BUYING VILLAS (FULLY DETACHED) IN LEKKI PHASE 1
Villas in Lekki are an amazing choice if you want all the benefits of living in the Lagos, It comes with a more sedate, relaxed way of life. Villas are usually ideal for families who want a little more space, and a friendly, relaxed environment for the children to grow up in.
Villas in Lekki come in a wide range of sizes, from small 3-bedroomed villas to larger 4–5 bedroomed villas with plenty of room for a growing family. There’s the added advantage of lots of community facilities, from swimming pools and children’s play areas to state of the art shopping malls and access to popular areas of Lagos
Another big advantage of villas in Lekki is that many of them are gated or secure communities, so you can be absolutely sure you’re safe. However, you do have much more freedom than living in an apartment block, and you can come and go as you please.
Because you own your own home, you can do what you like with it (subject to planning regulations). If you want to add a conservatory to it, you can. You’ll also have those two family essentials — off-road parking (usually a garage attached to the house), and a garden for the kids to play in. With more room to grow, a villa in Lekki phase 1 is usually a home for life.
How to buy villas in Lekki Phase 1
The most common way to buy villas in Lekki phase 1 is to buy off-plan or a new-build in one of the many complexes being created. Periwinkle residences are involved in some of the luxurious villa complexes in the Lagos State, and these are expanding all the time to add new neighborhoods, amazing facilities, and community areas that make comfy, friendly and secure homes for young families.
You can buy a villa in Lekki whether you’re a resident already, or live abroad at the moment and are planning to relocate to Nigeria. What you will need is a real estate agent who knows the legalities of buying a property in Lekki, and can take you through the process. Expect to pay around 5% in commission for their services.
Other fees include a Survey plan (payable to the Lagos State Land Department) and legal fee, if you’re buying a villa then remember that the purchase price is not all you’ll pay, and you’ll need to factor in these extra charges.
What kind of villas are on offer?
Thanks to the property ownership laws in Lagos, there has been a huge boom in villa developments in the past few years. Now, you can choose from 3-bedroom villas that are a perfect ‘first step on the property ladder’ for young professional couples, through to large 4 or even 5-bedroom villas surrounded by beautiful gardens and with all the modern conveniences you could wish for.
It all depends on how much you can afford. The more money you have to invest in your villa, the greater the luxury, all the way up to private swimming pools, and a view across one of the region’s lovely waterfront.
There’s a range of styles to choose from. The Lagos weather plays a big part in designing villas, so you’ll find them to be light and airy, allowing a cooling breeze to bring down the temperature of the home simply by opening some of the windows. Air conditioning comes as standard too, so you can make sure your home stays cool even in the height of summer.
Villas are usually unfurnished, so you can make your own design choices when it comes to furnishings and decorations.
Where is the foremost location to shop for villas in Lekki?
Across Lagos, villas are being created to cater to the increasing demands of a growing population. Yes, you may have to factor in a daily commute to your office within the environ, but with wide, well-maintained roads and growing public transport infrastructure, as well as the location of most villa complexes close to the work hubs of Victoria Island and Ikoyi, that shouldn’t be too much of an issue.
Top of the list of favorite locations to get a luxury villa with topnotch attention to detail is The Periwinkle Lifestyle Estate. They have newer developments of 5 Bedroom Villas with a BQ, Study, Swimming pool, and play area for kids. Periwinkle Lifestyle Estate also xs offers a wonderful selection of Terraces that are perfect for young couples new to the property ladder.
To find out more about the huge range of villas on offer in Lekki, browse the Periwinkle Residences lifestyle estate collection and find your perfect home right here in Lagos.
