Neighbourhood 25 FEBRUARY 2018
PROPERTY & LIFESTYLE
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Durban North Here's what's happening in property in Glenashley, Sunningdale and Glen Anil WORDS: ANNE SCHAUFFER IMAGES: STEPHEN PILBROUGH, MICAELA DE FREITAS & GOOGLE MAPS
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ith the relentless migration north of the Umgeni River, smaller suburbs with more affordable options are becoming more attractive. Sunningdale, Glenashley and Glen Anil are strategically placed on the fringe of Durban North and flank of La Lucia – yet still part of the eThekwini Municipality – each with its own distinct personality. They’re all close to the Umhlanga work and play precincts and just 15 minutes or so away from the Durban CBD and beach life, so it’s easy to see why demand for property here keeps growing.
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Property There’s been a marked increase in buyers in the 35–49 age group, as these suburbs offer families an affordability not found in La Lucia and Umhlanga. Grant Gavin of RE/MAX Panache says, “Ample amenities are within a close radius, there’s good access to the business districts of La Lucia and Umhlanga ridges and there’s an easy flow to the N2 and M4 freeways. King Shaka International Airport is a quick commute away. Coupled with this are outstanding premium and value-based north Durban schools, and this makes the area attractive to younger families.” Sunningdale is the new kid on the block; community living is eased into with complexes, townhouses and smaller gated estates. There’s a sense of youthful vibrancy in the area with a bustling village appeal. The new Sunningdale
BERNICE ADAMS, SUNNINGDALE RESIDENT
Residential meets industrial in Glen Anil and the suburb is popular for its affordability and for its value-priced rentals on commercial properties. It’s a small suburb with an eclectic feel. Industrial premises range from small start-ups to gated business parks and larger industrial areas.
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Glenashley is a leafy, well-established suburb with a mix of sectional title developments and freehold family homes. There’s a sense of permanency and a rootedness conducive to longterm living here, even though some of the older homes have been updated by younger families who have moved into the area. Many homes along the beach stretch have been converted into guesthouses because of the accessibility for those commuting to Durban on business, but the area still maintains its suburban essence.
George Cominos – who owns Creative Wood Design, which has been operating in the area for 27 years – says, “The area has shifted from being provincialrun to municipality-run and our road repair, grass cutting and litter pick-up services are good. Twenty-fourhour security ensures our business complexes are crime free. The area has seen great development over the years and there’s still a huge chunk of sugar cane field that developers have earmarked for future expansion.”
We consider our home to be a growing asset, and the location really satisfies all our family’s needs. We wouldn’t choose to live anywhere else.
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Centre, with a Woolworths and a choice of restaurants, has become the heart of the area. There’s also the local Sunningdale Park, tightly managed and maintained by the local homeowners’ association, creating a central point in the community.
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Primary schools in the area include Rose Hill Primary, Glenashley Preparatory and Virginia Preparatory schools, Northlands Primary and Northcrest Primary – all serving as
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SHOP: • • • • • •
Sunningdale Shopping Centre Eastmans SuperSpar, Glenashley Foodie haven Mackeurtan Avenue Glenore Centre, Glenashley La Lucia Mall, La Lucia Gateway Theatre of Shopping, Umhlanga • Cornubia Shopping Mall, Mount Edgecombe
feeder schools to the high school options of Danville Park Girls’ High, Northlands Girls’ High, Northwood School, Durban North College and Our Lady of Fatima Dominican Convent School. Working mom, Judy Ngala, who drops her child off at school on her way to work in the mornings, says, “It’s a comfort knowing that should I run late, my child is easily able to walk the short distance home.” Tertiary studies are also catered for in Durban North. The Varsity College campus is becoming an increasingly popular higher education option. While The South African School of Motion Picture Medium and Live Performance (Afda) has its KwaZulu-Natal campus in Glen Anil because the area is easily accessible for its 200 students, has ample parking and room for expansion.
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There’s a wonderfully cosmopolitan mix of cultures in the area. Residents are big on keeping it local – from ownerrun Bartho’s Fish Company to Ellis Park Butchery and the Karoo Kitchen keeping the community content with a consistency of service and quality of products. There’s also a Hypermarket and Builders Warehouse nearby, so residents don’t have to venture far to have their shopping needs met.
forest – to exploring the Beachwood Mangroves Nature Reserve or hiking in Virginia Bush Nature Reserve. Others prefer to meander through the Japanese Gardens or play a round of golf at the Mount Edgecombe Country Club. For those who love the ocean, there’s Glenashley Beach – a quiet haven close to most of the Durban North suburbs. Resident Gary Ponte says, “It’s such a bonus for me at the end of a busy day to throw my dogs in the car and head down to the beach to de-stress.”
Leisure activities include everything from walking in the Hawaan Forest – 65ha of unspoilt indigenous coastal
• Indian Summer, Glenashley: for authentic Indian cuisine • The Lookout, Glenashley: for delicious food and great sea views • Porter’s Sports Bar, Glenashley: for half-priced pizza and pasta every Wednesday • Jack Salmon Fish House, Glenashley: for fresh seafood and great meats • Mama Luciana’s, Glenashley: for fresh and tasty Italian food • Caffe Italia, Glenashley: for amazing views of the ocean and Durban bay • Fabrica, Sunningdale: for great coffee and light meals • Four15, Mackeurtan Avenue: for delicious Mexican food
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EThekwini Hospital and Heart Centre Durban North Municipal Clinic Busamed Gateway Private Hospital Netcare Umhlanga Hospital
For sale in Glenashley
For rent in Glenashley
Median asking price:
Median asking price:
R3,65m
R15,500
Monthly bond repayments
For a typical property (four-bedroom house)
For a typical property in this area
R4,1m
You’ll pay
R35,830
For a house
For a typical property (three-bedroom house)
R13,500
R10,400
R17,500
In a complex
For an apartment
For a house
per month
Property Type:
Property Type:
100% house
Based on
15%
apartment
R3,65m
17%
median asking price
over a period of 20 years at 10,25% prime
complex
68% house
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While the increase in VAT from 14% to 15% is unpalatable and erodes consumer disposable income, particularly among lower income earners, it was anticipated and is hoped will go a long way towards offsetting the Budget deficit. Welcome news for lower and middleincome earners is the adjustment of the bottom three personal income tax brackets for inflation. DR ANDREW GOLDING, CHIEF EXECUTIVE, PAM GOLDING PROPERTY GROUP
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entury Property Developments has announced the launch of The Villas, Waterfall – the final residential phase of the Waterfall Estates development in Midrand, consisting of 182 houses. All of these homes will be available as rental units with maintenance included. These homes come in a variety of different designs, with a typical unit approximately 360m² to 401m² and consisting of four en-suite bedrooms. Each home also has staff accommodation as well as a swimming pool and a private garden. The Villas, Waterfall, is located on the apex of Waterfall Estates and the buildings are positioned to maximise energy efficiencies and capitalise on
spectacular views. Other green design specifications include double-glazed windows and low-E glass. Fittings and features include slow-combustion fireplaces and energy-efficient cooking through gas hobs. As a standard, raised ceilings and large windows allow for the maximisation of airflow and cross ventilation. Tenants in this precinct will automatically get full use of the award-winning lifestyle facilities of Waterfall Estates, such as the clubhouse with a double-storey gym and restaurant. Numerous walking trails meander through this sought-after property and connect several picnic spots, play parks and riverside paths. The first units will be occupied from 1 March 2018 onwards.
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Cotswold Fenns S
ituated along the Upper Highway in KwaZulu-Natal, within the bustling Hillcrest area, Cotswold Fenns has a variety of opportunities to meet the needs of investors, first-time homeowners and those simply looking for a secure “lock up and go” property.
which leads to a recreational park, swimming pool with tanning deck, an outdoor gym and so much more. Cotswold Fenns also promotes healthy living with its 3km fitness track and 15 workout stations. The estate is also pet-friendly.
Set in the misty Hillcrest mountains, Cotswold Fenns offers modern, country living while allowing you to experience the best of nature, with a 100,000m2 natural wetland area (which includes nature trails, bicycle tracks, picnic sites, ponds with the prospect of catch and release fishing, an array of birdlife, bird hides and viewing decks) as your backyard.
Cotswold Fenns provides residents with 24-hour security offices on the estate and fencing throughout, with independent visitor and resident access control. It also has CCTV cameras at the main gate, vehicle booms at entry and exit points, as well as pedestrian turnstiles.
This gated, eco-estate also features a lifestyle centre and clubhouse
Easily accessible from the entrance and situated along the border of the estate, Cotswold Fenns will also provide proposed
future office space for businesses around the Upper Highway area, creating a live-work-play ethos. The launch of the new two-bedroom, two-bathroom units priced from R1,18m (including transfer duties) also means that more young professionals and first-time homeowners will be able to invest. Staying up to date with international technological trends, Cotswold Fenns has introduced a new way of purchasing property. You can now book your unit online from the comfort of your own home and at anytime that is convenient to you. Occupation is expected from December 2018 to June 2019.
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the opportunity to work closely with the Kerzner family again. Given that this is the Kerzner’s home here in South Africa, this is a project close to their hearts, so much so that this is the first development ever to carry the Kerzner family name. Developed as an eco-estate, each plot is around 1,500m2. The luxury houses feature unique designs with greening elements and the use of natural building materials tailored to suit each individual site, all under
the careful eye of Sol Kerzner and his daughter, Andrea, says Levin. Six architectural firms are involved in designing the homes of the first release: Dennis Fabian from Fabian Architects (who has a long-standing history with Sol Kerzner), Stefan Antoni from ARRCC, Sean Mahoney from studioMAS, Jonathan Jacobs from Metropolis, Sally Tsiliyiannis from Gapp and Ian Gray from Craft of Architecture.
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Award winning Brettenwood Coastal Estate, located just 10 minutes from King Shaka Airport, is situated along one of the most exquisite stretches of coastline in KwaZulu-Natal. It offers its residents security, luxury, tranquility, exclusivity and an extensive range of world class amenities to suit both the young and young at heart.
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The entertainment areas include a covered patio with built in braai and a heated swimming pool that has been built in line with the ocean, giving the illusion that you could be swimming in the sea.
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