Classic Safari-Style Family Home with Private Hillside Dams Access

Burnside, Bulawayo East, Bulawayo

$675,000

Burnside, Bulawayo East, Bulawayo

6 Bedrooms

4 Bathrooms

2,897.2 m²

7,243 m²

Description

A classic family home designed in safari lodge style, nestled on a rocky outcrop overlooking the Hillside Dams. This residence combines rustic charm, spacious living, and boutique-lodge potential — perfectly suited for a large family or as a commercial guest retreat for visitors seeking authentic Matabeleland hospitality.

Main Residence
•Bedrooms: 4 bedrooms, including a luxurious 36 m² master suite with dressing room/nursery/study, garden entrance, and poolside views.
•Bathrooms: Family bathroom with tub, shower, WHB & WC; guest lavatory.
•Living Areas:
•Elegant formal sitting room with a giant log fireplace and baby grand piano.
•40 m² dining room with matching log fireplace, seating for 16, and French doors to veranda.
•Trophy/TV room, intimate and decorated with historical relics, trophies, and artwork.
•Casual everyday living space flowing from the open-plan kitchen.
•Several verandas, a spacious outdoor deck, and star terrace/braai area for entertaining.

Kitchen & Utilities:
•Large open-plan kitchen — the heart of the home, designed for both family use and entertainment.
•Scullery, walk-in pantry, linen cupboard, vegetable patch, and external laundry.
Design:
•Combination of thatch and chromadek roofing for a blend of timeless charm and modern practicality.

Guest Accommodation
•2-Bedroom Cottage (en-suite bathrooms, kitchenette) with separate access, nestled into the aloe gardens at the foot of the kopje.
•Offers complete privacy for visitors, overlooking its own terrace and the pool area.

Outdoor & Lifestyle
•Swimming pool with thatch-roofed gazebo (functional but currently dry).
•Landscaped water-wise garden with aloes, palms, and ornamental grasses.
•Private access to Hillside Dams.
•Long driveway, elevated hilltop setting ensuring maximum privacy.

Additional Features
•14+ carports, 4 SLUGs (capacity for 18 cars).
•2–3 office spaces plus media room.
•Multiple storerooms.
•Staff quarters and accommodation for live-in employees.
•Full solar power (hybrid inverter), automated gate.
•3 x 5000L JoJo tanks with booster pumps.
•Reliable municipal water.
•Proximity to Whitestone School and other top amenities.

Suitability

This property offers rare flexibility and potential, ideal for:
•Corporate Executive Residence
•Exclusive Boutique Hotel / Guest Lodge
•Aesthetic Clinic / Health Farm / Spa
•School or Cookery Academy •Mining HQ or Corporate Retreat
•Safari Operator’s Base
•Exclusive Club or Private Retreat

Highlights
•Exclusive Burnside address with panoramic views.
•Private direct access to Hillside Dams.
•Lodge-style design with fireplaces, verandas, and expansive entertainment areas.
Versatility for luxury residential living or commercial investment use.