Sale
South Africa

2

Beds

3

Baths

160 m²

Floor area

330 m²

Stand size

House 2 beds 3 baths 160 m²

About this property

This well-maintained double-storey home in the sought-after suburb of Essenwood, Durban, offers a versatile layout ideal for family living and income generation. The ground floor is designed for entertaining, featuring an open-plan kitchen, lounge, and dining room, complemented by a full bathroom and easy access to the yard. The upper floor hosts two generously sized bedrooms and two bathrooms, each served by a well-equipped kitchen — providing the option for an independent living arrangement.

From the photos, the kitchen presents a clean, modern finish with white cabinetry, granite-effect countertops, a black electric hob, built-in oven, and dual zebra roller blinds for light control. A full-size refrigerator, microwave, air fryer, toaster, and kettle are visible, indicating the unit is move-in ready. The open-plan lounge features tiled flooring, corniced ceilings, and a grey L-shaped sectional sofa.

The property includes four dedicated parking bays sheltered beneath a steel-frame carport awning — visible in the exterior shot alongside three SUVs. Additional features include staff quarters, a separate flatlet for rental income, perimeter boundary walls, an automated access gate, electric fencing, an intercom system, storage space, paving, and outside toilets.

Essenwood is a well-established inner-suburb of Durban, just metres from Durban Girls' College and approximately 270 m from Maris Stella School for Girls, making it highly convenient for families with school-going children. Checkers Foods at Cowey Park is roughly 600 m away, and Ridge Road Park is within easy walking distance. The Fitness Shack gym is approximately 430 m from the property.

Rooms & layout

Bedroom × 2
Bathroom × 3
Kitchen × 2
Lounge
Dining Room
Room × 3

Features & amenities

double storeyopen plan livingbraai areaair conditioningelectric fencingaccess gateintercom systemstaff quartersflatletrental potential

Price & ownership

Asking price R 2 400 000
Price per m² R 15 000
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 2,4M
Taxes + legal + admin fees R 104,9K

Rough split: 95.8% purchase price, 4.2% buying costs.

  • Asking price R 2 400 000
  • Transfer duty (est.) R 59 200
  • Deeds Office (transfer) R 2 086
  • Conveyancing (est., incl. VAT) R 43 565
  • Deeds lodgement R 52
  • Total indicative R 2 504 903

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 22 664 /month

Total paid over 20 years (deposit + repayments): R 5 679 343

Deposit 10% · R 240 000
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 2 160 000 over 20 years at 11.25%. Speak to a bond originator for a formal quote.