Ballito, KwaZulu Natal

Ballito at a glance

Originally set up as a private township in the 1950s, Ballito (small ball in Italian) has developed into one of the premier KwaZulu Natal holiday destinations as well as being increasingly popular amongst North Coast holiday home and retirement real estate seekers eager to claim their own slice of heaven otherwise known as a property in Ballito.
 
The attraction that Ballito property holds with prospective buyers is easily understood – with a setting offering glittering blue Indian Ocean views bordered by dazzling white beaches on one side and equally eye-catching lush green hills on the other it’s an oasis for even the most jaded of city dweller!

Read more about estates in Ballito:

• Simbithi Eco Estate

Ballito Property and Houses

Due to an extended period from 1980 to 2009 where massive amounts of the current Ballito houses, townhouses and apartments were built the area, like many of South Africa’s coastal towns, has seen a large uptick in the percentage of the real estate in the areas sectional title (townhouses, flats, apartments etc) sector.
 
Figures show that over 50% of the property in Ballito is now made up of sectional title – with around 47% still in traditional freehold Ballito houses.
 
Residential Estates In The Ballito Area
 
There has also been a huge increase in the demand for properties in Ballito within the residential or security estates sector – with the likes of Zimbali and Simbithi being at the top of the list.
 
The variety of residential estates has also added to Ballito houses for sale being in the higher side of KwaZulu Natal property price averages. These gated lifestyle estates on the KwaZulu Natal North Coast are highly exclusive and some of the properties therein could and do compete equitably with top flight luxury homes anywhere in the world.
 
The likes of the areas exclusive estates including the evergreen Zimbali Coastal Resort, Simbithi Eco- Estate, the alluring Princes Grant Estate, the Brettenwood Coastal Estate (Sheffield Beach – 5 minutes from Ballito) and the Dunkirk Estate have all become household names amongst KwaZulu Natal property purchasers and lend weight to the investment potential that ownership of a Ballito house offers.
 
Zimbali Coastal Resort
 
This landmark KwaZulu Natal Golf estate is iconic and is a name known around the globe these days. Set on some seven hundred hectares alongside KZN’s Dolphin Coast with its picture-postcard perfect Tom Weiskopf designed 18-hole Zimbali Country Club and Golf Course offers the best in coastal estate lifestyle that the country has to offer.
 
The properties on the estate offer endless variety in terms of sizes and prices with a strong Indonesian influence prevailing throughout.
 
Simbithi Eco-Estate
 
Peeking out from a landscape of seemingly endless fields of waving sugar cane you will find the exclusive Simbithi Eco Estate.
 
Contained within this tranquil residential estate is the Simbithi Country Club – a privately held club within the boundaries of the estate. This Peter Matkovich designed course is one of the most popular amongst the little white ball chasing fraternity offering challenge on an immaculately maintained setting.
 
The 430 odd hectares residential estate is an oasis on the North Coast surrounded by lush indigenous vegetation, wetlands and rolling green vales and hills on one hand and seascapes on the other.
 
A true eco-estate with an eye on impact, Simbithi property owners enjoy a residential estate offering large stands, great amenities (includes clubhouse, restaurant, equestrian centre, sports facilities, playgrounds and community centres), top-notch 24-7 security, with a blend of freestanding full title Simbithi houses as well as apartments and sectional title units.
 
Brettenwood Coastal Estate
 
Set just north of Ballito in Sheffield each, the family-oriented Brettenwood Coastal Estate.
 
This idyllic estate is surrounded by all the local facilities and amenities holiday homeowners need.
 
Brettenwood Estate has a selection of stands some magnificent freestanding houses, it’s very popular apartments offering either sea or dam outlooks or a unique component – its retirement village.
 
Dunkirk Estate
 
Perched in the KZN North Coast grasslands and with its feature 40 odd acres of indigenous forest in its midst, the Dunkirk Estate’s charm as a uniquely eco-aware luxury residential estate is unique and holds appeal to those looking for something a little different to the norm.
 
Amenities in Dunkirk include its Clubhouse, heated outdoor pool, tennis courts, steam rooms and saunas, gymnasium and Spa.
 
The Estate has laid on a beautiful boardwalk pathway which meanders through the estates signature coastal forest.
 
Whilst the Ballito real estate market felt the impact of the global recession, it was somewhat less than many other coastal resorts in KwaZulu Natal mainly due to the issues mentioned above in terms of the changes in locale and its increasing appeal to permanent property sectors.
 
Ballito Location
 
Ballito is positioned some 40 kilometres to the north of Durban in KZN and is part of the ILembe district and KwaDukuza local municipality.
 
With the moving of the Durban main airport to the newly built King Shaka International Airport (32 kilometres from Durban and almost three times bigger than the old Durban International Airport), access to owners of property in Ballito from the likes of Johannesburg and Pretoria has been improved dramatically and affords easy access.
 
The new commercial business park alongside the N2 highway has added to the Ballito area’s appeal as it makes the transmogrification from being primarily a holiday home town to one catering for permanent residents and commuters.
 
The change is the surrounding areas and Ballito’ location lends itself to expansion and has contributed to making Ballito houses and property more attractive to investors, semi-grators and holiday home buyers with an eye on permanent relocation due to the areas increasing opportunities from a commercial standpoint.
 
Ballito For The Golfing Enthusiasts
 
Owners of Ballito property enjoy the best of all worlds – outside of one of the most mouthwatering coastlines and beaches in SA, the also have access to some premier KwaZulu Natal golfing destinations including the Zimbali Country Club with its sensational sea views, scintillating water features and a setting and layout giving conservation pride of place.
 
The Simbithi Golf and Country Club, hidden away amongst seemingly endless cane fields (situated in the Simbithi Eco Estate)
 
The Peter Matkovitch enlarged Umhlali Country Club offering 18 world-class holes of golfing excitement with loads of  amenities (bowling greens, squash courts, tennis courts, pool etc) and a short hop to Princes Grant  - all in the immediate vicinity of Ballito.

Ballito Estate Agents

Chas Everitt KZN North Coast +27 31 100 0476

Accommodation In Ballito 

• Dolphin Rock Guest House +27 73 181 8020
• The Vineyard on Ballito +27 32 946 1204
• The Boathouse +27 32 946 0300
• The Royal Meander Manor +27 32 525 8107
• Petite Provence Bed & Breakfast +27 32 525 5316

Churches In And Around Ballito 

• AGS Church (Lig & Lewe) +27 82 490 8088
• All Saints Church +27 32 946 2905
• Anglican Church (All Souls) +27 32 525 4529
• Ballito Assembly of God Church +27 83 463 7780
• Christ Church (North Coast) +27 84 701 8304
• CRC (Ballito) +27 32 946 2299
• Destiny Life Church +27 32 946 1640
• Grace Family Church +27 32 551 2790

Local Preprimary Schools 

• Dolphin Coast School +27 32 946 2979
• Hillbilly +27 32 944 2313
• Montessori School +27 32 525 7826
• Sheffield Beach School +27 82 411 6201
• So-High Preprimary +27 32 947 1587
• Stanger Preprimary +27 32 551 3328
• Sun Shine Preprimary School +2732 486 1369

Government Primary Schools 

• Darnall Primary School +27 32 486 1858
• Maidstone Primary School +27 32 944 1502
• Mandini Primary School +27 32 456 3543
• North Coast Primary School +27 32 551 4240
• The Beaches Primary School +27 32 943 1489
• Umhlali Primary School +27 32 947 1065

Private Primary Schools 

• Ashton International College +27 32 946 2096
• Crawford College +27 32 943 3240

Ballito And Surrounds - Play Groups 

• ABC +27 32 946 0107
• Bugaloo Babies +27 82 774 3651
• Bugs & Butterflies +27 32 946 1461
• Busy Bees +27 32 946 0468 
• Destiny Kids +27 82 697 4866
• Eco Kids Play Group +27 83 456 9697
• Kath’s Kids Play Group +27 32 946 2754 
• Little Ones Day Care +27 82 851 5386
• Little Turtles Day Care +27 32 525 8069
• Teeny Tots +27 72 208 6770