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Where The Super Rich Live
Do you know that there are five luxury housing estates in Lagos where the super-rich rush to live? You must be extremely wealthy to afford living inside some of these estates.
These estates are highly private, have a serene environment, and the ambience is top-notch. In fact, all these estates are fairly new and feature unique qualities similar to those found in advanced countries like Dubai, the USA, etc.
When you talk about top housing estates today in Nigeria, Banana Island estate and Parkview estate are the benchmarks for many other estates in Nigeria. However, in this story, we explore estates that surpass them in terms of organization, beauty, security, and architectural design.
This week, City People’s ISAAC ABIMBADE presents to you five luxury estates where the super-rich Nigerians love to live.
SHORELINE ESTATE
The first on the list is Shoreline Estate, an ultra-exclusive, gated luxury waterfront community located off Onikoyi Road near Banana Island in Ikoyi, Lagos. Known for extreme privacy, tight security, and high-value reclaimed serviced plots, real estate prices here routinely run into hundreds of millions or billions of Naira (starting well north of $3 million for luxury villas). While Banana Island remains widely famed as Nigeria’s most prominent billionaire, high-profile address, real estate insiders and developers often rate Shoreline Estate (located adjacent/nearby in Ikoyi) as more hyper-exclusive and superior in specific luxury metrics. Shoreline Estate features a tightly restricted number of upscale homes (fewer than 70 total properties), avoiding the higher-density multi-family apartment complexes and commercial-leaning pressures found in portions of Banana Island. Zoning laws strictly permit only single-family luxury dwellings and custom mega-mansions, ensuring zero subdivision into high-traffic blocks of flats. Because it is smaller and largely kept under-the-radar by its high-net-worth residents, it offers an ultra-private, shielded environment with more intensely controlled access points compared to the heavily scrutinized public profile of Banana Island. Reclaimed waterfront plots and finished smart-mansions in Shoreline command staggering valuations—frequently scaling past N3.1 million to N5 million per square metre, pushing baseline entry prices for houses well north of $3 million to $5 million.
COWRIE ESTATE
Cowrie Creek Estate is an ultra-luxury, gated waterfront community located off Spar Road in Ikate, Lekki, Lagos. Spanning over 43 hectares along the Lekki Lagoon creek, this prestigious neighborhood features high-end infrastructure, individual contemporary architecture, and top-tier security. This estate is central in Lekki and can also be said to be within the Lekki Phase 1 axis. This estate is newly established, but it is highly exclusive to the rich and prominent Nigerians who desire comfortable and luxurious homes. It is situated in Ikate, Lekki, offering fast access to Lekki Phase 1, Victoria Island, and the Lekki-Epe Expressway. The properties primarily include 4 to 5-bedroom luxury detached and semi-detached duplexes featuring extras like private swimming pools, cinemas, elevators, and rooftop terraces. Prices of houses generally range from roughly N800,000,000 to over N1,200,000,000, depending on the size, furnishing, and exact finish of the home.
Spanning approximately 43 hectares, the estate was conceived in 2007 as a private-sector-led real estate investment by the Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) Cooperative Society, but attention was shifted there just about 10 years ago. It was developed with the vision of becoming one of Nigeria’s model estate developments, showcasing best practices in infrastructure, urban planning, and community living. Built to global standards, Cowrie Creek is designed to offer homeowners a well-organized, secure, and serene environment. A key feature of the estate is its waterfront positioning—situated along the Lekki Lagoon creek. From inception, Cowrie Creek has attracted discerning buyers and investors who value exclusivity, strong infrastructure, and proximity to Lagos’ central business hubs. Today, it stands out as one of the most desirable and upscale estates in Lagos. However, land spaces are very limited, and the estate is almost completely built up. The effect of this is that the prices of properties in the estate continue to appreciate.
ROYAL GARDEN ESTATE
Royal Garden Estate, located in the serene area of Ajah, Lagos, is a prestigious residential estate offering a blend of luxury, comfort, and security. Known for its beautifully landscaped environment and modern facilities, Royal Garden Estate is a top choice for families, professionals, and investors looking for premium properties in Lagos. In this article, we’ll explore what makes this estate a standout option for living or investment.
Royal Garden Estate is renowned for its top-notch security systems, including 24/7 surveillance and controlled access points. This ensures that residents enjoy peace of mind while living in a safe and serene environment.
The estate features well-paved roads, efficient drainage systems, constant power supply, and recreational facilities such as parks, sports centers, and playgrounds. These amenities cater to a wide range of lifestyle needs, ensuring a high standard of living for residents.
Royal Garden Estate offers a variety of housing options, including spacious apartments, duplexes, and detached homes. The properties are designed with modern architecture and high-quality materials, providing a luxurious living experience.
Royal Garden Estate Ajah is the epitome of modern living, offering luxury, convenience, and security in one of Lagos’s most desirable locations. Whether you’re looking for a new home or an investment opportunity, this estate is worth considering.
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Prices of a detached duplex on the estate are between 500 million to a billion depending on the size of the land and features of the house.
LAKOWE LAKES GOLF AND COUNTRY ESTATE
Lakowe Lakes Golf and Country Estate is an exclusive 308-hectare residential golf estate. Aptly dubbed “West Africa’s Best Kept Secret” because of its exclusive lifestyle and rare serene living within a busy city like Lagos, Nigeria, the estate boasts three main sectors: Hospitality (short stays, events, and meetings), Golf, and Real Estate.
Blending traditional country estate style with modern amenities, functionality, and hospitality services, Lakowe Lakes Golf and Country Estate offers an 18-hole championship golf course, short stay hospitality services, five food and beverage outlets, over 14 manmade lakes, meeting rooms, and event spaces in an eco-friendly and natural setting, away from the distractions and stress of urban life.
Whether you’re swinging a ball on our signature Part 3 Hole 12 on the championship standard golf course, enjoying a mind-clearing run or swim, or sweating it off on our tennis court or in the gym, you are assured of an environment where your well-being is a priority.
LAGOS NEW TOWN
Lagos New Town (LNT) is a large, sustainable master-planned urban development by Mixta Africa along the Lekki-Epe Expressway, spanning over 1,560 hectares. It functions as an integrated, eco-friendly community designed to house over 200,000 people with reliable infrastructure, commercial zones, and residential neighborhoods. Design: Built as an “eco-reimagined” city with dedicated green areas, parks, and proper drainage systems. Purpose: Combines residential calm with commercial plots and business hubs to reduce urban pressure on central Lagos. Investment: Popular among real estate investors and the diaspora due to flexible payment plans and strategic positioning along the fast-developing Lekki-Epe corridor. Lagos New Town is a fast-growing, master-planned urban development by Mixta Africa. Spanning 15 million sqm, Lagos New Town is more than just a real estate development; it is a thriving city designed to accommodate over 200,000 residents while offering world-class infrastructure, green spaces, and unparalleled investment opportunities.
Isaac Abimbade
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