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Let's go to Gwarimpa
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The buzz, the bustle, the noisy atmosphere on the main avenues of Gwarimpa can be enjoyable and exciting for those who like the big city feeling.
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Entering via the main gates the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Avenues, you get the feeling that business is taking over town.
Banks and other professional service providers, boutiques and household shops, supermarkets and restaurants constantly serve residents and visitors.
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The largest purpose built estate in West Africa is Gwarimpa. Behind the noisy scenes you will find a calm model city.
Envisaged by Abuja master plan, Gwarimpa features all amenities, services, facilities and infrastructure that make for efficient living.
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As a satellite town Gwarimpa meets planner’s expectations of providing residence for many who work in central areas.
The area has grown and being so close to central areas it is really a part of the city.
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New private estates offer opportunities for home ownership to residents and new arrivals in Gwarimpa.
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For buyers, the good news is that in this government developed city, property ownership documentation is straightforward offering peace of mind.
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Price
House prices in Gwarimpa are reasonable when compared to prices in Abuja central.
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There has been an upward trend in Gwarimpa house prices in recent years following private acquisitions of government owned properties and commercial boom in the area.
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Beautiful homes keep sprouting on formerly empty plots as owners continue to build with interesting designs.
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Searchers in Gwarimpa can choose from a range of property types including bungalows, flats, duplexes and mansion type family homes.
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Amenities
A large number of civil servants, businessmen, professionals and their families create demand for educational services in Gwarimpa.
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The public schools are well supported by private schools. It is a matter of choice and fees for parents and children.
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The competition for admissions allows parents to achieve quality and value for money.
This holds true for creche, nursery, primary, secondary schools and for after school tuition.
Being a planned model city Gwarimpa is endowed with public hospitals plus many private providers.
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Some of the hospitals are well organised. Don’t be surprised to find many foreign trained doctors and pharmacists that are highly skilled providing services in Gwarimpa.
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The main hospitals in Gwarimpa include Gwarimpa General Hospital, NISA Premier Hospital, Arewa Polyclinic & Maternity Hospital and Wellsprings Hospital.
Clean water is another plus for Gwarimpa - a water treatment plant that supplies most homes with good clean water was constructed as part of the plan.
The model city also has a good road network - commuting from one end to the other is easy once you get to know how the numbered avenues connect, especially the first, second and third avenues.
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Gwarimpa Market is an interesting exchange that serves the community by supply of light goods, textiles, clothes, groceries and meat products.
Several supermarkets and shopping plazas compete to sell food, household goods and other luxuries.
Next Department Store offers similar organised shopping experiences to what you get at Shoprite, Park & Shop and Game stores.
Sited in Kado and not within Gwarimpa, it is a short drive from away offering everything you want under one roof.
Leisure & Recreation
Gwarimpa rocks at night – there are many bars and clubs in the area.
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Guest houses and hotels, restaurants and barbeque spots deliver relaxation and recreation.
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Fast food, classy table service restaurants and bukka style eateries compete for patronage.
Many bars offer a wide variety of tastes for outdoor entertainment.
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It is impossible to visit all Gwarimpa bars unless you have a year dedicated to the task!
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Jabi Lake Park is accessible to Gwarimpa residents for family oriented outings.
At the pack, you have boat rides, horse rides and other sporting facilities to enjoy on a day out.
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