Versatile double-storey building comprising 3 existing retail shops at ground-floor level, offering immediate commercial functionality.
4 Incomplete apartments positioned on the upper floor, providing an exciting opportunity for a purchaser to complete and potentially generate additional residential income.
Workshop / lock-up garage providing valuable ancillary space suitable for storage, workshop activities or secure parking.
Over 1,000m² of development land – the standout feature of this property, offering substantial additional development potential.
Dual-income potential through the combination of existing commercial space, residential accommodation and future development opportunities.
Flexible property configuration allowing investors and developers to reposition, refurbish or redevelop the site according to market demand.
Accessibility
• Strategically positioned along Sarnia Road, a well-travelled arterial route providing excellent accessibility to the property.
• Convenient access to surrounding residential, commercial and industrial precincts throughout Bellair and the greater Durban area.
• The property's prominent road position facilitates easy access for customers, tenants, suppliers and future residents.
• Well suited to a development requiring convenient vehicular access and strong passing traffic.
• Excellent connectivity to major transport routes linking Bellair with surrounding suburbs and Durban's broader commercial network.
Location
• Positioned at 1087 Sarnia Road, Bellair, placing the property within an established and active urban environment.
• Sarnia Road provides a strategic platform for commercial activity, with consistent movement of vehicles and pedestrians through the area.
• The location combines established residential demand with commercial accessibility, making it attractive for both investors and developers.
• Its position within an established neighbourhood provides a strong foundation for future residential, retail or mixed-use development.
• A particularly compelling opportunity for purchasers seeking a development site with existing improvements and future upside.
Surrounding Area
• Established residential neighbourhood supported by a variety of commercial and community amenities.
• Surrounding properties create an existing customer and residential base that could support additional retail and service offerings.
• Close proximity to established suburbs, schools, convenience retail, businesses and essential services.
• The surrounding urban environment provides potential demand for additional residential accommodation and neighbourhood-oriented retail.
• The combination of residential catchment and busy-road exposure enhances the site's potential as a future local convenience or mixed-use destination.
Potential Uses
• Multiple Residential Development utilising the substantial vacant land to introduce additional apartments or other residential accommodation.
• Strip Shopping Centre incorporating multiple retail units aimed at serving the surrounding residential catchment.
• Mixed-Use Development combining residential accommodation with ground-floor retail or commercial space.
• Neighbourhood Convenience Centre catering to everyday shopping and service requirements.
• Student / Affordable Residential Accommodation, subject to the relevant approvals and market demand.
• Professional Offices or Service Businesses making use of the existing retail configuration.
• Redevelopment / Reconfiguration of the existing buildings and vacant land to maximise the property's development potential.
• The property offers developers the opportunity to create a new income-producing asset while retaining or repurposing portions of the existing improvements.
Branding Exposure
• Prominent Sarnia Road frontage provides an excellent platform for signage and business visibility.
• Strong exposure to passing motorists creates valuable opportunities for on-site branding and tenant advertising.
• Multiple existing retail spaces allow for individual business signage, increasing the property's overall visual presence.
• A future retail or mixed-use development could benefit from high-impact roadside signage and prominent tenant branding.
• The property's position on a busy road provides an opportunity to establish a recognisable commercial destination within the Bellair area.
• For an investor or developer, the combination of road exposure, existing improvements and substantial development land creates an attractive platform for long-term capital growth.
