FIG TREE HOUSE

"In Africa, space is a necessity, not a luxury"

Welcome to Fig Tree House, one of the most exclusive luxurious Kenya Villa Rentals near Kilifi on the Kenya Coast, with spectacular views over Takaungu Creek and the Indian Ocean.

"IMPORTANT"

This property is not suitable for children or young persons. It is also unsuitable for elderly persons or anyone with mobility problems.

AVAILABLE FROM JUNE 2008 - BOOK NOW

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A majestic spacious residence on the edge of the Indian ocean, having a quality of design and furnishings to the highest standards, with an integral flood-lit infiniti swimming pool, all set in two acres of garden planted with indigenous forest trees

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Owing to the unique and unconventional open design of Fig Tree House, there are no Hand Rails or Barriers on the stairs and guests stay here entirely at their own risk.

GROUND FLOOR.
Giant Swahili carved double doors open onto an enclosed pillared courtyard with a raised lilly-pond and waterfall fashioned from giant fossil clam shells.
An open staircase past the waterfall leads to the first floor bedrooms.

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Carved double doors lead down from the magnificent courtyard entrance to a palatial pillared loggia which is fronted by a 22m infinity pool.
The loggia incorporates a window onto a large marine aquarium, surrounded by an expansive barazza for sitting and lounging

Sheer lazy luxury in peaceful surroundings - Stay for a Week or a Month.

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FIRST FLOOR
The house sleeps a maximum of ten people only.
Four large airy double bedrooms,each with substantial ensuite bathrooms and showers, are situated around a courtyard surrounded by palms with a central Indian almond tree. An internal staircase leads up from the master bedroom to its own roof terrace-with an open air bed, star bath and garden.

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All the bedrooms have great ocean views and are simply adorned with persian rugs, antique Swahili furniture and enormous beds. The master bedroom has magnificent views of the creek and the Indian ocean with a truly wonderful bed over 3 metres wide.

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The 16m extensively fitted kitchen and open breakfast room adjoin a covered courtyard. The delightful enclosed Dining Room is perfect for more formal occasions.

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Come and enjoy this amazing holiday experience

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VILLAGE SQUARE COURTYARD and ROOF TERRACE
From the first floor village square style courtyard a further external staircase gives access to an enormous flat roof with concealed lighting,a bridge and a further barazza and 'star gazers' sleeping area looking straight out to sea.

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OUTSIDE
The residence stands at the end of an avenue of fig-trees in a landscaped garden planted with indigenous forest trees.
It has an amazing hand-hewn tunnel with steps that lead from the house down to Takaungu creek. Low tide reveals a huge expanse of soft sand and tide pools - at high tide, the warm turquoise waters are just perfect for swimming and kayaking.
The strip of coastal forest that straddles along the cliff at the front of the house is inhabited by monkeys,bush-babies, hornbills, squirrels and the occasional duiker.

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Type FIG TREE HOUSE on the Subject Line.

A foot-ferry just ten minutes walk up the creek, provides access to the ancient swahili village of Takaungu - once a haunt of arab slave traders, now a quiet fishing village. Fishermen ply the creek waters, fishing from dugouts on the ebb tide or venturing further out from the emerald waters to the sea in ngalawas, small dhows with outriggers, in search of tuna and kingfish. Fresh fish, octopus, crabs, prawns and lobsters can be purchased directly from the fishermen returning on the flood tide.