Faerie Glen Area Profile

Faerie Glen at a glance

Faerie Glen, the flagship suburb of Pretoria East, was established in the early 1970s and although it may now classify as an older suburb it has been beautifully maintained throughout. It is few and far between that one will find an unkempt property or open piece of land. Rather streets are lined with manicured sidewalks, much greenery and mature trees, with a special display of Jacarandas when in bloom. Faerie Glen's most prominent landmark is surely the Bronberg Mountain, a conservation area, with her southern slope in full view as she rises in the background and it is this mountain slope that also contributes to Faerie Glen's natural side.

As a suburb, Faerie Glen hosts very little within, in terms of entertainment, so streets are particularly neat and quiet and are much enjoyed by residents taking a stroll, running or cycling. Properties are generally fairly large and the same with its houses, with a good blend of 80's into more modern styled designs, free standing homes as well as townhouse complexes. Houses are larger while complexes vary in size, some of which are quite impressive and others really quaint and cosy as they are nestled along the green belts and within the valleys of Faerie Glen. What's more is that there is practically no space left for new developments which means little to no hindrances from building sites and activities.

While Faerie Glen oozes quiet comfort it is incredibly well located to all of the amenities, entertainment and attractions that the greater Pretoria East has to offer.

CLIMATE:

Faerie Glen shares the subtropical climate which spreads itself throughout Pretoria East and in fact most of Tshwane. This means warm to hot days, summer rainfalls and fairly cold winter mornings, which much of the time turns into warm afternoons and cooler evenings again. However, Faerie Glen also enjoys the shelter offered by the Bronberg mountain range against wind and frost and enjoys great water movement during rainy seasons as well as a full day's uninterrupted sun.

MAIN ACCESS ROUTES:

Atterbury which is the main road leading to Faerie Glen is located on the southern border of the suburb and leads to the N1 while Solomon Mahlangu is located on its eastern border and leads toward the N4 highway. Both these main roads and highways are within a mere few minutes reach, depending on traffic.

DISTANCE FROM FAERIE GLEN TO PRETORIA'S CBD:

• Via Atterbury Rd / M11 and Justice Mahomed St / M11: 26 minutes / 16 kms
• Via the R21: 27 minutes / 24 kms
• Distances are approximate and drive times during normal traffic.

PLACES OF INTEREST & ENTERTAINMENT IN THE GREATER AREA:

• Cow Market
• Cullinan Diamond Mine
• Bronberg Nature Reserve
• Faerie Glen Nature Reserve
• Hazel Food Market
• Groenkloof Nature Reserve
• Menlyn Maine Square
• Moreleta Kloof Nature Reserve
• Pretoria Farmers Market
• Pretoria National Botanical Gardens
• Rietvlei Nature Reserve
• Rosemary Hill & Acrobranch
• Sammy Marks House
• Silverlakes Golf Estate
• The Grove Ice Rink
• Time Square Casino
• Tina Skukan Art Gallery
• Woodhill Golf Estate

AIRPORTS:

• OR Tambo International with a drive time of approximately 35 minutes and distance of 50 kms vir the R21.

CHURCHES:

• Doxa Deo Faerie Glen
• Emmanual Presbyterian Church
• Grace Presbyterian Church
• Christian Voyage Ministries
• Nederduitse Gereformeerde Kerk - Valleisig

COMMUNITY SERVICES:

• Garsfontein Police Station

RETIREMENT & FRAIL CARE FACILITIES:

• Ruimtesig Aftree Oord
• Mooigelee Oord
• Faerie Glen Renaissance
• Galeo Lifecare, frail, (Garsfontein)
• Oosmed Frail Care - La Vie Care, frail, (The Willows)
• Oostvallei Aftree Oord, frail, (Garsfontein)

HOSPITALS & MEDICAL FACILITIES:

• Faerie Glen Hospital
• Faerie Glen Eye Institute
• Spinal Orthopaedic Hospital
• LIFE Pretoria East Hospital (Garsfontein)
• LIFE Wilgers Hospital (Wilgers)
• Lynnmed Clinic - Sub-Acute & Rehabilitation Hospital (Lynnwood)

NURSERY & PRE-PRIMARY SCHOOLS:

• Bright Beginnings Pre-School
• Faerie Glen Day Care
• Little Lambs
• Meander Kids Nursery School
• Morning Star Montessori
• ommiHoek Kleuterskool
• Tomorrows People College
• Twinkle Toe Day Care
• American International School of Pretoria (Olympus)
• Curro Hazeldean (Hazeldean)
• CVO Skool (Shere)
• Laerskool Garsfontein (Garsfontein)
• Laerskool Tygervallei (Shere)
• Maragon (Olympus)
• Sparks (Silverlakes)
• Tyger Valley College (Shere)

PRIMARY SHOOLS:

• Tomorrows People College
• American International School of Pretoria (Olympus)
• Curro Hazeldean (Hazeldean)
• CVO Skool (Shere) Glenstantia Primary School
• Laerskool Garsfontein (Garsfontein)
• Laerskool Tygervallei (Shere)
• Maragon (Olympus)
• Morning Star Montessori (junior primary)
• Sparks (Silverlakes)
• Tyger Valley College (Shere)

HIGH SCHOOLS:

• Abbots College (Tyger Valley)
• American International School of Pretoria (Olympus)
• Hoerskool Garsfontein
• The Glen High School (Waterkloof Glen)
• Tyger Valley College
• Curro Hazeldean
• Tomorrows People College
• CVO Skool (Shere)

SPECIAL NEEDS SCHOOLS:

• Tomorrows People College
• Tiqwa School (Equestria)
• HIGHER EDUCATION ESTABLISHMENTS:
• University of Pretoria, TUKS (Hatfield)
• University of South Africa, UNISA (New Muckleneuk)

RESTAURANTS:

• La Fiamma
• Le Trio Café
• LOTUS Thai Restaurant & Sushi Bar
• The Pantry Bread Co
• Tina Skukan Art Gallery
• Wing Wah Chinese Restaurant
• Yami Rib & Burger
• Blos (Olympus)
• Diep-In-Die-Berg (Wapadrand)
• Strovolo (Garsfontein)

SHOPPING MALLS:

• Atterbury Value Mart
• Pick 'n Pay Hypermarket
• Glen Village
• Olympus Village
• The Grove Shopping Mall (Equestria)
• Menlyn Shopping Mall (Menlyn)
• Menlyn Maine (Garsfontein)
• Woodlands Boulevard Shopping Complex (Pretoriuspark)

VETERINARY CLINICS:

• Valley Farm Animal Hospital
• Faerie Glen Animal Clinic