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Rural home building in Naivasha proves a popular alternative for families in pursuit of the suburban dream. With land prices in Nairobi increasing more than five fold in the last seven years, reaching in some places as much as KSH 470 million an acre, it is no surprise that the 10 acre plots available on MALU RANCH, NAIVASHA, from just KSH 3 million an acre are selling like hot cakes. Near enough to Nairobi for those who need regular access to the capital but far enough to offer space, views and wildlife that city dwellers can only dream of, Malu’s home building scheme is unique in making genuine country living both accessible and affordable. Ask any long-term resident of Nairobi’s affluent suburbs about the impact of soaring land prices and they will tell you: smaller plot sizes with eye watering price tags and large shopping malls fed by noisy and overcrowded roads. In other words, the natural beauty, relative peace and unspoiled views that made suburbs like Karen so attractive survive only in dusty old photograph albums. These once semi-rural communities on the edge of Nairobi are now just as urban – and almost as expensive - as the city itself. Yet the demand for a bit of countryside, a decent view and a safe community has not abated. Finding it in Nairobi, however, is a tall order. So it is no wonder that many families are looking for affordable and viable alternatives elsewhere.
Of these, the home-building scheme recently launched by Malu Ranch in Naivasha is one of the most compelling. Malu, a stunning 1800acre private reserve has put up for sale a limited number of exceptional plots of 10 acres or more, each in its own spectacular setting, for buyers to build their dream country home. The scheme has generated a lot of interest, with several buyers already taking advantage of the early bird discount offer. Even after this offer expires, interest is likely to remain high due to Malu’s unique location. Perched on the edge of The Great Rift Valley with unhindered views over Lake Naivasha, its position is both special and accessible. Plot owners not only enjoy their own 10 acres or more, they can also roam 750 acres of retained land with 40 km of tracks, trails and bridle paths - only a 20-minute flight or just over an hour’s drive away from Nairobi. With Naivasha envisaged as a resort town
in the Kenyan government’s strategic growth and development plan, ‘Vision 2030’, Malu will become even more accessible: a planned new six-lane superhighway linking Nairobi to Nakuru will pass within 11km of the ranch. But it is not just Malu’s location that is making it popular. The vision behind the scheme is also proving attractive because it offers buyers something much more than a plot in Naivasha. “Buying a plot on Malu is not simply a commercial transaction,” explains Malu Ranch owner and entrepreneur. Kim McKenzie, “It’s an opportunity to acquire your very own parcel of African wilderness, to build your dream home and to become part of a like-minded community passionate about conservation.” Plots are selling fast. Prospective buyers should visit the website to find out more and to take advantage of the early bird discount before it expires: www.malu-ranch.com.
NOMAD MAGAZINE MARCH 2017
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