Many Zimbabweans are looking for quality developments for sale in Ruwa. This desire is readily quashed by the evident challenge of the horrible traffic jams commuters experience along Mutare road to and from the Harare CBD.
Boulders Estate is the unique residential development that forms part of the solution. Boulders Estate offers premium stands for sale just a short distance from Harare CBD. But even better, it is a development built to provide modern living needs for people to live and work right there in Ruwa.
Why Choose Zimbabwe Developments Like Boulders Estate?
Unlike many new developments that import foreign concepts, Boulders Estate is proudly Zimbabwean. “We’ve got plenty of inspiring and significant historical landmarks right here at home,” Kim McDonald, founder of McDonald Properties explained during a recent interview at the property. “We worked hard to highlight all things Zimbabwean.”
This approach is clear from the moment visitors approach the distinctive gatehouse, which McDonald describes as "the beginning of the whole picture." It’s design, as well as the estate’s name, draws inspiration from Great Zimbabwe, the ancient city that gave Zimbabwe its name.
"I could think of nothing better than to use Great Zimbabwe as a development. It's the name of our country. It's synonymous with Zimbabwe," McDonald said. "Why no other developer has ever done it, I do not know."
Promoting Zimbabwe’s Indigenous Beauty
Walking through Boulders Estate feels like a celebration of Zimbabwe's natural heritage. Every tree, plant, and flower on the property is indigenous to Zimbabwe, creating a landscape that honors our country's natural beauty.
Even the gate was built using materials found right there on the land before construction began.
"All the flowers, all the trees, and this entire development are all indigenous," McDonald emphasized. This commitment to local flora gives the estate a unique character that stands apart from developments that import non-native plants.
Boulders Estate was even inspired by the rhinoceros known in Shona as Chipembere, which is the affectionate nickname McDonald’s father went by. Rhinoceros images and carvings are visible throughout the estate.
The attention to detail extends to the artistic elements throughout the property. Stone features built by masons from Masvingo echo the craftsmanship of Great Zimbabwe. Local stone sculptures dot the landscape, showcasing Zimbabwe's artistic talent.
"We've got incredible artists in this country. I mean, really. We've got carvers that are unbelievable," McDonald said. Such artists have contributed to creating the masterpiece that Boulders Estate is.
Self-Sufficient Living
Perhaps the most impressive aspect of Boulders Estate is its self-sufficiency. Municipal service delivery can be unreliable in Zimbabwe. That’s why McDonald Properties has created a gated community that provides everything residents need.
"We had to provide a total experience that when people bought into Boulders, they could live here with no worries about roads being deteriorated, no lights, no electricity, no water," he explained.
The estate supplies private water to all residents through an underground system of borehole water treated right there on the land. "No one has tanks here. No one buys water," McDonald pointed out.
Solar street lighting illuminates the property at night and powers the speed cameras. A dedicated team handles all maintenance.
"The grass is cut. It's neat all the time," McDonald said. "This place at night—you should really come and have a look at this at night. It's quite an impressive development."
Residents contribute to a body corporate on a monthly basis, which covers 24-hour security, garden maintenance, and other services.
Beyond Traditional Stands for Sale
Boulders Estate isn't just about housing. Its design follows the concept of Great Zimbabwe as a trading post where people lived, worked, and conducted commerce.
"Ruwa was a growth point many, many years ago. It was designed by the government to move people from the city out of towns," McDonald explained. "Harare is just a mess. You know, there's just too many people, too much traffic, and there's no need to be in the city."
The development includes 154 residential stands alongside 60 industrial stands, creating a place where residents can potentially live and work without commuting to Harare. "We have an industry here, we've got shopping centers here, we've got everything you need here," McDonald said.
More Than Business
For McDonald, Boulders Estate represents more than just a business venture. "This is a development of passion," he said. "Money really had nothing to do with it. I mean, I want it how I want it."
This passion is reflected in the homage paid to McDonald’s father, the Chimpebere. Passion is evident in all of the odes to Great Zimbabwe in how Boulders Estate was constructed. This passion even extends to ensuring all aspects of the development are legitimate and properly authorized.
"If you buy a property from me, I know that you're going to get title deeds," McDonald emphasized. "If you bought a property from Lawrence [McDonald's associate] we’ll work within the legal framework to give you title deeds as soon as possible. It's legitimately legal.”
McDonald himself lives right there on the land. That’s what McDonald Properties is all about.
This personal connection to the land and to Zimbabwe's heritage makes Boulders Estate more than just a place to live. It's a celebration of what makes Zimbabwe special, created by a man determined to honor his father and the country that he calls home.
For more information about stands for sale at Boulders Estate, one of the finest new developments in Ruwa, contact McDonald Properties at 0772339370 or visit the Boulders Estate listing on New Developments. Don't miss this opportunity to invest in one of the most promising developments for sale in Harare.
