Ref.: FAC257493
A rare opportunity to acquire approximately 7.880 hectares (78,800m²) of strategically positioned land along Harare Road. Formerly operated as a drive-in cinema, this expansive property offers established commercial infrastructure, substantial open land and exceptional scope for redevelopment.

Its prominent position, generous size, existing buildings and two separate access points make it particularly suitable for an investor, developer or consortium seeking to deliver a large-scale commercial, retail, leisure or mixed-use project.

The property retains several features from its former use, including the original outdoor cinema screen and projector room. These could be incorporated into a new entertainment concept or repurposed as part of a broader development.

Existing Improvements

Main Entertainment, Canteen and Bar Building

The main building is substantial and contains several functional areas that could be renovated, reconfigured or incorporated into a future development. It comprises:

- Spacious canteen area
- Bar and entertainment area
- Covered veranda providing outdoor seating
- Three offices
- Large commercial-style kitchen
- Separate kitchen storeroom
- Bar wash-up area fitted with a double sink
- Additional office positioned behind the bar
- Large built-in safe
- Five existing refrigerators requiring mechanical attention
- Multiple internal and external access points
- Direct access from the kitchen area to an adjoining cottage

The layout provides potential for continued hospitality use, food and beverage operations, entertainment facilities, administrative offices or conversion into retail and commercial units.

Ablution and Changing Facilities

The property has existing public ablution infrastructure comprising:

- Female ablution block with four toilets
- Separate sink and vanity area
- Two male bathroom facilities
- One changing room

These facilities could support future entertainment, retail, events, hospitality or recreational operations, subject to refurbishment and the intended development requirements.

Adjoining Cottage

A cottage is positioned close to the main building and can be accessed from the main kitchen area. It could potentially serve as:

- Management accommodation
- Staff accommodation
- Administrative offices
- Security accommodation
- Storage facilities
- A caretaker’s residence

Separate Rear Cottage

A second cottage is positioned further towards the rear of the property and comprises:

- Three separate rooms
- Separate kitchen
- Separate toilet
- All facilities contained within one building

This structure could be renovated for staff accommodation, offices, storage, security personnel or other supporting uses.

Former Cinema Infrastructure

The property retains recognisable elements of its original drive-in cinema operation, including:

- Original large outdoor cinema screen
- Dedicated projector room
- Extensive open grounds formerly used for vehicle parking
- Separate entrance and exit points supporting an organised flow of traffic
- Former swimming pool, which has since been closed and covered

The existing screen creates an opportunity to restore the property as a contemporary drive-in cinema, outdoor events venue or multi-purpose entertainment destination.

Access and Services

- Two separate access points
- Main-road entrance
- Dedicated exit
- Municipal water connection
- Electricity available
- No borehole currently installed
- Extensive open land offering room for parking, internal roads, landscaping and future construction

Potential Development Uses

The scale and position of the property create the potential for several development concepts, subject to zoning, planning permission and all relevant statutory approvals.

Shopping Centre or Retail Park

The property could accommodate a shopping centre or open-air retail park incorporating:

- Supermarket or anchor retail tenant
- Convenience stores
- Specialist retail outlets
- Banking and financial services
- Pharmacies
- Hardware and home-improvement outlets
- Restaurants, cafés and takeaway outlets
- Children’s entertainment facilities
- Landscaped public areas
- Extensive customer parking

Service Station and Roadside Commercial Centre

Its position along Harare Road may make the property suitable for a service station development complemented by:

- Fuel forecourt
- Convenience store
- Food court
- Restaurants and takeaway outlets
- Vehicle service centre
- Tyre fitment centre
- Car wash
- Truck or traveller rest facilities
- Secure short-term parking

Food, Leisure and Entertainment Destination

The former cinema identity could be revived and expanded into a modern leisure destination featuring:

- Restored drive-in cinema
- Outdoor event venue
- Food court
- Restaurants and bars
- Family entertainment centre
- Children’s play areas
- Live-performance space
- Weekend markets
- Lifestyle and cultural events
- Corporate event facilities

Mixed-Use Commercial Development

The site could potentially be developed as an integrated commercial precinct incorporating:

- Retail outlets
- Offices
- Restaurants
- Medical or wellness facilities
- Entertainment areas
- Warehousing
- Showrooms
- Service businesses
- Short-stay accommodation

Business, Distribution or Logistics Park

Subject to the necessary approvals, the land may also suit:

- Warehousing
- Distribution facilities
- Logistics operations
- Vehicle showrooms
- Building-material suppliers
- Wholesale outlets
- Light commercial workshops
- Corporate offices and storage facilities

Hospitality and Events Development

The existing entertainment spaces, kitchens, cottages, ablutions and extensive grounds may support redevelopment into:

- Conference and events centre
- Wedding and functions venue
- Hotel or lodge
- Outdoor lifestyle resort
- Corporate retreat
- Restaurant and entertainment complex
- Exhibition or trade-show venue

Institutional or Community-Oriented Development

The property may also be considered for an educational, medical or institutional project, including:

- Private school or training centre
- College or vocational campus
- Private healthcare facility
- Rehabilitation or wellness centre
- Religious or conference campus
- Sports and recreation complex

Subdivision or Phased Development

Given the overall landholding of approximately 8.770 hectares, the property may offer potential for subdivision or phased development. This could allow different sections to be allocated to complementary commercial uses, subject to subdivision approval, zoning and infrastructure requirements.

Investment and Partnership Opportunity

This is more than a conventional property sale; it is an opportunity to unlock the value of a substantial and strategically positioned landholding.

The owner is prepared to consider:

- Serious and reasonable purchase offers
- Negotiated sale proposals
- Joint-venture opportunities
- Developer-led proposals
- Phased development concepts
- Strategic partnerships with suitably qualified investors

Developers, investors, retailers, fuel-sector operators, hospitality groups and other interested parties are invited to come forward with credible proposals. We are open to discussions and willing to engage with parties who have the vision, capacity and experience to unlock the full potential of this property.

All proposed development concepts are subject to confirmation of zoning, permitted use, council approval, environmental requirements and all other applicable statutory approvals.

Contact Vuyelwa on7 to arrange a private viewing, request further property information or begin a discussion regarding an offer or potential joint venture.