Welcome to Parq City Apartments: Pretoria’s latest adaption of one mile living – a contemporary urban development ideology engineered to provide residents with daily life’s conveniences within a strategically defined radius.
The fundamental goal of one mile living is to optimize proximity and accessibility for residents, placing the concept of ‘community’ centre stage. It aims to capture daily essentials, work, leisure, and nature which in turn, fosters a well-rounded, sustainable lifestyle within a vibrant neighbourhood.
Essentially, one mile living is not just about the location, it’s a way of life and Parq City Apartments perfectly encapsulates this.
While situated adjacent to Line 2C of the A Re Yeng BRT bus route on January Masilela Drive and a mere 200m walk from the future bus station, the development lies immediately south of Menlyn Maine. It is also within close reach of educational institutions including Varsity College and St Alban’s College, healthcare facilities such as Life Faerie Glen Hospital and Cintocare as well as the popular green belt, the Faerie Glen Nature Reserve, and the Struben Dam Bird Sanctuary.
“Everything in life is focused on the amount of time at our disposal and we believe that living in close proximity to what we need, gives us the best value for our time,” says property developer, JC Landman.
“Inevitably, South Africans will become less reliant on private motor vehicles and more reliant on public transport, cycling, and walking which is why we are building for the future and not only for the current market; to enable residents to make this transition seamlessly.”
Parq City Apartments features 39 one-bedroom units and 21 two-bedroom units on an entire block spanning 4 000m2 in Lynnwood Glen, a suburb in Pretoria earmarked for high density building and one of the few areas in the city with the potential to cater to the one-mile living convenience.
While Pretoria has retained its ‘small town charm’, it has also rapidly grown into a large urban area that boasts immense promise.
In 2011, the City of Tshwane registered a population of 2.9 million South Africans. Eleven years later in 2022, it recorded 4 million – a population growth of 1.1 million. When comparing this to the City of Cape Town (2011: 3.7 million, 2022: 4.7 million) and the City of Johannesburg (2011: 4.4 million, 2022: 4.8 million), Pretoria is evidently outgrowing both the Mother City and the City of Gold with approximately 101 000 South Africans moving to the city every year, according to the data.
On closer inspection, and at a metro level, the City of Tshwane also recorded the largest percentage of sectional title homes sold in 2023, according to the Pam Golding Property Group with the average home price in Greater Pretoria increasing by 8.7% (BetterBond).
Donavan van Rooyen, Local property expert and ranked as RE/MAX’s number one agent in South Africa, confirms the property boom across Pretoria’s residential market. “We have seen marked increases in residents opting for the convenience and security of apartment living and this has led to significant rises in rental occupancy rates. Pretoria’s broad appeal lies in its enviable lifestyle, leisurely pace of living and its reputation for greater safety and security while residents benefit from the comfort and convenience provided by infrastructure and amenities of a modern metro. The city attracts homebuyers across demographic bands at different stages of life, offering outstanding returns on property investments.”
The developers believe that Lynnwood Glen’s proximity to Menlyn, Menlyn Maine and the Faerie Glen Nature Reserve gives this area the potential to grow into a world class node.
“Parq City Apartments epitomises the appeal of this fantastic area. Its tremendous location is close to main access routes, great entertainment venues, beautiful outdoor areas, high-performing schools and tertiary institutions, great health clubs, world-class medical facilities, and public transport routes, so you can see why we will be developing this area for many years to come,” says Landman.
“Everyone is waiting to see what is going to happen in Pretoria and who will pull the trigger as the catalyst; Parq City Apartments is one of the fire starters.”
Parq City Apartments’ prices start from R993 600, offering investors three types of units; the +-40m2 EnerG one-bedroom units; the +-50m2 AdvanS one-bedroom units; and the +-80m2 VictorE two-bedroom units – all boasting Bosch appliances, fibre capability, non-potable backup water with the option to include back-up power at an additional cost.
Construction on Parq City Apartments has begun with its market launch scheduled for late February 2024.
Download Parq City Apartments’ brochure here.
Contact: Donavan van Rooyan (donavan@apexhomes.co.za) / +27 82 384 4858 or JC Landman (connect@parq.co.za / 083 288 3457)
