Musgrave, Durban

Located within the Durban area of KwaZulu-Natal, Musgrave boasts a lively suburb with beautiful surroundings and magnificent architecture. One of the great aspects of the area is Musgrave residents can walk to most of the amenities available and have the pleasure of being within a short distance of some excellent schools and facilities. Musgrave has various commercial and residential properties on offer from freestanding homes to apartments, making it a great place to live as well as invest.

A brief history of the area

Musgrave was named after Sir Anthony Musgrave, who was a colonial administrator and briefly the governor of the South African colony of Natal. Sir Musgrave lived from 31 August 1828 until 9 October 1888.

Musgrave Centre in its original form was the first suburban shopping centre in Durban and was constructed in the late 1950s.

Distance from key points

Musgrave residents looking to reach King Shaka International Airport can do so in approximately 32 minutes (34,1 km) via the M4 and N2. Durban Beach is only 11 minutes (5,6 km) away via Currie Road,

Climate

Residents of Musgrave will find February to be the warmest month of the year with an average high temperature of 26.6°C and the coldest month of the year is July with an average high temperature of 21.2°C. The wettest month is December with the area seeing roughly 22 days of rain with precipitation reaching 78mm.

Schools in the area

Musgrave has some excellent schools for you to enrol your kids into. Some of the top pre-primary and primary schools in and around the area include Joyce Broadhead Pre-Primary School, Tree Tops (Pre-Primary and Junior Primary), Berea Primary School, and Hartley Road Primary School. These schools each offer a great curriculum, excellent co-curricular activities, and a nurturing environment to give your children a flying start in life. 

Nearby high schools you should consider are Ridge Park College, Durban High School, Islamic Orient School and the premier girls schools, Maris Stella, which was opened in 1899 and Durban Girls College.

Musgrave is also home to some of the best tertiary colleges in KwaZulu-Natal such as NewBridge College, Durban University of Technology and STADIO School of Education. This has made the area sought after by students and a great investment for buy-to-let investors targeting the highly lucrative student accommodation market. 

Healthcare in the area

When choosing an area to live in, you want to know where the best hospitals and healthcare providers are. It is a key part of the decision-making process. Thankfully, Musgrave is only a seven-minute drive away from Netcare Parklands Hospital and only a six-minute drive away from Netcare St Augustine's Hospital and McCord Hospital.

For all your day-to-day needs, you could visit Medical Centre @ 73 Musgrave Road or take a short drive to Overport Medical Clinic. There are also a few general practitioners in the area that can attend to your medical needs.

If your furry loved ones are in need of medical attention, you could take them to Durban Veterinary Clinic. 

Shopping centres

Musgrave is home to the acclaimed Musgrave Centre which has over 120 stores, a food court and a cinema. So, no matter what you're after, whether it's jewellery, clothing, homeware, electronics or groceries, you're bound to find what you're looking for. Should you wish to visit an even bigger shopping mall, The Pavilion is a mere 13-minute drive and offers more than 250 stores.

Restaurants

Dining out is a luxury that everyone wants to partake in now and again. Therefore, knowing the best restaurants to visit will be highly beneficial. Some of the top establishments in the area you should visit include St. Clements Restaurant, Mustang Spur Steak Ranch, The Little India Restaurant on Musgrave, Unity Brasserie & Bar, Circus Circus and Panarottis.

Special attractions

Residents of Musgrave are fortunate to have many options for things to do and places to see in and around the area. Here are some of the places you should consider adding to your to-do list.

Within the area, you can visit Berea Park. This is a lovely outdoor space, great for kids and pets alike. On Saturdays, the market attracts residents in search of good food, fun activities, and socialising. After your time at the market, you can catch the latest movies at Ster Kinekor in Musgrave Centre.

Durban Botanic Gardens is a beautiful place to explore with events happening throughout the year. Just a few minutes away from Musgrave, the garden is an important site for plant conservation, with a large collection of palms, cycads, and orchids, to name a few. 

Hollywoodbets Greyville Racecourse, roughly five minutes away from the suburb, is well known for hosting the Durban July. This is a glitzy horse racing and fashion event that attracts local and international attention every year. 

Make Musgrave your home. Let it be your story.

Musgrave is a beautiful, well-maintained area with loads of amenities and stunning architecture. 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.