Why residents of Pretoria North love their home

With a scenic location in the foothills of the Magaliesberg mountains and a community spirit second to none, Pretoria North offers an idyllic home. Once dominated by farmland, the area has grown to become a lively metropolis where you'll find a perfect blend of amenities and good old-fashioned peace and quiet. The CSi Property Group shines the spotlight on Pretoria North and why it's a fantastic place to call home.

Easy access to shops, schools and other amenities

Shopping centres like Wonderboom Junction and Wonderpark Shopping Centre make shopping a breeze for Pretoria North residents - whether you're shopping for the essentials or indulging in some retail therapy. There are plenty of opportunities for your children to start their journey to success close to home. Primary schools in the area include Laerskool Danie Malan, Laerskool Rachel de Beer and Laerskool Wonderboom. When it's time for high school, your child's education can continue at high schools like Hoërskool Pretoria-Noord, Hoërskool Gerrit Maritz or Hoërskool Akasia.

There is an abundance of doctors, dentists, physiotherapists and other medical professionals in Pretoria North. A great place to start if you're in need of medical care is Pretoria North Medical Centre.

A great variety of things to do

Within a short distance of your home in Pretoria North, you'll find everything from lush parks, gardens and wildlife sanctuaries to well-loved restaurants, historical monuments and nightlife.

When you're looking to enjoy a mouthwatering meal out, there are plenty of options in Pretoria North. You can visit Baobab Café, where you can enjoy anything from a salad or light meal to one of their legendary Mzansi favourites. For Italian food so fresh you'll forget you're not in Rome, you can head to Eat In Italian Sinoville. The delectable pizzas, pastas and secondi will undoubtedly bring you back for more.

If your family enjoys spending time in the great outdoors, then Pretoria North is undoubtedly the right home for you, because you've got Wonderboom Nature Reserve right on your doorstep. This 200-hectare reserve gets its claim to fame from a magnificent fig tree, the "Wonderboom", which is over 1 000 years old. The hiking trails in the nature reserve will allow you to take photos of a cave and a waterfall - as well as the famous Wonderboom - for your Instagram feed. If hiking's not your thing, the reserve is still a great place for a picnic.

The Austin Roberts Bird Sanctuary - although slightly further from home - offers another great place to spend time outdoors. You can enjoy a picnic, go for a guided walk or simply be amazed at the variety of bird life that you'll see from the free-to-access bird hide.

Golfers who live in Pretoria North get to enjoy an 18-hole Bushveld golfing experience at Akasia Golf Club. Practise facilities at the course include a large driving range, a putting green and qualified coaches.

If you're keen to venture a little further from home, you can immerse yourself n South Africa's history with a visit to the Union Buildings and the Voortrekker Monument.

In the words of one Pretoria North resident, "I love this area because it has the best of both worlds: the hustle and bustle of the city and also a small-town feel." That sums up the area beautifully and if you'd like to know more about living in Pretoria North - or if you'd like help with finding your dream home here - get in touch with the CSi Property Group.

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