Some properties are bought for what they already are. Others make sense because of what they can become.
Set within a secure, contemporary 18-unit development in Marlborough, this spacious three-bedroom apartment shell presents an interesting opportunity for a buyer who wants the fundamentals of a modern home in place, while retaining the freedom to personalise the final finishes rather than paying a premium for somebody else's choices.
With nine units already completed, the development is taking shape and offers a clear indication of the lifestyle and design standard possible within the complex.
The architecture has been conceived around light, volume and practical modern living. A dramatic double-height window forms a key feature of the open-plan living area, allowing natural light to flow through the home, while the mezzanine-style configuration creates a sense of openness rarely associated with conventional apartment living.
The proposed accommodation incorporates:
* Three generously proportioned bedrooms
* Main bedroom with ensuite
* Two bathrooms plus guest toilet
* Open-plan lounge and dining environment
* Generous kitchen area designed to accommodate a contemporary island-style layout
* Mezzanine element overlooking the main living space
* Private braai and entertainment area
* Provision for an individual pool area
* Parking for approximately three smaller vehicles
* Reliable borehole water supply
* Approximately 450m² land allocation per unit
* Sectional Title ownership
What perhaps strengthens the proposition is the location. Marlborough continues to offer convenient access into Harare North and West, while remaining close to established schools, shopping, service stations and the major road network.
For a local homeowner, it creates the opportunity to establish a modern, relatively low-maintenance home without taking on a full standalone construction project.
For the diaspora buyer, the proposition may be even more relevant: secure complex living, sectional title ownership, borehole water and the ability to complete the interior to a specification and budget that you control.
And from an investment perspective, the question is less simply “What does the shell cost today?” and perhaps more:
What could a well-finished three-bedroom contemporary home in an increasingly established Marlborough development be worth once the complex is fully matured?
That is where the opportunity deserves a closer look.