Living the American dream: A look inside Tendai ‘Beast Mtawarira’s R26 million Dolphin Coast mansion
Tendai Beast Mtawarira is a celebrated South African rugby player born in Zimbabwe. He has been winning big of late. His illustrious career as a rugby player has thrust him amongst some of Mzansis finest athletes. The capped Springbok player was born on 1 August 1985 in Harare, Zimbabwe.
However, he attended his high school at Churchill School in Harare for five years before switching to Peterhouse Boys’ School after being awarded a full scholarship because of his prowess in rugby. At the age of 15, whilst Churchill, the then Zimbabwean coach Joey Muwadzuri spotted him and gave him a national call for the Under 19 side at the National Schools Festival.
However, his prowess saw him being signed with South African rugby giants the Sharks in 2008. He was part of the invincible Sharks squad of 2008, which won it all. However, in the wake of his successful stint for the Sharks, he was offered an opportunity to play for South Africa.
Mtawarira made his debut for South Africa against Wales on 14 June 2008. With 117 caps, he is the most capped prop in South African history and the third most-capped Springbok of all time behind Victor Matfield and Bryan Habana. He became the second black Zimbabwean to play rugby for the Springboks in South Africa. In 2010, Home Affairs Minister Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma gave him South African citizenship.
He made his debut for South Africa against Wales in 2008. Years later, he went down in the history books as one of the most capped Springbok, joining the likes of Victor Matfield and Bryan Habana.
Living the American dream: A look inside Tendai ‘Beast Mtawarira’s R26 million Dolphin Coast mansion
Well, he has cashed in from his illustrious career, and his mansion has become a spotlight of his lavish career. Let’s dive into his Dolphin Coast mansion, which is rumoured to be around R26 million.
The bubbly couple owns a lavish triple-storey on the North Coast. No doubt it’s a perfect location for their busy schedules, and every day feels like a holiday to them. The house has modern architectural designs and boasts around with some of the most fittings and technologies. The house is located in sub-tropical surrounds.
The humid weather here pays to have an open, airy home. The rafters have been painted black to add interest to the roof design, and the décor choices are both natural and contemporary.
With the geographic location of Durban, the mansion has a lot of openings due to the humid weather. It boasts around with some of the recent décor choices.
The mansion also boasts a large patio with a built-in bench under the pergola for sundowners. Its rafters were painted black to regulate the temperature. It also has an undercover area for braais. Architect Tracy Levinson optimized every bit of space. It has several infinity pools. It’s a beauty that leaves a lot to be desired for. The mansion is fully furnished with designer furnishers.