MOUNTAIN GOAT – KILIFI, KENYA

 

Mountain Goat is that rare commodity a beautiful house, which is structurally sound but which still needs completing….ideal if you want to put your mark on the property!

 

Set in 3.2 acres of idyllic, secluded gardens, amongst pristine bush the property is divided into two plots, which slope gently to the creek. Each with its own separate Title Deeds, Mountain Goat represents a rare business opportunity, either by selling the undeveloped plot immediately or, if you fancy a spot of developing, living in the house and building a house to your specification.

 

The house is approached down a murram track, maintained by the residents, and is secluded but not isolated; it overlooks Kilifi Creek, a spectacular stretch of water which provides the perfect backdrop to this delightful, Lamu inspired, white-washed house set around a central courtyard.

 

The stunning view of the Creek is shown to its full advantage from the first floor veranda with large seating area which runs the length of the house – ideal for outside living. Also upstairs is the master bedroom and the second of three bedrooms, all with ensuite bathrooms.

 

Cleverly designed around a charming inner courtyard an outside stone staircase rises from the quad and connects the two floors.

 

Downstairs on one side of the quadrangle is the kitchen with store. The main living area forms the front of the house and is an elegant room, its arched shuttered windows framing the glorious 180 degree views, with inner arches separating the room into three. These, logically, would be the dining area, sitting room with maybe a study at the far end. The guest bedroom, with dressing room, and bathroom, leads from the study.

 

Above the first floor is a flat roof with balustrades; presently reached by a wooden ladder which could easily be modified to incorporate a circular fixed staircase, this area is just crying out to be developed into a roof garden and would make an ideal party venue! There is a double garage and large store room together with a two roomed staff house and dhobi, or laundry for the uninitiated!

 

Currently not connected to the mains electricity, although there are plans for this in the near future, all power comes from the large 7.5 kva generator, sufficient to run all kitchen appliances, lights etc.  There are huge underground water storage tanks which would provide sufficient water for the average family.

 

·         3 Bedrooms – all ensuite

·         Sitting room

·         Study

·         Dining area

·         Large upper veranda with seating

·         Kitchen

·         Dhobi

·         Courtyard

·         Potential roof terrace

·         Staff quarters

·         Double garage

·         Grounds 3.2 acres divided into two individual plots with separate title deeds each      measuring approximately 1.5 acres

PRICE:   For house and both plots €199,000

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

 

Kilifi itself is a thriving town of some 75,000 people. There is a large European community and it is a very social place with many sporting facilities which include: golf, sailing, swimming and all associated water sports, tennis and bridge. It has an active Residents Association and the town is well policed. It provides all the usual services such as supermarkets, restaurants and clubs that one would expect. Particular emphasis is placed on families with children being very well catered for with superb dingy sailing on the creek which is a very safe stretch of water. The life is simple and living is barefoot and easy – a perfect holiday or retirement home…..or indeed, a business proposition, with excellent rental potential. Tsavo East and West game parks are approximately a 3 hour drive away.