This is a traditional 17th Century Swahili-style 3 bedroom house for sale in Shela, Lamu. The house is authentic and full of character sitting on a 0.09-acre plot in the heart of Shela Village, a stone’s throw from the beach and dunes, and a short stroll from the famous Peponi Hotel.

The four-storey home boasts a ground floor with a high ceilinged entrance leading to a pretty inner courtyard with a lush tropical garden. The ground floor also has a lounge and dining area, a fully equipped kitchen and a guest bathroom with a shower. A beautiful double staircase leads you to the first floor where you have an ensuite master bedroom with a study and dressing room. Across the covered terrace is a second ensuite double bedroom with a Makuti thatched roof and original Swahili stone walls. The third floor has a large triple ensuite bedroom with a separate covered terrace. The rooftop terrace occupies the fourth floor and has a very comfortable lounging and relaxation area. It also enjoys 360-degree views over Shela and the dunes. This property has a fresh water well.