The city of Pretoria appeals to a combination of professionals and families who value the balance of both work and play. With its lovely scenery provided by the thousands of Jacaranda trees planted in its streets, parks and gardens, Pretoria is often referred to as the "Jacaranda City".
In the friendly city lies the upmarket suburb of Brooklyn with high-end residential properties and several upmarket mall developments. The well-established area is to the east of the city centre as it borders the University of Pretoria to its north and the suburbs of Groenkloofand Waterkloof to its south.
Tourists visiting Brooklyn are spoilt for choice with great accommodation available for overnight stays or longer holidays. There are tons of fun activities available in Brooklyn for both residents and tourists. Exploring the night-life, experiencing the city's vibrant culture, or even hanging out at the mall, Brooklyn has it all. Brooklyn is home to the prominent Pretoria Boys High School.
Furthermore, Brooklyn is easily accessible from the M7 and the M11 roads.
Brooklyn was established on an old farm called Uitval back in 1902. The suburb takes its name from the surveyor James Brook.
Climate
The climate in Brooklyn is humid and subtropical. Summers are long and rainy while winters are short, cool to cold, and dry. The average annual temperature is 18.7 °C. Snowfall is a rare sight for the area.
Distance from key points (Airport/CBD)
The driving distance from the O.R. Tambo Airport is around 47 km to Brooklyn, which will take you roughly 31 minutes to reach with an average speed of 80km/h.
Schools in the area
Brooklyn Primary School, Brooklyn Montessori School, Pretoria Preparatory School, Waterkloof House Preparatory School, Curious Minds International School, Little Graduates Preparatory Schools, Brooklyn International Pre-School, Pretoria Boys High School, are some of the great schooling options available in and around Brooklyn. Tertiary education facilities available in Brooklyn include Moonstone Business School of Excellence, The South African College of Applied Psychology, University of Pretoria, as well as Neil Moss Art Courses and Classes Pretoria.
Hospitals nearby
Life Brooklyn Day Hospital, Brooklyn Medpark, CareCross Health, Life Groenkloof Hospital, Skin Deep Medi SPA, Pretoria Sleep Lab, are some of the great medical facilities available to residents in Brooklyn.
Shopping Malls
Trading since 1989, the Brooklyn Mall is undoubtedly one of the more popular shopping destinations in the area. Not only is it convenient, but shoppers also have a variety of more than 200 retail stores, a cinema, entertainment facilities, restaurants and coffee shops. The vibrant mall also attracts shoppers from the nearby University of Pretoria.
The Brooklyn Mall is adjacent to the Brooklyn Square which is lined with popular restaurants and bars and has a generally festive atmosphere.
Restaurants
Brooklyn is home to many world-class restaurants and hip coffee shops. Kream Brooklyn, Signature Restaurant Brooklyn, Capeesh, Crawdaddy's Brooklyn, Blue Crane Restaurant and Geet Indian Restaurant are some of the popular eateries in Brooklyn.
Special Attractions
The exclusive and luxurious Art House in Brooklyn attracts art lovers to visit their timeless exhibitions of work created by various South African artists. Pieces of artworks vary from fine art paintings, contemporary paintings, woodwork and sculptures made out of iron and ceramics, including textiles from the Far East. These textiles comprise of hand-woven carpets, oil paintings, bowls and more.
For the quaint, the Brooklyn Tea Garden located at the Brooklyn Guesthouses boasts a beautiful setting for relaxed breakfasts, light meals and Sunday buffet lunches for the whole family.
Invest in Brooklyn now
Brooklyn is undoubtedly an excellent destination for your next property. Contact RealNet Properties now to find your perfect home in this friendly and prosperous suburb.
