Explore the beauty of Rietvalleirand
Category Lifestyle
Pretoria East's booming upmarket residential neighbourhood, Rietvalleirand boasts modern contemporary houses with the latest designs and architecture from the property sphere. Residents of the green suburb have a huge variety of sectional-title and full-title property to choose from with beautiful views of scenic countryside.
Rietvlei Dam Nature Reserve
Rietvalleirand is ideally situated a few minutes from the Rietvlei Dam Nature Reserve. The reserve is a sanctuary for rhino, buffalo, cheetah, hippo, crocodile and various antelope species. Residents get to further experience the 3800ha of open grassland, conserved wetlands, indigenous tree species, and the popular Rietvlei Dam. The Rietvlei Dam is an attraction for visitors as they get to enjoy many outdoor activities such as freshwater fishing, hiking, horse trails, camping, game viewing, bird watching, as well as picnicking. The dam is also important to Pretoria as a whole as it provides the city with approximately 15% of its water. It is fed by the Sesmylspruit (Six Mile Stream), five fountains and five boreholes, while the Marais Dam acts as a sludge dam.
The Rietvlei Dam was dug up in the 1930s. Manual laborers were paid 4 shillings a month and soil was carted away by mule carts. The Rietvlei dam was completed in 1934. Initially, the Rietvlei dam was not open to the public, however, in 1948 the then Pretoria City Council decided to introduce endemic game species in the area, giving birth to the Rietvlei Nature Reserve. 1988 saw the beginning of a two-year project which raised the dam and made other improvements for the convenience of visitors and the animals that call the place home.
More things to do in and around Rietvalleirand
The Irene Village Mall is only 4km from the estate while other larger malls in Pretoria are in close proximity. The Irene Village Market is a further 14km away. Residents of Rietvalleirand have access to a clubhouse equipped with a swimming pool, squash court, and function facilities. Aside from the nature reserve, Rietvalleirand boasts a wonderful Biosphere/Eco Park area complete with wetlands and bioswales. A natural forest attracts species of birds, small animals, and living organisms. Residents can venture off on walking paths throughout the Park, while the lawned sections provide relaxation and play areas.
There are several golf courses and country clubs in the surrounding areas where residents in Rietvalleirand can visit to practice their swing. Wingate Park Golf Course, Irene Golf Course, Waterkloof Golf Club, and Kimiad Golf Course are conveniently positioned within a radius of approximately 12km from Rietvalleirand.
Just 9km away from Rietvalleirand, a trip to the Smuts House Museum will allow visitors to get lost in fascinating memorabilia that paint a historical canvas about tales of the past. The exhibition includes the original furniture, General Jan Christian Smuts' original stocked library, photographs, and military remembrances from the wars he was involved in. Moreover, there are bird-watching, nature walks, as well as a once-a-year spring flower walk.
For the passionate Rietvalleirand beer-drinkers, 5 Skippas craft brewery offers visitors a range of lagers that are on the stronger side of the beer spectrum. Just 3kms away, the brewery was started by Deshi Bhaktawer and Good Enough Sithole with the aim of creating outstanding beers for their own leisure and for the South African market to enjoy on a hot summer's day, around a fire, or in front of a world-class rugby match.
If you are interested in being a resident of the upmarket Rietvalleirand or keen on investment, contact one of our friendly agents at RealNet Ultimate today to secure your property.
Author: RealNet
