Menlo Park borders other upmarket areas known as Waterkloof, Brooklyn and Lynnwood.   Menlo Park was first established between the 1950s and 1970s. It was then the most eastern suburb of Pretoria, but the city has grown considerably and expanded eastwards since then. Today these suburbs are known as the old east and boast some of the city's most high-end residential properties. Together with Brooklyn and Lynnwood, it was most likely named after American counterparts. It is the opinion that this reflects the suburb's less 'oppressive' image, when compared to that of leafy Waterkloof...

The well-established suburb of Faerie Glen is one of Pretoria East's biggest and most scenic neighbourhoods. Its well-maintained properties, wooded gardens, friendly community and beautiful tree-lined streets attract city dwellers of all ages. In addition to this tranquil atmosphere, the suburb boasts a superb location close to top hospitals and medical facilities, the finest schools, modern and comprehensive shopping centres, recreational amenities and entertainment venues. With the N4 and N1 highways nearby and with easy access to the Gautrain network and municipal bus transport...

Nestled gracefully in the heart of Pretoria, Muckleneuk emerges as a suburb steeped in history and imbued with an unmistakable charm and its beautiful Jacaranda-lined streets, is undoubtedly one of the Capital City's most picturesque suburbs. Located a few kilometres from the city centre, the suburb offers spectacular views of the city's skyline.  Its name, derived from the Afrikaans term for "crooked stream," pays homage to the gentle curves of the nearby waterways that wind through its picturesque landscape. Muckleneuk boasts a rich tapestry of architectural styles, ranging from elegant...

The suburb of Hatfield in Pretoria was proclaimed in 1905 on a portion of the farm Koedoespoort, which previously belonged to the Wesleyan Methodist Society. In 1903 a portion of the land was sold to Patrick Duncan, colonial secretary of Transvaal at the time. The new suburb was measured out and named Hatfield after an estate in Herfordshire, England that belonged to the second earl of Selborne, the then (1905) governor of Transvaal. One of the well-known main roads was named Duncan Road after Duncan. This new suburb on the remote eastern outskirts of the city comprised a couple of...

Sunnyside stands as one of Pretoria's oldest suburbs, nestled east of the Apies River. A venerable community, it enjoys proximity to esteemed neighborhoods like Baileys Muckleneuk, Muckleneuk, and Nieuw Muckleneuk, renowned for their opulent residences. The streets of Sunnyside are adorned with shops and markets, hosting a plethora of prominent businesses. Its adjacency to Pretoria Central and the Gautrain station, along with the A Re Yeng bus route, facilitates seamless travel. Characterized by a myriad of apartments in historic buildings, Sunnyside presents an ideal locale for first-time...