Record-breaking R350 million home planned for Zimbali

THE IFA Hotels & Resorts revealed their latest offering of luxury mansions to potential buyers and co-investors in December 2022.

Set to shatter property records as being the most expensive private residence in South Africa, the development named Tatali is nestled within the greater Zimbali Lakes Development along the KZN North Coast.

Boasting 22 Tatali Sky Apartments and 20 Tatali Mansions, the development encompasses a limited selection of properties, with a price tag ranging from R12.5 million to R350 million.

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“The brief to award-winning international architecture firms – Stefan Antoni Olmesdahl Truen Architects (SAOTA) and Craft of Architecture (COA) was simple. Create aesthetically pleasing and unique designs with the objective of delivering the most bespoke, private and secure residential offerings for discerning buyers who demand a world-class standard of sophistication and superior service”, said Werner Burger, CEO of IFA Hotels & Resorts.

Burger said Tatali will undoubtedly meet the demand from high net worth individuals who currently trade above the R30 million mark.

“Recent news about the Dubai penthouse going for $82 million that SAOTA was involved in, has given us increased confidence about our offering being a success. On par with international trends, buyers will be able to purchase white box penthouses, bespoke mansions and lock-up-and-go apartment suites from us. This white box concept will include all services, swimming pools and private lifts. Thereafter, buyers will have the opportunity to consult with our internationally acclaimed architects to curate their own bespoke home according to their exacting individual standards and personal style.

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“The 3000m2 Oculus Mansion, which enjoys prime position at the highest point of the Oculus is on the market for R350 million. The 2000m2 Aurora Mansion, situated on the lake’s edge, will be available at R250 million. Other mansion sites range from R15 million to R30 million and buyers can design and build their own bespoke homes,” said Burger.

SAOTA Director Greg Truen said the inspiration behind the futuristic design of the development’s unique oculus feature is the “eye to the sky” and serves as a high level security and invisible service corridor.

“The design is all about enhancing your experience. We took a mundane, functional route through a basement and turned it into an exciting journey that winds down a feature tunnel formed with opulent curves, into a vast, tall oculus, full of space, light and greenery, then onto the lower ground driveway with angled feature columns and a central crevice above that streams in an abundance of natural light; while the gardens provide shade and shelter for vehicles. All of these elements combine in this experiential design to set a high tone for the rest of the development,” said Truen.

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IFA Hotels & Resorts is no stranger to developing luxury mansions in the area. The real estate giant developed the iconic Zimbali Coastal Resort on KZN’s north coast. Purchase opportunities to the Tatali development are by invitation only.