Property
South Africa

2

Beds

2

Baths

House 2 beds 2 baths

About this property

Pet-Friendly Simplex in Sherwood — Private Garden & Pool Access

A rare find in a quiet, secure complex in Sherwood, Durban — this well-maintained single-storey townhouse offers comfortable family living with a private fenced garden, covered patio, and access to a communal swimming pool.

Exterior & Outdoor Living

  • Covered patio with tiled terracotta floor and corrugated roof sheeting — ideal for year-round entertaining
  • Private grassed garden enclosed by timber fencing, with a stepping-stone path and lush tree backdrop
  • Green hillside views visible from the patio, adding a tranquil outlook
  • Two AUX split air-conditioning units visible on the exterior wall
  • Security gate at the complex entrance; perimeter walling and fencing throughout
  • Neat façade finished in a warm peach render with contrasting white window frames

Interior

  • Spacious open-plan lounge and dining area with warm-toned laminate flooring, recessed downlights, and cornicing
  • Air conditioner in the living area for climate comfort
  • Sliding glass doors open directly onto the covered patio, flooding the lounge with natural light
  • Security burglar bars and diamond-pattern security gates on all external doors and windows
  • Textured accent wall detail in the lounge

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Two bedrooms, each with built-in cupboards and individual air conditioning units
  • 1.5 bathrooms: main bathroom with tiled finishes + separate guest toilet

Key Features at a Glance

  • 3 air-conditioning units throughout
  • Laminate flooring in living areas
  • Private covered patio and enclosed garden — pet-friendly
  • Communal swimming pool
  • Single garage plus one additional parking bay
  • 24-hour security with guard post and access-controlled gate
  • Quiet cul-de-sac setting

Location

Situated in Sherwood, the property is within easy reach of Westwood Mall (~800 m), which includes Checkers, restaurants, and retail. Birdwood School is approximately 400 m away, with several other primary schools and preschools within walking distance. Day-to-day conveniences — including a Seattle Coffee Company, KFC, and FreshStop — are a mere 50–60 m from the complex.

Rooms & layout

Bedroom × 2
Bathroom × 2

Features & amenities

Shemelem

Price & ownership

Asking price R 1 050 000
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