Pierre van Ryneveld Area Profile

Pierre Van Ryneveld at a glance

Pierre van Ryneveld

LOCATION - Pierre van Ryneveld is a leafy residential suburb located on the south-eastern outskirts of Pretoria, practically

flanked by the R21 to the east and the N1 on the west. It is a tranquil family-oriented environment and offers stress-free access

to Gauteng's freeways. The northern neighbouring suburb is Waterkloof Ridge, and the southern neighbour is the farm-like

suburb of Irene. The SUPERB location of Pierre van Ryneveld, close to freeways (a mere 20 min trip away from OR Tambo

International Airport) and only a stone's throw away from the new Castle Gate Mall as well as Irene Village Mall (offering the

ultimate convenience with effortless accessibility), is a big drawcard for buyers in the current economic climate.

CHARACTER - WHAT DRAW FAMILIES TO THE AREA? Apart from the superb location, the community-driven,

family-orientated and rural character of Pierre van Ryneveld draw families to the area. Pierre van Ryneveld is well known for its

EXCELLENT community policing forum and residents who actively participate to keep the community safe. People jogging, cycling

and walking in the neighbourhood is a familiar sight, and residents enjoy a feeling of being out in the countryside within urban

limits. A Park in the centre of Pierre van Ryneveld has been proclaimed as Protected Fauna and Flora Area, where people can do a

short hiking trail or mountain biking, and learn more about protected plant species in our area. Pierre van Ryneveld also boasts a

recreational centre with squash and tennis courts, and a gym. The Rietvlei Dam and Nature Reserve is close by- ideal for a

quick break.

ACCOMMODATION - Pierre van is a sizeable suburb comprising approximately 3,300 well-maintained properties. Most are

spacious freestanding family homes with wooded gardens on good-sized erven in beautiful tree-lined streets. The townhouses

are popular among younger buyers, not only for their affordability and low maintenance, but also because of the area's excellent

positioning for commuting to and from Johannesburg, Pretoria, Ekurhuleni and Midrand. The proximity to higher education

institutions and places of entertainment for the young, either in Centurion or Pretoria East, is another drawcard. Retirees

downsizing are also attracted to the security aspects of complex and estate living, and the tranquillity of the suburb.

AMENITIES - A wealth of comprehensive amenities is on offer in Pierre van Ryneveld area, such as a supermarket, numerous

retail shops, restaurant and take-aways, sport facilities and a gym, doctors, pharmacies, veterinary clinic, various churches, a private

school, nursery schools, dance schools, etc.

Schools nearby: Cornwall Hill College, Laerskool Elarduspark, Laerskool Monumentpark, Primary and Secondary schools in

Lyttelton, Hoërskool Waterkloof, Pierre van Ryneveld Christian Academy, and more.

Medical facilities nearby: Intercare Castle Gate Medical and Dental Centre , Kloof Mediclinic, Netcare Unitas Hospital,

Life Groenkloof Hospital, Pierre van Ryneveld Medical Centre.

HISTORY - The town Pierre van Ryneveld is named after Genl Sir H. A. (nickname Pierre) van Ryneveld (1891 - 1972). He was

an illustrious military figure and is remembered mainly as the founder of the South African Air Force and chief of the Union of

South Africa's armed forces during World War II (1939 - 1945). Various streets in Pierre van Ryneveld were named after

aeroplanes piloted by South Africans during World War II. These include Spitfire Road, Gladiator Road, Mirage Road,

Shackleton Road, Tomahawk Road, etc.