Neighbourhood DBN - 18 September 2016

Neighbourhood 18 SEPTEMBER 2016

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NEWS & LIFESTYLE

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Editor’s Exclusive CLAIRE BARNARDO

Hello spring

Bierfest

Bringing Bavarian beer culture to Durban WORDS: MEGAN DEANE

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always welcome the spring weather as it inspires me to head outdoors. I love hearing the birds chirping early in the morning and encouraging me to get up. I think we seem set to have a beautiful spring.

Looking at our publications and what’s coming up, there’s so much to do already. You will have to plan

your weekends to fit it all in.

Also remember to keep an eye out for any of the Open Gardens in a suburb near you. It’s time to smell the flowers in full bloom. Enjoy!

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What?

The Shongweni Farmers & Craft Market

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Irish Red Ale, which has a rich candy, caramel malt flavour with slight roasted notes; the Royal Bavarian, a blend of distinctive malt flavours and toasted flavours; the Krystal Weiss, which has a banana and clove flavour with vanilla undertones; as well as the Cream Ale, which has lactose and toffee flavours.

The Bavarian Culture

Food With Oompah

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When and where?

et ready for another leisurely Saturday of browsing and shopping at one of KZN’s most family-friendly farmers’ and crafts markets. As always, there will be a large variety of stalls available with jewellery, food and even dog training classes.

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elebrating six years running, South Africa’s much-loved national annual touring Tops at Spar Bierfest will be in Durban from 30 September to 1 October. This year, the festival will be bringing together the best elements of the Bavarian Oktoberfest to Sibaya.

The Tops at Spar Bierfest celebrates the German culture and encourages you to get in touch with your inner Germaniac. Like previous years, waitrons will dress up in lederhosen or dirndls, and the oompah music will be in full swing. This jovial and fun festival introduces crowds to traditional Oktoberfest games, while spot competitions will be on the go, as well as a chance to win a trip to the Oktoberfest 2017 in Munich.

What’s good?

Every Saturday from 6.30am to 11.30am at Shongweni Market, Hillcrest

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EXPERIENCE IT FOR YOURSELF: Tops at Spar Bierfest bierfest.co.za

Get your arms ready to hold onto your 1L beer mug (or 0,5L lady beer mug). A variety of craft beer from 3 Fransen Street breweries will be available. The drinks to try will be the

Where there is beer, there is food. Along with the giant beer glasses, the food will also be filling up the table decks.

Offering traditional German food, you can find many different meats, cheeses and savoury snacks on offer. The options for the pre-ordered platters include whole-roasted pork knuckle, roasted paprika chicken, chicken schnitzel, sausages, freshly baked pretzels, German fries or potato rostis and gravy.

Vegetarian options are also available with roast vegetables, soya schnitzels and cauliflower and broccoli au gratin, to name a few. If you are looking to order food at the event, there will be an a la carte menu ranging from the freshly baked salted pretzels, sausage platter, and sauerkraut to schnitzels.

The Shongweni Farmers & Craft Market 031 777 4686 facebook.com/shongwenifarmersmarket

What?

Reggae Dancehall Night When and where?

Every Saturday at Cool Runnings Durban

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ettle down at Cool Runnings every Saturday to the smooth, rhythmic sounds of reggae.

There will be DJs playing all your favourite songs as well as mixing some new tracks to get you in the groove.

Cool Runnings Durban 031 368 5604 / 084 701 6912 goo.gl/0dBe88

What?

Assimilation by Corné Eksteen When and where?

Now until 29 September at ArtSpace Durban

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orné is a Durban-based artist.

His exhibition – Assimilation – explores, through a series of paintings, the undermining of individuality, otherness, subcultures and traditional culture through group pressure towards a homogeneous culture and world view.

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Second time around

Second-hand and vintage clothes are so much more than a way to save a few bucks. Here’s where to shop in your neighbourhood WORDS: JENNA KELLY

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Get connected

Whether you’re catching up on emails or diving into a falafel wrap, Cityzen Internet Cafe is the perfect spot to connect WORDS: JENNA KELLY IMAGES: SUPPLIED

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urban locals are probably familiar with the glowing green internet cafe situated just off popular Florida Road.

However, Cityzen recently expanded on its appeal by introducing a courtyard cafe, stellar coffee and a collaboration with Durban’s well-known Falafel Fundi.

Plus, now you can also get your hands on one of Falafel Fundi’s delicious falafel wraps any day of the week.

Previously, falafel lovers would have to wait for markets and queue up over weekends. Now you can enjoy freshly made Middle Eastern cuisine at Falafel Fundi’s first brick-and-mortar stall around the back of Cityzen.

Described as a social melting pot, the cafe boasts a broad clientele.

From professionals having a business meeting to those keen to kick back and play a round of Fifa on the PS4 after work, the cafe attracts many different people, catering to them all. Cityzen offers not only your basic internet and printing services, but also a fun vibe, freshly baked goods and a beautiful outside courtyard. In fact, Durban’s most popular Instagram shot right now seems to be of the mural among hanging plants, fairy lights and succulents in the outside area.

Cityzen is also proud of its efforts to build sustainable relationships with the community, by collaborating with local artists or entrepreneurs to better the cafe and give exposure to local creatives.

The cafe also has plans to host events such as exhibitions or poetry evenings, proving that Cityzen is so much more than a spot to make photocopies or update your Facebook status.

So whether you’ve got work to do, a soccer match to win, or simply want to wind down with a plate of food and a piping hot coffee in a spectacular succulent garden, be sure to head to Cityzen Internet Cafe.

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pcycled, second-hand and vintage clothing stores fulfil many needs. First, they’re a great way to stay on trend – on a budget.

Second, they provide a sustainable solution to the ecological impacts that the fast-fashion industry has on the world. Third, they provide an outlet for fashionistas to find once-off, unique pieces to add to their wardrobes.

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Durban offers a few top-notch vintage and second-hand clothing stalls and stores. So, if you’re keen to join in on the movement, here’s where to head.

The Thrift Collection

Mind Over Matter Clothing

Stylist Ndumi Matiwane is the face behind a curated collection of upcycled, vintage wares. From iconic leather jackets to quirky personalised pieces, you’re sure to take home a piece of quality and originality from Mind Over Matter, situated on Station Drive.

The Vintager

Amanda Jaffar has an eye for vintage items – for your wardrobe and for your home. Whether you’re looking for something really out there, or a simple staple like a trench coat or patterned tie, head to The Vintager for a range of gorgeous goods for him and her.

You’ll definitely be inspired once you see how Amanda and her husband pull off their own trendy threads.

Situated in Durban’s popular 8 Morrison Street business hub, Vim & Verve offers a curated collection of wardrobe must-haves. Colourful silk scarves, revived chunky knits and ’50s-inspired fit and flare dresses adorn the racks, with Durban’s trendiest people going in and out of the changing rooms, making vintage look so easy.

If you’re looking for something a little less vintage and more contemporary, then The Thrift Collection is your go-to spot. You can also sell your own items to the TTC if you’d like them to go to a good home.

SEE FOR YOURSELF: Mind Over Matter Clothing facebook.com/momclothing The Vintager 082 363 4444 facebook.com/TheVintagerSA Vim & Verve Collection 071 593 3881 facebook.com/vimandvervecollection The Thrift Collection facebook.com/thethriftcollection

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Declutter your space The KonMari Method makes organising your home simple and easy WORDS: CLAIRE BARNARDO

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he start of spring usually inspires me to tidy up.

Sometimes, though, I get stuck on where to begin and how to execute my plans. When I heard about the KonMari Method, I was intrigued and decided to look into it further.

First things first

Developed by Japanese organising consultant and author Marie Kondo, the method is changing the way people think about home organisation. Here are a few of her tips on how to approach decluttering your space.

Sort by item

When you’re struggling to decide what to keep and what to get rid of, Marie suggests that you ask yourself one simple question: “Does this item bring me joy?”

This is an effective way to judge whether you need the item or not.

Marie advises that you declutter by item and not by room. For example, take all your clothes and put them in one pile and sort them from there. Pick up each piece and ask yourself if it

brings you joy. If you hesitate, then the item doesn’t bring you joy and should be donated.

All at once

Marie suggests that you tackle your clean-up procedure all in one go. It might take a bit more time, but you will be more dedicated to the process if you do it all at once.

In the end, it is better to have fewer items that you love as opposed to many that you like.

In general

Cleaning up may start with physical items. But, in the bigger picture, the idea is to ask yourself if what you wear, eat, do or even the way you live, brings you joy. It’s a powerful notion that can bring about greater change in all aspects of your life.

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Elections improve buyer sentiment

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n the 3rd Quarter FNB Estate Agent Survey, agents point to local government elections having improved consumer sentiment, although they are not seeing a stronger housing market just yet.

John Loos, household and property sector strategist, FNB Home Loans, says, “We saw business confidence in the residential industry (which is not the same thing as the housing market) being strongly buoyed by the outcome of the early-August local government elections, at a time when nothing very exciting appeared to be happening in the actual housing market itself.”

Loos says it’s reflective of the importance of the local government for the smooth functioning of the property market.

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Purchasers know that they have invested in a prime piece of real estate where values are appreciating and where there is a consistent, solid demand

If there is an expectation that a local government change will bring about better service delivery, this would understandably buoy confidence among many property industry players. He said that in those major metro regions where local government change had taken place, the perceptions of the agents regarding positive consumer sentiment were stronger than those where it was business as usual.

ANDILE MNGUNI, DEVELOPMENT EXECUTIVE, TONGAAT HULETT DEVELOPMENTS

In eThekwini and Cape Town, only 9,1% and 10,7% of agents respectively cited a successful election outcome as boosting consumer sentiment.

By comparison, in Tshwane, 45% cited this driver of consumer confidence, in greater Joburg 27,5%, and in Nelson Mandela Bay the estimate was 36,4%.

Agents who embrace and keep abreast of digital technology will maintain a competitive edge – by way of instant access to powerful online marketing tools, such as social media, current market statistics, digital imaging, price trends and comparisons, home features, and suburb-specific profiles RONALD ENNIK, PRINCIPAL, ENNIK ESTATES

Market activity always highest in spring and summer

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here are pros and cons for selling your home in any season, but market activity is invariably highest in spring and early summer, says Tony Clarke, managing director, Rawson Property Group.

“Part of this is the psychological effect of the warmer weather, but it’s also because there are a lot of new properties being listed. It’s an ideal time to think about what you’ll be needing in the new year, and what you can afford with expected bonuses and annual increases on the way.”

More buyers means more contenders for properties, and Clarke warns

that spring purchases tend to be faster-paced and more competitive than other seasons.

“Buyers in spring should get prequalified by a bond originator,” he says. “This will give them an accurate idea of what they can afford, and also strengthen any offers they decide to make.”

Sellers tend to enjoy this kind of buyer rivalry too, as it often means faster sales and higher prices. However, since there are also more properties going up for sale during spring, they could find themselves facing stiff competition.

Brettenwood hits R11m sales record

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he Home and Country Property, the in-house sales entity for Brettenwood Coastal Estate, announced that it had recently sold a home for R11m.

Outside of Zimbali Coastal Resort, only three homes within an estate in Ballito have fetched over R10m.

With the recent sale in Brettenwood Coastal Estate doubling the average estimate of Ballito property prices, and being one of the few homes to sell for R11m in Ballito, this is a clear indicator how Brettenwood has grown into one of the most prestigious estates within the area.

The R11m freehold home, set on a 3,609m² portion of land in Sunbird Lane, includes five airconditioned bedrooms, all en suite, with their own private balconies, and a rim-flow pool. The home also features two pubs, two-bedroom staff quarters and secret gardens.

Pete Cameron, sales director, Brettenwood, says, “We are so excited about the recent threshold we have just crossed. This is the first house to sell within this price bracket.

We are confident that it will be the catalyst for other Brettenwood homes to continue appreciating in value and fetching the substantial prices that they are capable of.”

Izinga Umhlanga’s new suburb appeals to buyers WORDS: CANDICE BOTHA

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he demand for residential property in the Umhlanga area is ever increasing with the movement of many businesses to the area and development of a new town centre which offers a variety of leisure and retail options. To meet this demand, Tongaat Hulett Developments has established Izinga as a new suburb.

“Izinga Ridge, Izinga Park and Izinga Hills are the gated phases which form part of the overall Izinga Estate, altogether offering 2,000 residential units. Izinga also comprises a number of development sites, a commercial site, an educational site and various places of worship,” says Andile Mnguni, development executive, Tongaat Hulett Developments.

Although there is the option of living in a gated estate, there are several areas which are not gated and offer a more traditional suburban appeal. “It was a deliberate strategy not to create a single, gated estate but to rather provide for an open and inclusive development where residents

and visitors alike felt welcomed and able to freely experience a quality development,” says Mnguni. “This also provides for alternative and more affordable solutions for a much broader spectrum of developers and residents. A real benefit is that it is an open suburb but remains carefully managed to ensure peace of mind for all. We are finding that this approach has encouraged a sense of community and fostered neighbourly interactions at a deeper level.”

Nicky Beyers, RE/MAX Address, agrees, saying that this approach gives buyers more choice.

“They are able to purchase a similar property in an open area next to the gated estate at a more affordable price with as many benefits as living on the estate. The Izinga Estate open area still offers controlled access with 24-hour patrolled security.” The area offers an attractive lifestyle, too.

“There are magnificent walking paths and private open spaces surrounded by indigenous landscaped gardens and an

attractive Mediterranean and Balinese style of architecture,” says Beyers.

Mnguni says demand has been high. “Purchasers know that they have invested in a prime piece of real estate where values are appreciating and where there is a consistent, solid demand.”

• Nicky Beyers, RE/MAX Address, says that sectional title units start at approximately R2,8m in Izinga Estate and can go as high as R9m in Izinga Park 2, while semidetached homes are currently priced between R4m and R6m, and freestanding homes start from R6m and go up to about R15m.

• There are two PUD (Planned Unit Development) sites available for sale in Phase 2A. These sites are adjacent to Umhlanga College and fall within a fully serviced area with easy access.

• The last and final phase of Izinga will be released within the next 12 to 18 months and will include further development opportunities.

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Colour wise?

When your home needs an interior facelift, nothing is as affordable, effective and even mood-enhancing as the clever use of colour on your walls WORDS: ANNE SCHAUFFER

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t sounds so easy: just paint your walls and your house will get a new lease of life. But if you put a little more thought into the choice of colours, you can achieve so much more. It’s not just about choosing the 2016 colour of the year – you need colours that you really like and which reflect your personality.

The tricky bit is to blend them into a combination that works. As a beginner, that choice can be quite intimidating, but if you succeed, it has the power to change the shape and size of the room and furnishings.

Some colours can enhance your mood while others will calm and soothe.

Blues are usually calming, while warm colours like red energise a room.

Pairing a warm colour with a cooler complement, is said to create energy.

If you have an open-plan living area, plan the colour scheme as a whole, not in sections. With the clever use of colours you can create certain moods by demarcating certain areas and highlighting others. Always ensure, however, that there’s a sense of continuity between open-plan spaces.

Light colours open up spaces and dark colours close them down, which can be very useful. In a small or dark space you’ll want the light, and in a vast space you might want to cosy up and be intimate.

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There’s always a place for neutrals and naturals like grey, brown, stone, white and black. That’s your base palette and these colours are really flexible – they work well in different tones in an open-plan space. Use contrasting colours, or dark versions of them, to create a feature wall. Let a painting or rug inspire your colour scheme, but choose a paint colour that blends with, rather than matches the piece.

Always look at your paint swatches in different areas of natural and artificial light in the room: near the window, under a lamp, in a dark corner. Ideally, paint the colour onto a reasonably sized piece of white poster board, and tape the board to a wall. Leave it for a few days while you mull it over. The look of a paint colour can change dramatically, depending on what’s next to it – you’ll be amazed what impact your accessories or even the external environment can have on the colour. A large Persian carpet, or even the neighbour’s terracotta roof tiles, can alter the colour.

LOOK UP: A ceiling is one-sixth of a room’s space, so don’t automatically choose white.

Ceilings that are lighter than the walls feel higher, and those that are darker, feel lower and cosier.

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My business neighbourhood We chat with Lauren Setterberg about her business neighbourhood WORDS: CATH JENKIN

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Upon returning to South Africa, I bought my first DSLR and took it along with me wherever I went.

I secretly dreamt of becoming a photographer, but the timing only felt right earlier this year. After working in advertising as a writer for 12 years, I upgraded my gear, created a website and started booking shoots.

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are high school friends. Winston Park is a very close-knit community and everyone looks out for one another.

Q: What is your shop footprint?

A: Most of my clients are based in the Upper Highway area, although I was fortunate to shoot in the UK last month.

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Q: Why did you choose this area to set up shop?

A: When my boyfriend and I moved into our cottage in Winston Park, I was still working as a copywriter in central Durban. At the time, I wondered if I’d ever be able to work from home because I had always dreamt of editing pictures in a cottage “up the hill”. It’s so calm, inspiring and pretty.

Q: How did you find your premises?

A: Online classifieds. We were searching for something humble with character and when we saw a rental listed as “The Cottage”, we knew we had to check it out.

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eaping from the world of advertising into her own photography business in early 2016, Lauren Setterberg put down her copywriting pencils to capture some of life’s most beautiful moments.

Q: How did your business start?

A: While living in London in 2008, I was given a point-and-shoot camera and it was love at first click!

Q: Why are the premises ideally suited to your business?

A: Our home is surrounded by tall trees and flowers, with cute little hedges and seasonal blooms that are always catching my eye and inspiring future shoots.

Q: Do you have any expansion plans?

A: We would love to build our own home, and expand to create a studio, filled with gorgeous natural light.

Q: Do you operate online as well?

A: Absolutely. Like many smallbusiness owners, I have a very conservative marketing budget, which is why I’m so grateful to be living in the digital era. Nearly all of my bookings have stemmed from word of mouth or online connections. I also share my recent work and thoughts on my website and social media channels.

Q: What’s your most popular item?

A: Families tend to book the most and those are always a blast. I’ve recently started shooting weddings and I love shooting couples, as well as creative portraits for women.

SEE FOR YOURSELF: Q: Who are your neighbours?

A: We’re fortunate to have quite a few friends who live nearby. One couple runs a design agency, so we’re often talking shop with them, and others

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Suburb focus

Prestondale

Here’s what’s happening in property in the area IMAGES: SHANE VAN ECK

For sale

For rent

Median asking prices

Median monthly asking prices

R3,5m

R3,01m

R900,000

R3,42m

R25,000

R12,750

R8,000

R18,840

For a typical property (three-bedroom house)

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For an apartment

For a house

For a typical rental property (fourbedroom house)

In a complex

For an apartment

For a house

Properties listed

Properties listed Properties listed for sale in Prestondale comprise approximately 1% of the total sale listings in the Umhlanga area.

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Properties listed for rent in Prestondale comprise approximately 1% of the total rental listings in the Umhlanga area.

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Interest

Interest Approximately 1% of the interest (views) in properties for sale in the Umhlanga area is attributable to properties listed for sale in Prestondale.

Property types

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Approximately 1% of the interest (views) in properties for rent in the Umhlanga area is attributable to properties listed for rent in Prestondale.

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18 SEPTEMBER 2016

Neighbourhood

Suburb focus

Buying in Prestondale The monthly bond repayment to purchase a typical property in Prestondale, namely a threebedroom house, with the median asking price of R3,5m, is R34,943 per month over 20 years at prime of 10,5% with no deposit.

We recently moved to the area and love the fact that we now live so close to everything RUTH JONES, RESIDENT

18 SEPTEMBER 2016

Neighbourhood

PROPERTY NEWS

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About the area WORDS: LEA JACOBS

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ne of Durban’s best-kept secrets is situated just behind Umhlanga. For some reason, Prestondale has never received the same level of publicity as its upmarket neighbour and yet it’s minutes away from the Gateway Theatre of Shopping, close to the business hub of La Lucia and, of course, the beach is just down the road.

Despite all of this, property in Prestondale remains reasonably priced, particularly when compared to that in Umhlanga. Last year, for example, 25 freehold homes were sold for an average price of R2,5m. A total of 17 sectional title units changed hands for an average of R1,85m. To put this into perspective, the 57 freehold homes sold in Umhlanga Rocks during the same period fetched an average price of R4,6m.

The small suburb – it has just over 300 properties – contains a fairly even mix of freehold and sectional title homes.

According to Lightstone statistics, 39% of residents are aged 65 or older, and 38% of recent buyers fall into the same age group. However, the area also appeals to the younger set and 29% of current owners are aged between 36 and 49. Likewise, 23% of recent buyers also fall into this age group.

Apart from the price, the main drawcard is convenience. There are a number of good schools in the area and the suburb has several medical facilities, including Netcare Umhlanga Hospital.

But for most the biggest attraction has to be Gateway Theatre of Shopping, which offers outstanding shops, restaurants and entertainment facilities, including a wide choice of movies.

For those who enjoy getting out and about, there’s always the Umhlanga Promenade, which is ideal for jogging or cycling along 3km of Durban’s more scenic beaches.

BEST IN FOOD:

TOP MEDICAL FACILITIES:

TOP SCHOOLS NEARBY:

• Harvey’s Restaurant • 14 On Chartwell • Little Havana

• Netcare Umhlanga Hospital • Gateway Private Hospital • Ethekwini Hospital and Heart Centre

• Umhlanga College • Atholton Primary School • Crawford Schools La Lucia

Agent commentary Q: What do you love about Prestondale?

A: Prestondale seems to be in a time warp. The suburb was developed in the 1980s and in recent years it has been surrounded by the New Town Umhlanga Precinct Development to the south and the Izinga Ridge development to the north. These developments have circled the wagons around the once vulnerable suburb and given it the security it needed to become one of the bestvalue places to buy in the area.

Prestondale is close enough to enjoy the hustle and bustle of Umhlanga, yet secluded enough to let the seasonal holidaymakers go crazy without them disturbing your domestic routine.

Q: What’s the average price of freehold and sectional title property in Prestondale?

A: There are around 20 properties for sale in the Prestondale area and these are priced between R2,55m and R16m (for a guesthouse). The average asking price for a sectional title unit starts at R900,000.

The fact that the average selling price for a freehold property is R2,775m, makes it an extremely affordable option for those looking to settle here, although the price isn’t the only attraction. The overall location, the Rolling Hills Country Club estate, a development that caters for the over-50s, and the prestigious Umhlanga College, are just some of the aspects that continue to attract buyers.

Q: What draws buyers to Prestondale?

A: There are a number of things that make this suburb so attractive.

The area is well situated with easy access to major routes and the airport. It’s close to Umhlanga and La Lucia Ridge with all the office parks. It’s near the Gateway Theatre of Shopping and Umhlanga Village which offers a choice of great restaurants, as well as a beautiful beach. It’s a quiet place and as such, ideal for families. It’s secure and has its own community police station.

There is a weekly farmers’ market (every Wednesday) and the area is also soon to be the new home to the well-known Umhlanga Ski Boat Club.

Manny Testa

Nadia Erasmus

Charmaine Powell

PRINCIPAL, LEW GEFFEN SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY UMHLANGA

PRINCIPAL, CENTURY 21 UMHLANGA

SALES MANAGER, CHAS EVERITT UMHLANGA & DURBAN NORTH

082 337 6256 manny@sothebysrealty.co.za sothebysrealty.co.za

073 237 3829 nadia.erasmus@century21.co.za / umhlanga@century21.co.za century21.co.za

031 561 5838 / 082 853 8099 charmaine.powell@everitt.co.za chaseveritt.co.za

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