Considering a move to Potchefstroom? Great choice! Fondly known as "Potch", the area offers affordable living, a range of property options, and a wealth of amenities. With its excellent education institutions and work opportunities, it has become a favourite with students, professionals, and families. And with suburbs each offering something unique, buyers and renters have their pick of places to call home. Read Century 21 Potchefstroom's guide to find the suburb that fits your needs and lifestyle.
Potchefstroom's property market
With low interest rates still in play, Potchefstroom is experiencing a wave of interest from buyers. The quality of life, good municipal services, and presence of varsities like North-West University make the area desirable for investment. The latter factor also ensures the rental market remains busy as a steady influx of students arrive each year needing accommodation close to their studies.
Potchefstroom is also appealing for its energetic and vibrant lifestyle. Trendy restaurants have opened in the area such as farm-to-table eatery, Loop St. The area has also seen the introduction of new services such as Rain's 5G and Uber Eats. With the right Potchefstroom suburb, you can take advantage of everything on offer.
Die Bult
With properties lying close to North-West University, Die Bult is a popular suburb if you're a student. The presence of gyms, shopping centres, and safe routes to campus and town ensure you can get the most of your varsity days. Buy-to-let investors can also take advantage of this property segment. There are lots of beautiful properties available with income-generating potential.
Baillie Park
Families will love Baillie Park with its spacious homes and entertainment spaces. With built-in braais, pools, and bars being common features, you can keep everyone occupied. Your children can attend two respected schools in the area: Laerskool Baillie Park and Ferdinand Postma High School. Plus, shopping for daily essentials is a breeze with nearby SPAR Baillie Park and MooiRivier Mall.
Potchefstroom Central
Potchefstroom's bustling city centre is a popular choice for its access to the area's amenities. As a resident, you'll be close to shops, schools, medical facilities, and churches. With easy access to highways and other suburbs, getting around Potchefstroom is also easy from the city centre. Another major selling point for the Potchefstroom Central suburb is affordability. You can easily buy a two-bedroom apartment for R550,000 or rent for under R5,000.
Kannoniers Park
If you value top-notch healthcare, Kannoniers Park is an excellent suburb to put down roots. It lies close to MooiMed Private Hospital and Witrand Hospital while also ensuring you stay fit at the local Virgin Active Potchefstroom. As North-West University is a stone's throw away, this suburb is also sought after by students.
Mooivallei Park
With its security complexes, Mooivallei Park is one of Potchefstroom's safest suburbs. The suburb also forms part of Mooirivier Beskerming's neighbourhood projects which includes monitored CCTV cameras and involvement in the community's safety. Whether you're after daily essentials or retail therapy, you'll be close to Mooirivier Junction and Vyfhoek Shopping Centre. If you're an active student, Mooivallei Park lies close to North-West University and Fanie Du Toit Sports Ground.
Van Der Hoff Park
Quality living is yours in the beautiful Van Der Hoff Park suburb. It is close to Mooirivier Junction and Vyfhoek Shopping Centre. A large Pick n Pay is perfect for picking up groceries after work and on weekends. Van Der Hoff Park is known for new developments. Mi Casa, for example, offers you great bang for your buck. It has everything you need from an outdoor gym, a built-in braai, to a grassy area for your pets.
Dassie Rand
Dassie Rand's prime location makes it a winner. This Potchefstroom suburb is a fantastic option if you work at the local hospitals, SANDF military base, or study at North-West University. You'll also be near Potchefstroom's top attractions such as OPM Prozesky Bird Sanctuary, Potchefstroom Museum, and Boskop Dam Nature Reserve. There are plenty of modern apartments and townhouses available for lock-up-and-go living, ideal for students or professionals.
Find your #PerfectByDefault Potchefstroom suburb
Having the number 21 in our name, here at Century 21 Potchefstroom, is no coincidence! Did you know that the number 21 represents perfection and maturity? That is why we are your #PerfectByDefault option when it comes to all your Potchefstroom real estate needs. View our properties for sale or properties to let, and contact us today.