Stunning Two-Level Home in the Heart of Ikoyi

Some homes just let you breathe a little deeper as soon as you come in. When I walked into this six bedroom duplex at The Residences at No 35 in Ikoyi, Lagos, I just paused in the entryway for a moment because there is so much light. You almost do not even notice the city outside at first because the feeling inside is its own thing. The ceilings feel higher. The space just keeps going. If you know Ikoyi, you probably know how rare it is to get a genuine two-level apartment that does not feel boxed in. This one feels more like a real house in the sky.

I kept pacing from room to room and honestly the apartment almost feels like two separate homes stacked together. The mirrored layout on each floor means you are getting four lounges where everyone can spread out. I could imagine a family birthday party happening in one area and a quiet movie night going on in another without anyone getting in the way of each other. The living rooms are open and the sunlight hits the floors in just the right way in the afternoon. People sometimes talk about ‘open plan living' but here it feels casual and real. No stiff corners. You can move between the spaces so easily.

The two kitchens – one on each floor – are kind of the star. They are semi open but not so closed off that you feel lonely when cooking. I tried the drawers and they are as smooth as anything. Sleek appliances are tucked in where you need them but it is also a place you could cook for a group and not get overwhelmed. I think about the nights where you might run down to the store for tomatoes and end up making something from scratch for everyone because the kitchen just feels that easy.

What is unusual about this property is that you could honestly split it into two simplex apartments if you want to. Sometimes that flexibility is the missing piece for families who visit or maybe you want to live close to relatives without getting in each other's shoes. Each floor has its own entertainment area including these game rooms that do not try too hard to be fancy – just real space where you could play cards or even set up a table tennis game.

Now the bedrooms. Six of them in total. Both floors have their own master suite – the ones with the walk in closets that just keep going. You can tell someone thought about storage when they did the built in units. Every bedroom here gets its own bathroom so no arguing over morning showers. Actually you could host out of town friends and nobody would be stepping on anyone's toes. The two master bedrooms feel higher than the street. Stand by the window in the morning and you catch glimpses of the Lagos skyline. For me it feels a bit peaceful watching the sun come up over the rooftops.

The Residences at No 35 is not just about the apartment though. You step out and you have a gym and a fitness room that people actually use. I heard someone ask the trainer about early swim classes the other day. There's a landscaped swimming pool on the ground level where you sometimes see kids splashing around while parents sit with coffee. Parking is a breeze here because there are two whole levels – some days you do not even stress about coming home late.

Life in Ikoyi means the best coffee spots are near and there are fresh bakeries down the road if Saturday mornings are your thing. People jog in the evenings and occasionally you catch the breeze coming off the water. The building itself is tucked away so you get the city but not all of its noise.

I guess none of these words quite match up to actually being inside this duplex. So the only way to see if you fit is to walk through yourself. If you have any questions or you want to set up a time to look around just get in touch whenever. At LuxuryProperty.com, we just want your move in Ikoyi to feel comfortable and maybe even a bit exciting.