Find out more about the lifestyle and property market in Lyttelton Manor.
Lyttelton Manor is an established, peaceful suburb with a caring community located south of the Pretoria city centre, consisting mainly of large properties which are undergoing a process of renewal. The suburb lies between Solomon Mahlangu Drive to the north, River Road to the south, Glover Avenue to the west and Smuts Avenue as well as Hans Strijdom Avenue to the east.
Lyttelton Manor offers easy access to highways to Johannesburg, OR Tambo Airport and Polokwane, with four railway stations nearby including Kloofsig, Sportpark and Verwoerdburg as well as Centurion Gautrain station. The suburb is home to many government and defence force professionals and retirees with many residents calling each other friends.
A number of infrastructure upgrades have taken place over the past few years including improvement of Lyttelton Shopping Centre and Netcare Unitas Hospital. Major upcoming development plans include an international convention centre, African Union headquarters, and United Nations offices.
Residents can enjoy attractions such as the African Aerospace and Defence show with air demonstrations at the Air Force Base Waterkloof every second year. Enjoy ballroom, Latin American, line and sokkie dance lessons at The Beat Dance Studio at Lyttelton Shopping Centre or visit SPCA Lyttelton to adopt a pet or make a donation.
Lyttelton Manor has a variety of convenient shopping centres including Lyttelton Manor Shopping Centre, Lyttelton Shopping Centre and Selborne Centre. Have a bite to eat at Sunset Lounge, Kung-Fu Kitchen, Lime Tree Tea Garden or Roger's Deli in the area.
Top schools include Lyttelton Manor High School, Hoërskool Centurion, Lyttelton Primary School, Laerskool Louis Leipoldt, Fleur Primary and Village Montessori School. Residents’ health care needs are met by Netcare Unitas Hospital offering healthcare through the latest technology and experienced professionals.
With a supportive community, convenient shopping and educational facilities, Lyttelton Manor offers residents everything they need to call the area home. If you looking to raise a family in a friendly environment or grow old among friends, Lyttelton Manor may be the place for you.
Lyttelton Manor has friendly residents, big property stands with large roomed houses, quieter roads and easy access to highways.
Sheryl Scott, resident of Lyttelton Manor for eight years
Things to do:
- Watch the African Aerospace and Defence show at Air Force Base Waterkloof.
- Adopt a pet from SPCA Lyttelton.
- Shop at Lyttelton Manor Shopping Centre, Lyttelton Shopping Centre and Selborne Centre.
Train stations nearby:
- Kloofsig
- Sportpark
- Verwoerdburg
- Centurion Gautrain
Top schools:
- Lyttelton Manor High School
- Hoërskool Centurion
- Lyttelton Primary School
- Laerskool Louis Leipoldt
- Fleur Primary
- Village Montessori School
This article originally appeared in Neighbourhood, Sunday Times.
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