Young Kenyan Couple Builds Stunning R1 Million Mansion in 4 Months
- Patrick and his wife Edna Mwangangi set out to build a home for their children to give them a similar experience to growing up upcountry
- They completed the construction of the two-storey home in four months before holding a house warming ceremony presided by a priest
- They opened the doors of the the mansion with a modern design, inspiring many social media users
A young Kenyan couple is inspiring the next generation of homeowners after building their dream home over four months.
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What features does couple’s mansion have?
In a widely shared video, the Mwangangis - Patrick and Fancy - revealed that their stunning mansion cost around R1 million.
Speaking to YouTuber Edna, Patrick said the land the contemporary two-storey mansion sits on cost at least R300 000.
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"Land here is between R300 000 and R400 000 depending on how you negotiate. Construction is a bit relative because you will have some variations apart from the original cost. So, it was to the tune of between R1 million to R2 million," said Patrick.
The software engineer said they decided to build the 4-bedroom home to fit their young and growing family, as well as their expanding needs.
"I wanted to grow up with my family. I wanted them to experience being in a home. I was brought up in ushago - my dad is here - but times have changed. We barely go to shags. I wanted them to experience that shags life here," said Patrick.
The contemporary home boasts a perimeter wall, a secured gated entrance and a cabro-styled landscape.
Painted black and white with a splash of cream, the house is a modern design complemented with striking black-framed windows.
Upon entering, the exceptional home features a grand two-storey foyer, a chandelier and a winding staircase. The spacious interiors are trimmed with high-end finishes, including beautiful light fixtures, granite counters and chick curtains.
The living room leads to an open dining area that is spacious enough to host eight people. It is suitable for large family meals and celebrations.
A serving window connects the kitchen to the dining room.
The kitchen itself is captivating with a black backsplash, built-in cabinetry, pantry and modern appliances.
On the second floor are the ensuite bedrooms that include a spacious guest room. Each room features mounted closets for functionality and style.
The rooftop terrace offers a nice mix of scenic views and a spacious lounging area complete with its powder room.
Upon viewing it, netizens could not help but feel happy for the couple.
"Beautiful home beautiful family... Blessed," wrote one.
"What a beautiful home. I love how these young people are investing in homes when so young,” added another.
Watch the video here:
Inside Kenyan mansion with prayer room
Briefly News previously reported about a woman based abroad wowed Kenyans after building an impressive house for her parents in Ruiru worth R2.3 million.
According to Edna, the five-bedroom all-en-suite mansion was built over five months.
It features a DSQ and a living room with a double ceiling. Inside, there is a family room, a massive kitchen with a bar area as well as a prayer room, among others.
Watch the video here:
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Source: TUKO.co.ke
