Hiltara Park, Hilton

Hiltara Park is situated within the KwaZulu-Natal province of South Africa. The area offers various properties including freestanding homes, townhouses and apartments within beautiful surroundings. The mixture of old and new homes along with the country feel of the suburb is truly captivating. The magnificent scenery and peaceful living make this neighbourhood a winner in anyone's books. There is a well known retirement village in Hiltara park called Golden pond , with beautifully situated homes positioned around a large pond.

A brief history of the area

Hiltara Park is a component of the Hilton area, which was named after Jane Henderson, the wife of Joseph Henderson, a pioneering farmer in Pietermaritzburg, in 1849. When they initially named their farm Hilton in 1860, it is said that Jane was reminiscing about Hilton Park in her hometown of Staffordshire. The farm was adjacent to Philip Zietsman's Voortrekker farm, known as 'Groenekloof', and served as a route to the early wagon trails.

Distance from key points

Hiltara Park residents looking to reach Pietermaritzburg Airport can do so within approximately 27 minutes (24,6 km) via the N3. For international flights, you will need to go to King Shaka International Airport which is an hour and 28-minute drive (119,8 km) via the N3 as well. Pietermaritzburg CBD is 21 minutes (15 km) away via the N3.

Climate

In Hiltara Park, the wettest month of the year is January which sees roughly 107 mm of rainfall while the average annual precipitation reaches 624 mm. February is the warmest month with an average high temperature of 25.9 °C and June is the coldest month of the year with an average low temperature of 7.2 °C.

Schools in the area

When it comes to relocating to a new area, it's highly beneficial to know which top schools are in and around the area in order to make an informed decision. Luckily, Hiltara Park is part of Hilton which is known for its excellent schools.

The best schools include Seedlings Montessori Pre-School, Hilton Pre-Primary, Mighty Munchkins, Cool Winds Pre-Primary, Hilltops Pre-School, Cowan House Independent Co-educational Preparatory School, Laddsworth Primary School, St Anne's Diocesan College, Grace College and Linpark High School, Capulum College, Hilton College and its sister school The Wykeham Collegiate.

Healthcare in the area

You can be sure you'll be in good hands when a medical emergency arises as  Life Hilton Private Hospital is located within the area. Other nearby hospitals such as Grey's Hospital and Netcare St Anne's Hospital are also options for you and your loved ones.

Medical centres such as Dr Ralph Gilbert Medical Practice, Drs Reed, Stewart, Bruce and Welch and Dr Claudine Lee are available to assist you with your day-to-day needs.

Hilton Veterinary Hospital is a wonderful veterinarian you can take your beloved pet to should they fall ill.

Shopping centres

For all your retail therapy needs, you can visit The Quarry Centre, Hilton Siding Shopping Centre, Village Centre, The Avenues Centre or Rotunda Centre.

Restaurants

Hiltara Park has some lovely restaurants for you to explore. Here are some of the top restaurants you should visit.

Cherilicious - Milkshake and Waffle Bar, Garlingtons Bistro, Rotunda Beach Restaurant and Bar, Crossways Pub & Restaurant, Hilton Pizza Co, Coffeeberry, Jaxx Restaurant, Rita Lea Country Kitchen, Tandoor The Clay Oven, Nino's, The Ellenbird, The Break Room, Artisan Cafe, Taste of Thai and Ellingtons Restaurant.

Special attractions

There are many amazing attractions in and near Hiltara Park that you will want to explore. Here are some of the places worth a visit.

If you love hiking, discover luxury slackpacking with SA Adventure Trails.

Howick Falls is only a 13-minute drive and offers an abundance of natural beauty around the magnificent waterfalls.

As Hiltara Park is a naturally beautiful area, most of the attractions are for the nature lovers such as Doreen Clark Nature Reserve where you can go for a relaxing walk or picnic in a scenic setting.

Make Hiltara Park your home. Let it be your story.

Hiltara Park is a beautiful neighbourhood surrounded by lush greenery, rolling hills and country-style living, making it an ideal place to call home. Whether it's a townhouse, flat or free-standing home you're after, Seeff has a wide variety of properties for you to choose from, so contact one of our property practitioners today.