Amber Valley, Howick

Amber Valley is a retirement eco-estate located north of Howick, right off Karkloof Road. It offers breathtaking views of several dams and streams, seamlessly blending into the picturesque countryside. It's conveniently situated just 2 km from Howick, ensuring easy access to a wide range of amenities. With various property types available in the estate, Amber Valley is a great place for anyone to call home.

A brief history of the area

Amber Valley, which was completed in 2011, is located in Howick which was established as a town in 1850 after a proclamation appeared in the Natal Government Gazette, offering 36 village allotments on the Umgeni Waterfall Drift for sale. Government officials named the town after their Secretary of State for the Colonies in London, Earl Grey, who had recently acquired the title of Lord Howick. 

Distance from key points

Amber Valley residents looking to reach Pietermaritzburg Airport can do so in approximately 33 minutes (32,4 km) via the N3 and King Shaka International Airport is a one hour and 24-minute drive (131,7 km) via the N3 as well. Pietermaritzburg Central is 28 minutes away (27 km) via the N3.

Climate

Amber Valley residents experience a warm and temperate climate. The temperature here averages 15.8 °C with approximately 1074 mm of rainfall each year. The warmest month of the year is February, with an average temperature of 19.7 °C while the wettest month is December with roughly 20 days of rain.

Schools in the area

Although Amber Valley is a retirement village, it's still good to know that there are some excellent schools in the area as well as which ones they are. The top schools include Heritage House Preschool, Howick Pre-Primary School, Howick West Primary School, Oasis Preparatory School and Howick High School.

Healthcare in the area

As Amber Valley is a retirement village, it has its own care centre that offers 24-hour nursing care for its residents to use. Should you need to be submitted to a hospital for any reason, Howick Private Hospital and Umgeni Hospital are also options for you and your loved ones.

Should your beloved pets need some medical assistance, you will be able to take them to Midlands Veterinary Hospital, Howick Veterinary Clinic or The uMngeni SPCA.

Shopping centres

When you're in need of groceries, or maybe just some retail therapy, you could pop into The Falls Centre, St John's Lifestyle Centre, Midmarina Shopping Centre or Tweedie Junction to find what you're looking for.

Restaurants

When you don't feel like cooking or just want a night out, knowing where the best restaurants are is highly beneficial. Here are some of the top restaurants within the area you may want to visit.

Woodstone Restaurant & Wine Bar, The Black Olive, Urban68, 68 Main, Snooty Fox Restaurant, Village at Yard 41, Yellowwood Cafe & Restaurant, The Treatery at Yard 41 and Falls Lounge | Bar & Grill.

Special attractions

Amber Valley residents are fortunate to live in an area that has an abundance of wonderful attractions to enjoy. Here are the top three attractions.

Howick Falls is an absolute must-see attraction that will have you in awe of the magnificent beauty it displays.

The Old Mushroom Farm is the perfect place to spend the day eating delicious food, listening to live music and shopping til you drop. 

Midmar Nature Reserve is only a 21-minute drive and a great place to take a dip on a hot summer's day or relax while enjoying a lovely picnic.

Make Amber Valley your home. Let it be your story.

Amber Valley is the ideal place to be for retirees looking to live in serene and peaceful surroundings. With its gorgeous views, beautiful natural setting and top-class units, you won't want to retire anywhere else. Seeff has a wide range of properties within Ferncliffe 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.