Forest One Residency — 1, 2 & 3-Bedroom Luxury Apartments for Sale in Westlands, Nairobi | Overlooking Karura Forest | From KES 8.74M |

Forest One Residency: 1 to 3-Bedroom Luxury Apartments for Sale in Westlands, Overlooking Karura Forest — From KES 8.74 Million

Forest One Residency is a luxury apartment development on Eldama Ravine Road, off General Mathenge in Westlands — perched on the edge of Karura Forest, offering 1, 2, and 3-bedroom apartments from KES 8.74 million to KES 19.69 million, spanning 75 to 179 sqm.

The address alone separates Forest One from every other apartment development in Westlands. Karura Forest is 1,041 hectares of indigenous forest, walking trails, cycling paths, waterfalls, and canopy — protected by the Kenya Forest Service and permanently shielded from development. The buyer at Forest One does not purchase a view of another building. The buyer purchases a view of forest canopy that will never be replaced by concrete. That permanence is the asset. The forest is the amenity that no developer can build and no competitor can replicate.

The development is built by the team behind Rhapta One — a name that Westlands buyers already know. Forest One is the next chapter from the same developer: the same build quality, the same attention to design, the same understanding of what the Westlands market demands — now applied to a forest-front location that Rhapta One’s urban setting could not offer.

Five apartment configurations across three bedroom types. Contemporary architecture with cross-ventilated layouts, full-height windows, wide balconies facing the forest, and open-plan kitchens. A swimming pool with sundeck, a fully equipped gym and wellness area, a rooftop residents’ lounge overlooking the forest canopy, landscaped courtyards, secure parking, and 24/7 security. From KES 8.74 million.

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Why This Location — Karura Forest Edge, Westlands

The forest next door. Karura Forest is Nairobi’s largest urban forest — 1,041 hectares of indigenous trees, rivers, caves, waterfalls, and over 50 kilometres of walking and cycling trails. The forest is a gazetted public reserve. It cannot be developed. It cannot be sold. The buyer at Forest One acquires a neighbour that Kenyan law guarantees will remain a forest — and the views, the air quality, the birdsong, and the daily access to nature trails that come with it. No gym membership replaces a morning run through Karura. No landscaped garden replaces 1,041 hectares of canopy visible from the balcony.

Westlands — the address that needs no qualification. Forest One sits in one of Nairobi’s most established premium neighbourhoods. Westlands combines corporate headquarters, diplomatic missions, international schools, premium retail, and fine dining within a walkable radius. The resident at Forest One lives in forest-edge tranquility and reaches the city’s commercial centre in minutes.

5 minutes from everything. Sarit Centre, Westgate Mall, and GTC — 5 minutes. Ring Road Parklands and Waiyaki Way provide seamless citywide connectivity. The Nairobi Expressway is minutes away, connecting the development to JKIA, the CBD, and the southern corridor without surface-road traffic. Top international schools, embassies, and hospitals surround the development. The location is not a choice between nature and convenience. It delivers both without compromise.

Capital appreciation at the forest edge. Westlands property values are driven by two permanent constraints: the neighbourhood’s premium status and the fixed supply of land. Forest One adds a third: Karura Forest as a permanent neighbour. Forest-front apartments in Westlands are not a category that the market produces in volume. The supply is limited by geography. The demand is driven by every buyer who wants to live in Westlands and wake up to forest canopy instead of a neighbouring tower block. That imbalance — permanent limited supply against growing premium demand — is the appreciation equation.

The rental market. Westlands attracts the most reliable tenant tier in Nairobi: corporate executives, expatriates, diplomats, and international professionals. The forest-front location adds a lifestyle premium that standard Westlands apartments cannot command. The tenant who pays for a Karura Forest view pays more — and stays longer.

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All Apartments at Forest One Residency — Sizes and Prices

Forest One offers five apartment configurations across three bedroom types. The range allows the buyer to enter at KES 8.74 million for a 75 sqm 1-bedroom or scale to KES 19.69 million for a 179 sqm 3-bedroom — within the same development, with the same forest views, the same amenities, and the same management.

Complete Comparison Table

Apartment Type	Size (sqm)	Size (sqft)	Price	Price per sqm
1-Bedroom (Type A)	75.35 sqm	811 sqft	KES 8,740,000	KES 115,992
1-Bedroom (Type B)	78.76 sqm	848 sqft	KES 9,000,000	KES 114,271
1-Bedroom (Type C)	81.18 sqm	874 sqft	KES 9,300,000	KES 114,560
2-Bedroom	119.55 sqm	1,287 sqft	KES 13,800,000	KES 115,434
3-Bedroom	178.51 sqm	1,921 sqft	KES 19,690,000	KES 110,303

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1-Bedroom Apartments — From KES 8.74M

Three 1-bedroom configurations — 75.35 sqm, 78.76 sqm, and 81.18 sqm — priced from KES 8.74 million to KES 9.3 million. The size differences are modest (6 sqm separates the smallest from the largest), but the range gives the buyer the choice between the most accessible entry price and the most generous proportions.

Type A — 75.35 sqm, KES 8.74 Million. The most accessible entry into Forest One and into forest-front living in Westlands. At KES 115,992 per square metre, the buyer acquires a 1-bedroom apartment overlooking Karura Forest in one of Nairobi’s premium neighbourhoods — with a swimming pool, gym, and rooftop lounge included. The 75 sqm proportions deliver a genuine living space: an open-plan kitchen and living area with natural light from full-height windows, a bedroom with wardrobe space, and a balcony facing the forest.

Type B — 78.76 sqm, KES 9 Million. Three additional square metres over Type A for KES 260,000 — and at KES 114,271 per square metre, the lowest per-metre cost of the three 1-bedroom types. The buyer who values the cost-per-metre equation over the headline price finds the best value here.

Type C — 81.18 sqm, KES 9.3 Million. The largest 1-bedroom at 81 sqm — proportions that approach most developments’ 2-bedroom floor plans. The additional space means a living area that seats guests comfortably, a kitchen that accommodates a dining table, and a bedroom that fits a king-sized bed with furniture to spare. At KES 114,560 per square metre, the per-metre cost is virtually identical to Type B.

Best for: Young professionals who want forest-front living in Westlands at the most accessible price. Investors targeting Westlands’ corporate and expatriate rental market. Airbnb operators leveraging the Karura Forest location and Westlands’ hospitality demand. Diaspora buyers entering the Westlands market from KES 8.74M.

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2-Bedroom Apartment — KES 13.8M

2-Bedroom — 119.55 sqm, KES 13.8 Million. The family crossover — the apartment that serves the couple who needs a second room, the professional who works from home and needs an office, or the investor who wants the rental sweet spot between the 1-bedroom’s yield and the 3-bedroom’s tenant stability. At 119.55 sqm, the 2-bedroom delivers the proportions that a forest-front Westlands apartment demands: a living and dining area large enough for entertaining, a kitchen connected to the social space, two bedrooms each with genuine room dimensions, and balcony access to the Karura Forest views.

At KES 115,434 per square metre, the per-metre cost is consistent with the 1-bedroom types — the buyer adds 40 sqm of living space and a second bedroom without paying a premium per metre for the upgrade.

Best for: Couples and young families who want two bedrooms in Westlands overlooking the forest. Work-from-home professionals who need a dedicated office. Investors targeting the 2-bedroom rental sweet spot in Westlands’ corporate tenant market. Upgraders from a 1-bedroom who want more space without leaving the forest edge.

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3-Bedroom Apartment — KES 19.69M

3-Bedroom — 178.51 sqm, KES 19.69 Million. The flagship apartment at Forest One — and the one that delivers the best value per square metre in the entire development. At 178.51 sqm (nearly 1,921 sqft), this is a 3-bedroom apartment with the proportions that most Westlands developments reserve for their penthouses. The living and dining areas have the scale that family life and entertaining demand. The three bedrooms each provide genuine suite-level space. The kitchen serves a household, not just a couple. The balconies — facing the forest canopy — extend the living space outdoors.

At KES 110,303 per square metre, the 3-bedroom is priced at a meaningful discount to the smaller types on a per-metre basis. The buyer who commits to scale is rewarded with the most space, the most impressive proportions, and the lowest cost per square metre.

Best for: Families who want 3-bedroom living in Westlands overlooking Karura Forest. The buyer who wants the best value per square metre at Forest One. Premium investors targeting the family tenant market — diplomats, corporate executives, and expatriates on housing allowances who need three bedrooms in Westlands. The household that entertains and needs the 179 sqm to do it properly.

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Design and Living Experience

Forest One’s architecture is designed around one principle: the forest comes inside. Every apartment is oriented to maximise the relationship with Karura Forest — through views, light, and airflow.

Full-height windows and wide balconies. Every apartment features floor-to-ceiling windows and generous balconies facing the forest. The windows flood the interiors with natural light. The balconies provide the outdoor living space where the canopy is the view, the birdsong is the soundtrack, and the forest air replaces air conditioning.

Cross-ventilated layouts. The apartment plans are designed for natural airflow — the Westlands climate allows the resident to live with open windows and moving air rather than mechanical cooling. The forest’s microclimate contributes cooler, cleaner air than the surrounding urban environment.

Open-plan kitchens and living areas. Contemporary layouts where the kitchen, dining, and living spaces connect as a single social zone — the design that modern family living and entertaining demand.

Privacy-oriented arrangement. Apartments are positioned to provide separation between units — the forest-edge setting allows a lower-density layout where the neighbours are not audible and the views are not shared.

Premium finishes. Soft colour palettes, quality fittings, and contemporary detailing throughout — the interior standard that a Westlands address and a forest-front location demand.

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Amenities and Facilities

Swimming pool with sundeck. The leisure centrepiece — a pool designed for daily use with a sundeck that faces the green surroundings. Morning laps, weekend relaxation, and the outdoor leisure infrastructure that eliminates a club membership.

Fully equipped gym and wellness area. Cardio, weights, yoga, and fitness studio — the comprehensive workout facility that serves the resident’s daily fitness routine without a commute or an external membership. The wellness area extends the gym into recovery and relaxation.

Rooftop residents’ lounge overlooking the forest canopy. The development’s signature social amenity — an elevated lounge space where residents gather, entertain, and take in panoramic views of Karura Forest from above the treeline. Sundowners with a canopy view. Weekend brunches above the forest. The rooftop lounge is the amenity that defines the Forest One lifestyle.

Landscaped courtyards and green relaxation zones. Internal communal gardens that extend the forest’s greenery into the development’s footprint — quiet spaces for reading, conversation, and the moments between home and the outside world.

Backup generator and borehole water supply. Power continuity and water security as standard — the utility infrastructure that ensures the development operates independently of grid interruptions and county water supply fluctuations.

High-speed elevators. Modern lift systems serving all floors — efficient, quiet, and designed for a premium residential environment.

Secure parking, 24/7 security, and CCTV surveillance. Controlled vehicle access, round-the-clock manned security, and comprehensive camera coverage. The security infrastructure that a Westlands development demands as a baseline.

Professional property management. The development is professionally managed — the maintenance, the security, the amenities, and the common areas are operated by a management team, not left to ad hoc resident committees.

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The Developer — The Team Behind Rhapta One

Forest One Residency is built by the developer behind Rhapta One — a Westlands development that established the team’s reputation for quality, design, and delivery. The pedigree matters. The buyer at Forest One is not purchasing from an unknown developer. The buyer is purchasing from a team that has already built, sold, and delivered in the same neighbourhood — and whose completed project provides the evidence of what Forest One will become.

Forest One represents the developer’s evolution — from urban Westlands living at Rhapta One to forest-front Westlands living at Forest One. The design ambition is higher. The location is more dramatic. The lifestyle offering is more complete. The developer’s track record makes the ambition credible.

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Who Forest One Residency Is For

The nature-loving professional — a luxury apartment overlooking 1,041 hectares of indigenous forest, with direct access to Karura’s walking and cycling trails. 5 minutes from Sarit Centre, Westgate, and GTC. The home where nature and the city coexist.

The Westlands buyer — 1 to 3-bedroom apartments from KES 8.74M in one of Nairobi’s most premium neighbourhoods, with a pool, gym, rooftop lounge, and Karura Forest as the permanent view. The Westlands address with the forest-edge advantage.

The corporate or diplomatic tenant investor — Westlands’ rental market is driven by expatriates, diplomats, and executives on housing allowances. Forest-front apartments command a premium that standard Westlands apartments cannot. The supply at this specification and this location is permanently limited.

The couple or young family — 2 and 3-bedroom apartments with contemporary layouts, full-height windows, and balconies facing the forest. The home where the family lives in Westlands and the children grow up on Karura’s trails.

The work-from-home professional — cross-ventilated layouts, natural light, forest views, and the quiet that a Karura Forest edge provides. The working environment that no co-working space can match.

The diaspora buyer — from KES 8.74M with flexible payment plans. A forest-front Westlands apartment from a proven developer, in a rental market that the location and the specification make permanently attractive.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What types of apartments are available at Forest One Residency? Forest One offers 1-bedroom apartments (75–81 sqm, from KES 8.74M), 2-bedroom apartments (119.55 sqm, KES 13.8M), and 3-bedroom apartments (178.51 sqm, KES 19.69M). Five configurations in total across three bedroom types.

What is the starting price? The most affordable unit is a 1-bedroom apartment at 75.35 sqm for KES 8,740,000. The largest unit is the 3-bedroom at 178.51 sqm for KES 19,690,000.

Where is Forest One Residency located? Forest One is located on Eldama Ravine Road, off General Mathenge Road in Westlands, Nairobi — overlooking Karura Forest. It is 5 minutes from Sarit Centre, Westgate Mall, and GTC, with direct access to Ring Road Parklands, Waiyaki Way, and the Nairobi Expressway.

Does the development overlook Karura Forest? Yes. Forest One Residency is positioned on the edge of Karura Forest, with apartments featuring full-height windows and wide balconies oriented toward the forest canopy. The rooftop residents’ lounge also provides panoramic forest views.

Who is the developer? Forest One is built by the team behind Rhapta One, a recognised Westlands development. The developer brings proven experience in delivering quality residential projects in the Westlands market.

What amenities are included? A swimming pool with sundeck, fully equipped gym and wellness area (cardio, weights, yoga studio), rooftop residents’ lounge overlooking Karura Forest, landscaped courtyards, backup generator, borehole water supply, high-speed elevators, secure parking, 24/7 security, CCTV, and professional property management.

When is the expected completion date? The completion date is to be announced. Contact Block Real Estate for the latest construction timeline and off-plan availability.

Are flexible payment plans available? Yes. Flexible payment plans are available for off-plan buyers. Contact Block Real Estate for detailed instalment schedules tailored to your chosen apartment type.

What is the best value apartment in the development? The 3-bedroom apartment at 178.51 sqm offers the lowest per-square-metre cost at KES 110,303/sqm — nearly 5% less per metre than the 1-bedroom types. The 1-Bedroom Type B at 78.76 sqm (KES 114,271/sqm) offers the best value per metre among the 1-bedroom configurations.

Is Karura Forest accessible from the development? Yes. Residents have direct access to Karura Forest’s extensive network of walking and cycling trails — over 50 kilometres of paths through indigenous forest, past waterfalls and along rivers.

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