What Kilimani properties are like
The dominant property type is the mid-to-high-rise apartment block, typically five to fifteen storeys, arranged around Argwings Kodhek Road, Lenana Road, Ring Road Kilimani and the streets between them. Units range from studios to three- and four-bedroom flats, and most are let rather than owner-occupied.
Short-let and serviced apartments are a significant part of the stock. That means turnover cleaning between guests, where mattresses and upholstery matter more than they do in a long-term home — a bed and a sofa that a different person uses every few nights carry a different hygiene expectation.
Furnishing tends towards upholstered seating and rugs rather than fitted carpet throughout, and floor area per unit is modest. Kilimani also holds a growing number of small offices and clinics converted from residential units or built into mixed-use blocks.