Is your dream home the one that nurtures your well-being? Wellness lifestyle real estate is more than just a place to live, it is a sanctuary that prioritizes your well-being. Shifters & Movers will help you identify luxury amenities in apartments, and community wellness amenities that go beyond the basics with outdoor living spaces for social gatherings. With the growth of health-focused real estate trends.

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In Kenya today, the concept of wellness in real estate is gaining traction at a very high rate with developers integrating luxury amenities in apartments while integrating health-focused real estate trends in residential projects.

In this Article, Shifters & Movers will guide you and help you understand the importance of a wellness lifestyle in real estate.

What is a wellness lifestyle real estate?

Wellness lifestyle real estate refers to residential properties and communities that are designed to enhance the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of residents.

Therefore, this type of real estate integrates health-conscious features, amenities, and environments that promote a balanced and healthy lifestyle.

The goal of wellness lifestyle real estate is to create spaces where residents can live, work, and relax in environments that support health and wellness.

Key Elements of Wellness Lifestyle Real Estate

Here are the top key elements of wellness lifestyle real estate.

1. Health-centered Designs

These are designs created to promote healthy living and enhance comfort and emotional well-being.

However, Health-centered designs are more than just aesthetics.

It’s about creating environments that nurture the well-being of residents.

2. Luxury Wellness Amenities

Luxury wellness amenities elevate the overall experience of your stay.

This includes relaxation, rejuvenation, and other health-focused features which include fitness centers, swimming pools and spas, yoga and meditation studios, holistic healing treatments and personalized wellness retreats.

3. Community Wellness Amenities

Community wellness amenities are amenities designed to foster a sense of well-being, connection, and health for residents or members of a community.

Therefore, these amenities prioritize both physical and mental wellness hence, creating environments that promote active and a balanced lifestyle.

Here are some of the community wellness amenities;

a) Community fitness centers

This includes fully-equipped gyms that provide residents with easy access to exercise equipment, group fitness classes, or personal training.

b) Walking and jogging on nature trails

Walking and jogging can be done in the neighborhoods or nature trails depending on your preference.

Some estates are near nature trails. For instance, residents living along Ngong Road can take advantage of the Ololua Nature Trail Where as, residents living near Nairobi City can take advantage of Aborateum Nature trail.

Here is an Ultimate guide of the best Nature Trails you can consider for your community morning and evening walks to unwind and clear your mind.

c) Community Gardens

Some residential areas in Kenya offer community gardens where residents grow their vegetables, fruits, and flowers offering a sense of belonging and promoting healthy living.

d) Recreational Areas

High-end Residential areas like Kitusuru, Runda, Kileleshwa, Lavington, and Kilimani just to mention a few offer recreational areas such as basketball courts, and golf courses like Thika Greens Estate along Thika Road.

4. Smart Technology

In today’s world smart technology is evolving day in and day out hence, revolutionizing the way we live by enhancing wellness, convenience, comfortability, lifestyle and luxury.

Here are some of the smart technologies that enhance wellness lifestyle real estate.

a) Smart Thermostats

These smart thermostats are adjusted depending on your preference.

Additionally, these devices help you maintain a comfortable lifestyle optimizing energy usage hence maintaining overall wellness.

b) Smart Lighting

Smart lighting devices ensure you can adjust brightness and change the color depending on your mood hence promoting relaxation.

c) Smart Kitchen Appliances

The kitchen is the centerpiece of our homes since it holds a special place in people’s lives where it fosters connections, traditions, memories and emotions.

Preparing and sharing meals during family bonding time, holidays, and festivities strengthens family bonds.

Therefore, smart kitchen appliances make the preparation of food easier, healthier, and more efficient contributing to better nutrition and healthy living.

5. Outdoor Living Spaces

Outdoor living spaces have become increasingly important in real estate which offers homeowners and residents a connection between their indoor and outdoor environments.

However, these outdoor living spaces are more than just aesthetics but are often seen as extensions of homes. A place to rest and relax.

These outdoor living spaces include;

a) Fireplaces

Fireplaces create ambiance and aesthetics in our homes creating a welcoming environment for outdoor gatherings during the evening hours.

b) Gazebos

Gazebos provide a resting place after a long day at work hence, turning your outdoor space into a comfortable wellness retreat.

In addition, Gazebos add aesthetic values and luxury in home outdoor living spaces.

Since the world is evolving into a digital world, the is a high rise of remote jobs therefore, most people work from home, making them spend a lot of time indoors hence, an increased demand for private relaxing outdoor areas.

c) Swimming Pools and Hot Tubs

Swimming pools are luxury features ideal for relaxation and recreational purposes.

6. Mental Well-being

In the context of the wellness lifestyle in real estate, the mental well-being of residents is a major focus.

Therefore, Real estate architects and developers are designing homes and apartments that bring peace, relaxation, and overall well-being.

How Real Estate Supports Mental Wellness for Residents and Home Owners

One of the most impactful elements of mental well-being in residential areas is managing noise.

This has been a major challenge in many suburbs in Nairobi due to noise pollution from entertainment sectors positioned near residential areas.

Excessive noise leads to increased stress levels which negatively affects mental health.

Here are some major reasons why real estate supports the mental well-being of its residents

a) Most wellness-focused real estate developments include spaces specifically designed for meditation and other mindful practices.

Nevertheless, these rooms are always minimalist in that, they have calming color schemes with comfortable seating areas.

b) The real estate apartments have easy access to parks, gardens, and walking trails.