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Sunnyside at a glance

Sunnyside is one of the oldest of the Pretoria Suburbs, situated east of the Apies River. It is a well-established community. Sunnyside is close to top suburbs, Baileys Muckleneuk, Muckleneuk and Nieuw Muckleneuk, that are affluent suburbs with magnificent homes. Shops and markets line the streets of Sunnyside and one can find many prominent businesses here. It's very close to Pretoria Central and Gautrain station and Gautrain bus routes.

It also falls in the middle of the A Re Yeng bus route services, which makes travelling around a breeze.

Sunnyside boasts a huge variety of apartments and flats located in older buildings. It's a great location for first time home buyers and especially first-time investors, especially if you are looking in the correct buildings. Most apartments blocks are high rise complexes which give you great views over Pretoria Central and over the Union Buildings.

Pretoria East is a residential area of Pretoria. Pretoria is a beautiful Jacaranda lined city with its purple blossoms being the signature of the town. It received its name in the mid 1800's and in 2005 it was changed to Tshwane.

Climate in Pretoria East

The subtropical climate brings with it hot and rainy summers and dry cold winters. There are also thunderstorms in the summer and the temperature averages 24 °C. In winter it drops to a low of 12.8 °C.

Distance to Locations

  • Sunnyside is 8 minutes (2,8 km) via Kotze Street / M6 and Visagie Street to Pretoria Central
  • Centurion Mall is 18 minutes (13.8 km) via Ben Schoeman Freeway / Pretoria Main Road / N14
  • Sunnyside is 49 minutes (57.3 km) from Johannesburg via the Ben Schoeman Freeway / N1 and M1
  •  Oliver Tambo International Airport is 34 minutes (48.4 km) via the R21
  • Lanseria International Airport is 38 minutes (50,9 km) via the N14

Schools in Sunnyside Area

In the area there are many schools to choose from: Pretoria Boys and Girls High School, Afrikaans Meisie Hoërskool and Afrikaans Seuns Hoërskool. SA College Private School, Orbon School, Sunnyside Primary School, Laerskool Oost - Eind Primary, Pretoria Primary School, Sunnyside Pre-Primary, Floralise Nursery School, PTA Technical High School, UNISA Centre for early childhood. Pretoria Secondary, Founders Community School, Arcadia Primary School. 

Sunnyside is 4 minutes (1,4 km) to the University of South Africa (UNISA), and 5 minutes (2.5 km) to Pretoria Girls High School, and 7 minutes (3,6 km) to Pretoria Boys High School in Brooklyn, Pretoria.

Medical and Health Facilities

Close to one of the top hospitals in Pretoria, the Zuid Afrikaans Private Hospital. Sediba Hope Med Centre, Myers Place, Paragon Medical Centre, Sunnyside Mediclinic Heart Hospital, Intermed Medical Practice, Ampath Medical Practice, Ampath Mediclinic, Mediclinic Gynaecological Hospital.

Shopping in Sunnyside

Residents can enjoy shopping at the Pavilion, Sunny Oasis Centre, Sunny Park Shopping Centre, Hamilton, Barclay Square Shopping Centre, and Sunnyside Galleries.

Sunny Park shopping Centre is 3 minutes (550 m) from Sunnyside. It is easily accessible and has all the major retailers as well as restaurants. Menlyn shopping centre is 14 minutes (8,1 km) away.

Restaurants in Sunnyside

Restaurants include Rhapsody's, Village Flavour, Aliabie Ethiopian Vegetarian Restaurant, Pipas Lounge, and the Golden Canyon Spur.

Special Attractions close to Sunnyside

The University of South Africa as well as the Tshwane University of Technology, both have faculties in Sunnyside. Loftus Versfeld Stadium is only 6 minutes (2,3 km) via the M6. The stadium hosts major Rugby and Soccer matches. This area also has many hotels and guesthouses.

It is 8 minutes (5,2 km) from Groenkloof Nature Reserve. This is a fabulous place to visit for some game viewing. You can see giraffe, zebra, impala, blue wildebeest, and other antelope species. There are also various hiking trails from 4 to 10.5 km.

It is 15 minutes (7,9 km) from Sunnyside to Waterkloof Golf Course. A well-known golf course, 87th on the Top 100 list. It overlooks the R21 highway and Groenkloof Nature Reserve. The estate homes are situated on the back nine away from the course.

Sunnyside has a large portfolio of apartments and townhouses available. This residential area is very popular with first-time buyers and young tenants, as it is conveniently located to the Hatfield area, the University of Pretoria Campus, as well as UNISA's Muckleneuk Campus. It will take 6 minutes (2,4 km) from Sunnyside to TUKS (UP). This is a highly sought after area for investors and families looking for affordable accommodation or for students.

37 Residential Homes For Sale in Sunnyside, Pretoria

FROM R210,000 to R920,000

2 Commercial Properties For Sale in Sunnyside, Pretoria

FROM R3,300,000 to R8,500,000

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