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PORTFOLIO DISPOSAL: Prime Sarnia Re-Development Property – Ideal For Food Outlet With Drive Thru & Retail

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    PORTFOLIO DISPOSAL: Prime Sarnia Re-Development Property – Ideal For Food Outlet With Drive Thru & Retail

    1122 Sarnia Road, Bellair, Durban

    Site Extent: ± 1 655 m² | GBA: ± 550 m² | Sold vacant occupation | High exposure corner site facing busiest intersection of Bellair | Ideal site for food outlet with drive thru, offices, retail with approvals and consents from Municipality

    Durban, KwaZulu-Natal


    Features
    • Prime ±1,655m² development site offering a rare opportunity to secure a substantial parcel in an established and highly visible Sarnia location.
    • Exceptional corner positioning at the intersection of Sarnia Road and Wakesleigh Road, creating dual-road frontage and excellent visibility.
    • Positioned facing one of the busiest intersections in Sarnia, providing outstanding exposure to passing motorists and pedestrians.
    • The site is ready for redevelopment, allowing an investor or developer to create a purpose-built commercial offering from the ground up.
    • Excellent platform for a high-visibility retail, food or convenience-focused development.
    • All proposed uses and development plans remain subject to the required municipal approvals, zoning requirements and applicable regulations.

    Accessibility
    • Conveniently positioned directly on Sarnia Road, an established and well-travelled arterial route.
    • Corner access onto Wakesleigh Road provides additional frontage and enhances the property's accessibility and development potential.
    • The prominent intersection allows businesses to benefit from strong vehicular visibility and passing traffic.
    • Strategically located to serve the surrounding residential catchment while also capturing passing trade along Sarnia Road.
    • The site's configuration lends itself particularly well to developments requiring convenient vehicle access, parking and efficient traffic circulation, subject to design and municipal approval.

    Location
    • Strategically positioned in Bellair, Sarnia, within an established urban environment surrounded by residential and commercial activity.
    • The property's position at Sarnia Road and Wakesleigh Road places it at a highly prominent gateway within the local area.
    • Facing one of Sarnia's busiest intersections, the site offers the type of exposure that is particularly valuable to convenience-driven businesses.
    • Its location presents an opportunity to establish a recognisable commercial destination that can serve both the local community and passing traffic.

    Surrounding Area
    • Established residential communities provide a substantial surrounding customer base for convenience retail, food and service-related businesses.
    • The broader area comprises a mix of residential, commercial and community-oriented uses, supporting demand for easily accessible local amenities.
    • Strong traffic movement through the intersection creates an opportunity for a development designed around convenience, visibility and accessibility.
    • A well-positioned commercial development could complement the existing surrounding activity while providing additional services to the local catchment.

    Potential Uses
    • Drive-Thru Restaurant or Takeaway – an ideal concept for a high-traffic corner where convenience and visibility are paramount.
    • Fast-Food / Food Outlet with dedicated customer parking and efficient vehicle circulation.
    • Neighbourhood Convenience Retail serving the surrounding residential community.
    • Coffee Shop or Grab-and-Go Concept targeting commuters and passing traffic.
    • Pharmacy, Medical or Service-Related Retail, subject to the applicable approvals.
    • Small Retail Centre or Commercial Strip Development incorporating multiple complementary tenants.
    • Automotive or Convenience-Oriented Business, where permissible.
    • Mixed Commercial Development designed around the site's exceptional exposure and corner positioning.
    All potential uses are subject to confirmation of zoning, municipal consent, planning requirements, building regulations and any other approvals applicable to the proposed development.

    Branding Exposure
    • Exceptional corner exposure provides an opportunity for a future development to become a highly visible landmark within the Sarnia area.
    • Frontage onto Sarnia Road and Wakesleigh Road creates valuable opportunities for prominent signage and brand visibility.
    • A strategically designed building, signage structure or drive-thru could capture the attention of high volumes of passing traffic.
    • The property's position facing one of the busiest intersections in Sarnia makes it particularly attractive to national brands, franchise operators and businesses where visibility is critical.
    • The site provides an opportunity to put a strong commercial brand directly in front of the market, maximising roadside presence and customer awareness.

    Investment Highlight
    A rare ±1,600m² corner development opportunity in a high-exposure Sarnia location — positioned directly on Sarnia Road and Wakesleigh Road and facing one of the area's busiest intersections. With strong visibility, excellent accessibility and substantial redevelopment potential, the site is ideally suited to a drive-thru, food outlet, convenience retail or other commercial concept, subject to municipal approval.
    Commercial Type:
    Commercial Building
    Web Reference:
    AUCT-002794
    List price:
    POA
    Address:
    1122 Sarnia Road, Durban, eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal
    Auction Venue:
    Mount Edgecombe Country Club

    Auction Date:
    22 October 2026 11:00 am



    Auctioneer:
    Andrew Miller
    Auction Terms and Conditions:
    R50 000 refundable registration deposit. Strictly by EFT. FICA Documents are required DISCLAIMER: Website listings are for information purposes only and remain subject to change, amendment, correction or withdrawal at any time prior to the auction. As further information becomes available, revised listings will be published from time to time. It may not be possible to identify, track or specifically draw attention to every amendment or revision. The final brochure and Conditions of Sale, as issued to each registered bidder via email and/or WhatsApp prior to or on the day of the auction, shall constitute the final, governing and binding documentation applicable to the auction and the sale of the property. It is each Purchaser’s sole onus and responsibility to ensure that he has received, read, understood and agreed to the final brochure and Conditions of Sale and to bid and purchase strictly in accordance therewith. Registration for the auction shall constitute deemed acceptance of the final documentation as issued.

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