Lovemore Heights Property Information
Lovemore Heights property offerings are broad, with a selection of sectional title townhouses, a variety of older traditional free standing houses and modern homes, as well as sought-after secure residential estates including Melsetter Estate and Lovemore Heights Estate which virtually dominates the neighbourhood, having the allure of the incredible sea views it offers over the Bay.
According to the latest FNB Lovemore Heights Property area report, the make-up of property in Lovemore Heights vis-à-vis sectional title and full title (which would include cluster type properties) now weighs up with 75% full title and 25% sectional title properties and complexes.
For many years property in Lovemore Heights was almost exclusively composed of freehold houses. Sectional title property in Lovemore Heights started really increasing strongly as a segment in the area from 1990 to 2009.
Lovemore Heights Property - Turnover
During 2012 the average Lovemore Heights sectional title unit price edged up to slightly over the R1.5 million mark, showing a positive trend for real estate demand in the area.
Full title housing sales volumes were considerably higher than those of sectional title units, with average prices for full title properties in Lovemore Heights in the region of R2 million.
Lovemore Heights Property Sizes
The majority of freehold stands in Lovemore Heights range between 1000 and 1500 square metres, with only 11% being mostly level, 79% are slightly sloped and 10% have steep inclination.
Building sizes in the area reflect that almost half the homes in Lovemore Heights (49%) are between 300 and 500 square metres.
The majority of sectional title townhouses (81%) are between 100 and 200 square metres, comprising mainly 3 bedroomed units.
Demographics
Lovemore Heights property buyers entering the area are mainly in the 46 to 50 age group, with property sellers leaving the area being mainly in the 36 to 40 age group (data courtesy of FNB).
Lovemore Heights General Area Information
Set on the outskirts of the city centre, Lovemore Heights is probably the highest spot in suburban Port Elizabeth, being well-known for the fantastic panoramic views it has to offer over the Bay.
Lovemore Heights is conveniently situated and is close to a wide variety of shopping centres and primary and high schools, offering quick and easy access to main roads.
Security
As most homes in the area are linked to and monitored by various major security companies, the suburb is regularly being patrolled by these security companies.
Medical Facilities
There is a medical centre and doctor’s rooms at Greenways Medical Centre situated within the suburb.
Schools
- St Dominics Priory Pre-primary / Junior School
Email: beadon@priory.co.za
- St Dominics Priory High School
Email: verfuss@priory.co.za
- Charlo Primary School
Email: info@charlo.ecape.school.za
- Mount Pleasant Primary School
Email: skoolhoof@mountie.co.za
Creches / Play Groups
- Lovemore Kids Playschool
Email: info@lovemorekids.co.za
Restaurants
- Mike’s Kitchen, located within 1km of Lovemore Heights is a fun, family-orientated restaurant providing a homely South African dining experience.
- Apron Strings garden restaurant, located within 3km of Lovemore Heights, is set in an idyllic forest location with prolific bird life and numerous buck in the surrounding area.
- The Old Cash Store is a family run establishment in a wonderful country setting in the heart of the Sardinia Bay nature conservancy, located within 5km of Lovemore Heights.
Shops
- Walmer Park Shopping Centre, Moffett on Main Lifestyle Centre, 17th Quarter and Kings Court Shopping Centre are situated within 2km of Lovemore Heights.
- A Super Spar is conveniently situated nearby at Emerald Square Shopping Centre.
Outdoor Activities
For those wishing to take in a quiet, leisurely stroll or picnic in a nature environment, Humble Ways situated at the end of St Clair’s Way in Lovemore Heights is the perfect place. It also offers a chapel which is always open and a retreat which can be hired out, with amazing views over the ocean.
