Bellair at a glance
Queensburgh, is situated in KwaZulu Natal and its name historically originated during the celebration of Queen Elizabeth's accession to the throne. It is situated inland with a 15-minute drive from Durban and comprises four main suburbs, namely Malvern, Escombe, Northdene and Moseley. Bordering the southern end of Queensburgh is Sarnia Road, an arterial road that begins at Solomon Mahlangu Drive (Edwin Swales Drive) and encompasses the smaller suburbs of Sea View, Bellair, Hillary and Mount Vernon. Queensburgh is conveniently positioned with close proximity to the southern industrial hubs of Prospecton, Jacobs and Mobeni as well as western industrial hubs of Pinetown, Westmead and New Germany. The area also offers easy access to the M7 Highway, N2 and N3 freeways.
Queensburgh is a popular suburb with affordable homes that are suitable for "First-Time" Buyers as well as palatial homes for the top-end Purchasers. Because of the high demand for properties in central Malvern, this has pushed up the prices in this part of Queensburgh. There is also a high demand for lock-up and go complex-living, sought by newly-weds where both spouses usually work or for those that want to down-size from an "empty-nest" situation.
The greater Queensburgh area offers numerous schools - Queensburgh Primary, Queensburgh Pre-primary, Parkside Primary, Malvern Primary, Escombe Primary, Northdene Preparatory, Queensburgh Boys High, Queensburgh Girls High and Werda Skool. In terms of healthcare facilities, Queensburgh is in good proximity to Life Chatsmed Garden and Life Crompton Hospitals. Medicross, a modern medical centre that is situated in central Malvern and offers quality medical and dental service as well as complementary healthcare services to individuals and families. Queensburgh is not short of places of worship with numerous churches of various denominations, temples and a mosque.
The two major shopping centres are Malvern Park, with Checkers being the anchor tenant and Pic n Pay Centre, both situated in central Malvern on Main Road. Food Lovers Market and Woolworths Food Store are also situated on Main Road. Other smaller shopping centres with Spar being anchor tenants are also available. Various big brand, franchise restaurants like Mugg & Bean, John Dorys, Atasca and Spur are available plus numerous small specialist eateries are scattered around. The popular Pavilion Mall is about a 10-minute drive from Queensburgh.
Queensburgh enjoys a typical sub-tropical Durban climate with hot and humid days in peak summer and slightly cooler in winter that may just warrant light long-sleeve apparel. The various suburbs offer lush green-belt sections with exquisite fauna and flora. North Park and Roosfontein Natures Reserves are situated in Queensburgh and offers good trails for adventure seekers. Queensburgh Caravan Park, facing the Umbilo River and sub-tropical forest cliffs offers resort facilities.
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