Property for sale in Hemingways Residences, Watamu, Coast, Kenya

Hemingways Residences are the stunning new addition to the iconic Hemingways hotel in Watamu. On the beachfront with panoramic views of the Indian Ocean, they are luxury holiday homes which present an outstanding investment opportunity.

Hemingways Watamu is an exclusive holiday retreat situated on the arc of Turtle Bay. The 5-star hotel is renowned for big-game fishing with beautiful accommodation, oceans views and unique marine life.

Hemingways Residences - a collection of lavish 1,2 and 4 bedroom apartments. Furnished and styled, they are modern and feature and open-plan layout; with wide balconies and verandas allowing natural light to flood in, providing continuation between indoor/outdoor living spaces.

All Residences have en suite bedrooms and include air conditioning, equipped kitchens, WiFi and home entertainment systems. They are serviced and benefit from professional cleaning and laundry services.

The Residences have access to all the facilities and services of the hotel which include 2 restaurants, indoor/outdoor bars, a boutique, spa, gym, tennis courts, 2 swimming pools, a conference centre, room service, personal chefs and event planning services.

The management offers a letting programme which allows owners to derive income from their property when they're not using it. The team rents the property, processes the finances and keeps it in pristine condition. They are also offering owners a guaranteed fixed return of 7% per annum on the usd purchase price (excl. VAT) for a period of 5 years and will take on the responsibility of service charge for that period. This offer results in a potential gross rental yield of close to 8.5% per annum.

Hemingways Residences are 5 minutes from the colourful coastal village of Watamu, which offers a wide range of banks, medical facilities, retail outlets, supermarkets, Italian inspired restaurants and bars, a bakery, craft markets and a range of evening entertainment.

The Watamu Marine Park, a un Biosphere Reserve, is on the doorstep and offers globally rated dive sites and year-round snorkelling. There are also world-class golfing and water-sports amenities nearby. Arabuko Sokoke Forest with its fabulous bird life and forest elephants is within easy reach with Tsavo East National Park just an hour away by road.

A small and efficient local airport is 30 minutes' drive away with regular connecting flights to Mombasa, Nairobi and beyond. Various towns and cities are also nearby with Malindi 25 km north and Mombasa 120 km south.

*All distances and times are approximate