Mountain View Area Profile

Mountain View at a glance

Mountain View is a marvelous jacaranda clad suburb of the western part of Pretoria. The houses here are highly sought-after as a result of the beautiful views of the Magaliesberg Mountains. Property in Mountain View is affordably priced from R300 000.

Mountain View is a great place to live for those who travel daily to the centre of Pretoria as it is only a 17-minute drive. The area is conveniently located near top schooling facilities, entertainment zones, and great restaurants.

A brief history of the area
Mountain View is situated on a part of the old Witwatersrand farm called Klipfontein. The suburb was established in 1902. It was given its name because of the stunning views of the northern Magaliesberg mountains.

Climate
As part of Pretoria, Mountain View's hottest months fall between October and February, when maximum temperatures tend to reach 28°C to 30°C. Minimum temperatures in summer are generally between 16°C and 18°C. Winter cools down to an average minimum of 5°C, reaching a maximum of approximately 19°C. Mountain View gets most of its rainfall in summer, with January being the wettest month.

Distance from key points (Airport/CBD)
O.R. Tambo International Airport is 56-km away from Mountain View. This journey will take a 41-minute drive via the R21 with an average driving speed of 80km/h.

Schools in the area
Rinkel-Krinkel Pre Primary School, Hillview High School, Spark Mayville, Laerskool Mayville, Laerskool Bergsig, Pretoria North High School, Laerskool Saamspan, Hoërskool Wonderboom, and Trippe-Trap Pre-Primary School are great schooling facilities close-by for residents.

Medical facilities
Residents in Mountain View can visit these hospitals in the event of an emergency: Netcare Bougainville Hospital, Montana Hospital, Pretoria West Hospital, Life Eugene Marais Hospital, Pta North Clinic, Tshwane District Hospital, Steve Biko Academic Hospital, as well as the Netcare Moot General Hospital.

Shopping Malls
Bergsig Sentrum, Park Town Place Mountain View, Mayville Mall, Bougainville Shopping Centre, Wonderboom Junction Shopping Centre, Blaauw Village Shopping Complex, and Khan Shopping Centre are nearby shopping facilities available to residents in Mountain View.

Restaurants
Pizza@450, Bergies Take Aways, Mader's Restaurant, Country Mountain Take Away's, Mike's Kitchen, Elma's, Chippy's Fry, Big Bites Fast Food, Baobab Café & Grill, and Jopico's Pub & Restaurant are great nearby eateries available to residents in Mountain View.

Special Attractions
Not far from Mountain View lies the Wonderboom Nature Reserve. The reserve is home to a wild fig tree that is believed to be over 1000 years old. It is also the site of The Wonderboom Fort - one of four built to defend the city against the British.

A vital tourist attraction easy to reach from Mountain View includes the Kruger House. This is a popular historical Pretoria residence of the Boer leader and President of the South African Republic, Paul Kruger. The house is now a museum which recreates the ambience of the time that Kruger lived in it. It contains either the original furnishings or items from the same historical period, as well as some of the many gifts that were presented to Kruger.

Other notable must-sees near Mountain View are; Church Square, the extraordinary modern, glass South African Reserve Bank building, the State Theatre, the Union buildings, and the Transvaal Museum which is home to the hominid fossil known as Mrs Ples.

For motoring enthusiasts, the Mahem Raceway is just a short drive away from Mountain View. Spectators are allowed to take a cooler box, gas braai, and picnic blanket to enjoy the exhilarating oval circuit racing. Mahem boasts 3 000 grandstand seats.

Make Mountain View your home today!
If Mountain View seems like the perfect place for you and your family to live contact RealNet Elegance now. Our specialised agents will assist you in securing your next property with the most beautiful views of the Magaliesberg mountains.