House For Sale in Glen Lorne
Glen Lorne, Harare North, Harare
USD 3,200,000
PGP133324
Description
Positioned on top of a hill with panoramic north-facing views within approximately 14 acres of secluded indigenous woodlands, this unique home with Dutch Gables, reminiscent of a Capetonian Wine Estate, is awaiting its new owner. The house has many unique architectural features and was built to very high specifications in 1996.
Entering the house through the front door, the reception hall leads into an impressive double height atrium filled with space and light that flows through and opens into the front garden with views of the Msasa woodlands.
To the right is situated the Grand Formal Drawing Room with a jet master fire place. On the left is a beautifully proportioned sitting room again with a jet master fire place, built in bookcase and French doors opening onto a veranda overlooking the green garden. The spacious 16-seater dining room also leads from the entrance hall, and back into the formal Drawing room, perfect for entertaining guests. The stylish, modern kitchen which is connected by a hatch to the dining room has built in appliances with ample cupboard space and a spacious walk-in pantry. A separate cloakroom and an additional double bedroom with en-suite bathroom are also situated on the ground floor.
The First floor has 4 bedrooms boasting luxurious space in the Main Bedroom dressing room with a full en-suite and a balcony with views of the garden below. The second bedroom is also well-sized with a full en-suite bathroom.
In addition, there are 2 double bedrooms which share a family bathroom. On this floor, there is a an office with intergrated secure cupboard.
A spacious loft room with potential to be used as an office, gym or children's playroom, is situated on the 2nd floor.
Adjacent to the house is a pool house with a seating area, patio, small kitchen/bar, shower and lavatory. This building's architecture mirrors the main house and overlooks the mature landscaped gardens as well as the blue-tiled saltwater swimming pool - a true entertainer's delight!
There is an external laundry room and storeroom, both adjacent to the kitchen.
The property has an all-weather tennis court with lights, 6kva inverter and 24 solar panels, supported by a 27kva generator which enables the property to be "off grid". There are 3 boreholes, 2 x 10,000 litre water storage tanks and a 40,000 litre water reservoir at the top of the garden, facilitating gravity-fed water to the house and garden from the boreholes and main water reservoir. The property has a perfect slope suited to "water harvesting", the run off of which leads into a newly installed 1 million litre covered reservoir.
The property has a double garage with an integrated lockable store room, double staff quarters, one of which has 3 bedrooms, bathroom and kitchen. The second has 4 rooms.
The property is secured by a 12ft wall with an electric gate and is fully alarmed and linked with rapid response to a security company.
Pam Golding Properties are delighted to present and offer this gracious home to the market, tastefully and lovingly maintained by its sellers. Viewing strictly by appointment.
Main Features
- 5 Bedrooms
- 4 Bathrooms
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- 5.67Ha