Garlington Estate Area

Garlington Estate at a glance

Nestled on the doorstep of Hilton, the new Sandton of the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands, you will find a truly spectacular luxury gated community. Garlington Estate is surrounded by breathtaking views of rolling hills and untouched nature that provides a peaceful and serene environment. With a range of property types, there's definitely a home matching your taste from which to enjoy the natural beauty that flourishes within the estate.

Set in Hilton, the estate is a mere five-minute drive to Pietermaritzburg but is elevated above the city and its surrounding areas. With a focus on community and a stress-free country lifestyle, Garlington Estate is the perfect place to call home.

Estate features and amenities

When looking to purchase or rent property within an estate, one of the core things to consider is the features and amenities on offer. Of course, safety is the main aspect but the amenities are also key to the decision-making. 

Garlington Estate has so much to offer its residents such as the Garlington gym, a swimming pool, tennis courts, driving range, Rockjumper birding walks, a spa and its very own Garlington's Bistro & Deli. 

Distance from key points

Residents of Garlington Estate are able to reach King Shaka International Airport via the N3 and it will take them approximately 1 hr 29 minutes (118,9 km). For a day of sun and sand, residents will be able to visit Durban Beach which is 96,8 km (1 hr 17 minutes) away.

Climate

The area in which Garlington Estate is set has an average high temperature of 28 °C while the average low temperature is around 3 °C. Residents will see over 1000 mm of rainfall per year with January being the wettest month, receiving around 104 mm of rain.

Schools in the area

There are some excellent schools in the area for you to enrol your kids. If it's primary schools you're after, you should take a look at Laddsworth Primary School, Cordwalles Preparatory School For Boys and Cowan House Independent Co-educational Preparatory School. 

For the older kids, the top schools near the estate include Grace College, Hilton College and St Anne's Diocesan College. 

There are also some great Maritzburg schools you may want to consider such as The Wykeham Collegiate, Maritzburg College, St. John's Diocesan School for Girls and Epworth.

Healthcare in the area

Should you or your loved one require urgent medical attention, you'll need to know where the closest hospital resides. Fortunately, Garlington Estate is a stone's throw away from Life Hilton Private Hospital. 

Garlington Estate also boasts its own care centre and has a reciprocal agreement with St Michaels ambulance services.

Pietermaritzburg has a further six hospitals.

If you are looking to retire or you've already retired, you will be happy to know that Garlington Estate not only has luxury assisted living apartments but also offers private home-based care through its comprehensive clinic facilities. 

Shopping centres

If you're in need of some retail therapy or just need to grab some groceries, you can always pop into The Avenues Centre, Hilton Siding Shopping Centre, The Quarry Centre, Athlone Circle or Village Centre.

Restaurants

Even though the estate has its own restaurant, Garlington's Bistro & Deli, you may want to venture out now and again for an alternate flavour profile. When the time comes, you should consider exploring The Break Room, Tandoor Clay Oven, Jackie Cameron School of Food & Wine, The Ellen Bird, Crossways Pub & Restaurant, Taste of Thai, Rita Lea Country Kitchen and Artisan Cafe, Hilton.

Special attractions

Because Garlington Estate provides so many different activities, you may never need to leave the estate. Should a day arise where you're feeling adventurous beyond the border of the estate, you could always take a trip to one of the following nearby attractions.

Are you a history buff? Or perhaps you just love the subject? Then you may want to visit the Nelson Mandela Capture Site which is a short 20-minute drive via the N3.

The Tatham Art Gallery is a cultural gem filled with unique items of interest and its own restaurant. The best part? The entrance is free!

Make Garlington Estate your home. Let it be your story.

Garlington Estate offers its residents more than just a safe place to live. It provides a sanctuary in a scenic, naturally beautiful environment for everyone of all ages to enjoy. Seeff has a wide variety of properties within Garlington Estate for you to choose from whether you're looking to purchase a property or rent a home, so contact one of our property practitioners today.