Chas Everitt International - Property in Centurion

Centurion is a town in Gauteng Province, South Africa, located between Pretoria and Midrand (Johannesburg), and part of the City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality. It is located at the intersection of the N1 and N14 highways. The R21 also passes through Centurion.

The Waterkloof Air Force Base, as well as the Swartkops Air Force Base (which includes the South African Air Force Museum) is located in the town

Climate

Centurion is located on the Highveld like Johannesburg and Pretoria and has a similar climate, with dry, sunny winters and warm to hot summers tempered by late-afternoon showers often accompanied by spectacular thunder and lightning. Hailstorms are not uncommon either

Activities

Centurion and nearby Pretoria will can experience all the exhilaration that it has to offer: Pretoria Zoo and Aquarium, the Cullinan Diamond Mine, the Lion Park and the Rhino Park.

For a more edifying experience you can visit the Pierneef Museum, Union Buildings or the State Theatre.

Other attractions include Centurion Shopping Centre, a gym, the Supersport Park and three golf courses within five minutes drive.

Pretoria offers visitors a wide variety of general and speciality outlets, shopping mails, arcades and markets.

The principal city-centre complexes are De Bruyn Park, Sanlam Centre, and the Standard Bank Centre. The major suburban shopping complexes are the Arcadia Centre, Jacaranda Centre, Menlyn Park, Sunny Park, Centurion City and Wonderpark.

Almost all of these centres have a great selection of speciality stores of interest to the foreign visitors: African handicrafts (traditional beadwork, handspun carpets and rugs, pottery and woodwork); hides and skins; ceramics and so forth.

There are crafts on sale outside the entrance to the National Zoological Gardens. A flea market is held every Saturday on the square in front of the State Theatre.

CENTURION PROPERTY - SUBURB GUIDE

Centurion provides the best of both worlds by combining the amenities of the city with the ambiance of the country. Centurion is ideally located between Pretoria and Midrand, at the intersection of the N1 and N14, with the R21 passing through Centurion. Centurion is one of the fastest growing areas in South Africa with a growth rate that is very likely to maintain itself, as a result many business have relocated here namely Telkom, SAAB Grintek Technologies, Siemens, Denel.

Attractions in Centurion include Centurions Shopping Centers (the most well-known being Centurion Lakeside mall), the Super Sports Cricket grounds, over 25 hotels and guesthouses, as well as a number of golf courses, gyms and other recreational activities. The excellent Netcare hospital, Unitas, is also found in Centurion. This hospital is the largest private hospital in Africa.

Clubview

This is one the older suburbs-Beautiful trees, large stands, gracious homes with wooden floors. Clubview is bordered by Zwartkops Airbase on the Northern side, Lyttelton road on the South, R101 (old JH B) n the west and the Ben Schoeman (N14) to the East.

Education in the Area is Supplied by the following schools- Hennops Primary, Reformia, Regio and Zwartkop High. Nursery schools in the area include Montessori and Sunshine corner. The internationally renowned Prue Leith Food College also has a home in Clubview.

Eldoraigne

This is a much loved, peaceful, arboreal area, with beautiful older homes, close to highways such as the Ben Schoeman and N14 to Krugersdorp. It is bordered by the R101 (old JHB road) and Hendrik Verwoerd Drive (M25).

The suburb is fortunate to have wonderful schools such as Sutherland High and Eldoraigne Hoerskool. Bakenkop Laerskool, Wierda Park laerskool, Hennops Park Laerskool and Springvale Primary are all nearby.

Within 5km of Eldoraigne is the new Centurion Gautrain station. Enjoy the Up-market life in the well-maintained estates of Eldofalls Estate, Eldo Manor Estate, Eldo Glen Estate, Eldo View Estate, Eldo Villa’s Estate, Eldo Meadows Estate and Eldo Park Estate.

Zwartkop

The answer to family living-enjoy the chic of a gentle existence. Lyttelton and Doringkloof are filled older homes where private security amongst residents encloses the homes of families who live here in settled tranquility. Some of the most popular English and Afrikaans (primary and high) schools in Centurion are found here as well as an internationally and nationally accredited culinary studio Capsicum. These Zwartkop is a mere five minute drive from all major highways. Lyttelton, Doringkloof and Zwartkop are all very close to the Centurion shopping mall with is beautiful man-made lake and the Super Sports Park..

Midstream

Midrand Estates:

This upmarket estate is situated ± 7km from Centurion, 27 km from Sandton and 21 km from Menlyn. Double security walls, guard patrols, biometric entrance and a security helicopter.

Within the larger Estates there are three (3) developed security estates each with it’s own character.

  1. MIDSTREAM Estate was the first which was developed alongside the Midstream. Abounding in tree with several parks and an owl sanctuary it represents a country town. Midstream College is adjacent to this Estate.
  2. MIDFIELD Estate lies to the east and is developed next to a 10 hole family golf course and fly fishing dams. The Estate is smaller and creates a homey feeling.
  3. MIDLANDS Estate is the youngest and lies on the hill with lovely views. It also boasts with large green areas and recreational facilities. While still young the character must still be established.

Within Midrand Estate:

  • 2 Baby houses and pre- schools
  • A parallel medium private school
  • Gym and sport facilities
  • Walkways
  • Family golf course
  • Village Shopping centre and petrol station
  • Medical facilities

Click here to search for properties in Centurion

Property For Sale: All Property for Sale Gauteng


Real Estate Powered By CyberAgent
Disclaimer