Area Profiles

Situated only 12 minutes from The King Shaka International Airport, 2km south of Zimbali Coastal Resort and 7 km south of Ballito, Westbrook Beach Club Estate is within close proximity to several amenities including the Alberlito hospital, Crawford Private School, shopping malls and restaurants.  Westbrook Beach Club estate is located directly at sea-level with beautiful vegetation and a natural wetland.  This estate consists of 82 freehold stands and 29 sectional title units with a well-kept clubhouse and swimming pool.  Westbrook Beach Club Estate is pet friendly and attracts many young families and retirees. It is also a popular holiday investment...

Westville.  Village west of Durban?  Although it fits that description rather conveniently, Westville began life as a farming community, which ultimately became Westville (in honour of Martin West, the first Lieutenant-Governor of Natal.) Living close to work has moved from being a luxury to a necessity.  This makes Westville increasingly attractive, both because of its easy access to key arterial routes, and also because a growing number of businesses have relocated to regional business parks, such as Westway, alongside The Pavilion, and Derby Downs, alongside the Westwood Shopping Mall.  Westville has become a significant business...

Willard Beach is the main beach in Ballito.  It is a beautiful beach that is lifeguarded and shark netted.  Willard Beach is set against a backdrop of holiday accommodation and tourist facilities and offers many opportunities for holiday investment. Most accommodation in Willard Beach consists of apartments that have spectacular sea views and easy access to the beach.  There is a 2.5km promenade that stretches along the beach front that is great for walking and jogging.

Woodhaven is the newest suburb in the south Durban districts of Montclair/Yellowwood Park/Woodhaven/Woodlands. Woodhaven was first developed by the mining group Goldfields of South Africa in the early 1970’s. The land was bought from the Durban City Council and it was planned to construct and sell about 575 housing units. Woodhaven was considered to be one of the pioneers of higher density development in South Africa and set the stage and guidelines for many similar developments. The first 3 bedroom, 90sqm units were sold for the princely sum of R12 000.00.  Because of the demand, the later size and design criteria was improved to suit the more discerning...

Woodlands is situated +/- 15 kilometres south of the Durban CBD, is a stone’s throw from Chatsworth, previously an Indian only area, and Umlazi which was previously a Black only area. Woodlands is made up of two areas, close to each other, one known as “Woodlands Valley” and the other affectionately known as “Old Woodlands”. The latter is so-called because it was built towards the end of the 2nd World War for the soldiers returning from the war and who would be working for the Durban Corporation.” The Valley” was built a little later and was designed for the younger people and became known as “Nappy Valley” It...

Less than one thousand three hundred families have the honour of calling Yellowwood Park their home. Situated a mere 14 kilometres from the heart of Durban this suburb is noted for its abundance of large Yellowwood trees (Podocarpus Latifolius) some of which are well over a hundred years old. The suburb has a unique “village atmosphere” with a beautiful Cape Dutch civic centre and community hall that is for hire for weddings and various other occasions. Incorporated into the suburb and surrounds and keeping with the natural lifestyle is the 253 hectare Kenneth Stainbank Nature Reserve boasting a population of zebra, bushbuck, reedbuck, impala, and blue...

Set on 700 hectares of pristine North Coast land, Zimbali Coastal Estate is a paradise of exquisite beauty with undulating hills, indigenous forests and a 3.5km stretch of coastline.  Zimbali meaning “Valley of Flowers” features architecture that has an Indonesian influence and offers residents a prestigious five-star quality of life that is unmatched.  The numerous facilities available at Zimbali include a championship designed golf course, swimming pools, tennis courts, health and beauty spa, forest walks, lakes as well as a beach. Zimabli is centrally located between Ballito and Umhlanga and is only 15 minutes from the King Shaka International...

Zinkwazi Beach is a charming coastal village which lies on the Dolphin Coast just 80km north of Durban and 96knm south of Richards Bay. Zinkwazi (Zulu for 'fish eagle') is an unspoiled haven and is home to a nature conservancy with a rare combination of indigenous forest, teeming with birdlife, and undulating golden beaches. Zinkwazi is well known for its 7km unexploited lagoon which is an estuary into the Zinkwazi River. The King Shaka International Airport is a 25 minute drive away and Zinkwazi is also centrally located to an abundance of golf course.  Nearby tourist attractions include the Zululand game reserves and the historical Anglo-Zulu...