Property
South Africa

2

Beds

1

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 1 300 000
Price per m² R 16 883
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 30,9K

Rough split: 97.7% purchase price, 2.3% buying costs.

  • Asking price R 1 300 000
  • Transfer duty (est.) R 2 700
  • Deeds Office (transfer) R 1 130
  • Conveyancing (est., incl. VAT) R 27 025
  • Deeds lodgement R 52
  • Total indicative R 1 330 907

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 12 276 /month

Total paid over 20 years (deposit + repayments): R 3 076 311

Deposit 10% · R 130 000
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 1 170 000 over 20 years at 11.25%. Speak to a bond originator for a formal quote.

R 1 300 000