Looking for your family home along KwaZulu-Natal’s North Coast? Imagine building your dream house, having a say in how it looks and growing as a family in amongst a greater boutique estate that is engulfed in nature. This coastal ideal is not so far-fetched as you may think, as Elaleni introduces its latest development, The Plantations.
Orientating yourself at Elaleni
Elaleni is made up of many different components, but the residential offerings are either set within the coastal forest side or the lifestyle section. Each element introduces a unique aspect of Elaleni. The coastal forest section embraces the raw nature on its doorstep, from forest boardwalks to nature trails and homes set alongside tall trees and shrubbery. The lifestyle component introduces plants that bear produce that can be foraged.
Set along Elaleni’s Lifestyle component, you will find The Plantations. The transition from the coastal forest section into edible landscapes is evident when you drive along the streetscapes and find citrus espaliers separating the route in and out.
A space for families to thrive
The lifestyle section of Elaleni is a natural living landscape, where you can explore the blue gum forest surrounding your home and harvest farm fresh produce from our streetscapes and vegetable patches throughout Elaleni. Living at The Plantations, you will have direct access to these luscious gardens, where you can handpick fresh produce at your convenience.
This is a lifestyle where you can reconnect to nature, growing an abundance of diverse plants and flowers that the land has been cultivated to support. Elaleni has a turning circle where a landscaped terraced vegetable garden catches the eye. Enjoy picking fresh banana’s, citrus fruits, spinach and lettuce leaves, among other seasonal produce throughout the year.

The Plantations
Watch your family story unfold within the unique village feel of The Plantations, our latest site within Elaleni. Feel inspired to build your own family heritage along the undulating hills of Sheffield Beach. Each plot allows you to build a home of up to 4 bedrooms with a private garden and additional room to add on a private terrace for outdoor entertaining, or an extra garage, as your family grows.
With land options starting from R935 000, you can work with your own architect and building team or use our development experts at Elaleni to make your dream home come true. The Plantations also provides land and home packages starting from R3 919 000.
A lifestyle of its own
The Plantations’ residents will have access to a private community centre where they can revel in time with spent with friends and family close by. This facility boasts pools, braai areas, picnic spots and dedicated kids’ play areas.
While you have the exclusive Plantations community centre close by, you and your family will have access to the greater Elaleni facilities. Let time pass you by as you meander along the forest boardwalk or release your stresses of the day in a yoga class at the clubhouse studio. The Leisure Centre will become a firm family favourite where residents will be able to delight in the resort-style facility. While the residents that live in The Plantations
Secure family living
One of the key aspects of family living is ensuring that safety is a priority. Living within The Plantations you will have the assurance of a community close by, while the holistic estate offers 24-hour security. The perimeter of Elaleni is bordered by strong electric fencing all round. Biometric and key card access control is used at the entrance and exit of the estate and a manned guardhouse provides a first check for visitors.
Within the public areas, CCTV cameras are present and a central control room monitors activity throughout the estate. This security ensures that children can freely play outdoors and cycle to their friendly neighbours house without any worry. Families can embrace the nature all around and the essence of the community feel.
The Plantations is your opportunity to make the KZN North Coast address yours and make your mark on building a unique home within one of South Africa’s most authentic estates. Imagine your future within Elaleni and let it flourish with the cyclical seasons of the land. Wouldn’t it be wonderful to put down roots in Elaleni, an estate crafted by nature. Live within the essence of the country and feel nature all around.