Common Questions about The Crystal Experience
What is the Crystal Rivers housing development?
Crystal Rivers is a mixed-use development in Athi River, Machakos County, providing a modern, spacious and secure gated community complete with an ultra-modern shopping mall for new home buyers and visitors alike. The mall provides an exciting and functional shopping experience for all. The airy and spacious mall has a Chandarana Foodplus Supermarket outlet and other leading brands including pharmacies, salons, liquor dealers, apparel outlets, Mpesa agents and many more have lined up to take up spaces in the mall. The spacious parking space and proximity to Mombasa Road make it easy and convenient to get in and out for shoppers in transit. Residents have easy access for all their shopping needs and spaces to socialize and meet friends, family, business partners and acquaintances. The housing development is comprised of 56 three-bedroom townhouses measuring 145 sqm each, 82 four-bedroom townhouses measuring 160 sqm each, and 260 three-bedroom apartments measuring 100 sqm each.
Who is the developer?
Crystal Rivers was developed by the Safaricom Staff Pension Scheme.
Where is it located?
Crystal Rivers’ homes are situated along Mombasa Road, next to the Athi River. The location is 10 minutes away from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), the SGR station and the Expressway therefore giving one easy access to the city.
How was this project conceived?
The main objective of this real estate investment was to diversify Safaricom’s Staff Pension Scheme’s investments besides giving its members good returns, while at the same time giving the public a chance to own some great real estate.
Are the Apartments at Crystal Rivers the most luxurious so far in Nairobi?
Yes, considering the Crystal Rivers mixed-use development is a modern, spacious and secure gated community, complete with an ultra-modern shopping mall for new home buyers and visitors alike. It is not comparable with any other development in Nairobi due to several factors:
- Located near the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), SGR and the Expressway therefore giving one easy access to the city.
- The only apartments in Nairobi having a 4-aside playground as part of the amenities.
Crystal Rivers development has a fully functional water treatment plant and water recycling plant. As a result, every development (including apartments) gets portable water in the tap 24 hrs. The recycling plant helps recover 80% of all the wastewater generated within the development and is utilized for
secondary purposes e.g. cleaning, and fire-fighting.
There is a jogging track provision within the 5.7 acres of Crystal Rivers for use by the residents.
How many units are up for sale?
The real estate site comprises of 398 units, most of which are apartments (260), town houses (82) and three-bedroom maisonettes (56). So far, more than 300 units have been sold out.
How much is the deposit for the 50K mortgage payment plan?
The deposit for this plan is 1M. Then the bank finances you the balance at 9.5% for 25 years. 100% financing requires no deposit but the client pays all closing costs, 105% financing covers the full purchase price and closing costs.
Which bank is offering the mortgage plan?
Stanbic Bank is the main Crystal Rivers Partner.
Who do I contact if I want to make an inquiry?
In case of any enquiries get in touch with our Property Consultants:
– FOR ALL SALES ENQUIRIES PLEASE CALL OUR APPROVED AGENTS:
0748 503 015, 0757 620 202
– Email Address: sales@crystalrivers.co.ke