Menlo Park Area Profile

Menlo Park at a glance

Menlo Park is an upmarket suburb nestled in the eastern quadrant of Pretoria and is bordered by the suburbs Waterkloof, Brooklyn and Lynnwood. Considered one of the most sought-after suburbs in the city, residents of Menlo Park enjoy a good selection of top-notch schools, trendy shopping malls, state-of-the-art-hospitals and interesting attractions.

There are two main highways running through Menlo Park that connects residents to the rest of Pretoria and a wealth of amenities these include N1 and N4.

History - The Old East
Menlo Park along with Waterkloof, Brooklyn and Lynnwood are collectively known as Pretoria's Old East as these suburbs were once situated most easterly before the city expanded further to include more neighbourhoods. The suburb was established between the 1950s and 1960s, and at the time, it was largely made up of grandiose freestanding homes with Victorian and Dutch architecture. Although most of these homes still exist today, the residential market has expanded to include a wider selection of properties including ultra-modern apartments, traditional freehold homes, spacious duplexes and opulent estates.

Climate
Menlo Park enjoys a humid subtropical climate with an average annual temperature of a cool 18.7°C. During the summer, the days are hot with a good amount of rain, while winters are very cold and dry with nighttime temperatures sometimes reaching below 0.

Schools
From pre-primary schools, primary schools, and high schools to tertiary education options, Menlo Park and surrounds is home to a diverse selection of schools and universities. Popular options in the suburb include; Hoërskool Menlopark Co-educational high school, Laerskool Menlopark Co-educational primary school, Tomorrow's People College Nursery, primary school and secondary school.

While, there are also a number of options available throughout Pretoria, some of which are Pretoria Boys High School, Pretoria High School for Girls, Saint Mary's Diocesan, School for Girls, St Alban's College, The Glen High School, Clapham High School, Willowridge High School, University of Pretoria, University of South Africa, Tshwane University of Technology, and Vega School Pretoria.

Hospitals
New residents moving into Menlo Park can rest assured that the suburb is located close to some of the best hospitals and clinics. Situated in the suburb is Menlynmed where residents can find a range of healthcare professionals such as dentists, dieticians, physiotherapists and psychologists to name a few. And hospitals located a stone's throw away from the suburb are Life Brooklyn Day Hospital, Advanced Groenkloof Day Hospital, Life Faerie Glen Hospital, Netcare Jakaranda Hospital, as well as Mediclinic Heart Hospital.

Shopping malls
Residents of Menlo Park have an array of retail options at their doorstep, including the super-regional and award-winning Menlyn Park Shopping Centre. It spans 177 000sqm and boasts a Nu Metro cineplex, and international brands and flagship anchor stores such as Pick n Pay, Checkers Hyper, Polo and Calvin Klein. Other popular shopping malls worth noting are Lynnpark Centre and Java Centre.

Restaurants
Fine dining, quaint bistros and family restaurants are dotted throughout this suburb, making for perfect lunch and supper options. Besides popular takeaways such as Debonairs and Steers, Menlo Park is home to tantalising restaurants that you won't find anywhere else in the world. Popular choices among residents include Buffelsfontein Beesboerdery, Modern Italian Kitchen, La Terasse Rooftop Café & Deli, Eisbein and Co, and Get your Greek on.

Attractions
The suburb is perfectly located close to many attractions that Pretoria is renowned for such as its beautiful nature reserves and historical landmarks. For perfect picnic days out with friends and family, residents can enjoy Walter Sisulu National Botanical Gardens and Rietvlei Nature Reserve. Or they can take a tour of the city's landmarks and historical sites, including Voortrekker Monument, Union Buildings, Freedom Park and Church Square.

Your next home awaits
Menlo Park has become a sought-after residential destination as more couples, families and professionals are choosing to relocate here. Contact RealNet Properties now to find your perfect home in this flourishing Pretoria suburb.