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: 97.2% purchase price, 2.8% buying costs.
- Asking price R 1 650 000
- Transfer duty (est.) R 13 200
- Deeds Office (transfer) R 1 434
- Conveyancing (est., incl. VAT) R 32 890
- Deeds lodgement R 52
- Total indicative R 1 697 576
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 3 904 548
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 1 485 000 over 20 years at 11.25%. Speak to a bond originator for a formal quote.
R 1 650 000