When you hear of a gated community, what comes to mind? Let me jog your memory – definitely things like beautiful homes, gardens, safety, security, schools, amenities, expansive playing fields, and more. But what else lies beyond those gates? And is a home in one of these neighborhoods the right fit for you and your family?
Gated communities have evolved over the years and are among the fastest-growing types of housing globally. Each person now desires and prefers living in gated communities searching for certain values, which could be a sense of community, or prestige, or lifestyle, or security.
As increasing numbers of Kenyans are opting to live in gated communities, Superior Homes Kenya, the leading master-planned real estate developer in Kenya, takes pride in being the pioneer of the open-plan gated community concept in East Africa, which is now recognized as the future for sustainable living in Africa.
Through our flagship development, Greenpark Estate in Athi River, which is now the best-gated community in East Africa, we have developed a master-planned residential gated community with over 500 completed and occupied homes, two schools, a hotel with conference facilities, a retail strip mall, a restaurant and bar, a swimming pool, a gym, wedding grounds, a football turf, and a retirement village.
Living in a gated community such as Greenpark Estate has its own benefits which make it a desirable choice of residence. So, why you should consider moving to such a place?
The biggest perk of living in gated communities today, is the privacy and safety residents enjoy. Gated communities usually have fixed manned entrance and exit points, and this ensures only verified residents and guests can enter the community. In most communities, there will also be CCTV cameras for 24/7 surveillance, electric fences, perimeter walls, access control, and intercom systems. Greenpark Estate for instance is managed by an estate management company and each resident owns equal shares in the company. The estate management company is tasked with ensuring the estate is safe, clean, and secure at all times.
Another great advantage of living in a gated community is that it is built for families with kids. While the benefits can be enjoyed by both singles and families alike, the safety and security in gated communities is essential for children. Since there are no open roads with moving traffic, it is safer to allow your kids to play outdoors, as there are communal areas dedicated for the kids to play at. In addition, gated communities like Greenpark have large open playing fields. With the absence of constant moving traffic, and the presence of nature paths and green spaces, gated communities are far less susceptible to pollution, and with its regular maintenance and controlled facilities, a breath of fresh air is always at your doorstep.
Developers now understand the importance of creating a community that is not just a place to go home to, but a sanctuary where one can have a well-rounded integrated lifestyle. Therefore, basic amenities are a must-have; it is important to offer convenience so that residents won’t have to travel far from home for daily errands, including a gym, schools, shopping, and conferencing. Gated communities are those that promote a work, live, and play environment.
Moreover, they are strategically located near key transport hubs enabling residents to easily move from one place to another. A great example would be Greenpark Estate which is strategically positioned along the Nairobi – Mombasa highway which is currently being upgraded to a dual carriageway. Greenpark Estate is also strategically located 45 minutes from the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and 30 Minutes from the Standard Gauge Railway Terminus.
Another benefit of living in a gated community is the easy access to a number of amenities. Gated communities usually offer various amenities such as a golf course, tennis courts, football pitches, children playground areas, clubhouse, schools, adequate parking spaces, swimming pool, efficient water supply, shopping centers, garbage collection points, sewerage systems, backup power, solar systems, water filtration systems, internet provisions, and home working stations which are all part of planning when it comes to the construction of a controlled environment. These are perks you would enjoy from a gated community that would otherwise cost you an exorbitant amount of money. Having such a well-integrated community with such shared facilities is what brings about the convenience of living in a gated community.
Despite the misconception that gated communities are more expensive than other property options, buying property in such communities can prove to be a profitable option especially if bought from a trusted developer. These are just some of the perks you would benefit from while staying in a gated community. If you are someone who fancies having a quiet life in a serene neighborhood while still having access to all the modern facilities, living in gated communities is your best bet.
Interested in seeing how the gated community concept works in Kenya? Visit Greenpark Estate, off Mombasa Road, any day of the week from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM or call +254713 888 333 to arrange a site visit.
