Shongweni Eco Estate is officially known as Shongweni-Eco Park, a new residential development by Balwin Properties situated within the broader Westown mixed-use precinct on the outskirts of Durban, KwaZulu-Natal[1][3]. Construction commenced after the official launch on 27 March 2025, and the first phase is scheduled for completion in early 2026[1][3].
The estate forms part of Balwin’s Classic Collection and features:
- 1, 2, and 3-bedroom apartments, with ground-floor units offering private gardens and upper-floor units boasting spacious balconies[1][3][4].
- A total of 1,260 apartments to be delivered across 25 phases. This is the first of 3,000 units planned in the Westown Urban Core, which will ultimately total 20,000 residential units across the broader development[1][3].
- Modern, well-appointed layouts with double parking bays and appliances such as a DEFY oven, hob, extractor, refrigerator, washing machine, dishwasher, built-in braai, and fibre-ready connectivity[1].
- A 6-star Green Star-rated lifestyle estate offering eco-friendly design and amenities including a swimming pool, an indoor padel facility, a gym cafe, a laundromat, and a children’s play area[1][4].
Residents of Shongweni-Eco Park benefit from its prime location, combining modern conveniences with natural surroundings:
- Proximity to Westown Square, schools, restaurants, the well-known Shongweni Farmers Market, Giba Gorge, and Shongweni Dam – offering opportunities for outdoor recreation such as hiking, bird watching, and nature walks[4].
- Situated between Durban and Pietermaritzburg, it provides the serenity of country living while remaining close to urban amenities[4].
- The broader precinct will also include commercial hubs like Farrier Business Park and Parc Ferme, making it both a residential and commercial destination[1].
Prices for apartments in the estate start from around R919,900 and target the growing middle-income market, in keeping with Balwin’s emphasis on secure, affordable, high-quality, and environmentally friendly living[8].