Gemini Residency

Development at a Glance

Location	Brookside, Westlands, Nairobi (Brookside Grove / Matundu Lane area)
Unit types	One- and two-bedroom apartments; two-bedrooms in 90, 110 and 122 sqm layouts, each with a master en-suite
Price from	KES 10,000,000 (one-bedroom); two-bedrooms from KES 15,000,000
Size	Two-bedrooms 90–122 sqm (969–1,313 sqft); current one-bedroom sizes confirmed at the point of enquiry
Bedrooms	1 and 2
Bathrooms	Two in every two-bedroom layout (master en-suite plus a second bathroom); one-bedroom configuration confirmed at the point of enquiry
Completion	Phase 1: December 2027 · Phase 2: March 2029 (the phase for a specific unit is confirmed at the point of enquiry)
Payment plan	20% deposit, then 80% in instalments every three months up to completion
Amenities	More than 20, including two pools, a 30th-floor padel court and the Gemini Square retail podium
Tenure	Full title; tenure details confirmed at the point of enquiry

Gemini Residency, marketed by the developer simply as Gemini, is a high-rise apartment tower taking shape in Brookside, one of the quieter, leafier corners of Westlands. It pairs one- and two-bedroom homes with an unusually deep set of shared amenities, stacked through the building: a retail and services podium at street level, a landscaped courtyard with a pool on the fourth floor, and a rooftop of pools, lounges and a padel court high above the city. Sarit Centre is about a kilometre away.

It’s a building designed for the way people live in this part of Nairobi: close to offices, shopping and the expressway, yet set back in a calm residential pocket. Whether you’re buying a first home, a comfortable family apartment or a well-located addition to a property portfolio, there’s a layout here worth a closer look, and we’re glad to walk you through it.

A Development Designed for Modern City Living

Brookside is one of those pockets of Westlands that manages to feel both central and calm. You’re minutes from the district’s malls, restaurants and offices, and within easy reach of Gigiri and the diplomatic zone, yet the immediate streets are green and residential. Gemini Residency is built around that balance.

The apartments are open-plan, with the living and dining space opening onto a private balcony and floor-to-ceiling windows in the bedrooms. Every two-bedroom layout has an en-suite master bedroom, a second bathroom, built-in wardrobes and a fitted laundry space, and the second bedroom is sized close to the master. One-bedroom homes suit professionals and couples who want a stylish, low-maintenance city base. Everyday errands are handled downstairs at Gemini Square, the building’s own convenience store, café, pharmacy, dry cleaner and spa.

Unit Types and Prices

Gemini Residency offers one- and two-bedroom apartments. The entry price for the development is KES 10,000,000 for a one-bedroom; two-bedrooms start at KES 15,000,000.

Unit type	Size	Guide price
1-Bedroom	Confirmed on the current floor plan	From KES 10M
2-Bedroom	90 sqm (969 sqft)	From KES 15M
2-Bedroom	110 sqm (1,184 sqft)	On the current price list
2-Bedroom	122 sqm (1,313 sqft)	On the current price list

These are the developer’s current starting prices. They’re “from” figures that rise with layout, floor level, view and phase. The developer’s current brochure sets out the three two-bedroom layouts in full but does not include the one-bedroom plans, so we confirm current one-bedroom sizes, layouts and availability when you enquire; earlier developer material showed one-bedrooms of 58 and 65 sqm. Ask us for the latest price list for exact, unit-by-unit figures.

The two-bedroom layouts

• 90 sqm (969 sqft): master bedroom of about 15.2 sqm with en-suite, second bedroom of about 12.9 sqm, a separate bathroom, open-plan living, dining and kitchen of about 26.5 sqm, and a balcony with laundry space.
• 110 sqm (1,184 sqft): master bedroom of about 15.9 sqm with an en-suite that includes a bathtub, second bedroom of about 12.5 sqm, a separate bathroom, a living and dining room of about 35.6 sqm with a breakfast counter, a utility cupboard and two balconies (about 7.7 and 3.6 sqm).
• 122 sqm (1,313 sqft): master bedroom of about 13.2 sqm with a walk-in wardrobe and a double-vanity en-suite, second bedroom of about 12.0 sqm, a separate bathroom, a living and dining room of about 36.5 sqm with a kitchen island, a utility cupboard and two balconies (about 8.7 and 3.6 sqm).

Room areas are taken from the developer’s floor plans and rounded. The two-bedroom apartments page covers each layout in more detail.

Amenities

Gemini Residency’s standout feature is the depth of its shared facilities, more than 20 in all, spread across three levels of the building:

Rooftop

• Heated rooftop infinity pool with skyline views
• Padel court on the 30th-floor rooftop (421 sqm)
• Sky lounge and adult games room (264 sqm)
• BBQ terrace and a sunken fire pit
• Separate male and female saunas

Courtyard level (fourth floor)

• A 1,000 sqm landscaped courtyard with a swimming pool and garden
• Fully equipped gym and yoga studio (389 sqm)
• Private residents’ cinema (70 sqm)
• Children’s play area (100 sqm)
• Co-working space with a private boardroom (235 sqm)

Gemini Square and arrival

• Gemini Square, the building’s retail and services podium: convenience store, restaurant and café, 24-hour pharmacy, dry cleaners, and co-working and conference space
• Serenity Spa, run in partnership with the established Kenyan spa brand
• Reception and residents’ social lounge with concierge-style service
• Ground-floor parking with a drop-off point, and three lifts

Building services and security

• Full backup generator
• Borehole water supply
• 24/7 security with a guard house at the entrance, CCTV and intercom access

Facility sizes are the developer’s figures. Some facilities are subject to final specification and can be confirmed at point of enquiry.

Location Advantage

Gemini Residency sits on the Brookside Grove / Matundu Lane side of Westlands, quiet and green but with the whole district on your doorstep. Distances from the developer’s location map:

• Sarit Centre: 1.1 km
• Westgate Mall: 1.8 km
• Aga Khan Hospital: 4.4 km
• Nairobi CBD: 5.7 km
• Kileleshwa, Kilimani and Lavington: 5.6 km, 6 km and 6.7 km
• Karura Forest: 7 km
• Gigiri and the UN offices: 9 km and 9.2 km
• Waiyaki Way and the Nairobi Expressway: quick access, with a straightforward run to JKIA

Work, shopping and the expressway are all close, while the leafy Brookside streets keep the everyday calm. (Distances are approximate; drive times vary with traffic.)

Payment Plan

Gemini Residency is offered off-plan with a simple structure:

• 20% deposit to reserve your unit and secure your preferred floor and layout
• 80% in instalments every three months up to completion

On a KES 15,000,000 two-bedroom, that’s KES 3,000,000 down and KES 12,000,000 spread across the quarterly instalments, with a longer runway for Phase 2 units. Phase 1 is scheduled for completion in December 2027 and Phase 2 in March 2029. The developer describes its payment plans as flexible, so the full schedule, which phase your unit sits in and any bank financing options are confirmed at point of enquiry. We’re happy to talk it through against your own timeline.

Why It Works for Homeowners

• A central address that still feels residential. Brookside gives you the convenience of Westlands with the calm of a leafy, established street.
• Two-bedroom layouts that live large. Every one has an en-suite master and a second bathroom, and the bigger plans add a second balcony, a bathtub or a walk-in wardrobe.
• An amenity offering you’ll actually use. Two pools, a gym and yoga studio, a cinema, co-working space, a sky lounge and a padel court mean much of your week can happen inside the building.
• Errands downstairs. Gemini Square puts a convenience store, café, 24-hour pharmacy, dry cleaner and spa at the foot of the building.
• Peace of mind. Backup power and water, 24/7 security and a staffed reception are built in.

Why It Works for Investors

Westlands, and Brookside in particular, is one of Nairobi’s most consistently in-demand residential areas, and the fundamentals behind that are the real story here rather than any headline figure.

• A deep, varied tenant pool. Proximity to the CBD, the corporate offices of Westlands, and the Gigiri diplomatic and UN zone supports steady demand from professionals, expatriates and diplomatic staff.
• A range of sizes for different tenants. One-bedrooms and three two-bedroom layouts let you match a unit to the segment you want to serve, from single professionals to small families.
• Amenities that help a unit stand out. In a competitive letting market, a building with this depth of facilities can be easier to let and to hold a tenant in.
• Hands-off ownership. The developer offers optional full-service property management, and Block’s own property management team can also let and manage your unit.

The developer’s brochure includes its own rent and return projections for the two-bedroom layouts. We don’t republish projections, because real returns depend on the specific unit, finish, furnishing and the market at the time. Ask, and we’ll send you the developer’s figures alongside current comparable rents for the immediate area, so you can test them against real numbers.

Finishes and Specifications

The developer’s specification, as set out in its current brochure:

• White marble-effect porcelain tiles in the living areas and bathrooms
• Gypsum ceilings with concealed ambient lighting
• Fitted kitchens with Bosch appliances and Kohler fittings; the 110 and 122 sqm layouts add a breakfast counter or island
• Kohler sanitary ware and smart toilets in the bathrooms
• Floor-to-ceiling windows in the bedrooms, and living rooms that open onto the balcony
• Built-in wardrobes, with a walk-in wardrobe in the 122 sqm master bedroom
• A fitted laundry cabinet on the balcony or a utility cupboard, depending on layout

Brochure images show furnished show-unit styling. The standard finish schedule may vary by unit and layout and is confirmed at point of enquiry; ask for the latest brochure and floor plans for full detail.

Who This Development Suits Best

• Young professionals and couples wanting a stylish, low-maintenance home in a central but calm part of Westlands.
• Small families and remote workers who need the space of a two-bedroom layout, with a second bathroom and room for a home office.
• Diaspora buyers looking for a secure, amenity-rich Nairobi base that’s easy to lock up and leave, with management on hand.
• Investors seeking a well-located apartment, with a choice of sizes and staged payments, in an established letting neighbourhood.

A Note for Diaspora Buyers

Buying from abroad is more straightforward than many people expect. A valid passport or Alien ID is sufficient to purchase — you do not need to travel to complete. Block can arrange your KRA PIN and handle the paperwork on your behalf, and we’ll guide you through each stage. As a guide, stamp duty on property in this bracket is charged at 4% of the purchase value. We’re happy to talk through the full process before you commit.

Other Homes at Gemini Residency

• Gemini Residency — 1-Bedroom Apartments from KES 10M
• Gemini Residency — 2-Bedroom Apartments, 90–122 sqm, from KES 15M

More Properties in Westlands

Brookside has several separate apartment developments. These are different buildings from Gemini Residency:

• Brookside Oak Residency, Muguga Green — 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments from KES 8.2M
• Lumiere, School Lane, Brookside — 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments from KES 19.4M
• Brookside One Residency — 2, 3 and 4 bedroom apartments from KES 14.5M
• Gaia Brookside, Brookside Gardens Drive — 3, 4 and 5 bedroom apartments from KES 25.3M
• Brookside Drive Residences, Brookside Drive — 2 and 3 bedroom apartments from KES 19M
• Browse all properties for sale in Westlands

Arrange a Viewing of Gemini Residency

To see the current price list, floor plans and the full payment schedule — or to book a site visit or a virtual walkthrough — speak to Block Real Estate. Call or WhatsApp 0725 937 686, email [email protected], or return to this listing at Gemini Residency, Brookside, Westlands.