Area Profiles

Nelspruit, Mpumalanga Province Based in the heart of the bushveld, the province of Mpumalanga is a bastion of relaxed living and stunning surroundings. The name of this historical province means “the place where the sun rises” which is apt since this province is located in the Eastern part of South Africa. The province as long been a weekend retreat for those who live in the stressful cities. The quiet, serene bushveld draws thousands of holiday makers and new residents each year. The peace of the province is enough to make most people fall in love with it. The city of Nelspruit, recently renamed Mbombela, is a hub of growth and activity. Regardless of...

Nelspruit (CBD and All Major Extensions) Central Nelspruit is the original part of town and close to the CBD. Many of the large old properties have been granted business rights and converted for office or commercial use. There are some untouched gems in this area for the enthusiastic home flipper or property developer: large family homes sporting original features, set in wild, untamed gardens. Its wide streets and proliferation of mature trees creates a pleasant atmosphere, with shopping, beauty parlours, hairdressers and schools nearby. Nelspruit Extension 2 comprises the tail end of Murray/Mostert streets, including Village Spar and part of Van Wijk, Sheppard...

Bateleur Estate Bateleur is a 200-hectare lifestyle estate for the over-50s situated just outside Nelspruit towards The Rest Road. Around 60-hectares of pristine nature was left untouched, which will appeal to nature lovers and birdwatchers. Housing options vary from sectional title apartments to full title houses, offering a secure country living environment with full retirement facilities, including assisted living. Support and facilities include an on-site restaurant and library, high-tech security and health and beauty services. Here buyers will find peace and quiet in a truly spectacular setting, and it will appeal to those who still follow an active lifestyle...

Riverside Park To the north of Nelspruit, on the way to White River, lies Riverside Park, a pristine City Improvement District (CID). Immaculately maintained and secured, it is the city's retail hub and offers its residents shopping, working, living and playing, all in the same area. Incorporating Riverside Mall, The Grove Shopping Centre, the government complex and the Lowveld National Botanical Garden, it has much to offer to first-time buyers, families or the young at heart, including a Virgin Active gym, Mafunyane Water Park, restaurants, coffee shops and a vibrant nightlife. Three townhouse complex developments, Garden Pavilion, Riverside Estate and...

Sonheuwel Sonheuwel Central is a bustling, mixed-use commercial and residential area, close to shops, medical facilities, schools, restaurants, entertainment and churches. Comprising Sonpark Shopping Centre, Rob Ferreira Hospital, the Civic Centre and Nelmed area, as well as Nelspruit Primary and St Peter's School, it is also the epicentre of the annual InniBos Festival. Many of the large stands have been developed into high-density complexes, but there are still many homes, ranging in size and potential, up for grabs. Best suited to busy families who prefer the convenience of shops and amenities on their doorstep.   Sonheuwel Extension 1 is the area generally...

Steiltes As the name would suggest, Steiltes occupies an elevated part of Mbombela. Its key marker, a water reservoir painted to resemble a soccer ball, can be seen from almost any direction down below. Overlooking the city from its lofty heights, some of the city's original truly spectacular, boulder-hugging homes were built here when development started around the 80s. Steiltes is reached via Ferreira Street from central Nelspruit and Dr Enos Mabuza from the West Acres side. It is characterised by large family homes, often discreetly hidden by lush, well-maintained gardens. It is a quiet neighbourhood, away from the hustle and bustle down below. Homes are geared...

West Acres and all its extensions make up a large part of Nelspruit's suburban mileage. On the western side it stretches all the way from Mataffin to the Samora Machel/R40 Madiba Drive intersection at Rob Ferreira Hospital, and include i'Langa Mall and the Mpumalanga High Court. Southward, it reaches just beyond Banket Street (Laerskool Laeveld's road and a main artery to Stonehenge towards the south) but ends before the Mpumalanga University of Technology on the R40. On the southern side, it includes the area around Belladonna Street and ends after Cussons Street on the Kaapsehoop Road. Topographically, West Acres is relatively flat, its suburban streets gently...