Shallcross, Chatsworth

Situated within the KwaZulu-Natal province of South Africa you will find the vibrant and family-orientated area known as Shallcross. The lush and leafy suburb offers various property types such as apartments, townhouses and freestanding homes, making it an ideal place to live for anyone of all ages. The suburb also attracts investors due to the value-for-money homes available within the area.

A brief history of the area

Shallcross was named after Annie Shallcross, who was married to a man named George North. They were a family of colonialists and Mr North owned the land upon which Shallcross is situated.

Mr North was one of the earliest importers of agricultural machinery to Southern Africa and also had land in Northdene, an area that was named after him.

Distance from key points

The distance from Shallcross to King Shaka International Airport is 51 km (40 minutes away) via the N2 and residents can reach the Durban beachfront within 27 minutes (27 km) via the M7. 

Climate

Shallcross is generally warm and provides an oceanic climate with an average annual temperature of 25°C. Shallcross sees rainfall throughout the year with the annual average reaching approximately 353 mm.

Schools in the area

Shallcross is home to some excellent schools worth looking into for your children. Some of the top schools include Little Montessorians Academy, Everest Primary School, Parklands Primary School, Glenridge Primary School, Malvern Primary School, Shallcross Secondary School, Wingen Heights Secondary and Crossmoor Secondary School.

Healthcare in the area

You can have peace of mind knowing that Shallcross is only an 11-minute drive to Life Chatsmed Garden Hospital which is a great hospital that offers excellent service.

For veterinary services, you can visit Shallcross Veterinary Clinic.

Shopping centres

For all your retail therapy needs, you could pop into Shallcross Centre, The Ridge@Shallcross, Everest Centre, Jamaica Junction or Moorton Shopping Centre which are all under a 10-minute drive and offer a wide variety of services.

Restaurants

Shallcross is home to many wonderfully operated restaurants that are ready to tantalise your tastebuds. Whether you are looking for a family-friendly establishment, a romantic setting or a vibey place to kick back with friends, Shallcross will have you covered. Here are some of the best restaurants worth checking out.

Legends Bar, Honchos, Swaadisht Foods, Govindas Restaurant, HS Cuisine, Pedros, Trident Sushi, Chelsea's Savouries, Exotic Pot and Geevas Bar.

Special attractions

Shallcross is a short distance from a wide variety of attractions for all weather types that you and your family will want to explore. 

An absolute must-see is the Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple which offers a restaurant, events throughout the year and of course, tours of the stunning temple.

Paradise Valley is only a 13-minute drive and is a nature reserve with walking trails to a magnificent waterfall where you can swim and picnic in beautiful surroundings.

If you're all about relaxation and natural beauty, you will want to add Gandhi Centenary Park to your list of places to visit.

Make Shallcross your home. Let it be your story.

Shallcross offers residents a clean, safe, and family-orientated environment with value-for-money homes set in a leafy suburb. Seeff has a wide variety of properties in Shallcross 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.