Durban North at a glance
It's cosmopolitan, its sophisticated it's trendy, it's Umhlanga - the leisure capital of Ethekweni.
From the Umgeni River to luxurious La Lucia is Durban North, a grand timeless suburb with beautifully lush greenbelts, parks, and tree-lined streets.
Mount Edgecombe is home to some of the most secure, upmarket residential estates.
These 3 areas are closely located, enabling residents to enjoy every facility. Choose from trendy sidewalk cafés, golden sun kissed beaches, mega shopping centres, luxury car dealerships, gourmet restaurants, scintillating i-Max theatres and Cinema Nouveau, to game arcades, espresso bars and so much more.
Gateway Theatre of Shopping, Kensington Shopping Centre, La Lucia Mall, The Crescent and Cornubia are some of the shopping centres enjoyed by residents to indulge in retail therapy at the most sought-after brand-name stores as well as browse unique boutiques, catch a movie, enjoy coffee and cake with friends or treat yourself to sensational spa treatments.
Mount Edgecombe, Durban North and Umhlanga offer fantastic schooling facilities with creches, Pre-Primary, Primary and High Schools as well as Colleges, Private and Model C Schools. Some of these schools are Victory Christian Academy and Crawford International as well as Reddam and Atholton, Northlands Girls, Northlands Boys and Danville Girls creating environments for happy students.
There are exceptional world-class medical facilities and hospitals that include Ethekwini Heart Hospital, Netcare Umhlanga Hospital and Busamed Gateway Hospital. There is also the acclaimed Core Medical Centre with a medium hyperbaric chamber, physios, chiropractors, pilates and yoga studios.
Beachwood Golf Course is a favourite amongst golfers in Durban North. Whilst Mount Edgecombe offers 3 beautiful golf courses.
Well known for its beaches, promenades and ever-growing skyline, Umhlanga boasts fantastic investment opportunities for the discerning investor, in blocks such as Oyster Keyes, Oyster Rock, Oyster Schelles, Oyster Peal, North Shore and Sea Shore.
Glenashley Beach is a popular place to enjoy wind surfing as well as finding great fishing spots for rock and surf anglers.
Beachwood Mangroves is a wonderful area to visit, and the Ezemvelo Honoury Officers offer guided walks which makes for an interesting cultural experience.
Popular nature walks include Hawaan Forest and Virginia Bush. The swallow migration is a highlight at Mount Moreland; and the Sharks Board in Herrwood is a must visit.
In Zulu, Umhlanga means "Place of Reeds" referring to the beds of reeds growing along the Ohlanga River where you can hear the call of the magnificent fish eagle.
Be delighted by the spectacular Free-Flight Bird Shows at Umgeni Bird Park.
The tranquil Japanese Gardens offer picnic areas to enjoy.
From Gatvol Coffee, located in Braemar avenue, with a quirky neighbourhood vibe, delicious food and local venders on market days, as well as the Prestondale Farmers Market on Wednesdays, to the tucked away Hingham Nursery with a stunning menu, beautiful gardens and fun kids' playground, this really is a sought-after area.
The train rides at Virginia Circle are a family favourite pastime.
Avid sports lovers, look forward to weekends at Crusaders sports club with action packed rugby games from junior to open club level, live music, delicious street food and bars.
Umhlanga Rocks appeals to those looking for a fantastic holiday investment property, whilst Umhlanga Ridge properties appeal to young professionals and investors. Upper Umhlanga and Herrwood Park are wonderful suburbs appealing to affluent families.
Major routes that are easily accessible are the N2, the M4 (Ruth First Highway) and Chris Hani Dr with Umhlanga being only 15kms from King Shaka International Airport.
Marshall security in collaboration with the local police and Umhlanga Security Trust, have set up highly active patrols, informants, street and neighbourhood watches as well as cutting edge camera surveillance with number plate readers at entry and exit points throughout the suburbs. There are numerous whatsapp security groups and zelo groups throughout the neighbourhoods that keep a watch on any suspicious activity and swiftly report it to the relevant security monitors creating a safe place for your family.
With brilliant schools, state of the art medical care, world-class shopping centres, all year-round warm weather to indulge in every outdoor lover's activity and monitored security for your family, don't wait any longer to make this area your next home, contact a trusted property advisor at Harcourts Synergy.
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