For buyers
A rare release of fourteen level homes
Freestanding, single-storey three-bedroom simplexes with open-plan living, level gardens, built-in fireplaces and double garages. Made for people who are ready for less upkeep and more living.
Hillcrest · KwaZulu-Natal
Fourteen homes.
One quiet address.
- Freestanding homes
- 14
- Bedrooms each
- 3
- Level, no stairs
- 1
- Car garage
- 2
For residents
Resident Access
Estate notices, rules and documents to download, and visitor bookings for the gate, all behind a secure, personal sign-in.
The estate
Quiet luxury,
modern heritage.
Some addresses announce themselves. Rockwood prefers to be discovered. Set behind a secure gate in central Hillcrest, the estate is a private enclave of just fourteen freestanding homes, each one single-storey and finished with the kind of restraint that only grows better with time.
Natural textures, generous light and a calm, considered palette nod to Hillcrest's village heritage, while the plans themselves are thoroughly modern: open, easy and entirely on one level.
- Homes, and no more
- 14
- Storeys, by design
- 1
The residences
Three bedrooms, all on one level
Each of Rockwood's fourteen simplexes is freestanding and single-storey, designed around the way people really live: open-plan living that flows towards a level garden, a fireplace for winter, and a double garage for the cars and everything else.
Three bedrooms
Room for family, guests or a quiet study, with every bedroom on the same level as the living areas.
Single-storey living
Every room on one level, from the front door to the garden. No stairs to climb, now or later.
Freestanding home
No shared walls. Each home stands on its own, with privacy on every side.
Open-plan living
Kitchen, dining and lounge flow together as one generous, light-filled space.
Built-in fireplace
A fireplace at the heart of the living area for cool, misty Hillcrest evenings.
Level garden
A private, level garden that is easy to enjoy and easy to keep.
Double garage
Secure parking for two cars, with space to spare for storage.
Gated estate
Fourteen homes behind one secure gate, with visitors pre-registered by residents.
Open-plan living
Made for long lunches and easy evenings
Kitchen, dining and lounge share one generous, light-filled space that flows towards the garden, so cooking, conversation and the view never sit in separate rooms.
- Kitchen, dining and lounge in one flowing space
- Living areas that open towards the garden
- Every room on a single, step-free level
Built-in fireplace
Warmth at the heart of the home
When the Hillcrest mist rolls in, a built-in fireplace turns the living room into the place everyone wants to be. Quietly crafted, and made to be used, not just admired.
- A built-in fireplace in the living area
- A calm, natural palette throughout
- Designed for slow evenings at home
Level gardens
A garden you simply step into
Every home has its own private, level garden. No slopes and no steps, just a flat lawn and planting that are as easy to enjoy at seventy as they are at forty.
- A private, level garden for every home
- Easy to keep, lovely to live with
- Space for a table in the sun
Right-sized living
Less house to manage.
More life to enjoy.
For many buyers, Rockwood is the next chapter after the big family home. Everything you loved about a house, a garden and a fire on a winter's night, without the stairs, the upkeep or the worry.
- No stairs, now or ever
- Lock up and go with real peace of mind
- A garden you enjoy, rather than one that keeps you busy
- Three bedrooms, so family can still come to stay
- Doctors, shops and friends all close by
The neighbourhood
Central Hillcrest, at your door
Rockwood sits in the Central and Hilldene area of Hillcrest, the village heart of the Upper Highway. Hospitals, schools and shops are minutes away, and Durban and the coast are an easy drive along the M13.
Central Hillcrest and Hilldene
Close to Old Main Road, with quick access to the M13 and N3.
The Upper Highway
Green hills, cool mist and big skies
Medical care
Peace of mind, close to home.
- Busamed Hillcrest Private Hospital, with a 24-hour emergency unit
- Medicross Hillcrest medical centre
- GPs, specialists and pharmacies along Old Main Road
Schools
Some of KwaZulu-Natal's most respected schools.
- Highbury Preparatory School
- Kearsney College
- Hillcrest Primary and Hillcrest High
- Thomas More College
- St Mary's DSG, Kloof
Shopping
Everyday essentials and village favourites.
- Hillcrest Corner, the area's largest centre
- Lillies Quarter, with Woolworths Food and Clicks
- Christians Village
- Oxford Village and its fresh market
- Watercrest Mall in neighbouring Waterfall
Outdoors and leisure
Green space, views and easy weekends.
- The Valley of a Thousand Hills
- Krantzkloof Nature Reserve
- Village cafés and restaurants on Old Main Road
- Quick access to the M13 and N3
Nearby schools, hospitals and centres are listed as a guide to the area and are not affiliated with Rockwood Estate.
Private viewings
See Rockwood for yourself
Viewings are by private appointment, so there is never a crowd and always time for your questions. Tell us a little about what you're looking for and we'll arrange a time that suits you.
Send your request
Share a few details and the time that suits you best.
We'll be in touch
We contact you personally to confirm a private appointment.
Walk through at your pace
See the homes, the gardens and the estate, with no rush and no crowd.