Sea View, Durban

Sea View at a glance

Sea View is a suburb situated next to Rossburgh and is located in eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality within the KwaZulu-Natal province of South Africa. Located with easy access to the M7, N3, Edwin Swales Drive and M4, Sea View is a prime spot with various property types available to suit your needs. The properties in Sea View consist of freestanding homes, apartments and complex living and have easy access to buses and taxis.

A brief history of the area

Sea View is part of Durban which was founded in 1835 on the site of Port Natal and was named after Sir Benjamin D'Urban, the governor of the Cape Colony. In the late 1830s and early 1840s, the Boers clashed with the British over the control of Durban. It became a town in 1854 and was created as a city in 1935.

Distance from key points

King Shaka International Airport is a 34-minute drive (42 km) from Sea View via the N2. Sea View residents looking to reach Durban CBD can do so in 15 minutes (9,5 km) and Durban Beach within 22 minutes (14 km) via the M4.

Climate

In Sea View, the climate is subtropical. The average temperature of the coldest month is 17.4 °C which falls in July while the warmest month is February with an average temperature of 25.5 °C. The wettest month of the year is February which sees roughly 130 mm of rainfall.

Schools in the area

Sea View is a great neighbourhood to live in for families with children as there are some wonderful schools in and around the area. Here are some of the top schools you should consider.

Amazing Kids Pre-School, Seaview Primary School, Parkside Primary School, Bluff Christian Academy, Clairwood Boys Primary School, Rossburgh High School, Brettonwood High School, Queensburgh Girls' High School, Grosvenor Girls High School and New Forest High school.

Healthcare in the area

When it comes to healthcare, Sea View is only eight minutes away from King Edward VIII Hospital should a medical emergency arise. Life Westville Hospital and Ahmed Al-Kadi Private Hospital are both a 15-minute drive should you seek an alternative option.

For your day-to-day needs, you can always visit Prime Cure Clinic.

When your beloved pets are in need of medical assistance, you could take them to Queensburgh Animal Clinic.

Shopping centres

For all your retail therapy needs, you could pop into Southway Mall,  Queensmead Mall or The Pavilion which is only a 13-minute drive and has over 250 stores.

Restaurants

Not everyone enjoys cooking every single day, sometimes it's nice to head out to an eatery and so knowing where the best ones are is very beneficial. The top restaurants in and near the Sea View area include Players Cafe, Cedar Falls Spur Steak Ranch, Durban Green Vibes Food, 9th Avenue Waterside and Heidi's Cafe.

Special attractions

Sea View is a short distance to many wonderful special attractions you'll want to explore. Here are some of the top places to add to your to-do list.

The Bluff Nature Reserve is only a 13-minute drive and offers walking trails and stunning picnic spots for you to enjoy while surrounded by natural beauty.

Take the well-worth 19-minute trip to Durban Funworld where you can become a kid again on the various rides and play games in the arcade before indulging in a delicious ice cream cone.

You could brush up on your history at the Phansi Museum which is only eight minutes away and has loads to offer.

Make Sea View your home. Let it be your story.

Sea View is a great suburb for families, couples, retirees and investors alike. Whether it's a townhouse, flat or free-standing home you're after, Seeff has a wide variety of properties for you to choose from, so contact one of our property practitioners today.