Why Montana, Pretoria should be your next home
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Nestling in the shadow of the Magaliesberg mountain range, Montana, Pretoria is an outstanding place to call home. Its residents are offered the best of both worlds, with opportunities to go hiking and get into nature on the one hand, and all the convenience of proximity to a host of amenities on the other. The CSi Property Group takes a look at Montana and all that it has to offer those who call it home.
A peaceful way of life and a strong sense of community
As part of Northern Pretoria, Montana is amid an area known for its shopping centres, restaurants and coffee shops. One of its most-loved spots is the Montana Family Market, which is a permanent flea market-style mall with over 500 stalls as well as kids' entertainment, food stalls and loads more. As a whole, Montana is an ideal environment to raise children, enjoy family life and make the most of the great outdoors. History buffs will enjoy the fact that Montana is not far from South Africa's Union Buildings.
Amenities in the area
Residents of Montana don't have to venture far from their front doors to find medical treatment, as the Netcare Montana Hospital is just minutes from their front door. An array of doctors, dentists and other medical professionals also practice in the area.
When it's time to go shopping, Kolonnade Shopping Centre has all your needs met, with over 150 stores stocking everything from groceries and must-haves to clothing, accessories and much more. There are also movies, K1 karting and a range of other fun events and activities. Other shopping centres that may be closer to home depending on where in Montana you live include Kolonnade Retail Park, Montana Crossing and Montana Boulevard Lifestyle Centre.
Parents in Montana are spoilt for choice when it's time to choose schools for their children. The range of primary schools in the area includes, amongst others, Laerskool Magalieskruin, Northridge Primary School and Laerskool Stephanus Roos. When your children reach their high school years, they can attend Hoërskool Montana or Hoërskool Overkruin.
Array of properties available in the area
Montana offers an array of apartments, simplexes and duplexes for families and individuals looking for secure, lock-up-and-go homes. These homes typically range from one to three bedrooms and often offer great extra features like garages, prepaid electricity and proximity to schools, shops and healthcare facilities. It is an area in which there are numerous secure estates, which offer families those extra nice-to-haves like swimming pools, braai areas and children's play areas. Properties in Montana are surprisingly affordable to rent, with two-bedroom apartments currently available from R5 300 per month. Families looking for a three-bedroom home could expect to pay between R7 000 and R10 000 for their monthly rent.
Getting into the great outdoors around Montana
As mentioned earlier, Montana is a great place to live if your family enjoys making the most of what Mother Nature has to offer. After just a short drive from your home in Montana, you'll find yourself at Roodeplaat Dam Nature Reserve, where you can enjoy activities ranging from game viewing and bird watching to fishing and hiking. Another great spot for hiking near Montana is Wonderboom Nature Reserve. Here, hikers will be able to add a picture of the ruins of Fort Wonderboompoort to their Instagram feed.
There is a wide range of factors that make Montana a great place to call home, and the CSi Property Group is proud to be able to offer an array of homes to rent and for sale here. Contact us and let us find you your dream home in Montana.
Author: CSi Property Group
