3
Beds
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Baths
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Parking
135 m²
Floor area
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
Features & amenities
Price & ownership
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
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
Total paid over 20 years (deposit + repayments): R 3 786 229
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.