Montrose, Pietermaritzburg

Montrose is a highly sought after suburb of Pietermaritzburg, the capital city of KwaZulu Natal. Lying in the Msunduzi River valley at the base of the escarpment Pietermaritzburg is an attractive leafy town with a rich history and sets the stage for a number of well-known sporting events: the Comrades Marathon (also known as The Ultimate Human Race), Duzi Canoe Marathon and the Midmar Mile.

Climate in the Pietermaritzburg

The climate in Pietermaritzburg is warm and temperate with high annual rainfall of ±966mm per annum and high temperatures averaging 26°C and lower temperatures from 11°C. Summer months are usually hot with frequent rainfall whereas winter months are dry, cool, and light frosts not uncommon.

Distance to Locations

Montrose offers quick access to the N3 and to the City Centre.

• To Midmar Dam (via N3) - 32 minutes / 29.4km
• To Howick Falls (via N3) - 20 minutes / 23.4km
• To Oribi Airport (Pietermaritzburg local airport - regional only) - 20 minutes / 13.6km
• To Durban (via N3) - 1hr 5 minutes / 83.4 km
• To King Shaka International Airport (Durban, via N3) - 1hr 22 minutes / 109.4 km

Schools in Montrose  

Montrose is conveniently located for a variety of schools suitable for all ages. There are a selection of schools for boys and girls of all ages. Local schools include Little Cottage Montessori, The Montessori Nest, Athlone Primary School, Carter High School, Northern Park Primary School, Settlers Park Pre-primary School, Clarendon Primary, Cordwalles Prep School and The Wykeham Collegiate. Still within Pietermaritzburg and with an easy drive are excellent schools including Maritzburg College, Merchiston, St Johns DSG and St Charles to name a few.

Medical & Health Facilities

Montrose residents have access to the many medical facilities and hospitals located in the area. St Catherine's Life Path, a mental care hospital, and Grey's Provincial Hospital are a short distance in neighbouring suburbs. The private hospitals of St Annes, MediClinic and Midlands Specialist Hospital can be found in Pietermaritzburg, whilst Hilton Life is a couple of minutes away in Hilton.

Restaurants

Located in Montrose itself is the popular Hedgehog Bar and Restaurant, an authentic English Pub situated on Town Bush Rd. It is the perfect place to enjoy an ice-cold draught, and a plate of tasty ribs. A short distance from Montrose one can find Fire & Vine, Elephant & Co, and Mozambik at Athlone Circle. Whilst Cascades Lifestyle Centre is home to the popular Olive & Oil, Atasca, CoffeeBerry and Woolies Café not to mention Kauai and a quick stop Krispy Kreme located in the Checkers supermarket.

Shopping in the Montrose area

Cascades Lifestyle Centre has open air restaurants, boutique shops as well as well known big brands and popular outdoor shops. A few minutes further away is Pietermaritzburg's Liberty Midlands Mall where all the major retailers and assortment of eateries can be found. Athlone Circle is conveniently located within a couple of minutes of Montrose and is popular with locals for its easy access location and variety of shops and restaurants.

Special Attractions close to Montrose

On Montrose's doorstep and adjoining Queen Elizabeth Nature Reserve, is Victoria Country Club which offers a world class golf course in peaceful and scenic surroundings. Golfers can enjoy an abundance of birdlife including Crowned Eagles and African Goshawks as well as seeing buck on the fairways gently nibbling at the "rough." The club also has squash courts, tennis and padel courts, a swimming pool and the restaurant is popular with locals looking for a quick bite to eat in beautiful surrounds (the summer sunsets are quite beautiful from the veranda).

Howick Falls, the second tallest waterfall in South Africa, is 20 minutes away with a wonderful viewing platform to take in the view of the falls. Midmar Dam is 34 minutes and Albert Falls Dam is 52 minutes from Montrose both being popular weekend and holiday spots perfect for water sports, fishing, and camping.

Montrose is a highly sought after suburb of Pietermaritzburg. There is a portfolio of family homes, freehold, townhouses and apartments for both investors looking towards the Midlands Meander, as well as families looking to enjoy the peaceful lifestyle.