Adjacent to the landmark upmarket 37 000sqm La Lucia Mall, Growthpoint Properties proudly broke ground in August on construction of the R140m apartment project that is set to create a vibrant mixed-use lifestyle with all the amenities that anyone could want – shopping, dining, a park, gym and more – within a short walking distance.

Growthpoint is known for the excellent quality of its investment-grade real estate developments and the market response to Kent has surpassed expectations with around 90% sold out.

Kobus Blom, Growthpoint’s KwaZulu-Natal Regional Development Manager, says, “The response from buyers has been tremendous, which confirms that Kent answers a genuine demand for modern, quality residential accommodation for young professionals in the area. We are confident it will enhance its surrounding neighbourhood and contribute to the great local lifestyle.”

Project attributes

One of the main drawcards of Kent is that 90% of its one- and two-bedroomed apartments have sea views. It offers secure parking, card access control, an entertainment area with a swimming pool, pet-friendly ground-floor apartments with dedicated gardens, and SMEG appliances. Furthermore, Kent will feature lobby cubicles where residents can collect their shopping from selected La Lucia Mall stores, managed by on-demand shopping service OneCart.

The beautiful public La Lucia Park alongside Kent is complete with an equipped kids’ playground, outdoor gym and relaxing benches. Virgin Active La Lucia is also right next door and The La Lucia Mall Tennis Club is adjacent to both the mall and the La Lucia Library.

Green credentials

As a leader in green building, Growthpoint adopts a green development ethos backed by the extensive expertise that it brings to all its projects. For Kent, this includes using low VOC paint coatings and cost-effective energy-efficient light fittings. The building will also have a dedicated generator to power apartments in the case of load shedding.

Growthpoint and its contractors seek to create jobs and skills, with the construction of Kent generating approximately 500 job opportunities and supporting 30 local SMME’s. The development of Kent prioritises contracting employment and services from the local community wherever possible.

Construction of the building’s first three levels of the above-ground parking deck will be completed in early 2022. Then the building will rise up with one floor being completed each month over seven months.

For more information, contact Kobus Blom, Regional Development Manager at Growthpoint Properties Limited:
Tel: +27 31 584 5142
Email KBlom@growthpoint.co.za
Website: www.growthpoint.co.za

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