Sale
South Africa

3

Beds

1

Baths

1

Parking

135 m²

Floor area

Apartment 3 beds 1 bath 135 m²

About this property

Newly Renovated Ground-Floor Apartment in Essenwood, Durban

Soukop Property Group presents this spacious, move-in ready apartment in the heart of Essenwood — one of Durban's most sought-after residential suburbs. Positioned on the ground floor of a well-maintained complex with manned security, this 135 m² unit is the ultimate lock-up-and-go lifestyle home.

Interior Highlights

  • Open-plan lounge areas finished with warm laminate wood-look flooring, white crown moulding, and archway detailing — visible across multiple interconnecting reception rooms
  • Recessed downlights and stylish multi-arm ceiling light fittings throughout
  • Air conditioning units installed in living spaces for year-round comfort
  • Glossy U-shaped kitchen featuring dual-tone high-gloss cabinetry (white upper cabinets with dark espresso lower units), mosaic tile splashback, engineered stone-look countertops, a stainless-steel sink, and a built-in induction/ceramic hob; plumbing points for both a washing machine and dishwasher
  • 2 large bedrooms with built-in cupboards and air conditioning
  • Extended half bedroom — ideal as a home office or nursery
  • Prepaid electricity meter already installed

Parking & Outdoor

  • Secure lock-up garage plus a tandem parking bay
  • Communal braai area — perfect for entertaining family and friends
  • Communal wash-line facilities

Location

Situated just 66 m from Durban Girls' College (DGC) and approximately 274 m from Maris Stella School for Girls, making this an exceptional choice for families. Checkers Foods Cowey Park is roughly 600 m away for everyday grocery needs, and Ridge Road Park (≈ 610 m) and Riley Park (≈ 722 m) offer nearby green-space retreats. The Fitness Shack gym is also within easy reach at around 430 m.

Rooms & layout

Bedroom × 3
Bathroom
Kitchen
Lounge
Garage

Features & amenities

securityair conditioningbuilt in cupboardsbraai areaprepaid electricityparkingnewly renovatedmanned securityprepaid electricity metersecure garage

Price & ownership

Asking price R 1 600 000
Price per m² R 11 852
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 1,6M
Taxes + legal + admin fees R 45,2K

Rough split: 97.3% purchase price, 2.7% buying costs.

  • Asking price R 1 600 000
  • Transfer duty (est.) R 11 700
  • Deeds Office (transfer) R 1 390
  • Conveyancing (est., incl. VAT) R 32 085
  • Deeds lodgement R 52
  • Total indicative R 1 645 227

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 15 109 /month

Total paid over 20 years (deposit + repayments): R 3 786 229

Deposit 10% · R 160 000
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 1 440 000 over 20 years at 11.25%. Speak to a bond originator for a formal quote.