Plantations Estate is a stunning Tuscan-inspired estate with easy access to the freeway, positioned on 86 hectares of excellent property immediately below Hillcrest's Oxford Centre. It is particularly popular with families who appreciate the near proximity to three commercial complexes and 14 primary and secondary schools within a 10-kilometer radius. Plantations essentially single-handedly transformed Hillcrest into the vibrant community that it is today when it first launched in 2002. Commuting to Durban or Pietermaritzburg is simple thanks to easy access to the M13 and N3 highways, and the Hillcrest Centre is only a short distance away. Plantations is properly described as a "town within a town," with people spotted walking their dogs, jogging in the afternoon, or watching their children play at the different playgrounds. The sectional title villages have a variety of walking trails and a hair and beauty salons. Pets are permitted on freehold estates, and the Conservation Valley guarantees that the natural residents of this region are respected. Residents' security is of the utmost importance, and an experienced team of guards can be seen at the main entrance, monitoring the perimeter wall (complete with electrified fence), and patrolling the estate in the nights with their highly trained security dogs. Being one of the fastest-selling estates in KwaZulu-Natal real estate history, it's no surprise that properties in Plantations seldom stay on the market for long.