Stirling Property
The suburb of Stirling was a farmland bought by a business man who named it Stirling Estate after the passenger liner, the Stirling Castle, which called on the port of East London on its maiden voyage. The liner was named after the castle in Stirling, Scotland which was built in 1936.
After World War II returning soldiers were given land all over South Africa and in East London the land was Stirling Estate. As the suburb grew, streets were named after other ships of the Union Castle Line such as Galway, Kenilworth, Arunde, Roslin, Carisbrook, Sandown and Dunbar.
Stirling is home to Stirling Co-Educational School which consists of a High School and Primary School. Many families choose to buy property in this area for the convenience of being close to the schools. There are superb sporting facilities in Stirling which include an astro turf, soccer and hockey fields and a badminton hall.
A short drive away other important schools such as Hudson Park are to be found as well. The largest of many of the East London Sporting Clubs, The Old Selbornians, is to be found here.
James Pearce Park is situated in Stirling. It is a recreational park offering tennis courts and wide open spaces for families to picnic, ride bicycles and walk their dogs. A short walk from James Pearce Park will lead you to a superb driving range and the Nahoon Point Nature Reserve which hosts a small cafe and museum. This museum commemorates the fossilized footprints found in the area which are the earliest known traces of man.
Stirling is also central to a few convenient stores, such as Checkers, deli's, hair dressers, dance schools and a service stations. Stirling is also closely situated to the Xerox Hockey astro turf where many matches are played by our local, regional and national teams. Stirling is known for its peaceful surroundings and stillness and definitely a very popular place to buy property.
The average price of property in the Stirling area is R2 million, apartments R1,2million and townhouses R1,5million.
Stirling offers a superb lifestyle and convemience.
Other Suburbs in close proximity to Stirling
Bunkers Hill, Nahoon and Bonnie Doon
- Residential Sale Property Ranging from R1,200,000 to R1,200,000
