Pennington

Pennington is a much-loved holiday destination on KwaZulu-Natal's south coast. With breathtaking beaches, warm waters and a welcome respite from the hustle and bustle of city life, who wouldn't want to make Pennington their home?

A brief history of the area 

Pennington is named after an English family who arrived in the late 19^th century and farmed in the area. Later, a sugar magnate named Sir Frank Reynolds built a luxurious residence in the area intended to be used by prime ministers. Britain's King George VI was invited to this home but was prevented from coming to Pennington by his untimely death.

Distance from key points

The drive from Pennington to King Shaka International Airport will take about an hour and 15 minutes, covering a distance of just over 100 km. A trip to Durban involves a journey of about 70 km that will take just under an hour in average traffic. If you need to go to uMhlanga from Pennington, your journey will take you just over an hour via the N2.

Climate 

Residents of Pennington get to make the most of a subtropical climate. During the warmest months of the year - typically from December to March - temperatures often rise into the low to mid 30s. In winter, a typical maximum temperature is around 20°C, making for an extremely pleasant environment.

Schools in the area 

Primary schools in and around Pennington include Pennington Primary School and Scottburgh Primary School, among various others. When your children reach their high school years, they can attend Scottburgh High School. Private schools in the area include Umdoni Christian Academy and Woodcrest Academy.

Healthcare in the area 

Residents of Pennington have quick and easy access to medical care, with general practitioners, dentists, physiotherapists and chiropractors based in or around the area.

Shopping centres in the area

While residents of Pennington can head to OK Foods Pennington or Pennington Superette to stock up on their essentials, you're likely to head to the nearby Scottburgh Mall when you need to do a bigger shop.

Restaurants 

Two of the best-loved eateries in Pennington are the Doghouse Craft Café at Basset Breweries and the Beach Café at Impithi.

While Basset Breweries is best known for its premium craft beers, it is also home to the Doghouse Craft Café, where home-style pies, homemade burgers, jumbo toasted sandwiches and wood-fired pizzas are on the menu.

The Beach Café @ Impithi is both elegant and casual, and a great spot from which to look for dolphins frolicking in the water. The views are described as the best in Pennington, and visitors should keep their eyes peeled for whales during the winter months.

Special attractions

If you've had a tough week and you need to destress, there's no better place to do so than La Vita Spa at Pennington's Selborne Estate. Here, you can enjoy a wide range of health and beauty treatments including full and half-day spa sessions, aromatherapy massages, Indian head massages, back rejuvenation and much more.

Those with a green thumb shouldn't miss a chance to visit Pennington's Putt n Pot Nursery, where you'll find both a fantastic range of plants and flowers and a friendly team always happy to provide their best advice to help your garden flourish.

A round of golf is close to home for residents of Pennington, thanks to the Umdoni Park Golf Club. Offering 18 holes over striking coastal terrain, the course is said to offer "an adventure of judgement and shot-making".

Make Pennington your home. Let it be your story. 

Pennington, with its relaxed way of life, stunning beaches and eye-catching real estate, is a sought-after home. Find out more about this stunning piece of KZN's coastline by contacting Seeff.