Equestria Area Profile

Equestria at a glance

Equestria is a suburb in Pretoria (Tshwane) which is traditionally an area popular for the fact that it has a wide selection of available residential property. The suburb is closely located to Centurion and is branching out and becoming a residential region popular for other reasons and one of them is for its contribution to the commercial property market as well. 

Commercial Hotspots

A lot of commercial interest in Equestria happens around The Grove Shopping Centre which is located near Lynwood Road. Here one can find various commercial businesses, there are also a number of offices based not far from this particular part of Equestria. 

Commercial Developments and Office Parks

For a relatively small suburb, Equestria has a fair amount of commercial development and office parks. Some of the more popular office parks located in the suburb include Libertas Office Park - Alexander Forbes, Stonehill Office Park, Hazeldean Office Park and the Silver Lakes Office Park. 

Infrastructure

Equestria is a newer area, hence infrastructure is generally well maintained. Some of the schools in the region include the Kingdom Preparatory School (KPS), Star College Pretoria and Mini-Me Academy. Some of the hospitals in the region include Life Wilgers Hospital, Intercare Sub-Acute Hospital Hazeldean and Life Medical Centre. Some of the roads that connect Equestria with the rest of Pretoria and the Gauteng province include Simon Vermooten Road, Ouklipmuur Avenue, Griffiths Avenue, Glen Avenue, Furrow Road, Stellenberg Road, Nora Avenue, Forest Avenue, Libertas Avenue and Vlottenburg Street. 

Distance from key points (Airport/CBD)

Another reason why Equestria is a favourable area in terms of commercial operations is for the fact that its close to numerous points of interest around the city of Pretoria. If one wishes to travel to the central areas of Pretoria to Equestria it's believed to only take 15 to 20 minutes and is around 15 km in distance, depending on which route is chosen. If one wishes to travel to neighbouring Johannesburg it's said to take roughly an hour travel time and is 50 km to 70 km in distance. Even though there is an airport in neighbouring Wonderboom most will use the OR Tambo International Airport for both local and domestic flights if one wishes to reach the OR Tambo International Airport from Equestria it's said to take roughly 40 minutes to an hour and is 40 km to just over 60 km depending on which route is chosen.

Transport

There are a number of municipal bus stations around the perimeters of this regarded residential and commercial suburb. Alternatively one can also use the minivan taxi services that run throughout all the epicentres of South Africa. 

Malls/Shopping

There are a number of places in which to shop in Equestria some of the more popular shopping areas include The Grove, Equestria Gateway Centre and the Crafters Market. 

Restaurants 

For a fairly small geographical expanse, Equestria really does have a lot to offer in terms of great places to enjoy a meal. Some of the more popular restaurants in the area include The Hussar Grill, Prosopa Restaurant, Afro-Boer, Fabio's, Big Als, Nikos, Toula's, Bugatti Cafe, Golden Dragon and the Sunset Lounge. 

As Pretoria or Tshwane grows in size and stature so does the need for more adequate commercial areas, business parks and offices. This is why those seeking office space often hire reputable property companies to eliminate the hassle that evidently arises when one is looking for that ideal location for business. Leading commercial property specialists OfficePlace are here to alleviate the hassle, get in contact with one or their highly regarded brokers today and start your dream office location from Equestria in Pretoria.

PRETORIA NORTH:

Pretoria North is a well established residential and industrial node which first came to fruition around the year 1878 when settler farmers cultivated the location near the Apies River. Over the next coming years, this location became a regarded resting point for weary Voortrekkers (travellers) who were on their way to of other regions of the then-named Transvaal areas. Its situated 8km from Church square and is not far from the Magaliesberg Mountain Range. 

Industrial Hotspots

Pretoria North is a highly popular area in terms of the motor industry and this is the main form of industrial exploits in the region. Rachel De Beer street and Gerrit Maritz streets seem to be where a lot of the motor industry operations happen and there are roughly 50 car sales companies operating from this part of Pretoria North. It would seem that transportation is a popular industry all round in Pretoria North and in the Eastern regions of Gerrit Maritz Street one can find, glass manufactures and blowers, panel beaters, car part sales companies and mechanics all servicing the thriving automobile industry of Pretoria North. 

Industrial/Business Developments and Parks

Industrial areas within Pretoria North largely fall within the motor industry, however, the three most prominent industrial areas include the N4 Gateway Industrial Park, Kuper Legh Industrial Park and the Automotive Supplier, Park. A recent mixed-use development near Pretoria North was entitled Loftus Park. 

Infrastructure

According to a local newspaper, the Pretoria North record the Tshwane Metro has exceeded its annual project delivery targets for the 2016/17 financial year" -rekordnorth.co.za. However, there are other infrastructure issues that are currently being attended to. That said certain roadways are still well maintained. Some of the roadways that connect Pretoria North with the rest of the Tshwane and Gauteng metropolitan areas include Berg Avenue, West Street, Impalalelle Road, Wonderboom Street, President Steyn Street and the M35. Some of the schools in Pretoria North include Pro-Ed Private School, Assumption Convent Primary School, Hoerskool Pretoria-Noord, Laerskool Danie Malan, Laerskool Rachel de Beer, Gerrit Maritz School. Some of the hospitals in the North of Pretoria include Netcare Akasia Hospital, Eugene Marais Hospital, Pretoria North Medical Centre, Pta North Clinic, Netcare Moot Hospital, Netcare Bougainville Hospital and the Intercare Wonderboom Medical and Dental Centre. 

Distance from key points(Airport/CBD)

If one wishes to travel to the central business district of Johannesburg from Pretoria North is believed to be roughly 70 km to 90 km in distance and will take just over an hour depending on which route is chosen. If one wishes to travel to the OR Tambo International Airport it will take between 60 km to 75 km and will take under or over an hour depending on the route chosen. If one wishes to travel to the CBD of Pretoria via Pretoria North its believed to take roughly 20 minutes and is 12 km depending on the route chosen. 

Malls/Shopping

Some of the prominent shopping facilities in Pretoria North include North Park Mall, De Jongh Centre, Blaauw Village Shopping Complex, Wonderpark Shopping Centre and Madelief Shopping Centre. 

Transport

Pretoria North is connected to the rest of Pretoria and the Gauteng Province via buses, minivans or trains. One can also utilize meter taxis. 

Pretoria North is an emerging industrial area within the political capital of the country Pretoria (Tshwane). With key infrastructure upgrades being implemented, it's certainly on the rise as a future leading area within the industrial sector of the region. Invest now before the boom. Leading property brokerage, API Property Group is here to enable you to get the best value possible, when it comes to industrial property rentals.