Brooklyn – A Gem in Pretoria’s Crown
With access to main roads, a peaceful atmosphere and spacious properties, it’s no wonder that Brooklyn is the jewel of Pretoria East. But what makes the neighbourhood so special and desirable?
Pretoria is known as “Jakaranda Stad” and Brooklyn is situated in the exact area where the nickname originated. With the streets lined with jacaranda trees, springtime sees the neighbourhood covered in a mesmerising purple hue as the trees all blossom.
Established in 1902, Brooklyn is an upper-income neighbourhood that has, despite numerous developments managed to retain its old-world charm and character. Situated just east of the city centre it forms part of what’s referred to as the “Old East” along with Bailey’s Muckleneuk, Nieuw Muckleneuk, Groenkloof, Waterkloof, Menlo Park, and Hatfield.
According to resident FAye Blenkinsop “Brooklyn has beautiful large and spacious properties” while Carlize van Aswegen agrees that the presence of timeless elegance from the Victorian and Edwardian eras make living in the Old East even more appealing.
However, Brooklyn is more than just gorgeous old yards and houses, it’s also home to a host of modern amenities to keep it up to date with modern living. There is the nearby Brooklyn Mall, as well as Brooklyn Square, to ensure residents have access to numerous shopping facilities and options. This includes coffee shops, restaurants, cinemas, exclusive boutiques and a number of schools as well.
Some of the schools in the area include Pretoria Boys High School, Brooklyn Primary School, Laerskool Pretoria Oos, Pretoria High School for Girls, Menlo Park High School, Crawford College Pretoria and TuksSport High School. The University of Pretoria (TUKS) is also only 2km away from Brooklyn and the main Unisa campus about 5km.
So if you’re looking to start a family, or relocate yours, a property for sale in Pretoria East might just be what you’re looking for!
