Hilton a good option when planning for schooling

Hilton a good option when planning for schooling

Whether you’re in the process of starting a family or already have children, schooling is probably going to be at the heart of your next property search. However, not everyone is into the stereotypical trappings of urban living (i.e. overcrowded schools, rushing the children to school through traffic-filled streets), so what options for quality schooling do you have if you’re the more peaceful type?

When it comes to top-tier education, no other town are more at the head of the class than Hilton. Aside from its scenic beauty, the town’s primary claim to fame nowadays are its excellent schools, such as Michaelhouse, Hilton College and St Anne’s Diocesan College, which are among the most prestigious in the province, if not the country. These esteemed boarding schools have created a demand for accommodation from predominantly affluent parents who largely come from Durban or Gauteng to watch sports fixtures or a host of other cultural activities in the area.

Some parents have bought units or grand homes in some of the nearby developments in neighbouring suburbs like Balgowan. Others have permanent rentals of cottages on farms or self-catering units on the grounds of smallholdings or homes, creating supplementary income for farmers or residents. This way parents get accommodation that they can furnish themselves and make their own, and which can be looked after by the owner in their absence.

The best thing about buying property in Hilton is that you’ll be able to give your children the best education while securing a nest egg that will set you up for a peaceful retirement when your children grow up and move away.