Property
South Africa

2

Beds

2

Baths

2

Parking

98 m²

Floor area

Apartment 2 beds 2 baths 98 m²

About this property

Cherry Lane Complex, Sherwood — Durban

Nestled within the highly sought-after Cherry Lane complex in Sherwood, this well-appointed 2.5-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom unit offers a supremely practical and inviting living environment distinguished by a coveted private garden and extensive outdoor entertaining space. At 98 m² of internal floor area, the home delivers an ideal fusion of secure, convenient living against a lush, naturally green backdrop.

Open-Plan Living

The heart of the home is an effortlessly flowing open-plan lounge, dining area, and kitchen, cultivating an airy, expansive ambiance. Tiled floors, neutral wall tones, modern aluminium windows, and recessed lighting create a bright and cohesive aesthetic throughout. Multiple air-conditioning units ensure year-round comfort.

Kitchen

The kitchen is the undisputed showpiece — meticulously fitted with:

  • Rosewood high-gloss cabinetry and white upper units
  • Caesarstone quartz countertops on a central island
  • 5-burner gas hob with an integrated under-counter oven
  • Stainless-steel extractor canopy
  • Textured stone-effect tiled backsplash
  • Ample cabinetry storage and a dedicated appliance counter
  • Window with garden outlook and venetian blind

The island doubles as a breakfast bar/wine rack display, opening directly to the dining area.

Bedrooms & Flexible Space

Two generously proportioned bedrooms each feature built-in wardrobes and dedicated air-conditioning units. An adaptable extra room / study adds versatility — ideal as a home office, children's play area, prayer room, or occasional third bedroom.

Outdoor & Parking

Outdoor living is a genuine highlight of this unit:

  • Covered patio with corrugated roof sheeting, ideal for year-round entertaining with outdoor dining furniture
  • Paved courtyard with lush tropical planting — palms, succulents, flowering shrubs, and indigenous greenery
  • Timber garden gate with concrete steps leading up to communal grounds
  • Two garages (roller-door, numbered units 77 & 78) within the complex
  • Additional open parking bay

Complex Amenities & Security

  • Communal swimming pool with dedicated braai facility
  • Access-controlled entrance gate with perimeter electric fencing
  • Jojo tank for water resilience
  • Fully wired for generator plug-in — excellent load-shedding preparedness

Location

Situated in established Sherwood, the complex sits within metres of Seattle Coffee Company and a Sherwood medical centre, and under 800 m from Checkers at Westwood Mall and multiple primary schools including Sherwood Primary School (~700 m). The location combines suburban tranquillity with outstanding everyday convenience.

Rooms & layout

Bedroom × 2
Extra room / Study
Bathroom × 2
Kitchen
Lounge
Dining room
Garage × 2

Features & amenities

Private gardenOpen plan layoutAir conditioningBuilt in wardrobesSecurity gateElectric fencingCommunal poolBraai facilityGenerator readyPaved outdoor areas

Price & ownership

Asking price R 1 050 000
Price per m² R 10 714
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 1,1M
Taxes + legal + admin fees R 23,7K

Rough split: 97.8% purchase price, 2.2% buying costs.

  • Asking price R 1 050 000
  • Deeds Office (transfer) R 912
  • Conveyancing (est., incl. VAT) R 22 713
  • Deeds lodgement R 52
  • Total indicative R 1 073 677

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 9 915 /month

Total paid over 20 years (deposit + repayments): R 2 484 713

Deposit 10% · R 105 000
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 945 000 over 20 years at 11.25%. Speak to a bond originator for a formal quote.

R 1 050 000