Willow Park Manor at a glance
Willow Park Manor likely gets its name from the abundance of willow trees in this area of Pretoria East. It's a neighbourhood where you'll enjoy peace, tranquillity and tree-lined streets ensconced in a family-orientated suburban way of life. There are also plenty of green spaces and opportunities to walk, hike and explore. Over and above this, the presence of industrial office parksĀ put work close to home for many residents of Willow Park Manor.
Getting to know Willow Park Manor
Lightstone statistics on Willow Park Manor reveal that the suburb offers a good blend of freehold properties (especially those within the confines of estates) and sectional titles. There are plenty of standalone sectional titles available, as well as lots within estates. Looking at the statistics around those who have recently purchased property in Willow Park Manor, it is evident that the area holds equal appeal for buyers of all ages. While 34% of recent buyers are pensioners (65+), another 34% fall into the "middle-aged" category being between 36 and 49 years of age.
Types of properties available in Willow Park Manor
The CSi Property Group offers an array of properties for retirees at Wilgers Retirement Village in the heart of Willow Park Manor. These affordable one and two-bedroom apartments offer 24-hour security and access control, as well as a dining room with a fully-equipped industrial kitchen that's open daily. There's also a hair and beauty salon, a doctor's consulting room and frail care facilities. A regular shuttle service transports residents to nearby shops. In a nutshell, Wilgers Retirement Village is an opportunity to embrace a lifestyle of tranquillity and comfort.
Amenities in the area
Shopping centres in and around Willow Park Manor include The Grove Mall (approximately 3km from home for Willow Park Manor residents) and Lynnwood Bridge Retail. At Lynnwood Bridge Retail, you'll find an array of independent stores as well as a Woolworths Food and restaurants and coffee shops including Vida e Caffé and Vovo Telo. The Grove Mall offers a wider range of shops, including everything from fashion and footwear to groceries, electronics, décor and more.
Schools close to home for Willow Park Manor residents include La Montagne Primary School and Willowridge High School, as well as two noted independent schools: Star College Pretoria and the Deutsche Internationale Schule.
If you need emergency medical care as a resident of Willow Park Manor, you're less than 5km from Life Wilgers Hospital. You'll also find an array of doctors, dentists and other medical professionals close to home in Pretoria East.
Entertainment and things to do
Pretoria East and the area around Willow Park Manor offer plenty to do, especially if you're a fan of the great outdoors. According to AllTrails, the hiking loop at Faerie Glen Nature Reserve is moderately challenging and takes about an hour and 20 minutes to complete. The reserve is well-loved among hikers, runners and walkers. A little further afield (approximately 20km from home for Willow Park Manor residents) you'll find Groenkloof Nature Reserve, where you can enjoy an array of easy or moderate hikes.
If you're looking for a more relaxed day out, why not visit the Pretoria National Botanical Gardens? These gardens are less than 10km from Willow Park Manor, and provide an opportunity to enjoy some sunshine and marvel at the beauty of the well-curated gardens.
Another opportunity that awaits Willow Park Manor residents is a visit to the nearby Sammy Marks Museum, where you can explore the home of a businessman and entrepreneur from the late 19th century.
Reasons to call Willow Park Manor home
- Affordable retirement homes with all the bells and whistles
- Proximity to nature and lots of things to do
- Easy access to a wide array of amenities
Make Willow Park Manor your new home
If you're interested in buying or renting a property in Willow Park Manor, get in touch with the CSi Property Group. We've got our finger on the pulse of Pretoria East and we'd be glad to help you find the right home.
Pic credits:
Image 4: Part of the Cycad garden at the Pretoria National Botanical Garden, South Africa by JMK | Licence
Image 5: Faerie Glen Nature Reserve by Ossewa | Licence
Image 6: Sammy Marks Museum in 2014 by Ossewa | Licence
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