Sale
South Africa

2

Beds

2

Baths

77 m²

Floor area

Apartment 2 beds 2 baths 77 m²

About this property

This charming, well-maintained 2-bedroom simplex apartment in sought-after Essenwood offers an ideal blend of comfort, security, and outdoor living. The bright, open-plan lounge and dining area flows effortlessly from one entertaining zone to the next, showcasing beautiful parquet flooring throughout and an air-conditioning unit for year-round comfort. Multiple track-lighting points add warmth to the airy interiors.

The kitchen is equipped with built-in cupboards, wooden countertops, a gas hob, and easy-care tiled flooring. From here, step out onto the semi-covered, exclusive-use patio and into a lush, well-established private garden — a serene retreat for al fresco entertaining, a children's play space, or simply relaxing surrounded by mature palms and indigenous plantings.

The apartment offers two spacious bedrooms, a separate toilet, a tiled bathroom with shower, and a conveniently placed basin. Security features include remote-controlled access gates and security doors. Parking comprises one covered bay and one open bay, with visitors' parking on a first-come, first-served basis. Residents enjoy a communal braai area and a small children's play area within the complex.

Essenwood is one of Durban's most established residential precincts, with Durban Girls' College just 66 m away, Maris Stella School approximately 274 m away, and a Checkers Foods supermarket at Cowey Park roughly 600 m from the door. Musgrave Centre and The Atrium Berea (Overport) are both within easy reach for shopping and dining, and public transport stops are within a 5-minute walk.

Rooms & layout

Bedroom × 2
Bathroom
Separate Toilet
Kitchen
Lounge
Dining Room
Patio
Covered Parking

Features & amenities

air conditionedparquet flooringopen plan loungebuilt in cupboardsgas hobpatiogardenbraai areasecurity doorsremote controlled gates

Price & ownership

Asking price R 1 250 000
Price per m² R 16 234
Municipal valuation -

Cost to buy (indicative)

Purchase type is not confirmed below. Transfer duty is estimated for a standard resale (not a VAT-inclusive developer or vendor sale). Check with the agent.

Upfront split

Property price R 1,3M
Taxes + legal + admin fees R 28,5K

Rough split: 97.8% purchase price, 2.2% buying costs.

  • Asking price R 1 250 000
  • Transfer duty (est.) R 1 200
  • Deeds Office (transfer) R 1 086
  • Conveyancing (est., incl. VAT) R 26 162
  • Deeds lodgement R 52
  • Total indicative R 1 278 500

Estimates from SARS transfer duty tables, Deeds Office–style fees, and LSSA conveyancing guidelines. Not financial or legal advice — confirm with your attorney. Duty uses the higher of price or market value.

Table ref: sars_2025-04-01

Bond Calculator

R 11 804 /month

Total paid over 20 years (deposit + repayments): R 2 957 991

Deposit 10% · R 125 000
Loan term 20 years
5 yr 30 yr
Interest rate 11.25% p.a.
5% Prime ~11.25% 20%

Monthly repayment vs interest rate (deposit fixed at 10%)

Monthly repayment vs deposit percentage (rate fixed at 11.25%)

Indicative estimate only. Loan of R 1 125 000 over 20 years at 11.25%. Speak to a bond originator for a formal quote.