Deerness, Pretoria
Hidden in amongst the suburbs of Rietondale, Rietfontein and Villeria, the little suburb of Deerness, just north of Arcadia, remains virtually obscure in Pretoria, seldom spoken of and known only by those who live here, or pass through the suburb en route elsewhere. As such, it has acquired a certain status whilst remaining obscure to most visitors.
Deerness lies virtually next door to the Union Buildings. Little Union Road, that leads from the grounds of the Union Buildings and ends in a small park, lies on the other side of 15th Avenue from Deerness, and Deerness train station is the only other indication that the pretty suburb can be found in the leafy eastern suburbs of Pretoria at all.
The nearest suburb to Deerness is Villeria, one of the oldest suburbs in Pretoria, and if anything to go by, an indication of the feel of Deerness - wide, jacaranda-lined streets, pretty homes and gardens. There is a general quiet to these parts of Pretoria still, despite the buzz of Pretoria central not far from here.
In the near vicinity are the Zoo and the Union Buildings, both popular attractions and worth visiting, whilst the university is not far from here, making nearby Arcadia and Brooklyn interesting areas to explore.
Deerness is also close to town, giving you easy access to Kruger House, Church Square, Melrose House and the Transvaal Museum, whilst a little further out of town in an easterly direction, will take you to other interesting places like the Botanical Gardens and Sammy Marks Museum.
In the vicinity
Hotels & other accommodation options

Candlewoods Guest House
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Silverton Travel Lodge
Silverton Travel Lodge is ideally situated close to CSIR, the Botanical Gardens and is just five minutes drive from the Pretoria CBD. Silverton T...

13 On Wynne
13 On Wynne is located in Centurion and offers accommodation for seven guests in two units. Situated just 230m from the Matsport Arena, 3km from ...

Menlyn Maine 9
Menlyn Maine 9 is a one-bedroom holiday apartment in Pretoria offering self-catering accommodation in Waterkloof Glen. It is air-conditioned and ...

Pearl House
Nestled in the prestigious Blue Valley Golf Estate, the stunning Pearl House boasts luxury self-catering living at its finest and offers unparall...

Willows Boutique Hotel
Set on a two hectare estate against the Bronberg Mountain Nature Reserve, The Willows Country Lodge is a tranquil, comfortable, home away from ho...

40 on Ilkey B&B
Situated in the quiet, leafy suburb of Lynnwood Glen, 40 on Ilkey offers charming accommodation in seven beautifully appointed en-suite bedrooms...

64 on Malabor
64 on Malabor is located in Lynnwood, Pretoria and is able to accommodate up to six guests. From here you are within easy reach of Faerie Glen Na...

Ben's Bed and Breakfast
Ben's Bed and Breakfast is situated in Pretoria's leafy Bailey's Muckleneuck. This old manor house with it's lovely garden is walking distance fr...
Noteworthy attractions

Irene Country Club
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Waterkloof Golf Club
Waterkloof Golf Club is also the home of South African cricketing icon, AB De Villiers. Waterkloof is situated on the undulating slopes of Pretor...

Pretoria Country Club
Founded in 1910, the Pretoria Country Club nestles in the scenic beauty of Waterkloof, one of the city's most prestigious suburbs. Over the years...

Pretoria Golf Club
Pretoria Golf Club, or Pretoria West as it is popularly known, is steeped in history. It was established in 1894, which makes it the oldest club ...

Silver Lakes Golf Course
Silver Lakes Country Club is part of an upmarket residential estate which is situated in genuine Bushveld country, 20 kilometres to the east of P...

Wingate Park Country Club
Lush and luxuriant in the wet summer months and well groomed throughout the year, the championship Wingate Park course has been rated among the t...

Woodhill Golf Course
Woodhill Country Club and residential estate is situated in the eastern suburbs of Pretoria and the layout consists of two very different halves ...

Wonderboom Nature Reserve
Named after the wild fig (Ficus salicifolia) Wonderboom, for which the reserve is famous, and which grows at the foot of the northern slopes of t...

Pretoria Tours
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