The Fifth Settlement neighborhood has witnessed a remarkable growth in recent years, focusing constantly on major roadways and overall infrastructure. These renovations were crucial after the mega campaigns run by gated communities, improving living quality and complementing the experience with a variety of top-notch services and amenities.
The many advantages of living in an open community are often blurred by the volume of compound advertisements. In this article, we’ll highlight some of the best places to live in the Fifth Settlement area and spotlight the benefits that non-gated communities offer.
In most gated communities, amendments to spaces and flexibility in property modifications are often limited by many restrictions. If you have a newborn and you’re thinking of adding an extra bedroom or altering the apartment structure, compounds may reject your request. In contrast, open neighborhoods are less restrictive with property modifications, giving you the freedom to personalize your property as you wish and make full use of your outdoor areas.
One of the perks of living in a non-gated compound is the ease of movement and transportation, especially if you frequently host friends and family. Many compounds have restricted visit policies, which can make it a hassle for visitors to reach you if the process is not seamless. Choosing a non-gated compound provides easier access to essential services such as schools, supermarkets, and medical centers.
When it comes to cost, residential units in the city are significantly cheaper than those in compounds, offering various options and opportunities for newlyweds and families seeking a more affordable choice. Additionally, maintenance costs are generally lower than those in compounds, making it a more budget-friendly option in the long term.
One aspect that may interest you is the diversity of units, spaces and options. Unlike compounds, residential neighborhoods offer a wider range of choices, including villas, apartments, duplexes, upper and lower ground units, and more. While some gated communities provide various options, They often come with higher prices, and most of the compounds have more standardized housing layouts, which could restrict your selection.
If you’re searching for a property and considering renting or buying in city neighborhoods, here are some of the best neighborhoods in New Cairo and their advantages.
- El-Banafseg
The El-Banafseg neighborhood is one of the most well-known areas in New Cairo, popular with its low population density, tranquility, and green spaces. El-Banafseg is divided into two districts, the villas district which includes 12 areas, and the buildings district. They are separated by the active and service-rich road Al-Sadat Axis, which connects the Ring Road to Al-Nasr Axis, ensuring great ease of movement to the heart of Cairo.
The strategic location of El-Banafseg provides proximity to essential services and keeps you connected to the city. It is surrounded by Youssef El-Sebaai Axis to the north, North Teseen Street to the south, Al-Rehab City to the east, and First Settlement to the west.
Its prime location has attracted many educational institutions, including the Cairo Higher Institute of Engineering and Computer Science, a kindergarten, and the British International School in Egypt.
El-Banafseg also includes high-quality medical services with a fully equipped medical center with all facilities.
The neighborhood offers a variety of units with different layouts and spaces to meet the needs of many residents, including separate apartments, duplexes, villas, lower ground floors, penthouses, and rooftops, with spaces starting from 100 square meters.
Units available for sale/rent in El-Banafseg neighborhood on Bayut
- 3-bedroom apartment for sale in El Banafseg Buildings – 4,300,000 EGP
- 2-bedroom roof for sale in El Banafseg 11 – 6,500,000 EGP
- 3-bedroom apartment for rent in El Banafseg 11 – 16,000 EGP per month
- El-Yasmeen
El-Yasmeen neighborhood is one of the most prestigious neighborhoods in the Fifth Settlement.
It is divided into 8 areas, all consisting of villas, which made the neighborhood well known as “El-Yasmeen Villas’’.
The neighborhood has a unique symmetry of the buildings, giving it a very striking and organized appearance. All of the buildings are built at the same height and consist of a ground floor and two upper floors, with spaces starting from 300 square meters and ranging up to 2,000 square meters.
Things in common between El-Yasmeen and El-Banafseg neighborhoods is that they both share a strategic location within the Fifth Settlement.
El-Yasmeen is bordered by the First Settlement to the north, 90th Street from to south, El-Banafseg neighborhood from the east, and Mustafa Kamel Axis from the west, which connects both the First and Fifth Settlements and ends with the Suez Road for easier access to Masr El Gedida and Nasr City.
Units available for sale/rent in El-Yasmeen neighborhood on Bayut
3-bedroom apartment for sale in El Yasmeen 3 – 8,000,000 EGP
2-bedroom apartment for rent in El Yasmeen 4 – 30,000 EGP/month
3-bedroom apartment for rent in El Yasmeen 2 – 21,000 EGP/month
- El-Narges
El-Narges neighborhood successfully combines the best aspects of both El-Banafseg and El-Yasmeen, making it one of the most renowned residential areas in New Cairo.
Its architecture is distinctive, with a well-organized geometric layout. Like every neighborhood in the area, El-Narges is divided into 8 zones, which include buildings, villas, and villas with residential apartments.
El-Narges offers all the necessary services and facilities, ensuring that you won’t have to move far to complete your tasks, as it is located in one of the best geographic locations in the Fifth Settlement.
El-Narges neighborhood is surrounded by Gamal Abdel Nasser Axis to the north, Ain Sokhna Road to the south, Suez Road to the east, and the German University to the west. Living there means being in the heart of the city, with easy access to all essential services such as sports clubs, schools, medical complexes, and houses of worship.
The success of El-Narges didn’t stop there. Due to the high demand, the neighborhood is now expanding with a new phase that spans 230,000 acres, making it the largest district in New Cairo. We will discuss this in more detail in upcoming articles.
Units available for sale/rent in El-Narges neighborhood on Bayut
3-bedroom apartment for rent in El-Narges 1 Villas – 25,000 EGP/month
2-bedroom apartment for sale in El-Narges Buildings – 4,200,000 EGP
3-bedroom duplex for sale in El-Narges 7 – 12,480,000 EGP
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