A beautifully designed 400m² home with spectacular views, built for long days outdoors and evenings by the fire.
Set above the Timau River on the edge of the Lolldaiga Conservancy, the house has a spacious open-plan living, dining and kitchen area with a log burner for cooler evenings. It opens onto an expansive verandah with comfortable sofas, a second log burner and outdoor dining, all positioned to make the most of the view.
- Location
Timau River
Near Nanyuki, Laikipia County
Kenya- Highlights
- Sleeps eight in four en-suite bedrooms
- Twelve private acres on the river
- Views to Mount Kenya
- Indoor and outdoor fireplaces
- Housekeeper and groundskeeper
HouseDetails
The bedrooms
The four bedrooms are arranged in two separate wings, each with its own bathroom and windows onto the garden and bush. Three have king beds and one a queen.
The layout suits two families travelling together or groups of friends. A cot is set up in bedroom three, and a separate two-room staff quarter is available if you would like to bring a nanny.
Features
- Four en-suite bedrooms in two wings
- Three king beds and one queen
- Baths, and sculpted walk-in showers
- Doors opening onto the garden
- Quality bed linen and room-darkening blinds
- Cot, high chair and children’s books and toys
- Step-free access to bedroom two
Living spaces
Sitting room, dining table and kitchen share one bright, beamed space, with a fireplace at one end and doors along its length that open to the verandah.
The kitchen is fully equipped, with a gas cooker and oven, fridge and freezer, coffee maker and everything needed to cook for a full house. There are books, board games and a sound system for quiet afternoons.
Verandah & dining
Life at the house gravitates to the verandah: deep sofas around a log burner, a long table for eight, and the hills turning gold in the evening.
There is a fire pit and a barbecue in the garden for nights under the stars. If you would rather arrive to a stocked kitchen, we can put you in touch with trusted local contacts who will shop for groceries and deliver them to the house.
The land & river
Immediately around the house, landscaped gardens and lawns give plenty of space to relax. Beyond them the twelve acres have been left wild.
Walking paths cut through the natural bush lead down to the Timau River, which forms the boundary between the property and the conservancy. Guests swim in the river, watch for birds, and occasionally see elephant and other wildlife on the far bank.
The quiet roads beyond the gate are perfect for morning runs and walks, winding through farmland with views towards Mount Kenya and the Aberdares.
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Useful Information
The house is about 25 minutes’ drive from Nanyuki, which has excellent shops, restaurants and other amenities. There is free parking at the house. Full directions are sent when your stay is confirmed.
The house is staffed with a housekeeper and a groundskeeper. Housekeeping is available every day from 08:00 to 16:00.
We can introduce you to trusted local contacts who will shop for groceries and deliver them before you arrive.
The house is completely off-grid and runs on solar power. Hot water is gas-heated, so there are plentiful hot showers. There is wifi throughout, and a washing machine. There is no television, air conditioning or central heating; the log burners keep evenings warm.
Children are very welcome. The house has a cot, a travel cot, a high chair, a baby bath, children’s tableware, and books and toys for younger children. The home is on a single level.
A separate staff quarter with two rooms is available if you are travelling with a nanny.
Check-in is from 15:00 and check-out is by 11:00. The house team will be there to welcome you, and luggage can be dropped off earlier by arrangement.
