Prestbury Area

Prestbury at a glance

KwaZulu Natal's capital city, Pietermaritzburg, is a desirable residential city and with its close location to some of the South Africa's top schools, it has become a popular choice for families. It is also known as the 'city of flowers' for its beautiful tree-lined streets and azaleas, roses, and jacarandas that are abundant in the area.

Pietermaritzburg offers a city lifestyle with country charm, and it is located between Durban and the Drakensberg, as well as being the gateway to the many game reserves and mountain resorts in the province of KwaZulu Natal.

Prestbury is known for the Prestbury Methodist Church, its first site being built as far back as 1904. The current church site was built in 1975 and remains on Stott Road.

It is a stunning, lush, leafy suburb that offers affordable living in complexes, freestanding homes and apartments.

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 Prestbury to Locations.

• Pietermaritzburg: 10 minutes (5.2 km) via Mayors Walk Rd. and Hoosen Haffajee Rd.
• Pietermaritzburg Airport: 17 minutes (9.9 km) via Mayors Walk Road.
• Durban: 1 hour, 19 minutes (81.8 km) via N3.
• King Shaka International Airport: 1 hour, 59 minutes (107.8 km) via N3 and N2.

Medical in Prestbury and surrounding Pietermaritzburg.

• Greys Hospital
• Midlands Specialist Private Hospital 
• Midlands Medical Centre Private Hospital 
• Eden Gardens Private Hospital
• Comprehensive Medical Centre
• Netcross Medical Centre
• Prestbury Public Clinic
• Royal Hospital
• Netcare St. Anne's Hospital

Schools in Prestbury and surrounding Pietermaritzburg.

• Prestbury Primary School
• Prestbury Pre-School
• Heritage Academy
• Piet Retief Primary School
• Logos Christian Academy
• Sunnylea Pre-Primary School
• St Johns DSG
• St Anne's Diocesan College
• Hilton College
• Michaelhouse

Shopping in Prestbury, Pietermaritzburg

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

Restaurants in Prestbury and surrounds.

• Platterhouse Restaurant
• Heavy D Caffeine Cafe
• Victoria Centre
• Midlands Mall
• The Hedgehog Bar & Kitchen
• Olive and Oil Restaurant
• Swaadisht Foods
• Zen Sushi Café
• Elephant & Co
• Fire & Vine Restaurant

Attractions in Pietermaritzburg.

There are many parks and nature reserves in Pietermartizburg area and close surrounds including Queen Elizabeth Park, Midmar Dam Nature Reserve, Cumberland Nature Reserve, Howick Falls, Karkloof Falls and Albert Falls Nature Reserve (and wonderful dam). Prestbury is particularly fortunate to be home to the KZN Botanical Gardens where one can also find Acrobranch (a tree-top adventure including obstacles and zip-lines).  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. 

Prestbury is known as one of the safest areas in Pietermaritzburg and is a premier suburb offering a secure, tranquil lifestyle. The property portfolio includes townhouses, apartments, duplexes, gated communities, vacant land, and freestanding homes.

View the Prestbury area listings and contact our esteemed property consultants at the top real estate company in South Africa, Seeff Pietermaritzburg. They look forward to assisting you and showing you some of the area's prime real estate.