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housing, Chigwell has three projects under

its belt: Phenom Estate, Sidai Village, and

Phenom Park.Established in 2005, Chigwell Holdings

Ltd is a property development firm on

a mission: to provide quality,

contemporary homes at competitive prices.

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Design for the future

Essential Business shines the spotlight on Chigwell Holdings, a company helping to meet the housing needs of the emerging middle class in Kenya and East Africa.

The Chigwell Holdings story starts with

Phenom Estate, a Sh250 million project

that began in 2007. The 32-acre gated

community is located behind Wilson

Airport, off the main Lang'ata Road, and

consists of 343 maisonettes and a fully

developed community centre.

According to Nirish Shah, Executive

Director of Chigwell, Phenom Estate, was

lead by extensive research into the needs

of the target market of young

professionals. The research revealed a

preference for open spaces and bright,

artistic finishes. This is reflected in the

architectural design of the project's final

phase.

“Lang'ata Road has always been overlooked

by developers,” said Mr. Nirish, speaking to

Standard Media in 2013. “Land here is

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comparatively cheaper than other suburbs

in Nairobi such as Kileleshwa and

Lavington. The prices will definitely shoot

up after construction of the Southern By-

pass, which will open up the area for more

development, is finished.”

The success, popularity and substantial

profits from the Phenom Estate

development went on to fuel Chigwell's

second project: Sidai Village in Athi River.

“Interestingly, the same banks which were

not willing to offer us loans started making

financing proposals after the completion of

our first project,” Shah said in an interview

with Business Daily Africa.

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“Many new building technologies are not

received well in Kenya because they are

quick and easy, and most Kenyans feel

more secure with solid and secure houses,

so we try to give them the best of both

worlds. Gated communities and affordable

family centered homes are also well sought

after in the market.”

The popularity of Chigwell's developments

would suggest they have got the balance

just right: even the firm's slogan,

“Complement your Lifestyle”, acknowledges

their focus not just on quality builds but

also style and design.

Located on the Nairobi-Mombasa duel

highway, Sidai Village is Chigwell's second

gated community, and demonstrates the

same dedication to providing affordable

designer homes as its predecessor.

Chigwell's latest residential development,

Phenom Park, is yet another gated

community located in the heart of Lang'ata.

Just a ten-minute drive from the central

business district, with classic views of the

Nairobi National Park, the project

comprises of urban ultramodern residential

units, communal amenities and a

commercial shopping area.

The project targets the upper middle class

segment, and as with all Chigwell

developments, the units are stylish,

spacious and contemporary, with natural

light and airflow being integral to the

design.

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Nirish ShahExecutive Director Chigwell Holdings

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Kenya's growing middle class is keen to

invest in housing, and Chigwell's

commitment to researching and

understanding its market means the firm is

well positioned to meet this demand.

The firm has partnered with a consortium

of investors and purchased a 400 acre

parcel of land in Limuru, a fast growing

area in Kenya. The development will

feature mixed projects – both Residential &

Commercial, and will adopt a self-

sustaining concept. Also in planning is

Phenom Square, an exciting commercial

business park that will be launched soon.

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Chigwell is also looking to diversify in

coming years, and has already expressed

an interest in commercial developments in

the hospitality industry. Thanks to a

passion for identifying the needs of its

clients, and a dedication to quality and

design, the outlook for Chigwell Holdings

looks nothing but positive.

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Contact our office in South Africa

Physical Address

Maksons Plaza,

4th Floor Parklands Rd,

Westlands (Next to Victoria Courts)

Postal Address:

P.O Box 39542 - 00623,

Nairobi

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