The Palm Breeze is a high end residential and commercial development in the Nyali area of Mombasa. Designed for the most discerning. The developer, Quality Street Limited, has spared no effort to make this a truly state-of–the art property that will transform this upscale neighbourhood of Kenya’s second largest city. The Palm Breeze developers are the same ones behind “The Palm”, another quality development in the city.
RESIDENTIAL
Many developments boast these three words but The Palm Breeze truly lives up to this concept with its mixed development of commercial, residential and health club sections. The Palm Breeze concept will enable home owners or tenants to live in an area where all their basic needs are met in one location. It is a convenience that many people today are willing to pay premium prices to enjoy.
The apartments are spacious and come in various types namely, 2-bed apartment occupying 2,200 ft2, 3-bed apartment at 2,900 ft2, 3-bed penthouse duplex at over 4000 ft2 and 4-bed penthouse duplex at over 5000 ft2. There are 10 units of 2-bed apartments, 20 units of 3-bed apartments, 2 units of 3-bed Penthouse Duplex and 4 units of 4-bed Penthouse Duplex.
Approximately 24 Apartments have beautiful sea views while the rest have amazing views of Nyali and the City of Mombasa.
Centrally located in Nyali on Links Road, The Palm Breeze enjoys easy access to two of the largest shopping malls in Mombasa, namely City Mall and Nyali Centre, Restaurants, Hotels, Water Sports Centres, Beach, Golf, schools, Medical facilities and much more.
Because of the excellent air-flow from the front to the back of the apartment residents will be able to take advantage of the north-easterly and south-easterly winds throughout the year coming directly from the Indian Ocean. The large wall to wall balcony sliding doors and large windows facilitate this constant breeze through the apartment and allow maximum light into the rooms. Each apartment is fully air-conditioned and finished with high quality porcelain tiles, well designed gypsum ceilings with LED down-lighting.
Other attractions include world famous Oppein/Spanish American style kitchens with islands complete with top of the range fitted appliances like 4 gas on glass hob, double ceramic glass hob, glass extractor hood, oven, microwave, double door fridge and Intelligent washer/dryer.
All bedrooms are ensuite and are fitted with world renowned imported Oppein wardrobes. Sanitary fittings include Villeroy & Boche sanitary ware, Grohe concealed cisterns with Grohe mixers and tap ware. Bathrooms also come with vanity basin sets complete with soft closing drawers/cupboards under the basins.
In addition, the The Palms Breeze apartments offer the following amenities:
• Separate cloakroom for guests
• Fans in kitchen, lounge, dining, bedrooms
• 2 boreholes for back-up supply of water
• 100% supply of desalinated water via a Reverse Osmosis Plant
• Unlimited supply of hot water via individual solar water panels
• 500-630Kva Prime Generator to supply all the power for the complex including appliances in the apartments
• Water pressure pumps for 6th floor and Penthouse apartments
• Intercom/Video entry system entry for the apartments
• PABX system for communication within the complex
• Panic buttons in the apartments
• CCTV to cover the underground and ground floor areas
• DSTV prewired to each apartment
• Dedicated underground secure parking for all apartment residents
• Open Air swimming pool
• Fully fitted Gym
• Games room with billiards and table tennis
• Common BYO Bar area
• Ample space in the Health Club Area plus Roof Top to hold parties
• Separate Ladies and Gents shower and toilet facilities in the health club area
• 2 high speed lifts and staircases from the secure lift lobby in the basement to service the apartments
• Electric fence and 24 hour guards protecting the complex
COMMERCIAL
The high end commercial area of The Palm Breeze development consists of five ground floor showrooms each between 1851 ft2 to 3723 ft2and twelve high end office spaces on the first floor measuring between 655 ft2 and 1560 ft2.
With over 50 ground floor car parking spaces for the 17 units, there is ample parking for visitors and owners. There is a dedicated lift for the commercial area between the ground floor and first floor with separate staircases for the commercial area. A loading and off-loading bay has also been provided to service the showrooms and offices if required. Provisions for AC, WC and water have been installed in all Showrooms/Offices with fibre optic Internet available from the service provider.
Showrooms and offices are fitted with electrical and light points at skirting and ceiling levels to ease showroom and office fit outs. An onsite contractor is also available for fit outs. There is CCTV, Panic buttons and 24 hour guards at entrance and on ground floor areas for added security.
The Palms Breeze Commercial Centre offers the following amenities commensurate with a high end luxury development besides the above:
• All glass fronting and internal partitioning between showrooms and offices provided
• Separate entry/exit for the commercial and residential areas
• 100% supply of desalinated water via a Reverse Osmosis Plant
• 500-630Kva Prime Generator to supply all the power for the complex including appliances in the commercial units
• PABX system for communication within the complex
• Coffee shop facilities
• One free dedicated parking per unit
• Luxury toilets for the owners and visitors with Roca sanitary ware, Grohe concealed cisterns and tap ware
• Wide passages between the showrooms and offices for ease of movement, air flow from the north easterly and south easterly winds and light
The development started in May 2013 and is expected to finish in May 2015.
PROJECT TEAM
DEVELOPER : Quality Street Ltd
CONTRACTOR : Vapco Construction Co Ltd
ARCHITECT : Performance Construction Management
STRUCTURAL ENGINEER : Manor Consultants
QUANTITY SURVEYORS : Mwashinga & Associates
MECHANICAL ENGINEER : Yakub & Associates
ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS : Master Power Systems Ltd
PLUMBING CONTRACTOR: Ken Plumbers Ltd
ALUMINIUM/GLASS GLAZERS : Prime Aluminium