Property
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 2 150 000
Price per m² R 13 438
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 2,2M
Taxes + legal + admin fees R 85,1K

Rough split: 96.2% purchase price, 3.8% buying costs.

  • Asking price R 2 150 000
  • Transfer duty (est.) R 42 786
  • Deeds Office (transfer) R 1 868
  • Conveyancing (est., incl. VAT) R 40 415
  • Deeds lodgement R 52
  • Total indicative R 2 235 121

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 20 303 /month

Total paid over 20 years (deposit + repayments): R 5 087 745

Deposit 10% · R 215 000
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 1 935 000 over 20 years at 11.25%. Speak to a bond originator for a formal quote.

R 2 150 000