The Coral House is a contemporary reinterpretation of the Swahili coastal house — built from locally-quarried coral block, hand-cut hardwoods and traditional makuti detail. The home sits a short walk from a quiet stretch of Watamu beach, within a small private compound shared with two other Msingi residences.
2023
720 m²
5
1.5 acres
4
P.O.A.
Floorplan & Areas
- Ground Floor
- First Floor
Coastal living, in the Swahili language.
Direct Beach Access
A private path through coastal forest leads to a quiet, protected stretch of Watamu beach.
Pool & Sunken Lounge
A 14-metre pool with a sunken seating area framed by mature palms.
Detached Studio
A self-contained writing or guest studio set amongst the palms, with its own veranda.
Watamu Marine Park
Immediate access to one of East Africa’s most protected coral reef systems.
What is around you.
- Lifestyle
- Schools
- Health
- Connectivity
Hemingways Watamu
5 min driveBeachfront hotel restaurant and bar.
Crab Shack Dabaso
10 min driveMangrove-side dining at Mida Creek.
Watamu Marine Park
3 min driveSnorkelling, dhow trips and reef walks.
Watamu International School
8 min driveCambridge curriculum, ages 3 — 13.
Aga Khan Academy Mombasa
2 hoursIB world school, full secondary.
Kenton College
Nairobi, 90 min flightBoarding option for senior years.
Watamu Hospital
10 min drive24/7 private hospital.
Malindi Hospital
25 min driveMulti-specialty private hospital.
AKUH Mombasa
2 hoursMajor private referral hospital.
Malindi Airport
25 min driveDaily scheduled flights to Wilson, Nairobi.
Moi International Mombasa
2 hoursInternational gateway for the coast.
Lamu
3 hours by roadThe Swahili archipelago via the new highway.
Visits arranged with overnight stays.
The Coral House is presented over a long weekend, with overnight stays arranged at our Diani studio. Itineraries are personally designed.
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