Ekulu East Estate
FG84+8WQ, Dolphine St, GRA, Enugu 400102, Enugu, Nigeria
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- kakam N. ★★★★★ : Zoo Estate (officially known as Ekulu East Estate) is widely considered the most exclusive, premium, & expensive residential neighborhood in Enugu. Located in the serene, high-profile Government Reserved Area (GRA) of Enugu North, it is a highly secured, gated community managed by the Enugu State Housing Development Corporation. The estate is an ultra-exclusive, highly secure residential neighborhood that is heavily favored by top-tier executives, politicians, & high-net-worth individuals. It even has it's own Police Station. Located just minutes away from major city hubs like Independence Layout, Shoprite, & next to the 82 Division Nigerian Army base. The estate was developed on the grounds of the former Enugu Zoological Garden, which was demolished & completely converted into a luxury residential area. The estate spans over 500 hectares with an organized street network. In recognition to its history, the streets are uniquely named after birds & animals that used to be resident here in the past. It features 24/7 armed security personnel & strict access control measures. Non-residents cannot gain entry without a specific access code generated by a resident. It boasts well-paved, clean roads, independent transformers providing stable electricity, modern drainage networks, & communal seating/workout zones. Property prices here are among the highest in Southeast Nigeria, frequently drawing comparisons to Lagos's Banana Island. A standard plot of land (around 700 square metres) ranges between ₦250 million to ₦420 million. Massive multi-plot layouts can ask for upwards of ₦2 billion. Modern detached & semi-detached duplexes sell anywhere from ₦150 million to over ₦500 million, depending on the size, finishing & furnishing . Coming to rental costs, annual rent for a luxury 4-to-5-bedroom duplex averages between ₦4.5 million to ₦8 million. While the zoning strictly limits commercial noise, the estate hosts some elite hospitality spots in the city. TN Max Luxury Home; a 3-star boutique hotel & apartment building located at 7 Dolphin Street. The Gates Luxury Apartments, which is a high-end residential lodge equipped with a private restaurant & modern architectural aesthetics. Spa Imperial; a premium wellness spa serving the estate's high-income residents. There is also Lion Luxury Hotel, which is a luxury hotel which welcomes guests into the estate as it's the first structure one sees on entrance, amongst others. This estate is undoubtedly beautiful, well laid out & organized. Furthermore, the historical &:empirical ties to the city are undoubtedly clear. Well done to the Enugu Government for this initiative
- Ali D. ★★★★★ : It's also known as Zoo Estate, it's a gated high profile community and GRA with alot of beautiful residential and commercial properties for sale and lease at good prices.