Establish your presence on Florida Road in Morningside, amid lively cafés and strong footfall — entire 600m² building available with complete branding rights for maximum visibility.
Position your business at one of Durban's most prestigious commercial and lifestyle addresses. Situated on the iconic Florida Road in the heart of Morningside, this beautifully renovated commercial property presents a rare opportunity to secure premium space within a highly sought-after business destination.
Offering exceptional street exposure, excellent accessibility, and ample secure on-site parking, the property caters to discerning retail, hospitality, professional services, and corporate office occupiers seeking a prominent address with strong brand presence.
Entire Building Opportunity
600.18m2 | Ground & First Floor | Immediate Occupation
The preferred leasing outcome is a single tenant securing the entire property. This unique opportunity allows an occupier to command the full Florida Road address, benefiting from complete building branding rights, maximum signage exposure, and exclusive use of all facilities.
The entire building comprises:
Ground Floor Retail: 277.10m2
First Floor Office: 199.99m2
Front Booth Units: 66.99m2
Rear Office/Retail Units: 56.10m2
Total Building Area: 600.18m2
11 Secure On-Site Parking Bays Included
A whole-building tenancy unlocks the property's full potential, allowing for complete brand activation and operational flexibility. Preferential rental terms may be considered for the right operator. Rates and operating costs are recoverable in addition to rental.
Leasing Priority – Anchor Tenants
Should the property not be leased as a whole, ownership's next priority is securing quality anchor tenants for the ground and first floors.
Together, these spaces provide 477.09m2 of premium commercial accommodation and represent the most prominent and visible areas within the building. These tenants will play a key role in establishing the property's identity and prestige on Florida Road.
G01 – Ground Floor Retail
277.10m2
Exclusive-use external areas included.
Rental: R55,420.00 per month
Excluding VAT, Rates & Operating Costs
Ideal for destination retail, showroom concepts, hospitality operators, medical suites, wellness brands, or client-facing businesses seeking maximum visibility.
FF01 – First Floor Commercial Space
199.99m2
Entire first-floor plate offering flexible office accommodation.
Rental: R32,998.35 per month
Excluding VAT, Rates & Operating Costs
Perfect for corporate offices, professional services firms, consulting practices, creative agencies, training centres, or medical professionals.
Flexible Configurations Available
The property offers exceptional flexibility and can be tailored to suit a variety of operational requirements.
Tenants may lease:
The entire building
The full ground floor
The full first floor
Individual units
Multiple-unit combinations
Bespoke subdivided spaces
Potential configurations include, but are not limited to:
Portion of the ground floor only
Portion of the first floor only
Ground floor combined with front booth units
First floor combined with rear office suites
Custom combinations designed around specific business requirements
Ownership welcomes discussions with quality tenants and is committed to creating solutions that maximise operational efficiency. Subdivided or customised configurations may attract higher rental rates per square metre than the standard schedule.
Front Booth Units – Hospitality Focus
Positioned at the front of the property with direct street exposure, these units have been earmarked for curated food and beverage operators that will enhance the building's atmosphere and create an activated street presence.
F01 – Front Booth Retail
37.93m2
Street-facing food and beverage opportunity.
Rental: R11,379.00 per month
Excluding VAT | Rates & Operating Costs Included
F02 – Front Booth Retail
29.06m2
Street-facing food and beverage opportunity.
Rental: R8,718.00 per month
Excluding VAT | Rates & Operating Costs Included
These units are ideally suited to artisan coffee concepts, specialty food operators, bakeries, juice bars, grab-and-go offerings, and other hospitality businesses that complement the building's tenant mix.
Rear Office & Boutique Retail Suites
Situated at the rear of the property, these intimate spaces provide a quieter environment suited to appointment-based businesses, professional services, and boutique retail operators.
B01 – Rear Office / Retail Unit
27.08m2
Rental: R9,478.00 per month
Excluding VAT | Rates & Operating Costs Included
B02 – Rear Office / Retail Unit
29.02m2
Rental: R10,157.00 per month
Excluding VAT | Rates & Operating Costs Included
Ideal for consultants, therapists, designers, boutique studios, specialist retailers, or professional practices seeking a prestigious address.
Parking
The property benefits from secure on-site parking — a rare and highly valuable feature on Florida Road.
11 Secure Parking Bays Available
R1,000 per bay per month (Excl. VAT)
Total Parking Rental: R11,000 per month
All 11 bays are included when leasing the entire building.
Zoning
The property is zoned Business & Commercial, allowing for a wide range of commercial uses.
For the right corporate occupier, a mixed-use arrangement incorporating both commercial and residential elements may be considered, subject to discussion and approval.
Creating a Destination Address
Following the appointment of anchor tenants, the remaining smaller units will be strategically occupied by complementary businesses that enhance the overall tenant experience, increase foot traffic, and create a vibrant commercial ecosystem.
The vision is to establish a dynamic, professionally curated destination where retail, hospitality, office, and service-based businesses operate together within one of Durban's most sought-after commercial addresses.
Listed for rent at R100,000
Morningside is a prestigious and highly sought-after commercial node in Durban, characterized by its blend of converted residential office spaces, boutique retail strips, and proximity to major transport arteries, making it an ideal location for professional services and hospitality businesses.
* Distances and amenities are approximate.