Rietvallei Park has the distinct characteristic of being close to lots of landmarks in a well-situated location for easier access to several centres in and around southern Gauteng.
“Its location offers easy access to main arterial routes such as the R21, N1 and Solomon Mahlangu Drive. It’s just down the road from R21 Office Corporate Park and a stone’s throw away from Irene Mall,” says Seeff Pretoria East specialist area agent Karien de Jongh, who partners colleague Unita Conradie in Rietvallei Park.
It’s just down the road from R21 Office Corporate Park. The smaller sectional title properties are newer and more suitable for first-time buyers. – Karien de Jongh and Unita Conradie, estate agents, Seeff Pretoria East
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The neighbourhood is in close proximity to a network of arterial and connecting routes, including the M57 that links it to Joburg, Kempton Park and Midrand in the one direction, and to Centurion and Pretoria Central in the other direction.
De Jongh also lists lots of nearby essential amenities for convenient family living for residents. These include schools such as Hoerskool Waterkloof, Laerskool Elarduspark and Cornwall Hill College as well as a number of shopping centres and service outlets.
“For the nature enthusiast, it is also close to Rietvlei Nature Reserve,” she says.
Freehold homes here mainly have large stands and established gardens, with most of the original stands measuring in excess of 1200m², says Conradie, who notes that the infrastructure is durable.
“The older, free-standing properties are about 17 to 20 years old while the smaller sectional title properties are newer and more suitable for first-time buyers,” she says.
She says the average house comprises three to four bedrooms, a double garage and something extra such as a swimming pool or lapa, or both. Most residents contend that this makes for contented living, and coupled with convenience, is the reason they put down roots. Statistics from Lightstone show around 42% of current homeowners have held on to their properties for 11 or more years.
The larger stand sizes also give much scope for renovation although most current buyers are going for the newer security complex developments, says De Jongh.
“Latest developments such as The Northern Views security complex, which is a lovely addition, are well sought-after, especially by first-time buyers,” she says.
Prospective investors may also be enticed by the fact that little room exists for the addition of further market stock - considered a good thing for the values of properties, says De Jongh.
“Rietvallei Park is hemmed in between the R21 and Goedehoop Road and borders on the R21 Office Corporate Park.”
Conradie also points out that Rietvallei Park bears resemblance to nearby suburbs of Elardus Park, Wingate Park and Pierre van Ryneveld which enables residents who move house between these areas to retain the familiar habits and lifestyles without sacrificing too much.
She says only two access roads give entrance into the suburb, making it serene despite the proximity to major routes.
“It’s a smaller suburb consisting of only a few streets and therefore peaceful.”
Kiashen Nayagar’s favourite places and things to do
I chose Rietvallei Park because
it was close to work and it’s a safe
neighbourhood. The home was
reasonably priced per square metre
and good value for money at the time.
In addition, there are quite a lot of
amenities close by such as malls, a
nature reserve and golf courses, and
the suburb is conveniently close to the
R21 and other highways. - Kiashen Nayagar, resident
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1 Rietvlei Nature Reserve
It’s only a five-minute drive from home to get there and experience the great outdoors. There are a fair amount of animals such as springbok and zebra. 14 Game Reserve Avenue, Rietvallei. 012 358 1812
2 Irene Village Market
A close place to visit to get away from home. You can pick things for the home or items for display, in an atmosphere with friendly people. 7 Nelson Road, Sunlawns AH, Olifantsfontein. 060 965 4894
Shoes for sale at Irene Village Market. Picture: Supplied
3 Mythos
I love it for the great Greek food. It’s one of my favourite restaurants at the Irene Village Mall. Nellmapius Drive, Irene. 012 662 0767
4 Irene Village Mall
It’s a good getaway and great place to take the children for the fun and play activities, including a water feature and rides. Van Ryneveld Avenue, Irene. 012 662 4446
5 Irene Farm
This is a working dairy farm with restaurants and fun activities. Nellmapius Drive, Irene. 012 667 4822
6 Karoo Cattle and Land
The place to visit for great steaks in a terrific atmosphere. Shop 176 Irene Village Mall, Irene. 012 662 1111