Spacious suburban homes, tree-lined streets and convenient shops and schools, the eastern suburbs of the Moot area have all these and more on offer for new home buyers in Pretoria.
This Wonderboom South home offers three bedrooms, two bathrooms, lounge with a fireplace, Wendy house, automatic security gates and double covered parking. It is on the market for R1.42 million – click here to view.This is according to Anne-Marie Scholtz, new owner of the RealNet franchise covering these suburbs, who says the area is an excellent choice for first-time buyers and retirees, as well as families looking for more affordable homes that are close to the city centre, public transport, schools, churches, medical facilities and shopping centres.
Scholtz says in Rietfontein, for example, it is still possible to buy a three bedroom home for between R850 000 and R1.5 million, while in Waverley you can buy a four bedroom home on a large stand with double garage and cottage for as little as R2 million. And first-time buyers looking for apartments will find plenty of one and two bedroom options in Gezina at prices from around R270 000.
Scholtz, who also owns the RealNet franchise serving Silver Lakes and the surrounding estates to the east of Pretoria, says she first became acquainted with the ‘hidden gems’ available in the Moot through clients who were upgrading from suburbs in the area to more expensive homes in Pretoria East.
This Rietfontein house has three bedrooms, three bathrooms, undercover parking for six cars, and a Wendy house. It is priced at R2.3 million – click here to view.“And the more I got to know about it, the more I realised that it was a great option for first-time buyers and young families looking for quality properties that were more affordable than those in the city’s New East, and would enable them to get on to the property ladder while saving on transport costs.”
For family buyers, she says a big drawcard is the fact that the area has a host of excellent primary and secondary schools conveniently located in its various suburbs, which means that children can, in many instances, even walk or cycle to school safely.
Scholtz says the generous stands and wide, tree-lined streets also create a tranquil atmosphere and one often also sees joggers and cyclists in the early mornings and evenings.
There are many safe parks for dog-walking and exercising, churches of many different denominations, several large shopping centres, both public and private hospitals, and many secure retirement villages, she says. There is also the famous ‘antiques route’ running through the area.
Situated in Gezina, this apartment offers one bedroom, one bathroom, a carpeted lounge and fitted kitchen. It is on the market for R270 000 – click here to view.These suburbs are an easy drive from the city centre, but readily accessible by public transport, and close to both the freeway network and the Gautrain terminus in Hatfield. They have always been favoured by public servants, teachers, hospital staff and members of the police service, as well as University of Pretoria academics and students.
The suburbs have also gained popularity among foreign embassy staff and emigrants since the Department of Foreign Affairs head office was relocated to Rietondale a few years ago, and Scholtz says sales are currently brisk on the back of high demand.
According to property data company Lightstone, the suburb of Villieria experienced the highest property turnover in the Moot last year, with R120 million worth of freehold sales recorded and R34 million worth of sectional title sales. Queenswood was next in the turnover stakes, with R76 million worth of freehold sales and R20 million in sectional title sales.
Waverley registered R57 million worth of freehold sales and R62 million worth of sectional title sales, while Wonderboom South registered R47 million worth of freehold sales and R38 million worth of sectional title sales.
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