Joy on the Hill Uganda, family friendly modern loft house with lake view
House • Kampala Uganda
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Listed January 2023
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General overview
Modern, open plan 4 bedroom house with enormous deck for viewing hills of Kampala, Lake Victoria or star gazing. Ideal for families or groups with ample living space and play area for children, also lovely ambiance for a couple. An additional family pool and lounge deck were recently added to provide a little oasis for relaxation.
The space
This spacious living, dining room and kitchen open up with double doors to a veranda overlooking Kampala hills and Lake Victoria. Enjoy the kitchen space with eating at the kitchen island, or at the extra long dining room table, or the seating options outside. Kitchen is fully stocked with all equipment for baking and cooking. Living room has large L-shaped sofa and several chairs for lounging and chatting. We do not have a TV, and want to provide a relaxing and connecting space for visitors. Several artwork and furniture pieces are featured from local artist/designer at Muti Interiors with Ugandan wood and craftsmanship. The house is decorated with many plants and cacti to enhance the lush tropical feel of the equator. A children's play area is set up under the stairs with puzzles, books, games, and art supplies. We have a few kids bikes/scooters which can be used to whizz around the open areas and the veranda outside. A playset with swings, slide and a climbing wall is outside the kitchen veranda for children to enjoy. A private masseur is available for booking and comes with own massage table and a reasonable hourly rate. Several trusted nannies used by our family can be contacted should you need an occasional babysitter.
Purified drinking water filtration system is provided (tap water is not drinkable in Uganda). The beds are equipped with mosquito nets for nighttime use.
This is our personal home, so please treat it with the care and love that was put into it :)
Guest access
2 level house with 2 bedrooms on the main floor, and 2 on the upper floor.
Notes
Uganda is a beautiful country to go on safari, explore the culture, wildlife and nature. Kampala is a city set on many hills and with a bustling city life with lovely restaurants, cafes, cinemas and local markets. There are many opportunities to travel around Uganda, such as visiting Jinja town, which is about an hour away from Kampala on the Nile River and can offer a weekend of rafting or kayaking. National Parks abound in Uganda, offering lovely family friendly safaris with elephants, zebras, hippos, giraffes, warthogs, impala and lions. Queen Elizabath National Park, Lake Mburu National Park and Murchison Falls National Park are a few of the easily accessible National Parks to visit.
Features
Washer
Oven
Microwave
Coffee machine
Fridge
Iron
WiFi
Bathtub
Fire extinguisher
Bed sheets
Towels
Workspace
Toys
BBQ
Pool
Balcony
Garden / yard
Deck / patio / courtyard / terrace
Covered porch / verandah
Travel Styles
Long term
Weekend
Adventure
Family
Romantic
Sport and leisure
Relaxing
Eco
Luxury
City
Village
Remote
Tropical
Culture
Hiking
Cycling
Accessibility
House rules
Suitable for infants under 2
Suitable for children ages 2-12
Pets not allowed
No smoking
Allergens
Cat free
Dog free
Smoke free
Dates of Availability
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Neighbourhood
The house is located about 7 minute drive from Lubowa (on outskirts/hill of Kampala) with access to grocery store, pizzeria and cafe. Easy to access the new highways, linking to Munyonyo Resort and Lake Victoria Serena, the airport and Kampala city. Eco-friendly with rain water harvest and designed for cooling during the daytime with cross-breeze and airflow. We have an eco-friendly solar water heater that provides hot water for showers. Several trusted local taxi drivers that know our house location are ready to accommodate your travel needs.
Getting to my home
Our house is about a 45-minute drive from the airport. I have a taxi driver who can pick you up to make your arrival seamless.
Nearest airport
EBB, Entebbe International Airport, Uganda
Getting around
Taxis with Uber, or a local driver that I can connect you with is the easiest way to get around.
Map of Approximate Location
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Feedback
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Kathleen
I'm an international school teacher and love to travel with my 4 children. Originally from the US, but have been a global nomad for about 16 years. We have two listings; our home in Kampala, Uganda and an apartment in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. We especially prefer visiting new countries we haven't yet explored! We look forward to joining this community.
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