Maridhiya House
An outstanding example of a traditional 18th Century Lamu Townhouse, newly restored, rebuilt and extended to the very highest standards.
Situated in a particularly peaceful and unspoilt area of Lamu’s historic Stone Town and within the UNESCO World Heritage area, Maridhiya House has been comprehensively renovated with great skill, care and attention to detail. The result is a beautiful, comfortable and very ‘livable’ house, and one which retains its many historic Swahili decorative features and authentic atmosphere.
The ground floor reception galleries have 13ft (4 metre) high ceilings and a wealth of meticulously restored decorative plasterwork, while the large, airy first floor living and dining area features traditional Islamic masharabya window screens imported from Cairo and built-in baraza sofa seats.
The accommodation includes three large double bedroom suites, and two breezy roof terraces on the second and third floors with lovely uninterrupted views across neighbouring gardens and the Lamu skyline to the Lamu channel and Manda Island.
Plot size – approx 40ft x 25 ft = 1000 sq ft or 93 sq m,
Floor area – approx 3,100 sq ft or 288 sq m over four floors.
Price - 225,000 Euros. Approximately Ksh 22.5 million
For more information and photographs of the renovation of Maridhiya House please look at our Building and Restoration pages
