USD $990,000 sitting on 10. 6 Hectares of Exceptional Living
Experience ultimate luxury living on this rare 10. 6-hectare agro-residential estate in Douglasdale - a sophisticated blend of urban convenience and rural retreat just 12 kilometres from Bulawayo's city centre. This exceptional property delivers a lodge-calibre residence combined with established gardens, productive land, and multiple income-generating opportunities, perfect for discerning buyers seeking an extraordinary lifestyle property with genuine business opportunity.
Architecturally Distinctive Main Residence:
The main house is a masterpiece of thoughtful design, featuring ornate stone flooring throughout public areas and split-level architecture that creates distinct spaces with purpose and separation. Five spacious bedrooms across two wingstwo guest bedrooms, one en-suite in their own wing, plus three bedrooms in the family wing, the main is an en-suite accommodate extended family or guests with privacy and comfort. Each bedroom is carpeted for warmth, whilst public areas showcase elegant stone flooring.
The guest en-suite includes a shower, bathtub and toilet; a separate family bathroom and guest toilet serve the main house. A large fitted kitchen with scullery and pantry flows into multiple entertaining spaces: a substantial lounge with fireplace and thatched veranda, a second lounge, and a distinctive indoor courtyard featuring a bar areaperfect for intimate entertaining. Split-level design ensures every space feels purposeful and separated, creating the sophisticated ambience of a private lodge.
Exceptional Building Features:
Some areas feature traditional thatch whilst others have ceilings, combining character with practical maintenance. Comprehensive security includes alarm system, perimeter fencing with razor wire, CCTV surveillance, and multiple secure entry points. Abundant storage cabinets and dedicated storage rooms throughout provide exceptional organisation and practicality.
Complete Infrastructure & Self-Sufficiency:
- Renewable Power & Water SecuritySolar power system (48V 5kVA) provides energy independence, whilst multiple water sources ensure reliability: good functioning borehole with two additional borehole sites, plus municipal water connection. Substantial reservoir provides backup supply, essential for a property of this scale.
- Secure Parking & AccessAmple parking accommodates several vehicles. One main electric gate and two service gates provide controlled access to the expansive property.
Lifestyle Amenities & Land Features:
- Established Gardens & Recreational FacilitiesBeautiful, mature gardens showcase professional landscaping with a pop-up sprinkler system irrigation. A functioning tennis court offers recreational excellence, whilst four horse stables cater to equestrian enthusiasts. An ornamental fish pond houses koi fish, adding tranquillity and aesthetic appeal.
- Productive LandEstablished orchard provides fresh fruit production. Large fields offer scope for additional agricultural pursuits, hobby farming, or further development. Some areas are separately fenced and secured, creating distinct zones within the property.
Staff Accommodation
A complete staff compound comprising several outbuildings with a separate entrance provides comfortable employee housing whilst maintaining privacy separation from the main residence.
The Lodge Experience:
This property transcends traditional residential livingit captures the essence of a private lodge retreat. The combination of spacious guest accommodation, entertaining facilities, recreational amenities, and established infrastructure creates an experience where family and friends can be hosted at the highest level. Yet it remains just 12 kilometres from the city centre, offering urban proximity without compromise.
Multiple Income & Lifestyle Potential:
Beyond personal use, this property presents genuine business opportunities: guest accommodation rental, boutique lodge operations, equestrian enterprises, agricultural ventures, or a redevelopment opportunity. The established infrastructure, substantial staff compound, and professional layout position this as viable for multiple business models.
Strategic Location:
- Urban Proximity with Rural EscapeDouglasdale's prestige combines with genuine rural setting. Twelve kilometres from the city centre means easy access to amenities, schools, and business, whilst the 10. 6-hectare scale delivers authentic rural living and complete privacy.
- Established SuburbDouglasdale is home to Bulawayo's most sophisticated residents and properties. This location reinforces prestige and investment security.
Perfect For:
High-Net-Worth Families seeking extraordinary residential space with lodge-quality entertaining. Lifestyle buyers desiring the ultimate blend of rural luxury and urban convenience. Entrepreneurs seeing potential in boutique lodge, guest accommodation, or agro-tourism operations. Equestrian Enthusiasts wanting private stables and riding facilities. Those Seeking Escape building a private retreat within easy city access.
This is not simply a property purchaseit's an acquisition of a complete lifestyle asset. Ten hectares of established infrastructure, luxury accommodation, recreational facilities, and business potential, positioned within easy reach of the city yet entirely self-contained. Genuinely exceptional.
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