KwaZulu-Natal, Ballito, South Africa

Some homes are designed to accommodate life. Others change the way it is lived. Set within the established landscape of Zimbali Estate, this much-loved home is a private retreat conceived around the pleasures of space, light and connection. Here, the distinction between indoors and out becomes wonderfully fluid, with the home opening itself to long, unhurried days, spontaneous entertaining and quieter moments of retreat. There is an unmistakable sense of ease to the way it lives — generous without excess, sophisticated without formality, and equally suited to an intimate family gathering or an afternoon that drifts effortlessly towards evening. Surrounded by garden and mature tree line, it offers the rare privilege of feeling removed from the world while remaining connected to everything that makes coastal living so compelling.

At the centre of the double-storey residence is a sunlit courtyard, with the swimming pool forming its focal point and covered patios and living spaces flowing towards it through expansive glass doors. The principal living level encompasses the kitchen, lounge and dining areas, a substantial bar opening directly onto the courtyard, and the main bedroom suite. A separate guest suite enjoys private external access, while the lower level introduces three further en-suite bedrooms, each opening towards the level garden, together with a dedicated TV room/ Games room that provides an additional space for relaxed recreation. Details throughout add character and distinction, from the deep corner spa bath to the gallery-style powder room, while a timber-decked balcony extends upstairs over the lawn and established tree line. A double lock-up garage, staff accommodation and solar panels complete a residence that balances considered design with the effortless pleasures of Zimbali living.


Zimbali has developed into South Africa's premier and exclusive lifestyle estate in one of the country's most naturally beautiful locations. This is a place for discerning homeowners who value privacy and interacting with a pristine natural environment—a place for authentic living where barefoot luxury is available to those who call it home. The magnificent beachfront location, boasting 3,5km of pristine golden sun-kissed beach, sets it apart and earns it an AAA-grade rating. The always popular Zimbali Valley of the Pools residents’ amenity is one of the finest in the world, offering direct beach access, a daytime restaurant and cocktail bar, and a series of inviting swimming pools. The impressive resident Bush Buck Club with the children's playground has become the benchmark for state-of-the-art communal amenities. The amazing Zimbali amenities include:
-18-hole (par 72) Championship Zimbali Golf Course,
-Tennis courts,
-Squash courts,
-Cricket nets,
-Padel courts,
-Basketball courts,
-Extensive communal pools and direct access to the pristine beach.
-Five-star gymnasium and fitness centre with new state-of-the-art Technogym equipment: usage is free and exclusive to owners and long-term tenants
-World-class soccer pitch with Astroturf
-Nature and walking trails with over 200 bird species to see.
-Strategically positioned viewing decks to enjoy the waterfall and birdlife around the lake or witness surfing schools of bottlenose dolphins and migrating humpback whales on their journey northwards.
Zimbali has become an international benchmark for excellence in large-scale residential and resort developments.