R 1 700 000

Discover a genuinely character-filled duplex corner apartment in the heart of prime Essenwood, Durban — a 116 m² home that balances period charm with everyday practicality. The property is housed within a handsome double-storey complex distinguished by whitewashed arched arcades, terracotta roof tiles, red-brick detailing, and mature tropical gardens planted with towering palms, aloes, and lush subtropical foliage. Residents enjoy manicured communal lawns dotted with wrought-iron garden benches — a rare green retreat in the city.

Inside, the apartment retains its original character through beautiful honey-toned hardwood strip floors, rich stained timber window frames and internal glazed French doors with clerestory transoms, and graceful timber cornicing. The open-plan lounge and dining area is generously proportioned, naturally light-filled, and features a striking ornate Victorian-style cast-iron fireplace set into a bold feature wall — a focal point that speaks to the building's heritage. The dining and lounge zones flow seamlessly into one another via the characteristic internal glazed doors, giving the space an elegant, airy feel.

The duplex layout offers three bedrooms and two bathrooms, with the large enclosed balcony doubling effectively as a third bedroom or home office. The kitchen is fully fitted. A prepaid electricity meter and levy that includes water make for straightforward household budgeting. Parking is provided via a garage.

Pet-friendly with prior permission. Durban Girls' College is practically on the doorstep (approximately 66 m away), with Maris Stella School for Girls within 274 m. Checkers Foods at Cowey Park is roughly 600 m away, and Ridge Road Park and Riley Park are both within easy reach for weekend walks.