An older style factory for sale in a Sectional Title scheme in a business park that contains a variety of commercial and industrial properties in Hammarsdale, strategically placed to capitalize on the new developments in the Outer West Region of eThekwini Metro.

Factory is 1694 sqm, with office and ablutions. It further has a paved yard area of 2806 sqm, being an exclusive use area. Thus, the total land area is 4500sqm. The Factory is utilitarian and constructed of IBR roof sheet on the roof and part of the walls supported internally by steel roof trusses. Some maintenance may be required on the building.

The property to be sold as is. Despite being 30 years old, no approved plans are available. A set of plans have been drawn up and need to be submitted “as built” by the purchaser.

An office area is in reasonably good condition that is separate from the factory. That along with staff ablutions would also require submission of plans to be approved.

An opportunity exists to buy the neighbouring property to also be acquired if the purchaser required additional space. There are a number of sites available. The property is currently let with a lease expiring in February 2025. The tenant has been there in excess of ten years and would be prepared to stay on if possible.
This well-established industrial node is situated conveniently off the main road traversing Hammarsdale.

The area is characterized by industrial properties and surrounding small scale farming. It is home to the Rainbow Chicken Foods (Pty) Ltd (distribution, sales and logistics), Fibretex, the MR PRICE Distribution Centre and Keystone Industrial Park. MR PRICE Distribution Centre and Keystone Industrial Park is a ± 55 000 m² industrial warehouse facility which is the largest and most sophisticated distribution centre in South Africa.

The property has easy access to the N3 Freeway which is approximately 5km to the Hammarsdale offramp or 10km to the Cato Ridge offramp. Currently at the N3 Freeway and the MR385 Main Road / Mthoko Mkhize Road intersection construction is taking place involving the widening of this intersection to accommodate the high volumes of traffic and heavy load bearing vehicles.

Slightly north east of the intersection the proposed dry port will be developed which is in its final planning stages of establishment.

The surrounding areas is made up of townships with blue collar formal and informal housing. Modern amenities are somewhat limited in the immediate area, although there is a brand new mall constructed approximately 1.5km west from the subject property. There is other small-scale retail businesses and a Post Office in the immediate vicinity.