Mount Edgecombe Area Profile

Mount Edgecombe at a glance

Mount Edgecombe is an upmarket suburb situated just north of Durban. It was previously a sugar growing area. Promoting a live-work lifestyle, the area is now a popular residential, commercial, and industrial zone.

Mount Edgecombe features a variety of warehouses, retail elements, office space, and even small-scale high tech industries. The area's different property zones are strategically placed. This ensures that there is no noise or environmental pollution from the industrial area to either the commercial or residential areas. There is also a great demand for container yards, storage warehouses, and car dealership showrooms in Mount Edgecombe. 

Residential properties in Mount Edgecombe sell for over R1-million, with stunningly designed homes in the golf estates being highly sought after by the wealthy. Top-notch schools, restaurants, and shopping centres are also in the close vicinity to the area. 

History

Mount Edgecombe was founded in 1849 when Captain William Smeardon was given a plot of land under the Byrne Emigration Scheme (1849 - 1851). He named the area after the Earl of Mount Edgecombe in Cornwall. Smeardon built the first sugar mill in 1859, however, it was not very profitable and production was low.

In 1895, Marshall Campbell purchased the mill. The Sugar Mill witnessed unprecedented growth with the expansion of the company resulting in the establishment of twenty-two sugar estates. The purpose of these estates was to cultivate and provide a constant supply of sugar cane to the Mount Edgecombe Sugar Mill. Natal Estates Limited became one of the largest sugar milling giants in South Africa.

The Mount Edgecombe Sugar Mill saw its final days in 1994, giving way to the developments in the area we see today. 
 
Commercial hotspots

A substantial size of an office precinct exists in Mount Edgecombe. Commercial parks in the area include the Kingfisher Office Park and Glen Eagle Park. Companies such as the Rhino Group, Netstar, Landscape Lightning and Integrated Partners, as well as the Blake Group can be found at the beginning of Flanders Drive. 

Further along Flanders Drive, new and used car dealerships such as Honda, Ford and Opel. Companies such as Sage and South African Sugar Association can also be found in Flanders Drive. 

Flanders Mall and the Kwikspar Centre are eyed by retail tenants who conveniently provide goods and services for those who live and work in Mount Edgecombe.

Industrial hotspots

The Mount Edgecombe Industrial precinct has experienced gracious property developments since 1994. Since its establishment, the need for separation from commercial and residential areas have been prioritised. The industrial node has been designed with separate road links for employees, transportation vehicles, and the movement of trucks. A petrol station in the industrial area makes it convenient for activities to be carried out in one precinct. 

Mount Edgecombe Industrial is home to many well-known parks in the area. They include;

• Old Mill Industrial Park; 
• Paramount Park; 
• Growth Point Park;
• Edgecombe Mill; and 
• Mount Edgecombe Industrial Estate. 

Infrastructure

Mount Edgecombe has easy access to the R102 and N2 freeway, making it an ideal location for industrial or commercial business. It also lies halfway between the busy Port of Durban and the King Shaka International Airport, being 20kms in either direction. 

Transport

Mount Edgecombe has an abundance of labour based in the nearby areas of KwaMashu, Phoenix, and Verulam. 

Private vehicles, public taxis, and Durban Transport Buses are the most popular transport options. 

Amenities

Shopping malls in the area include Flanders Mall, Mount Edgecombe Plaza, Cornubia Mall, and Gateway Theatre of Shopping.

Popular eateries such as Seattle Coffee Co, Franks, Salt Water Seafood, as well as the Woolworths in Flanders Mall make the ideal options for a lunchtime treat. 

For healthcare options, the nearest hospitals include Life Healthcare Mount Edgecombe Hospital, Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Hospital, and Netcare Umhlanga Hospital.

Why invest in Mount Edgecombe

Investing in Mount Edgecombe is a great move for many reasons. One is that the residential developments in the area allow people to live closer to their places of work. This saves employees travel time and money, increasing productivity. Schools and malls are also close by encouraging employees to want to work in the area.  

Developments in Mount Edgecombe are relatively new with modern designs and top infrastructure. 

Property in Mount Edgecombe is much more affordable than other prime locations such as Umhlanga or La Lucia.

Furthermore, the increasing growth of the nearby Cornubia development has also uplifted the roads and surroundings in Mount Edgecombe.

Create your upside in Mount Edgecombe

Are you keen on making your mark in Mount Edgecombe? Contact Upside Properties today to secure your investment in this thriving precinct.

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View our vacant land to let in Mount Edgecombe here. 

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