The Concierge Boutique Bungalows is built on the site of eight heritage listed buildings, the 1920’s façade remains, but internally the design is modern with a distinctive elegance of contemporary style. The architecture strikes a balance between luxury and homely feel and with divided spaces it creates a feel of livable and eclectic nature.
The Greyville area probably holds more listed buildings and valued architecture than most others in Durban. Found in the same Avenue as The Concierge, the beautiful Union Period St Marys Church is not only a visual gem, but the only authenticated Herbert Bake building in Durban.
SS Bohemian Quarter comprises of 8 sections of which 6 are on auction. The “Jersey Shore Type” gravel driveways and parking area within the parent property are shared by all owners of SS Bohemian Quarter. Additional parking is available on Municipal land outside the property. The property is secured with electric fencing, CCTV Cameras, alarm system and accessed via automated gates.
Sections 3, 4, 5 6, 7 and 8 comprises the reception office, conference room, restaurant and 4 bungalows.
The reception office further comprises of the reception lounge, an individual office and 2 store rooms all of which are porcelain tiled and air-conditioned with split units. The area links to the ±50-seater conference facility that opens out to a covered entertainment area.
A fully equipped catering kitchen supports the conference centre and the ±100 seater restaurant. This restaurant incorporated within a steel shipping container has been awarded for its excellent design by the Institute of the South African Architects. With majority of the restaurant being enclosed by glass, there is plenty of natural light, thus infusing it with a sense of cheerful spaciousness. The 4 bungalows each comprises 3 ensuite rooms all with a shift in design and identity. Every bit of furniture is custom designed for the space and intention. Each bungalow comprises a King Room with verandah (approximately 32m²), a Double Room overlooking the courtyard (approximately 26 m²) and a Twin room with verandah (approximately 29 m²). All rooms are accessed via digital card reading controls and are air-conditioned.
The Concierge Boutique Bungalows is situated within the upmarket suburb of Greyville, surrounded by the suburbs of Musgrave, Windermere and Essenwood. Greyville which is regarded as Durban’s sports hub is positioned west of the Umgeni and south of Windermere. The property is positioned between Campbell Avenue and St Mary’s Avenue, within walking distance to the Greyville Racecourse.
The immediate surrounding community enjoys the close proximity to the Florida Road cosmopolitan atmosphere as well as to Stamford Hill’s retail and commercial node with mixed use activities. This commercial node is established in the vicinity which is mostly geared towards retail, accommodation, offices and restaurants. It is a built-up area, with numerous sectional title complexes and historic residential dwellings operating as commercial uses.
The property is located approximately 5 km’s north of Durban`s Central Business District in a well-established mixed-use area. It is situated within close proximity to all relevant amenities. A number of shopping centres are within close proximity to the property such as Game City (within walking distance), Avondale Shopping Centre and Windermere Shopping Centre. Schools, parks, public transport and sports grounds are also situated within close proximity to the property. The Durban Train Station is nearby.
