Garsfontein at a glance
Garsfontein is an established residential area in greater Pretoria East.
Garsfontein is very popular amongst buyers as its located more or less close to everything in Pretoria East. Easy access to main roads and highways and then also close too many shops, malls and schools.
Garsfontein boats many full title and sectional title homes as well as retirement facilities. The main road running through Garsfontein is Jaqueline drive and one can find many trendy new small businesses here. Streets within boomed off areas are very popular in this area.
Garsfontein is known for Garscom. GarsCom, a non-profit community organization, began when Carol van Niekerk invited a few of her neighbours to the first meeting at her home, in 1998, with the hope of making her street a safe and secure place for residents to live. Her fellow neighbours were quick to follow her lead and together they became an unstoppable force with a common goal of fighting crime hand-in-hand. A community was born.
The Woodhill Country Club is 9 minutes (3,6 km) from Garsfontein, providing a pristine golf course, top class golfing experience, club house and restaurant that offers a fine dining experience. There are also sports facilities for residents to enjoy.
There are also various nature reserves within easy access to Garsfontein. The Rietvlei Nature Reserve, which provides an outdoor respite on a 3800-ha reserve. You can self-drive and view a variety of animals and bird species. The Faerie Glen Nature Reserve is a popular option with its walking trails.
Climate in Pretoria East
Pretoria is 1300 meters above sea level, and it has a sub-tropical climate. Summers are longer with high temperatures, the warmest month being in January. Summer also brings rain and potential thunderstorms. Winters are cold and dry with an average low of 12.8 °C. July is the coldest month of the year.
Distance to Locations from Garsfontein
- Pretoria central is 27 minutes (14,6 km) via the M11.
- Johannesburg Central is 1 hour 3 minutes (61,1 km) away via Ben Schoeman Freeway/ Pretoria Main Road / N1 / M1.
- Oliver Tambo International Airport is 43 minutes (47,5 km) via the R21.
- Lanseria International Airport is 49 minutes (54,7 km) via the Ben Schoeman Freeway, N1 / N14.
- Centurion is only 32 minutes (26 km) via M10.
- Midrand is 40 minutes (34,8 km) via Ben Schoeman, Pretoria Main Road / N1.
- Sandton City is 54 minutes (50,2 km) via the Ben Schoeman Freeway / Pretoria Main Road and N1.
- Gautrain Hatfield Parking is 16 minutes (12,2 km).
Schools in Garsfontein
- Horskool Garsfontein
- Laerskool Garsfontein
- Glen Play-Centre and pre-primary school
- Garsie Naskool Bk.
- The Imaginative Minds Academy
- JoySpring Montessori
- Garsfontein Academy
- Little Warriors
- Carefree Kids Pretoria East
- Kindergarten and Noddyland Christian Nursery School
- Klein Sterretjies
- Lieweheerbesie Kleuters
- Tiny Willows Pre-School
- Little Einsteins in Aronstein
Medical and Health Facilities in Garsfontein
There are many hospitals and medical centre's providing services to residents in the area. Mediclinic Midstream, Netcare Pretoria East, Tshwane District General Hospital and Louis Pasteur Hospital. Private Life Hospitals, Life Faerie Glen Hospital, Life Wilgers Hospital.
Shopping in Garsfontein
Popular shopping Centres in Garsfontein are Eastdale Pavilion and Garsfontein Village Shopping Centre. As well as Marylynn Square, Waterglen Shopping Centre, Serene Centre, Woodlands Boulevard Shopping Mall, Faeriedale and Menlyn Shopping Mall. Atterbury Value Mart is a very big retail outlet servicing the area
Restaurants in Garsfontein
There are many restaurants in the surrounding area. Popular choices include Barcelo's, Crawdaddy's in Menlyn, Carlito's, Wok n' Roll, Jo Mexican, the Fat Barista and the Bistro Collection.
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