Shortens Country Estate Area Profile

Shortens Country Estate at a glance

Shortens has an exciting, apartment-lifestyle concept with a mix of 1,2- and 3-bedroom units. The Estate is conveniently located near the fast-growing town of Ballito, north of the new King Shaka/La Mercy Airport and adjacent to the well-known Umhlali Country Club Golf and Country Club. The second phase of 55 units has just been launched.

This gated estate, with hi-tec, fingerprint-operated access control and perimeter fence electrification, will eventually comprise a total of 135 luxury apartments, including the historic farmhouse. Burglar guards are fitted as standard throughout and community facilities now include a clubhouse and communal swimming pool. Although the Estate contains several mature indigenous trees and vegetation, the Developer has planted significant additional landscaping to provide habitats and canopy corridors for local birdlife and small mammals. A network of footpaths will meander through the Estate providing residents with opportunities for exercise and bird watching in exceptional surroundings. A water feature is also to be provided in the third phase.
 

Designed by well-respected Michael Douglas of Michael Douglas Design Associates cc, Shortens apartments provide a comprehensive range of different-sized and priced units, representing excellent value for money, together with single or double garages. Generous exclusive use areas of varying sizes are allocated to all ground floor units. Whilst themed in line with the existing Natal Colonial Architecture, Michael Douglas has designed a clean, contemporary look for the units. Internal specifications provide for a range of modern finishes, including fitted kitchens with stainless steel cooker appliances, built in bedroom cupboards, integrated bathrooms and tiled floors throughout. The Developer is providing one DSTV dish per apartment building and optional extras include for kitchen upgrades.