Kloof Property & Home Sales

Everton at a glance

Kloof is a leafy upper-class suburb and small town. Its name is derived from ‘gorge' and the area is named after the deep ravine formed by the Molweni stream. 

The area is inhabited with beautiful houses, which are surrounded by the stunning Kloof greenery, allowing the residents to feel more tranquil and removed from the busy bustle of the everyday life in Durban. Although only 26 minutes away from Durban via the King Cetshwayo Highway and the N3, Kloof has a country style demeanour with locals enjoying the calmer lifestyle the area offers.

Attractions

Kloof Country Club

If you are a family of golfers or golf enthusiasts, Kloof Country Club offers an 18-hole course that is truly beautiful. The golf course at Kloof has been designed to test the most talented of golfers and provide a real sense of achievement to the lesser experienced too. The course has a panoramic view of the surrounding areas. 

The lush Kloof surroundings offers more than a view for the players, but also an experience. The facilities include a bar, big screen TV, board room, driving range, halfway house, and lobby, locker rooms, lounge, and practice bunker. Whether you are going with your colleagues, friends or taking your child to learn the game, this course is one you will thoroughly enjoy. 
 
Makaranga Botanical Gardens

The beauty in Kloof continues in the Makaranga Botanical Gardens. This 30 acre piece of stunning landscape has well-manicured lawns, 18 ponds, all different and some containing Koi fish and magnificent Japanese gardens. The area is perfect for Sunday picnics and lazing around on blankets on the grass. The area is serene and will instantly calm you. The gardens is also home to the popular contemporary Italian bistro and deli, NONNA.

Prestigious Schools 

The Kloof area offers highly esteemed schools that are extremely renowned for their excellent education systems and values. The three most esteemed schools in the area include Thomas More College, St.Mary’s DSG and Kearsney College for Boys.

Thomas More College

Thomas More College is an independent, Christian based, co-educational day school that runs from 000 to grade 12. Thomas More focuses on equipping your child with the relevant life skills they may need for the future. They have strong family that ensures every child has a well-rounded education and partakes in some form of physical activity. They offer cross country, swimming, tennis, squash, netball, soccer, hockey, rugby and cricket as well as many others. With the property having 4 fields, an AstroTurf, two heated pools (one Olympic sized), and two tennis courts, learners will certainly be able to choose from a wide variety of physical activities. The school also offers music lessons including piano, drums, guitar and violin. 

St.Mary’s DSG

St.Mary’s Diocesan School for Girls  offers a Christian based value system, ensuring the girls morals and values are in-line with that of the school. They inspire their girls to be great, through the work of experienced and committed teachers in a nurturing and rewarding environment. The sporting in this school is well renowned with facilities such as heated pools, three sports fields, an AstroTurf, seven tennis courts, netball and volleyball nets. 

There is also an indoor centre for squash, hockey, netball and can be used for any other sports. The school also offers dance, with a studio for girls to learn ballet, modern, hip-hop, Spanish dancing, ball classes, aerobics and belly dancing. This schools offers endless opportunities in the extra-mural sector, but the dedication of the teachers also ensures that the girls are doing their best academically as well.

Kearsney College for Boys

Kearsney College for Boys is synonymous with prestige. The College has an outstanding record of academic achievement in the IEB Matriculation Examinations. Kearsney also provides a dynamic environment to promote sporting excellence. With the grounds being extremely large, Kearsney offers 20 sporting venues. Coaches are extremely professional and offer your child the best possible coaching available. Some of South Africa’s sportsmen are Old Boys and are involved in coaching clinics at the College now and again. The variety of sports on offer range from basketball, cricket, cross country, golf, hockey, rugby, soccer, squash and swimming, as well as tennis and water polo. 

Restaurants

Sprigs

With the opportunity for extremely good schooling in the Kloof area, it is the perfect environment for primary and high schoolers. Schools in the area are not the only benefits that Kloof delivers. The area is filled with many fine dining eateries that will have you back for more. For starters, Sprigs is the perfect place for wholesome and adventurous food. In 1998 Sprigs set up home in the heart of Kloof with “a passion for creating the perfect balance between health and indulgence”. They source their produce from local suppliers and they are famous for their decadent brownies. Sprigs has a passion for food that is sure to satisfy every taste.

Bellevue Café

Another fine dining establishment in Kloof includes Bellevue Café, which is a casual bistro with ample outdoor seating for when the weather is warm and you want to enjoy dining in the sunlight. The café has created an organic feel for their ambience. The service is spectacular and the food is even better.

Lew Geffen Sotheby’s International Realty offers cottage inspired homes with lovely gardens, spectacular surroundings and modern styled interiors.

If the Kloof area interests you  contact our agents today who will ensure that your find a home suited to your every requirement.