Vacant Land Residential for sale
Embrace Midlands country living in sought-after Jacana Eco Estate, Hilton, with wetlands, mountain views and serviced 7.4ha graded land approved for 18 residential units.
Selling Price- R7 800 000 ( Closest Cash Offer)
Rates- R4000pm
Levies- R4000pm
Vacant Land- 7.4 Hectare
Permission to Develop 18 Units in this Sought after Suburb and within this Prime Eco Estate Space.
Positioned within the highly sought-after Jacana Eco Estate on Hayfields Road, Hilton, this exceptional 7.4-hectare vacant land opportunity offers upmarket, eco-conscious living at its finest — perfectly aligned with the coveted Midlands lifestyle.
Set within an inner eco-estate, this serviced and fully zoned development land presents an outstanding investment proposition, with approved rights to develop up to 18 residential units. The land has already been graded, allowing developers to move forward efficiently and cost-effectively.
Jacana Eco Estate has been thoughtfully designed to preserve and enhance its natural surroundings. The estate features lush green wetlands, a gently flowing stream, indigenous plants and trees, and an abundance of fauna and birdlife, all framed by beautiful mountain views and the soft ambience of the Midlands mist belt. This is a setting that naturally appeals to discerning buyers seeking tranquillity, security, and connection to nature.
The estate’s location combines peaceful country living with exceptional accessibility. There is easy access to the N3, placing central Durban under an hour’s drive away, while Pietermaritzburg is just 12 kilometres from the estate — ideal for both commuters and lifestyle buyers.
Hilton remains one of the Midlands’ most desirable residential nodes, renowned for its excellent private schooling, medical facilities, and lifestyle amenities. Nearby top-tier schools include Hilton College, St Anne’s Diocesan College, Michaelhouse, Cowan House, The Wykeham Collegiate, and Grace College. Leading medical facilities such as Hilton Life Hospital, along with specialist practices and medical centres, are conveniently close, further enhancing the area’s appeal for families and long-term residents.
Rates: ± R4,000 per month
Levies: ± R4,000 per month
This opportunity is ideally suited to:
• Developers seeking a premium eco-estate project
• Investors looking to build for strong rental demand or long-term capital growth
• Buyers targeting the ever-growing Hilton and Midlands market, including semigration appeal
With quality land in Hilton becoming increasingly scarce, Jacana Eco Estate represents a rare chance to invest, develop, and create enduring value in one of the Midlands’ most prestigious environments.
Calling developers. Calling investors. Secure your place in a development that blends nature, lifestyle, and return on investment.
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Listed for sale at R9,000,000
Price reduced by 13.3% to R7,800,000
Compared with 20 active listings in Hilton.
Insight
Priced 195% above the local median — and above the typical range for Hilton.
The premium partly reflects the larger land size; buyers should still compare condition, position, zoning and services before deciding. Benchmarked on town-level data where the suburb sample is limited. Premium pockets may trade above town averages — check with the agent for local guidance.
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Market depth
20 listings
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239 days
Median time on market
Medium inventory
Active across Hilton
Insights are based on current active listings (excludes sold data) and may change. This is not a valuation or appraisal.
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