Pretoria Area Information

Pretoria at a glance

With its green leafy look, rich history and wide streets that burst forth in an explosion of purple every year in jacaranda season, Pretoria is an iconic South African city. It is also our nation's capital, affectionately known as Jacaranda City.

Getting to know Pretoria

The city of Pretoria was founded by Marthinus Pretorius in 1855 and it was named in honour of his father, Andries Pretorius. In the late 1800s, it became known as "The City of Roses" because its climate was conducive to the growth of rambler roses. Later, an enthusiastic gardener from the area imported the city's now-iconic Jacaranda trees from Rio de Janeiro and the rest was history. Pretoria was declared a city in October 1931 and is now part of the larger City of Tshwane.

Types of properties available in Pretoria

There is a wide array of properties available to buy and rent in Pretoria, and there's something to suit everyone. There are affordable one and two-bedroom apartments in areas like Pretoria North, the popular suburb of Montana and Montana Tuine. At the other end of the scale, luxurious family homes and retirement units can be found in areas like Waterkloof Ridge and Olympus AH.

Amenities in the area

As one of South Africa's best-known and biggest cities, Pretoria offers every imaginable amenity. There is a wide array of great primary schools in the area including Laerskool Tygerpoort, Glenstantia Primary School and Brooklyn Primary School, to name but a few. When it's time for high school, your teen can attend The Glen High School, Hoërskool Waterkloof, Hoërskool Wonderboom or any of the other great government schools in Pretoria. There is also a range of well-respected private schools in and around the city.

As a shopper in Pretoria, you're spoilt for choice - whether you're just topping up on groceries or doing a bulk shop. There are many great malls in the area, including Menlyn Park Shopping Centre, Brooklyn Mall, Irene Village Mall, Kolonnade Shopping Centre and Menlyn Maine Central Square, to name just a few.

If you're a resident of Pretoria and you experience a medical emergency, there is an array of private hospitals that you can go to. The list includes Life Groenkloof Hospital, Louis Pasteur Private Hospital, Life Faerie Glen Hospital and others. Wherever you live in Pretoria, great quality healthcare is close by.

Entertainment and things to do

Over and above being a historical icon, the Voortrekker Monument is a great place to relax, go for a stroll or have a picnic with friends or family. It's a safe space to spend time outdoors and learn more about the history of Afrikaner culture.

Another great opportunity to get outdoors is the Pretoria National Botanical Gardens, where you can go for a stroll amid beds of indigenous plants. You may be lucky enough to see some of the 220+ bird species that have been recorded here, or to encounter mammals like the slender mongoose or common scrub hare.

Rietvlei Nature Reserve is an ideal opportunity to discover all that Mother Nature has to offer. Home to an array of animals including cheetah, rhino and various antelope, Rietvlei brings the best that Africa has to offer close to home for Pretoria's residents.

Reasons to call Pretoria home

• A wide array of businesses and workplaces in the area
• Enjoy the greenery and annual jacaranda display
• Proximity to nature reserves, botanic gardens and other places to enjoy the great outdoors

Make Pretoria your new home

If you want to rent or buy a home in Pretoria, the CSi Property Group is here to help. Speak to our team of property experts today. We'll find you the perfect home.