Everything to love about the amenities in Olympus, Pretoria
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There are many great reasons to call Olympus your home. For a start, the scenery is beautiful, with Instagrammable vistas of the Bronberg Mountains providing the backdrop. In short, Olympus offers beautiful surroundings and easy access to every amenity you need. The CSi Property Group's property practitioners are experts on Olympus and they've put together this guide to all the amenities in the area.
The star of the show: Olympus Village
Olympus Village, which showcases a life-sized statue of its name-sake god outside, offers convenient shopping close to home. The tenant list includes Checkers, Boma Meat Market, Clicks Pharmacy and Woolworths for all your essentials. Those looking to enjoy a meal out can visit Spice Indian Kitchen, Italio Modern Italian Kitchen or Friendly Sushi. If you're looking for a meal on the go, Burger King or Kauai have your needs covered.
Thanks to the variety offered by Olympus Village, there's seldom a need to go further afield. In the words of one Google reviewer, Melisha Jordaan, Olympus Village is great for a one-stop to get what you need. Another reviewer, Tinashe Mathivha added that the centre offers "a little bit of all the basics you need in the neighbourhood." She adds that her go-to stops are On Demand Doctor and Woolies Food - and that she highly recommends Continental Linen for its blend of quality and affordability.
Other shopping centres close to home
Opportunities to shop close to home don't end there for Olympus residents. Woodlands Boulevard, just a 5km drive from Olympus, boasts a broad range of stores ranging from fashion and footwear to technology and home décor, as well as essentials like Pick n Pay and Woolworths. Glen Village Shopping Centre is another option close to home for Olympus residents.
Giving your children the right start to life
Children of all ages are well catered for around Olympus, and the foundations are set at an array of outstanding pre-primary schools. Piccoli Nursery School in Olympus prides itself on an environment carefully designed to stimulate and inspire carefree play. Also in Olympus, you'll find Highland Kids, a fully bilingual Christian nursery school. Palet Kleuterskool recognises that preschool is not simply a place where your child is looked after, but the beginning of a journey with you and your child.
Olympus and its surrounding areas also offer a range of independent primary and high schools. Curro Woodhill College, Maragon Private School, Eastside School and Bambolini Private School are all within a short distance of home, to provide just a few examples.
Why do Olympus residents love their home?
Olympus is aptly described as a peaceful place with a lot to offer. The area is known for having two different property types: expansive mansions and compact, affordable homes in sectional titles.
Another aspect of Olympus life to love is having Hedianga Farm just a few minutes' drive from home. This is the perfect spot to go if you want to go for a walk, hike or mountain bike - or if you just want some beautiful pictures for your Instagram feed. There are three hiking trails to choose from and a challenging 8km mountain bike trail. The farm is pet-friendly and offers off-leash times and areas. There are also stunning picnic spots that overlook the city.
The wide range of amenities that Olympus residents have access to makes Olympus a wonderful home in Pretoria. Get in touch with the CSi Property Group to get the details of properties for sale and to rent in the area.
Author: CSi Property Group
