Neighbourhood DBN - 11 June 2017

11 JUNE 2017

Neighbourhood PROPERTY & LIFESTYLE

Amanzimtoti Known for its “sweet waters” and welcoming community, Toti is the perfect holiday destination, page 2

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PROPERTY NEWS

11 JUNE 2017

Neighbourhood

Suburb focus

Amanzimtoti Here’s what’s happening in property in the area WORDS: ANDRÉ FIORE

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nown for its many beautiful beaches and invitingly warm water, the coastal town of Amanzimtoti is a hugely popular holiday destination for locals and foreigners alike. The first house in the area is thought to have been built in 1895, and the first hotel in 1898.

where visitors can enjoy everything from self-guided trails and birdwatching to mountain biking and picnicking. The reserves are home to numerous rare and endangered species, a wealth of birdlife, as well as Cape clawless otters, small antelope, frogs, fish and butterflies.

Situated 25km south of Durban, Toti (as it is affectionately known) is only a 15-minutes drive from Durban, making it a holiday destination that in-landers visit to escape the Highveld cold. Legend has it that King Shaka named the area after drinking “sweet water” from a nearby stream in 1828.

A highlight on the Toti calendar is the annual Sardine Run which generally occurs between June and August. Billions of sardines appear creating a feeding frenzy for dolphins, sharks, birds and whales.

Family-friendly Toti offers something for everyone. “There are beaches, a lagoon, a seaside water world, swimming, snorkelling, diving, surfing, kitesurfing, easy parking and easy access to restaurants, clubs, bars and nightlife, fishing, bowling, biking, golf and tennis! For shopping, there’s everything from beachside boutiques and stalls to the sprawling Galleria and Arbour Crossing malls,” says resident Indy Goduka.

Toti also boasts diverse fauna and flora (sources indicate KwaZuluNatal’s first Arbour Day was held in Toti) and a number of nature reserves

Suburbs in the area include Doonside, Doon Heights, Kingsburgh, Warner Beach, Athlone Park, Winklespruit, Isipingo Hills and Illovo Beach, with the most sought-after areas being Toti Berea, Sea Side (Athlone Park) and Illovo Beach’s Panorama Park.

Toti also has a number of good schools and a mix of seaside apartments, complexes, spacious family homes and the occasional mansion.

As a result of offering refuge to many evacuees during WWII, Amanzimtoti still has traces of mixed heritage (most notably Irish and Italian). The area is also home to many retirees who are drawn to attractive offerings of Toti’s numerous retirement facilities.

The commute to shopping malls and smaller shops is very convenient as everything is close. My family and I have been very happy here.

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THINGS TO DO: • Ice-skating, tenpin bowling, gokarting, bingo at Galleria Mall • Take the family to Splash Waterworld.

• Go trail running and mountain biking at Amanzimtoti Sports Ground.

• Enjoy kitesurfing at Warner Beach.

• Explore the trails along the beach • Take part in the weekly 5km parkrun on Saturday mornings.

• Moyeni Pre-Primary School • Amanzimtoti Primary and High schools • Kingsway High School • Kuswag Skool

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• Friends Restaurant on Kingsway: for amazing seafood • Food Story Deli at The Book Boutique: for delicious bakery and cafe fare • The Toti Brewing Company: for tasty craft beers and great food • Four Walls: for appetising breakfast and lunch • Indian Origin: for incredible Indian cuisine • Giorgio’s: for delicious Italian food

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11 JUNE 2017

Neighbourhood

For rent

Median asking prices

Median monthly asking prices

R850,000

In a complex

R960,000 For an apartment

house

Monthly bond repayments For a typical property in this area.

55%

R6,800

R1,6m For a house

R10,500

R7,100

In a complex

For an apartment

R10,900 For a house

Property type 13%

apartment

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For a typical rental property (two-bedroom apartment)

Property type 32%

PROPERTY NEWS

For sale

For a typical property (two-bedroom apartment)

R1,33m

25%

complex

62%

house

You’ll pay

Based on

R8,486 per month

13%

apartment

complex

over a period of

at

R850,000

20

10,5%

median asking price

years

prime

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