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NAME: East Point
LOCATION: Durban Point
STATUS: Approved
FLOORS: 4
HEIGHT: ???
USE: residential (17 apts.)

This is a very exciting development in terms of its uniqueness- only 17 world class apartments are available. There are two, three, and four bedroom apartments available.

the more i look at this development, the more i really like it!!!

it maybe small, but it has timeless class

what has it going for it apart from small and timeless contempory design? views? location?

if u look at the little map in the corner of the pic, it has a big open space park in front of it. Harbour view heights to the left and the Sails behind it. The apartments will also have unimpeded views over the harbour, harbour mouth and of the bluff headland.

nice setting

More Detail on the Project:

EAST POINT

Exclusivity: You can be one of the privileged few to enjoy a development with only 20 other residential units (21 in total)

Spacious Design: 75% of the floor area in the apartments have a massive 5m volume, comprising 200m2, 2 bed, 2 bath units.

Lifestyle: At East Point you own the most fantastic views of the Harbour and Harbour mouth. Access to pool, gym and sauna in the building.

Panoramic views: The amazing scenery is enhanced by wall to wall and ceiling to floor glazing.

Protected views: The land adjacent to East Point comprises of a listed building and a public park, so no high rises to spoil your view.

Only 8 units remain!!

here some more pics and other details

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Durban benefits from World class Point Waterfront

The Point Waterfront Development promises to be one of South Africa's flagship real estate developments. According to Logie Naidoo, Durban's Deputy Mayor, the point will do for Durban what the V&A Waterfront has done for Cape Town. THis unique development with it's Venetian canal system, open recreational areas, harbour and sea frontages will be a waterfront city within a city.

Preparation work on the 1.5 billion rand project to widen the harbour entrance has already started and will be in full swing in the next 12 months. This will allow bigger vessels and international cruise liners to use the Durban port more effectively.

The small craft harbour between Vetchie's Pier and the harbour entrance, with all the recreational facilities has also been approved by the Ethekweni Council.

As the good news about the Point Waterfront is spreading and the development is taking shape, more and more sold signs are going up, reflecting the huge recent demand for property in the unique area.

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The latest development, "East Point", is launched this week by RE/MAX Panache. Facing the harbour entrance and the harbour, this ultra modern development by Dean Jay Architects comprises of 18 Double volume 2 bedrooms en suite, loft style apartments and 3 luxury penthouses. Unparalleled finishes of the highest quality with floor to ceiling and wall to wall glazing will ensure amazing panoramic views from all the apartments.

In spite of prime location, world class views and the premium finishes, these units are still very competitively priced. East Point affords a fantastic return not only as an investment, but also as a lifestyle.

i LOVE the height of the ceilings!!!

works starts on it in dec, only 4 apartments left

This development is well underway and also comprises a retail development (the Rope Shed) and fronts Alexandra Square


East Point is a mixed use property development on the Durban Point. It is made up of a combination of retail, office and luxury one, two and three bedroom (Penthouse) apartments. The two and three bedroom units are double volume with spectacular 4,8 metre floor to ceiling views of Durban harbour and the Bluff. Boasting top of the range finishes, this "Elegant Industrial" development, is a first in Durban for its Steel portal frame which makes for fast track construction, and elements not usually seen in a residential application. The development adjoins Alexandra Square a Park and the Rope Shed, a small commercial development which is in effect, phase one of East Point.

This info is from Durban's Tourist website

http://www.durban.kzn.org.za/durban//about/16.html

Rope Shed, Point

Built in the 19th century, it is a well-preserved building and a relic from the days of the sailing ships when rope replacements were constantly in need.
Signal Road, Point, Durban.

This building is to now house 2 restaurants and 3 upscale stores

According to the Cambell Collections, Alexandra Square used to be a cargo loading and recieving point during the Boer War. The rejuvenated square will house memorials to the Boer war period that were of significance to the point as well as a rememberance of Ghandi, for it was at Alexandra square that he stood by and helped protest against the imminent destruction of the Indian households at the point

The Cast

Firstly, a closer look at the dramatis personae; Amuster of those who had gathered at Alexandra Square to destruct the landing of the Indians reflected that there were nearly a thousand railway men. The yacht club, the point club and rowing club had 150 in attendance, carpenters and joiners 450, printers 80, shop assistants about 400, tailors and saddlers 70,builders and bricklayers 200 and from the general public, about a 1,000.

But far more ominous was the recruitment by the whites of over 500 blacks armed with sticks which they brandished whilst singing war songs.

(Natal Advertiser, January 15, 1897).

Before the meeting this crowd of over 5,000 had lined the entire waterfront and as the Naderi and the Courtland approached, the crowd moved to the North Pier and thereafter moved to Alexander Square.

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http://www.tysonprop.co.za/property_details.aspx?property_ref=80114

Seems like this is the new design? From the Tyson Prob website.. the 'old' one was never built.

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the render is so blody small

thanks durbs, really need to work on my photo posting skills.

I think it looks good from that tiny render.. i wonder if it will ever be built though - the point has really really slowed down.

Interest rates will slow the point down more and more every day...

This development has been relaunched now as a commercial office development of 3000m2, with a gym, retail and ground floor cafe.

EAST POINT OFFICE

BRAND NEW DEVELOPMENT OFFERING GREAT VIEWS OF SHIPS PASSING BUY,SIZES FROM, 100SQM TO 3000 SQM OF PRIME OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE OFF PLAN FROM R14 000.00 TO R15 000.00 PER SQM, WITH 3 PARKING BAYS PER 100SQM.CONTACT US ON 073 163 3557 FOR MORE INFO ON THIS NEW DEVELOPMENT.

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please let this mean a kick start to the Point precinct.

That would actually be an awesome place for an office...

I must keep an eye on this because I think I'll be needing office space in a year or so's time...

I like it.