About Lavington
Located approximately 5.9 Kilometres by road from the Nairobi Central Business District, bordering the CBD to the Northwest, Lavington is among the most affluent neighborhoods in Nairobi city, being a high-income residential suburb of Nairobi.
It belongs to the Westlands administrative division of Nairobi.
The bulk of the area now known as Lavington was originally the St Austin's Mission established by the French Holy Ghost Fathers.
The Kirichwa tributary of the Nairobi River runs through the community.[1]
Lavington is inhabited by people from all walks of life. Expect to meet Business leaders, expatriates, students, etc
Lavington has all kinds of residential units such as single rooms, bedsitters, one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments that are for rent and sale, maisonettes, gated communities, etc, Most housing units are flats, maisonettes, and gated communities.
Being a posh estate, Rentals in the neighborhood are quite pricey vs other Nairobi estates.
Lavington is closely bordered by Westlands to the East, Kileleshwa to the South, and Kawangware to the North.
The neighborhood is a place of peace and tranquility, having a variety of malls and famous schools.
The inhabitants of the estate are mainly high-income earners of the country.
BRIEF HISTORY OF LAVINGTON
The founding of the neighborhood was done by the French Holy Ghost Fathers who, in the periods of 1860s started rescuing slaves from Zanzibar and bringing them into Eastern Africa.
As more of this happened, the fathers started opening up schools and churches built on Catholic principles. Some of the schools include These schools include Strathmore School, Loreto Convent Msongari School, and St. Mary’s School, etc
This might explain the presence of such lively and spiritual monuments within the estate.
LAVINGTON ORIGIN OF NAME
The origins of the Lavington name come from when the Anglo-Saxon tribes ruled over Britain. The name Lavington was originally derived from a family having lived in the region of Lavington. Lavington is a habitation name from the broad category of surnames that were derived from place-names.
REAL ESTATE IN LAVINGTON
HOUSES AND APARTMENTS FOR RENT IN LAVINGTON
Bedsitters for rent in Lavington have a price range of between 15000 to 30000 depending on location within the estate, size, architecture, and amenities offered.
1 bedroom houses and apartments in Lavington ranges from between 35000 to 11000 depending on their location within the estate. The prices also depend on location, size, style, and architecture, and the amenities offered.
two bedroom houses and apartments in Kilimani ranges from between 45000 to 150000 depending on their location within the estate. The prices also depend on size, style, and architecture, and the amenities offered.
Modern Three bedroom houses and apartments for rent in Lavington have a price range of between 65000 to 180000, depending on their location as cheaper ones are also accessible. The area boasts unlimited amenities provisions.
Four-bedroom houses and apartments for rent in Lavington have a price range of between 90000 to 250000, depending on their location, amenities, and style as cheaper ones are also accessible. The area boasts unlimited amenities provisions.
Five-bedroom houses and apartments for rent in Lavington have a price range of between 120000 to 350000, depending on their location, amenities, and style as cheaper ones are also accessible. The area boasts unlimited amenities provisions.
Six-bedroom houses and apartments for rent in Lavington have a price range of between 150000 to 450000, depending on their location, amenities, and style as cheaper ones are also accessible. The area boasts unlimited amenities provisions.
The area also boasts maisonettes and bedsitters with varying price ranges. Some units offer free Wi-Fi, servant quarters, and DSTV plug-ins. These residential units tend to have efficient water and electricity supply throughout the year and also ample parking space.
Furnished apartments in for rent Lavington have prices varying in terms of quality of furniture, length of stay, location within Lavington, number of bedrooms, etc
The apartment units offer free Wi-Fi, servant quarters, and DSTV plug-ins. These residential units tend to have efficient water and electricity supply throughout the year and also ample parking space, tight security, and very close to all social amenities.
HOUSES AND APARTMENTS FOR SALE IN LAVINGTON
one-bedroom houses and apartments for sale in Lavington ranges from between 3.5m to 10m depending on their location within the estate. The prices also depend on size, style, and architecture, and the amenities offered.
Two-bedroom houses for sale in Lavington ranges from between 7m to 14m depending on their location within the estate. The prices also depend on size, style, and architecture, and the amenities offered.
three bedroom houses for sale in Lavington ranges from between 16m to 25m depending on their location within the estate. The prices also depend on size, style, and architecture, and the amenities offered.
Four-bedroom houses and apartments for sale in Lavington ranges from 25m to 45m depending on their location within the estate. The prices also depend on size, style, and architecture, and the amenities offered.
Five-bedroom houses and apartments for sale in Lavington ranges from 25m to 55m depending on their location within the estate. The prices also depend on size, style, and architecture, and the amenities offered.
Six-bedroom houses and apartments for sale in Lavington ranges from 45m to 75m depending on their location within the estate. The prices also depend on size, style, and architecture, and the amenities offered.
Block of flats for sale in Lavington vary in pricing based on income generated by the flat, location within Lavington and any expenses thereof.
LAND FOR SALE IN LAVINGTON
Land prices in Lavington vary in terms of size, topography, and location within major roads. Lands for sale in Lavington are usually ideal for apartment construction, and some little agriculture.
The average price for an acre plot in Lavington is 150m to 220m
Less than an acre plot in Lavington typically will range from between 50m to 180m depending on the location and features of the land
NOTABLE LANDMARKS WITHIN LAVINGTON
Some of the Notable landmarks within Lavington include;
1. Strathmore School- One of the top private universities in Kenya
2. Mambo Italia Lavington- located at the Lavington Curve. One among the finest restaurants in Lavington
3 Lavington Mall- Great shopping mall along the James Gichuru road. You can literally shop for everything there
4. St. Mary’s School
SPORTING FACILITIES IN LAVINGTON
Some of the notable sports facilities within the area include-
1. Jefferys Sports Club
2. St. Austin's Academy Swimming Pool-A very good swimming pool in the neighborhood
3. Arena One Indoor football- located along Mbaazi Avenue. Well equipped, spacious, clean, with a boxing ring, football turf and outdoor workout spaces
4. Galaxy Football Academy- Lavington- A great football academy in Lavington
HOSPITALS NEAR LAVINGTON
Some of the hospitals located near Lavington that you can access when in need of medical services include
1. Lavington Paediatrics-Nairobi- Has a team of professional doctors to care for and treat sick children. Equipped with modern equipment
2. Columbia Africa Healthcare Limited Lavington Clinic- located along James Gichuru Road Nairobi. The reception staff is helpful and friendly, the medical staff very professional and the facilities state of the art. Even the coffee is great at this hospital
3 Eagle Eye Laser And Diagnostic Centre-Lavington- located along Kilimani Off James Gichuru Rd, Lavington, North
Aga Khan University Hospital Valley Arcade Medical Centre- located along with Valley Arcade, Gitanga road.- Offer super-efficient and quality services
5. Riverdale Medical Centre- Warm and inviting setting for all the family. Doctors are excellent and thorough, with a perfect blend of attention to detail and empathy to put anyone at ease. The staff are friendly and professional and the standard of service delivered
6AAR Healthcare, Lavington Clinic- located at the Westfield Mall, Gitanga Rd, Nairobi. The staff is fast. They don't keep patients waiting.
7 Chiromo Hospital Group- located along 37 Muthangari Rd, Nairobi- Recovery in dignity- great mental health hospital
8. Gertrude's Children's Hospital Lavington Clinic- still a good place to take your baby for medication.
TRANSPORT AND DIRECTION TO LAVINGTON FROM CBD NAIROBI
To get to Lavington from Nairobi CBD, you can board matatu number 46 that is headed for Kawangware near The Kenya National Archives Moi Avenue. Transport charges are usually 30 to 50 shillings depending on the time of day.
Other matatus are also located near the Odeon building stage along Tom mboya street.