Having brought the commercial sector to Ridgeside several years ago, Tongaat Hulett properties has paved the way for a residential component into this prime real estate – with the first development being launched on March 19
An innovative concept that will maximise the ocean views and wholly encapsulate the live-work-play concept, The Refinery promises 180 apartments in a secure gated estate to set the trend for future uMhlanga and North Coast developments.
Rainmaker marketing director Stefan Botha says it was Tongaat Hulett’s vision to create one of South Africa’s most exquisite tracts of development land and craft a people-centred live-work-play lifestyle complemented by unsurpassed sea views and the finest location.
Ridgeside is a luxurious urban living softened by a lush conservancy and stunning ocean views. The verdant parks, tree-lined boulevards, graceful piazzas and extensive network of walking and cycling trails underpin the area’s relaxed, outdoor lifestyle.
Developer HackProp and its professional team have forged an iconic residential development to bring to market studio, one, two and three-bedroom apartments and four-bedroom penthouses, each offering an outside space and a view of the Indian Ocean.
The Refinery is situated adjacent to the Ridgeside Office Park, uMhlanga’s residential suburbs, and the prestigious uMhlanga Village, and visitors to the site can already view the completed gatehouse that marks the entrance to the several gated estates planned for the area.
In addition to The Refinery being close to KwaZulu-Natal’s bustling business district, Gateway Theatre of Shopping is a mere two-minute walk from the gated estate.
“The highest quality materials extracted from nature have been seamlessly honed into a spacious modern artwork that embodies refined living. Named for the elevated, sophisticated lifestyle it offers, The Refinery fluidly connects the enticing urban surrounds with the abundant natural beauty, epitomising the height of fine living,” Tyson Properties uMhlanga principal Gareth Bailey says.
He says positioned within the Ridgeside precinct, The Refinery is surrounded by green, open spaces overlooking the exclusive uMhlanga Village. However, in future-proofing those views, additional development in the adjacent southern valley is prohibited by the established conservancy area, while the major road network –including the M4, M41 and uMhlanga Rocks Drive – provides easy access to uMhlanga nodes and beyond.
While the official on-site launch happens in March, Botha says more than 1 200 people have already pre-registered their intentions via the website www.refineryliving.co.za. This reflected the significant interest potential buyers had in the development with buyers having the opportunity to secure prime residential property in uMhlanga from R32 000m2.
“Indications are this will be another sell-out property development in one of South Africa’s most vibrant and exciting nodes. It is the chance for investors to buy into the Ridgeside ethos that captures the buzz of the dynamic commercial and residential developments in the region, while also embracing the tranquillity of nature,” Bailey says.
Essentially, The Refinery offers discerning buyers a valuable opportunity to invest in a deluxe lifestyle.