Iconic Portfolio Listing · Island & Archipelago Sanctuary
The Shela Swahili Coral Sanctuary — Lamu Archipelago & Shela Island
Historic Coral Stone Oceanfront Estate with 360-Degree Indian Ocean Views
Property details
- Location
- Shela, Lamu, Kenya · Lamu Archipelago & Shela Island
- Bedrooms
- 6 bedrooms
- Bathrooms
- 7 bathrooms
- Interior area
- 7,800 sq ft
- Exterior
- 1.2 Acres Tropical Courtyard & Private Beach Frontage
- Price guide
- Guide Price $7,400,000
Curatorial perspective
Constructed with hand-carved local coral rag stone and mangrove beams, this barefoot luxury palace captures the gentle Indian Ocean trade winds. Overlooking the Lamu Channel where traditional lateen-rigged dhows sail past your private oceanfront terrace.
Architectural highlights
- Intricate hand-carved Swahili plasterwork (vidaka niches) and antique teak doors
- Open-air rooftop baraza entertaining pavilion with uninterrupted ocean panoramas
- 18-meter swimming pool flanked by fragrant frangipani and mature baobab trees
Amenities
- Private Speedboat & Custom Wooden Dhow with Captain
- Solar Desalination & Sustainable Rain Harvesting
- Dedicated Resident Chef & Villa Butler Team
- Private Deep-Water Ocean Mooring