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Exclusivity and Class on 7055m2, this gracious property has accommodated diplomats and is perfectly placed as an option to purchase as Residential, a Boutique Guest House or Office Headquarters with easy access to Enterprise Road. The intricately landscaped Garden will hold your attention as you navigate the sweeping grandeur of the driveway towards the double storey 4 Bedroom, 3 ½ Bathroom Home. DOWNSTAIRS A covered porch will take you into the Hallway and on to the Dining Room, TV Lounge and Formal Lounge with feature Fireplace. Exit the Lounge to the covered Verandah/Porch which overlooks a sparkling blue Pool. A Guest loo ensures privacy for the upper level and an elegantly furnished Office overlooks the spacious Guest car park. A modern, tastefully fitted Kitchen with centre- Island leads towards the separate scullery and on towards the triple Garage, Laundry, Generator and I...
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Unique Location in Highlands!

Highlands, Harare North
Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 4 Land area 7,055 m²
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Set on 8,240 square metres in a quiet part of Burnside, this secure and well-maintained property offers comfortable family living with excellent future potential. The home features four bedrooms, including a main ensuite with walk-in closet, a large office which could be used as a fifth bedroom, a family bathroom with bath and shower, plus a separate toilet. The open lounge and dining area with fireplace flow onto a covered patio, while the fitted kitchen includes an additional pantry/freezer room. Tiled floors run throughout the home. Outdoor features include a charming thatched gazebo with built-in braai/fireplace, outdoor braai area, functional pool currently used as a fishpond, extensive paving, and a low-maintenance water-wise garden. The property also offers double lock-up garages, a triple carport, two storerooms including a laundry/store room, and neat staff quarters com...
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Burnside, Bulawayo East
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Discover an exceptional development opportunity in Chisipite, with this prime property set on a sprawling 4. 15 acres. The home features four spacious bedrooms, two well-appointed bathrooms, and inviting living spaces that include a lounge and dining room. A fitted kitchen, complete with built-in cupboards, offers functionality and charm, while an air conditioner and fireplace ensure year-round comfort. Step outside to enjoy meticulously landscaped gardens, a delightful swimming pool, and a tennis court, perfect for entertaining. A paved veranda introduces a serene courtyard setting, ideal for relaxation. The property is securely walled and features multiple water sources, including a borehole and municipal connection, alongside a reliable ZESA supply. With staff quarters, carports, and a garden shed, this property is as practical as it is picturesque. The additional small...
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Prime property with development potential!

Chisipite, Harare North
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A contemporary Zimbabwean-style home under heavy-gauge Chromadek, designed by Bruce Rowlands and constructed by a UK Chartered Builder and Chartered Surveyor. The house features tiled, carpeted, and French oak wooden flooring and is set on an elevated site offering expansive views of the golf course and Domboshawa (Gomo Kurira). It is just a few minutes walk to the Golf and Country Clubhouse. This property ticks all the boxes in terms of security, style, and comfort. Sitting on approximately 3,605 m, the large stand also offers potential for further development. The property showcases exquisite features with an effortless flow and exceptional entertainment spaces, creating a truly pleasing living experience. Enter the home through a grand entrance hall and lounge. To the left is a guest cloakroom/toilet and a fourth bedroom or studyideal for guests. The open-plan living area includ...
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Borrowdale Brooke, Harare North
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An exceptional opportunity awaits to acquire a uniquely designed and luxurious four-bedroom home in the desirable Glen Lorne area. Set on a sprawling 7200 sqm stand, this property offers unparalleled sophistication, modern amenities, and self-sufficiency. Key Features: Architectural Distinction: The property boasts a unique architectural design that offers both aesthetic appeal and practical living spaces. Four Bedrooms, Two En-suite Access & Balconies: The Main Suite is a true retreat, featuring a private lounge, a lavish outdoor shower, and an en-suite bathroom. The fourth bedroom also includes its own en-suite. Two remaining bedrooms share a well-appointed bathroom. All bedrooms feature private balconies offering beautiful, serene views. Grand Living & Entertainment: A magnificent entrance features a striking fish pond with Koy fish. The open-plan lounge...
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Nestled in the heart of Harare’s most sought-after enclave, this exceptional home on Folyjon Crescent offers a rare fusion of modern architecture, refined finishes, and 4,500sqm of landscaped serenity. Designed for effortless entertaining and everyday comfort, it is a residence of distinction. Key Highlights Spacious Bedrooms: 4 in total, with 3 en-suite for ultimate privacy and relaxation Expansive Living Areas: Two stylish lounges, a sophisticated dining room, and a sleek fitted kitchen with scullery and pantry Entertainer’s Dream: Sparkling swimming pool, exquisite pool house with bar/kitchen, living space, and private office Outdoor Sanctuary: Manicured gardens bathed in natural light, creating a tranquil retreat Self-Sufficient Living: Reliable borehole and water tanks ensure peace of mind This residence is more than a home—it’s a statement of elegance and fun...
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Prestigious Glen Lorne Contemporary Residence

Glen Lorne, Harare North
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Helensvale – Modern Cluster Home in a Complex of 6 Located in the sought-after suburb of Helensvale, this well-designed cluster home is set within an exclusive complex of just six units, offering privacy, security, and comfortable modern living on a 650sqm stand. The home boasts a spacious open-plan layout comprising a lounge, dining area, and a contemporary kitchen fitted with a 4-plate electric stove and 2-plate gas hob, as well as a dishwasher connection for added convenience. Accommodation includes 4 bedrooms, all with built-in cupboards. Three of the bedrooms are en-suite with their own shower, toilet, and sink, while the main bedroom features a private en-suite bathroom. Additional features include: Guest/common toilet at the main entrance Access to 2 communal boreholes, ensuring a reliable water supply Secure, peaceful setting within a well-maintained small complex Th...
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Superb opportunity in Helensvale

Helensvale, Harare North
Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 4 Land area 650 m²
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Nestled in the highly sought-after suburb of New Alex Park, this well-appointed family home offers a blend of comfort, functionality, and self-sufficiency. An inviting entrance hallway leads into a spacious lounge and formal dining area, creating a seamless flow for both everyday living and entertaining. The kitchen is thoughtfully laid out and complemented by a scullery and pantry, ensuring practicality and ease of use. The home features four generously sized bedrooms, including a main en-suite, while the family bathroom has a shower, basin, and toilet services the remaining rooms. Air conditioning is installed throughout the home (excluding the kitchen), providing year-round comfort. A covered verandah extends the living space outdoors, offering the perfect setting for relaxation or hosting guests. Designed with convenience and sustainability in mind, the property is equ...
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Versatile Family Home in Great Location

New Alexandra Park, Harare North
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Spacious 4-bedroom, 5-bathroom family home for sale in exclusive Borrowdale Brooke, Harare North. Set on a generous 2,900 m² stand with 352 m² of living space, this property offers water security with its own borehole and year-round relaxation around the swimming pool. The covered patio shown in the photos is perfect for entertaining — a sheltered dining area with direct access through wide glass doors to the garden and pool. Inside, you’ll find bright, versatile rooms including a bedroom with a wall-mounted TV and dressing area, a long hallway lined with traditional timber-framed windows, and an elegant wooden staircase with glass balustrade leading to the upper level. The stylish bathroom pictured features a freestanding bath, glass shower enclosure and contemporary tiling. This home blends comfortable family living with entertaining potential in one of Harare’s most desirable encla...
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Arlington East, newly built house - 4 bedrooms (main with walk-in closet, all ensuite, built-in cupboards) - Modern fitted, open-plan lounge and dining - Swimming pool, reliable borehole, 1000L water tank - Double lock-up - Paved, walled with lockable sliding gate Available - Asking price US$280,000 negotiable
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Luxury meets self sufficient!!

Arlington, Harare South
Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 5 210 m²
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Outstanding opportunity in Arlington East, Harare South — a substantial 4-bedroom, 3-bath family home on a 540 m² stand with 400 m² building area, offered as a solid shell ready for finishing. The photos show a two-storey brick structure with exposed red-brick walls, timber props, wide openings for generous living spaces and a double garage / covered parking area. Neighbouring completed homes and the tarred streets are visible, and a water tank on an adjacent property hints at the suburb’s practical services. This property includes a borehole and space earmarked for a swimming pool, giving you long-term water security and the option to create a private outdoor oasis. Internally the layout affords open-plan reception areas, room for a modern kitchen, and en-suite potential for the master bedroom. With the shell well underway you can tailor finishes, fittings and landscaping to your ...
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4-Bed Arlington East Home — Shell Stage, Pool & Borehole

Arlington, Harare South
Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 3 400 m²
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An exceptional family home in Rolf Valley, Harare North — set on a generous 4,000 m² plot with 300 m² of comfortable living space. This attractive 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom residence sits quietly beneath mature trees and rolling lawns, offering privacy and a sense of sanctuary. The aerial photos show a striking kidney-shaped swimming pool tucked beside a sun terrace, ideal for weekend entertaining and relaxed family afternoons. Solar panels on the main roof and a visible water tank and borehole system provide practical, cost-saving advantages and greater self-sufficiency. The layout flows from welcoming entrance courtyards into connected living areas and private sleeping wings, with built-in storage visible in the fitted wardrobes. A separate outbuilding/garage area and defined driveway create neat service zones while leaving the garden free for kids and pets to play. Lush established ...
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Rolf Valley, Harare North
Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 3 300 m²
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This impressive split level family home is an entertainer's dream. The main house comprises a fitted kitchen with a scullery and laundry, casual dining room, a formal dining room leading onto an enclosed and covered verandah, a spacious lounge leading to a balcony and ...
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Magnificent split level family home

Helensvale, Harare North
Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 3 Land area 15,945 m²
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Nestled in a secluded pocket of Alexandra Park, this charming double-storey residence offers the perfect blend of comfort, space, and timeless appeal, all set on an expansive 3,700 sqm stand. Upon entering the home, you are welcomed by a gracious hallway with a conve...
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Charming Double-Storey Residence in Alexandra Park For Sale

Alexandra Park, Harare North
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Stunning Architectural Masterpiece In Glenlorne! Nestled in the tranquil heart of Glenlorne, this beautifully designed 4-bedroom home offers a harmonious blend of modern luxury and nature-inspired living. The main bedroom boasts an exquisite en-suite bathroom with...
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Stunning Architectural Masterpiece In Glenlorne!

Glen Lorne, Harare North
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Borrowdale USD$685,000. 00 "Discover a stunning home in a secure complex of only ten units”. This beautiful property strikes the *perfect balance between space, style, and security. * Set within a fully walled complex with 24-hour security, this home boasts o...
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Borrowdale, Harare North
Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 3 Land area 2,000 m²
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Located in Borrowdale West Harare this Pokugara Manor townhouse is now available for sale offering a secure elegant and high quality modern lifestyle The development is close to Borrowdale Brooke Sam Levys Village and Helensvale with easy access to top schools medical f...
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Luxury 4 Bedroom Pokugara Manor Townhouse For Sale

Borrowdale West, Harare North
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This 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom home in Kambanji, Harare North, offers a sophisticated, elegant lifestyle. Encompassed in a sprawling 4900 m² area, this property boasts a building area of 1000 m², offering ample space for relaxation and recreation. Your new home opens to ...
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Kambanji, Harare North
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Set in a beautiful natural rocky garden with a stream, this charming double storey home offers a peaceful lifestyle with plenty of character. The home features four well-sized bedrooms and two bathrooms (main en-suite), inviting lounge with a fireplace and dining ...
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Tranquil Family Retreat With A Natural Stream

Hillside, Bulawayo South
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We proudly present this exceptional property situated along a MAJOR ROAD, just a stone’s throw from CARDINALS CORNER. Set on an expansive 33,715 sqm, this prime parcel of land falls under Zone 1B as per the City of Harare Enterprise Corridor Local Development Plan, offe...
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