Ferncliffe Area

Ferncliffe at a glance

Pietermaritzburg, the capital city of KwaZulu Natal, is considered a truly desirable residential city in South Africa and with its tree-lined streets and gracious jacaranda trees putting on an enviable show of purple each spring, it has certainly earned its name as "the city of flowers".

The tranquil neighbourhoods offers a city lifestyle with country charm and thanks to its central and convenient location, it is known as the gateway to the many game reserves and Drakensberg Mountain resorts in KwaZulu Natal.

Pietermaritzburg is also home to some of South Africa's most prestigious schools making it a very attractive area for families.

Ferncliffe is a sought-after northern suburb that has some distinguished developments and premier gated estates. This is a secure, charming, leafy suburb, offering a lock-up-and go modern lifestyle. Some of the estates are set against the stunning Ferncliffe Forest offering a country atmosphere to this modern city lifestyle.

Climate in Pietermaritzburg

Pietermaritzburg has a moderate climate with an annual temperature of 23°. It has summer rainfall and the winters are typically cold and dry. The average temperature during the day ranges between 19° and 26° with temperatures dropping as low as 7° at night.

Distance from Ferncliffe to Locations.

• Pietermaritzburg: 13 minutes (6.4 km) via Town Bush Road.
• Pietermaritzburg Airport: 23 minutes (14.5 km) via Town Bush Road and N3.
• Durban: 1 hour, 9 minutes (84.3 km) via N3.
• King Shaka International Airport: 1 hour, 31 minutes via N3 and N2.

Medical in Ferncliffe and surrounding Pietermaritzburg.

• Greys Hospital
• Midlands Specialist Private Hospital 
• Midlands Medical Centre Private Hospital 
• Eden Gardens Private Hospital
• MediClinic
• St Anne's Hospital
• Comprehensive Medical Centre
• Netcross Medical Centre
• St. Catherine's Life Path Hospital
• Med-24 Urgent Care Medical Clinic
• Victoria Medical Centre
• Life Hilton Hospital (Hilton)

Schools in Ferncliffe and nearby surrounding Pietermaritzburg.

• Settlers Park Pre-Primary School
• Little Cottage Montessori Primary School
• Northern Park Primary School
• Carter High School
• Athlone Primary School
• The Wykeham College
• Cordwalles Prep School
• Gert Maritz Primary School
• St. Johns DSG
• St. Anne's Diocesan College
• Hilton College
• Michaelhouse

Shopping in Ferncliffe, Pietermaritzburg

• Cascades Lifestyle Centre
• Athlone Circle Shopping Centre
• Midlands Mall
• Brookside Mall
• Parklane Shopping Centre
• Victoria Centre

Restaurants in Ferncliffe and surrounds.

• The Hedgehog Bar & Kitchen
• Olive and Oil Restaurant
• Atasca Restaurant
• Coffeeberry
• Victoria Country Club Restaurant
• Fire & Vine Restaurant
• Elephant & Co
• Mozambik
• Swaadisht Foods
• Zen Sushi Café
• Frankie Bananaz

Attractions in Pietermaritzburg.

There are many parks and nature reserves in the Ferncliffe area and its surrounds, including the Ferncliffe Nature Reserve and Forest Area, Queen Elizabeth Park, Midmar Dam Nature Reserve, Cumberland Nature Reserve, Howick Falls, Karkloof Falls and Albert Falls Nature Reserve (and wonderful dam).

Pietermaritzburg residents enjoy an urban-village lifestyle that allows for outdoor living including mountain bike trails, hiking trails and places where both runners and water sport enthusiasts can enjoy their sports. Pietermaritzburg is famed for the Dusi Canoe Marathon, Midmar Mile swim and the renowned Comrades Marathon. 

Ferncliffe is a premier suburb that is highly sought-after as it offers prime residential estate living. This, combined with secure gated estates, adds to its popularity amongst first-time homeowners, young professionals, families and investors.

For more information, view the Ferncliffe area listings, contact our expert property consultants at the top real estate company in South Africa, Seeff Pietermaritzburg. They look forward to assisting you and sharing some of the area's prime real estate with you.