The beautiful sides of lakeside property

duplex is N5.5 million.

The most interesting thing about this place is all the streets are asphalt covered just as the plots areas are paved with interlocking tiles. Red burnt bricks adorn the houses giving them mixed wall colour of red and cream.

There is playground of about 3000sqm. Amenities are not personal - even internet and CCTV services are general. Plans are underway to have a common cable TV service for the whole estate said Biba.

There is a standby generator for power supply. Water is supplied 24 hours. Cleaners are always on hand to mop up dirt and waste. Waste evacuators are on ground. Security is guaranteed. You cannot come into this place without permission. All houses are linked with intercom for link with residents in case a visitor comes. The place is serene, away from the hustle and bustle of the city.

But the estate is not without problems. The facility manger explained, “The main challenge we face is power failure. For example, our monthly budget for diesel is N1.2 million but in March, we spent about N4.6 million. This April, we’ve spent N4.2 million on diesel. In just two months, we’ve spent what should go for six months. It’s really affecting management.”

Anyhow, there is good understanding between management and residents. There is a resident committee that works with the facility manager. Meetings are held and decisions are taken together so there is harmony.

Because of this common understanding, each house pays its service charge without trouble. Those in the three-bedroom flats pay N300,000 per annum; fourbedroom terrace pay N400,000; four-bedroom semi-detached N450,000; five-bedroom semidetached duplex N480,000; fivebedroom detached N500,000.