US$950,000 | 4 Bedroom House For Sale in Leopards Hill

Set on 4 acres in the peaceful and sought after Chifwema Estates area of Leopards Hill, this one of a kind 4 bedroom container home offers a rare combination of architectural individuality, refined imported finishes, landscaped outdoor living and serious off grid capability.

This is not a standard residential property. It is a distinctive home with a strong design identity, created around sustainable living, comfort and privacy, while still offering the practical infrastructure required for modern life on a large Lusaka plot.

The home has also attracted international attention and was featured in an Italian magazine, reflecting the quality of its design concept, imported interiors and unusual architectural character.

Property Overview

The main residence offers approximately 200 square metres of interior living space, complemented by a further 100 square metres of verandas. The layout makes excellent use of light, volume and indoor outdoor flow, with large windows drawing in natural light and opening the home towards the garden, pool and surrounding landscape.

While the exterior presents the bold industrial character of a container home, the interiors are far more refined. The finishes, fittings and design details have been fully imported from Italy, giving the property a polished and sophisticated feel inside. Teak wood flooring, quality cabinetry and carefully selected interior features bring warmth and elegance to the living spaces.

Accommodation

The home includes 4 bedrooms, with well planned internal spaces suited to family living, entertaining or use as a private retreat outside the main city.

There is also an additional external guest room, ideal for visiting family, guests, staff accommodation, a studio or a private work from home space.

Interior Features

Inside, the property feels calm, considered and highly finished. The Italian imported interiors set it apart from the usual market offering, with quality materials and detailing throughout.

Key internal features include:

4 bedroom main residence
Imported Italian interior fittings and finishes
Teak wood floors
High quality cabinetry
Large windows allowing excellent natural light
Approximately 200 square metres of interior space
Additional external guest room
Strong indoor outdoor connection through generous veranda space
Outdoor Living and Lifestyle

The property has been designed to make full use of its 4 acre setting. The landscaped garden, water features and outdoor areas create a private and relaxing environment, while the 25 metre lap pool gives the home a resort like quality without feeling overdone.

The verandas provide excellent shaded outdoor living space, ideal for dining, entertaining or simply enjoying the quiet surroundings of Leopards Hill.

A garden rooftop adds both visual appeal and practical cooling benefits, helping to regulate the temperature of the home naturally. Combined with the surrounding greenery, the property has a strong sense of privacy and retreat.

Outdoor features include:

4 acre plot
Landscaped garden
Water features
25 metre lap pool
Sauna
Garden rooftop designed to help keep the house cool
Approximately 100 square metres of verandas
Private and peaceful setting in Chifwema Estates
Power, Water and Infrastructure

This property is particularly well equipped for buyers who value independence and reliability. It has both ZESCO connection and a substantial off grid solar system, giving flexibility and resilience.

The main house is supported by a 15kVA Victron inverter, 12kV lithium batteries and 8kV solar panels. The pool has its own fully separate and independent solar and lithium battery system, keeping it operational without drawing from the main house supply.

Water provision is also strong, with 2 boreholes, solar borehole pumps and solar water heaters.

Infrastructure includes:

ZESCO connection
2 boreholes
Solar borehole pumps
Solar water heaters
15kVA Victron inverter
12kV lithium battery system
8kV solar panel system
3 phase off grid solar setup
Fully separate pool solar system with lithium batteries
Independent pool power system
A Rare Home in Leopards Hill

Homes like this rarely come to market in Lusaka. It offers the space and privacy of a 4 acre estate, the individuality of a container based architectural design, the refinement of imported Italian interiors and the practical benefit of serious solar, borehole and water heating infrastructure.

It would suit a buyer looking for something different from a conventional house. Someone who values design, privacy, sustainability and lifestyle, without compromising on comfort or quality.

This is a memorable property in one of Lusaka’s most desirable lifestyle locations, with a design story and level of infrastructure that make it genuinely stand out.