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Umhlanga
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84 architect-designed apartments above Durban's most storied neighbourhood. Studios to penthouses, from R1.25M.

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Lighthouse Road, Umhlanga, Durban · 8001
From
R1.25M
Units
84
Sizes
32 – 168 m²
Occupancy
Q4 2026
The development

A quiet luxury, layered into the city.

Designed by SAOTA in collaboration with local heritage architects, Umhlanga Ridge Heights folds eleven storeys of warm minimalism into the slope of Umhlanga Ridge — without ever turning its back on the neighbourhood that made it.

Inside: lime-washed plaster, white-oak joinery, Caesarstone tops and full-height Crittall windows that frame the Indian Ocean on one side and the Atlantic on the other.

Architect
SAOTA
Developer
Tessera Group
Levies from
R1,420 / mo
Bond approved
71% in 48h
Renders

Imagined in detail

Northern facade · golden hour
Northern facade · golden hour01 / 04
Rooftop pool deck
Rooftop pool deck02 / 04
Type B living · 3rd floor
Type B living · 3rd floor03 / 04
Lobby & concierge
Lobby & concierge04 / 04
Unit types

Find your apartment

Studio

Studio

8 available

Compact, north-facing studios with built-in joinery and a juliet balcony.

Studio32 – 38 m²
From
R1 250 000
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Type A · 1-bed

Type A · 1-bed

11 available

Open-plan one-bedroom with a private balcony and dedicated workspace nook.

1 bed · 1 bath45 – 52 m²
From
R1 680 000
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Type B · 2-bed

Type B · 2-bed

6 available

Spacious two-bedroom with separate scullery and Indian Ocean views.

2 bed · 2 bath68 – 84 m²
From
R2 460 000
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Penthouse

Penthouse

2 available

Top-floor penthouses with private rooftop terraces and plunge pools.

3 bed · 3 bath140 – 168 m²
From
R6 820 000
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Pricing

Live availability & pricing

UnitFloorTypem²BedsParkingPriceStatus
B2012Studio32Studio1R1 250 000 Available
B2022Type A4811R1 680 000 Reserved
B3053Type B7221R2 460 000 Available
B4024Type B7222R2 540 000 Sold—
B5015Type B8422R2 890 000 Available
B6046Type A4811R1 720 000 Reserved
B7017Type B8422R3 020 000 Available
PH0110Penthouse15233R6 820 000 Reserved
PH0210Penthouse16843R8 420 000 Available
Floorplans

Plan your space

Type B · 2-bed

2 bed · 2 bath · 68 – 84 m²

LIVINGKITCHENBED 1BED 2BALCONYEN-SUITE
North-facing · 9th floor shownSee available units
Amenities

Everyday luxuries

Rooftop pool
25m lap pool with cabanas
Gym & sauna
Technogym fit-out
Resident lounge
Co-work, café & library
24/7 security
Biometric access throughout
Sky garden
Indigenous landscaping
EV charging
12 dedicated bays
Fibre-ready
Gigabit to every unit
Concierge
8am – 8pm, 7 days
Location

Lighthouse Road,
Umhlanga

Six minutes to the V&A Waterfront, four to Long Street, and a single block from Atlas Trading. The MyCiTi line stops at the door.

MyCiTi BRT60 m
V&A Waterfront2.4 km
Moses Mabhida Stadium1.9 km
UCT Hiddingh850 m
King Shaka Intl21 km
Site
Umhlanga Ridge Heights
Wale St · 8001
The neighbourhood

Within a 10-minute walk

Eat & drink
  • Biesmillah
  • Kloof Street House
  • Truth Coffee
  • Honest Chocolate
  • Saint
  • La Tête
Culture
  • KZNSA Gallery
  • Phansi Museum
  • Durban Art Gallery
  • Playhouse Theatre
Outdoors
  • Umhlanga Lagoon walk
  • uMngeni Estuary
  • Golden Mile Promenade
  • Suncoast Beach
Schools
  • UCT Hiddingh
  • SACS
  • Herzlia
  • Rondebosch Boys
Repayment estimate

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costs per month.

Indicative only. Get a binding pre-approval in 48 hours via our partner banks — no impact on your credit score.

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Purchase priceR2 460 000
Deposit10%
Interest rate11.75%
Term20 yrs
Estimated monthly
R23 993
Bond: R2 214 000
Deposit: R246 000
Construction

On schedule for
Q4 2026 occupancy.

58%
overall complete
  1. Site prep & excavation
    Q1 2025
    Complete
  2. Foundations & basements
    Q2 2025
    Complete
  3. Superstructure to L6
    Q4 2025
    Complete
  4. Superstructure to L11
    Q2 2026
    In progress
  5. Façade & glazing
    Q3 2026
    Upcoming
  6. Fit-out & handover
    Q4 2026
    Upcoming
FAQs

Things buyers ask

Reservations are made online with a refundable R25,000 deposit. The unit is held for 14 days while your offer to purchase is finalised.
Yes. Non-residents can buy freely, with bond finance up to 50% of value via our partner banks.
Yes. All units are registered sectional title with the Deeds Office. Levies and rates are itemised in your offer.
Full turnkey finishes: appliances, joinery, blinds, light fittings and one parking bay. Penthouses include two bays and a storeroom.
Phased handover from Q4 2026. Lower-floor units transfer first.
Yes. Tessera Group is NHBRC enrolled and the building is covered for the statutory 5-year structural warranty.

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