We present a variety of enticing Lamu properties - luxurious beach houses, beautifully-restored Swahili mansions, traditional houses for renovation, spacious building plots - and more.
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The Allen Estate, Ras Kitau, Manda BeachSwahili Style, Safari Chic and Self Sufficiency combine in a spectacular and unique oceanside hideaway. With luxurious ‘Robinson Crusoe’ style treehouses, 75m of prime beachfront and 3.5 flourishing acres in this sought-after location. |
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Siani Plantation EstateLamu’s most elegant and exclusive shamba – a magical thirteen acre retreat of seaside coconut groves and mango plantations, together with the wonderfully romantic Siani House, attractive guest house, swimming pool and more… |
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Kazkazi House and Pepo House,
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Kazkazi House and Pepo House are also available to rent.
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Kisimani House, Shela
The largest and grandest Swahili mansion in Shela, magnificent Kisimani House was built for the Caliph of Zanzibar during Lamu’s Golden Age.
Price: Kshs 75 Million
Approx: Eur 750,000
Kisimani House is also available to rent.
Please contact us for further information.
Johari House, Shela
Johari means jewel in Kiswahili, and this beautiful and historic house in the heart of Shela village really is a gem.
Price: Kshs 40 Million
Approx: Eur 400,000
Johari House is also available to rent.
Please contact us for further information.
Maridhiya House
An outstanding example of a traditional 18th Century Lamu Townhouse, newly restored, rebuilt and extended to the very highest standards.
Price: Kshs 22.5 Million
Approx: Eur 225,000
Ttunu House
One of Lamu’s loveliest houses – a traditional mansion of great space and charm – peacefully situated in the heart of Old Lamu, with five double bedrooms and a large and pretty walled garden.
Price: Kshs 37.5 Million
Approx: Eur 375,000
Ttunu House is also available to rent.
Please contact us for further information.
Jay House, Shela
A spacious and very well-maintained five bedroom house with lovely views, situated close to the seafront in Shela village.
Price: Kshs 45 Million
Approx: Eur 450,000
Nursery Plot, Shela
A really large and attractive piece of land, ripe and ready for development, in the centre of Shela.
Price: Kshs 22.5 Million
Approx: Eur 225,000
Madakani House, Shela
A splendid example of a large traditional 18th Century Swahili mansion. Set in the heart of Shela village, Madakani House combines grandeur and comfort to great effect.
Price: Kshs 50 Million
Approx: Eur 500,000
Madakani House is also available to rent.
Please contact us for further information.
Jim Allen's House
Three fascinating and historic properties in the heart of Lamu – a large 19th Century house, a spacious traditional Swahili house and an atmospheric walled garden with ancient ruined mosque.
Price: Kshs 31.5 Million
Approx: Eur 315,000
Mnarani House, Shela
A really imposing, comfortable and relaxing family house, wonderfully situated in one of the nicest spots in Shela, and with spectacular sea views from its many terraces and verandahs.
Price: Kshs 55 Million
Approx: Eur 550,000
Mnarani House is also available to rent.
Please contact us for further information.
Hijani House
Peacefully hidden away, yet close to the centre of Lamu, a substantial, spacious and fully-restored 19th Century Swahili town house with five/six bedrooms and very attractive walled garden
Price: Kshs 27.5 Million
Approx: Eur 275,000
Kivundoni House
An exceptionally large Swahili mansion, newly and beautifully renovated by its French owner, siutated in the historic Kivundoni area (probably Lamu’s oldest neighbourhood).
Price: Kshs 37.5 Million
Approx: Eur 375,000
Apendalo House
An attractive and spacious new townhouse, recently built in traditional Lamu style, Apendalo sits just back from the seafront in a quiet area of Lamu Town.
Price: Kshs 27.5 Million
Approx: Eur 275,000
Apendalo House is also available to rent.
Please contact us for further information.
Shela Plots for Development
Five attractively diverse building plots peacefully situated on the outskirts of Shela. Each plot is quiet, private and undeveloped, close to Shela’s wonderful beach and spectacular dunes, yet only moments from the village.
Price: Ksh 25.0 Million Each
Approx: Eur 250,000 Each
Wildebeeste House
A magical and really atmospheric slice of Old Lamu, perfectly situated right in the heart of the Old Town, yet very close to the Fort, Town Square and Seafront.
Price: Kshs 30.0 Million
Approx: Eur 300,000
Kinoni – Garden / Building Plot
An unusually large plot for redevelopment in the heart of Lamu. Adjoining the Kinoni house for renovation, this large empty plot has the remains of a small ruined house in one corner.
Price: Kshs 10 Million
Approx: Eur 100,000
Kinoni – House for Renovation
A rare opportunity to buy a large 19th century house in the Kinoni area of Lamu Town. It sits just beside the historic ‘Kinoni’ whetstone (where swords and other weapons were sharpened in days gone by).
Price: Kshs 12.0 Million
Approx: Eur 120,000
Kivundoni Ruin
For restoration - the remains of a very large 18th Century Swahili mansion, situated in Kivundoni, close to the site of Lamu’s historic Yumbe Palace and to the Swahili House Museum.
Price: Kshs 7.5 Million
Approx: Eur 75,000
Utukuni – Plot for Development
A vacant plot, ripe and ready for development, in the heart of Old Lamu. Empty building plots, particularly ones as reasonably priced as this, are few and far between.
Price: Kshs 4 Million
Approx: Eur 40,000
Other Properties For Sale / Property Search
If you are looking for a Lamu property but don’t see exactly what you’re looking for on our website, then please do contact us anyway. We always know of a variety of other attractive properties for sale in and around Lamu. Some are fully-restored, foreign-owned properties available for a discreet private sale. Others are locally-owned historic houses in need of total renovation.
Finding the perfect Lamu property can be a complicated and time-consuming process. With our in-depth local knowledge and experience we can search on your behalf and save you time and effort. Please let us know your requirements and we will let you know as soon as something suitable comes onto the market.
All the houses that we sell have well-established freehold titles.
Buying and selling freehold residential property in Kenya is relatively
quick and straightforward, with the conveyancing process related closely to
the English legal system. There are no restrictions on
foreign ownership of residential property in Kenya.
Our recommended lawyers are Anjarwalla & Khanna Advocates – one of Kenya’s largest and most highly-respected legal firms, with offices in Nairobi and Mombasa. They can provide expert advice on all aspects of buying, selling and owning property in Kenya.
Please also feel free to contact us for information or advice about any aspect of buying, selling, owning, building or managing property in Lamu.
