KZN North Coast - The era of Luxury estates

By: Dylan Naidoo

In my previous editorial, I talked about the KwaZulu-Natal South Coast, citing numerous opportunities for potential investors as well as providing statistics that back up investment potential. However, that makes up one half of the story. While the KZN North Coast falls in the higher end of the market, that does not discredit potential investment opportunities taking place. Two major estates are shaping the KZN North Coast that provide a golden opportunity for investors: the Seaton Estate and Zimbali Estate.

Zimbali Estate

The Zimabli Estate is a new project has an aim for 2030, dubbed the “Zimbali Vision 2030”. The project is estimated to take 20 years in development, with an estimated R50 billion rand in construction. The coming project aims to shape the KZN North Coast in “how we imagine sustainable coastal, countryside, and lifestyle living could come together — balancing growth with environmental responsibility, economic opportunity, and lasting community impact,” according to the Zimabli Lakes website.

Their website includes a list of benefits that this venture potentially brings, including the creation of 40 000 direct and indirect jobs over time, skills development and training programs and long-term investment in community upliftment. The estate aims to provide many ecological benefits, considering its proximity to the coastline. More benefits include improving the water quality and pollution control in the area, and ongoing engagement with municipal and environmental policies. The Estate is not the only construction planned for Zimabli, included is the construction of a marina, aimed at attracting tourism and integrating coastal related activities, such as fishing or commercial activity. Overall, the Zimabli Estate and Marina is a promising investment opportunity for both investors and people searching for a more upclass coastal lifestyle.

Seaton Estate

In its current form, the Seaton Estate is a platform to purchase premium land with a focus on nature driven living. Essentially, Seaton aims to restore natural biomes in conjunction with property that enhances a person’s lifestyle. In fact, the Seaton Estate has a broad focus on nature-like living, including family walking trails, lunar decks and open valleys. Seaton is also home to many other exciting opportunities and activities. The clubhouse includes  a kids area, a central gathering space for social interaction, as well as facilities for sports and other outdoor activities. Overall, for the outdoor lovers and those that want that coastal-nature like lifestyle, the Seaton Estate provides a luxurious experience that appeals to lifestyle buyers.

The KZN North Coast is slowly developing into a great hotspot for that luxurious lifestyle that many people strive for. As such, it makes a perfect spot for both lifestyle buyers and investors, considering the continuous development of the Zimbali and Seaton Estates.

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