to-date figures before committing.

Financing

For buyers considering a mortgage, Block can help you approach lenders and prepare your application. Financing may be available (subject to approval and each lender’s terms) through partners including:

Absa · Stanbic · NCBA · KCB · HFC · Standard Chartered · Prime Bank

We are glad to talk you through the process and connect you with the partner best suited to your circumstances.

Buying from the diaspora

Kileleshwa is a natural choice for Kenyans living abroad, and we support remote purchases from start to finish. In practice:

• A valid passport or Alien ID is sufficient to purchase.
• Block can assist with KRA PIN registration and guide you through stamp duty (currently 4%).
• The entire purchase can be handled remotely, with clear updates at each stage.

If you are buying from overseas, we will work around your time zone and keep the process fully documented and transparent.

Why It Works for Homeowners

For families and owner-occupiers, Elina Residences offers a rare combination:

• Generous, all-en-suite apartments — 204 sqm three-bedroom homes, each with a DSQ, designed for comfortable family living.
• A quiet, prestigious address — the calm and greenery of established Kileleshwa, close to the city’s main hubs.
• A secure, serviced building — CCTV, a guard house, separate intercoms and dedicated basement parking, with a generator and reliable water heating.
• Genuine lifestyle amenities — a gym, steam room and banquet hall within the building.
• Recognised quality — an award-winning development finished with care and room for personal taste.

It is a home that offers both everyday ease and a lasting sense of place.

Why It Works for Investors

Block does not make rental or return projections. Instead, we point buyers to the fundamentals worth weighing on their own merits:

• A blue-chip address. Kileleshwa is a long-established, consistently sought-after residential suburb — one of the most enduringly desirable apartment locations in Nairobi.
• Central positioning. The neighbourhood’s proximity to Westlands, Lavington, Hurlingham and the wider city gives it lasting practical appeal.
• Recognised, established quality. An award-winning building, finished to a high standard, removes much of the uncertainty attached to newer or unproven developments.
• Genuine scarcity. Elina comprises just 64 residences in total, and all four penthouses are already sold out — the remaining apartments represent a limited, finite pool rather than open availability.
• A well-specified, broadly appealing home. Large all-en-suite three-bedroom apartments with a DSQ, in a prime suburb, tend to attract a wide pool of resident buyers.

We are happy to talk through these fundamentals openly and help you decide whether Elina fits your own plans — without overpromising on performance.

Finishes and Specifications

Elina Residences is finished in a contemporary style, with a deliberate emphasis on warmth and personalisation. Confirmed features include:

• Contemporary design with tasteful, bespoke-oriented finishes
• Open-plan living areas
• Fitted kitchens
• All-en-suite bedrooms
• Domestic staff quarter (DSQ) in each residence
• Full-height sliding doors and panoramic views (penthouses)
• Solar and manual water heating

Detailed finishing schedules — including specific fittings, kitchen and bathroom specifications, flooring and material selections — are best confirmed against the current brochure and specification sheet. Detailed finishes: to be confirmed at point of enquiry.

Who This Development Suits Best

Elina Residences is likely to suit you if you are:

• A family seeking a spacious, all-en-suite apartment with a DSQ in a quiet, prestigious suburb.
• A buyer who values a central, established address with quick access to Nairobi’s main hubs.
• Someone who appreciates recognised, award-winning quality and a building with genuine lifestyle amenities.
• A Kenyan living abroad looking for a well-located Nairobi home, purchased through a fully supported remote process.
• A considered buyer who values scarcity and standing — a limited residence in a sought-after suburb — over volume.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Elina Residences located? Elina Residences is in Kileleshwa, one of Nairobi’s most established and leafy residential suburbs, centrally placed for the surrounding business and lifestyle hubs. A precise location pin can be shared on enquiry.

What types of homes are available? Elina comprises 60 three-bedroom apartments and four four-bedroom duplex penthouses. The penthouses are sold out; the three-bedroom apartments are the available product — please confirm current availability on enquiry.

How much do the apartments cost? The three-bedroom apartments are priced at KES 23M, and the duplex penthouses were priced at KES 55M (now sold out). As figures can change, please contact us for the current price list.

What sizes are the residences? The three-bedroom apartments are 204 sqm (2,196 sqft), and the duplex penthouses are 390 sqm (approximately 4,200 sqft). Full floor plans are available on request.

Is this an established building? Elina Residences is an award-winning development (2018 Real Estate Excellence Awards) and appears to be an established, completed building. Its exact handover and occupancy status can be confirmed on enquiry.

Can I rent at Elina rather than buy? Select upper-floor apartments may be available to let, from approximately KES 150,000 per month. Rental availability and terms are confirmed on enquiry.

How much parking is provided? Each apartment has two dedicated parking spaces (penthouses have four), plus visitors’ parking, across two basement levels.

What amenities does the building offer? A gym, steam room, banquet hall, high-speed lifts, CCTV surveillance, a guard house, separate intercoms, a generator, and solar and manual water heating, among others.

Is mortgage financing available? Financing may be available through partner lenders — including Absa, Stanbic, NCBA, KCB, HFC, Standard Chartered and Prime Bank — subject to approval and each lender’s terms. We can help you prepare and approach the right partner.

Can I buy from abroad? Yes. A valid passport or Alien ID is sufficient, and the purchase can be completed remotely. Block can assist with KRA PIN registration and guide you through stamp duty (currently 4%).

Arrange a Viewing

If Elina Residences feels like the right fit, we would be glad to help you take the next step — whether that is a private viewing, the current price list and floor plans, or simply an informed conversation about what is available.

With the penthouses already sold out and only a limited number of residences in the building, early enquiry is worthwhile.

Speak with Loyd from Block:

📧 [email protected] 📱 0725 937 686