The Avondale Residences, Apartment 2B

A north-facing two-bedroom on the second floor of a well-run Avondale block, a few minutes' walk from Avondale Shops and the flea market.

Ninety-six square metres, laid out to avoid wasted passage: an open living and dining space onto a covered balcony, two bedrooms both with built-in cupboards, and the main en-suite. The kitchen has been refitted with granite tops and a separate laundry nook.

Body corporate is active and the levies are current — the block has its own borehole and a back-up generator, which in this part of Harare matters more than any finish. One secure basement bay and a 24-hour guard.