Bassonia at a glance
Bassonia is a beautiful Johannesburg suburb offering prestigious living, located between the sought-after areas of Meyersdal and Glenvista. It originated with humble beginnings and still retains its somewhat rustic appeal today.
Originally home to various SAN tribes as well as Sotho-Tswana communities, Bassonia truly offers some of the richest heritage and history that any single suburb has to offer in SA.
One great aspect property owners can look forward to, is that it is ideally located just far enough from major cities to avoid the abundance of traffic and pollution. At the same time one still has easy access to the metropolis of Johannesburg and all the amenities it has to offer.
Educational & healthcare amenities for Bassonia property owners?
Schooling: Property for sale in Bassonia is an excellent choice for bachelors, newlyweds and families alike in terms of educational facilities. There are a host of schools available, such as those located in the nearby city of Johannesburg as well as the neighbouring town of Alberton. These include preschools, daycares, primary schools and high schools. WITS and TIKS are also excellent choices for university students wanting a superior tertiary education.
Healthcare: In terms of medical facilities, the Meyersdal Hospital, Clinton Clinic and Union Hospital cater to the majority of Bassonia residents. For more specialised treatment, where required, major private and public hospitals are available in nearby Johannesburg.
What activities can property owners enjoy in Bassonia?
Because of the central location of Bassonia, nestled away between the neighbourhoods of Meyersdal and Glenvista, residents here can enjoy all of the modern amenities located in and around these areas.
Bassonia is also home to the ever-popular Glen Shopping Centre, with over 180 different stores, as well as various recreational and entertainment facilities to keep the whole family entertained.
The Glenvista Country Club and Golf Course is also an excellent place to unwind and truly enjoy the awe-inspiring atmosphere in this serene and picturesque setting.
And if you're feeling really adventurous on the odd weekend, Gold Reef City is less than an hour or two's drive. It has enthralling entertainment suitable for family-members of all ages from the casino to a range of eateries, kids' entertainment zone and much more.
What makes Bassonia a good family investment?
Although Bassonia is mainly a residential suburb, many businesspeople enjoy residing there because of the close proximity to both Johannesburg and the East Rand. These of course are hotspots for industrial and commercial activity. This makes for idyllic living, shorter commuting time and greater commercial and career prospects ranging from primary to tertiary activities.
What are the property prices like in and around Bassonia?
The property stock composition of Bassonia consists of a relatively high 56% Freehold (generally freestanding full-title properties) with around 40% falling under sectional title schemes and just 3.5% estate properties according to Lightstone reports.
This is unique when compared to some neighbouring suburbs which have a high composition of estate properties. At the same time it is understandable bearing in mind the farming origins and agriculture which still persists. The prestigious homes in the area today though are large freestanding homes with generous spaces, breathtaking views and surrounds.
The average price of freehold properties in this area is estimated at R 2, 300 000. This number is around par with Devonvale Estate in Western Cape and Ballito in KwaZulu-Natal's real estate market.
Sectional title properties in Bassonia are estimated at R 1, 130 000 and are around par with KZN's Ramsgate and Hartenbos in the Western Cape. The average valuation of estate properties is estimated at around R 2, 912 000.
Whilst these figures provide insight into the pricing, the host of exclusive homes and stands in the Bassonia area offer a wider spectrum - ranging anywhere from around R 1, 500 000 to close on R 10, 000 000 depending on the property specifics.
Shopping Centres in and around Bassonia
- The Glen Shopping Centre
- Comaro View Shopping Centre
- Comaro Crossing Shopping Centre
- Glenvista Shopping Centre
- Meyersdal Mall
- De Marionette Mall
- Columbine Square
Schools close to Bassonia
- St Martins
- Marion College
- Glenvista High School
- Waterstone College
- Harvest Christian School
- Covenant College
- Grace Trinity School for Girls
- Mulbarton Primary School
- Mulbarton Remedial School
- Glenanda Primary School
Bassonia, a popular choice amongst property buyers in Johannesburg is set in the scenic and tranquil valleys of the Southern section of Johannesburg and offers some seriously modern and stylish upper class living!
Surrounded by great restaurants offering fine cuisine, properties in the Bassonia area are styled in modern architecture with many of the areas homes having been face-lifted from the older 80's and 90's styles to now reflect the modern day architectural designs of real estate in such exotic locales as Tuscany, France and Bali.
Established at the top of Bassonia is the exclusive Bassonia Estate and Bassonia Rock - highly sought after property choices in the Johannesburg real estate arena. These upmarket residential estates were the leaders in terms of modern architectural community estate property designs and this style has subsequently filtered through the entire Bassonia area.
The main entrance into Bassonia (which is accessible from both highways and surrounding suburban areas) is the Comaro Road exit off the N12 highway.
This hill has become a bit of a symbol in the Johannesburg South region - and the view from the top allows you to see right across the Southern Suburbs of Johannesburg right through to Alberton.
For Johannesburg home buyers looking at Bassonia real estate , sectional title( townhouses, apartments, flats and the like) prices range from around the R800 000 mark up to around R3 million averaging out at around R1.6 million.
This is an extremely active section of the Bassonia and Johannesburg South residential property market and year on year accounts for an ever increasing percentage of the area's property sales.
Residential houses for sale in the area range enormously - largely as a result of the variety of styles of the homes and properties available in Bassonia.
Entry level houses and sectional title units from around R2.2 million, ranging all the way up to around the R14 million ceiling, with averages in Bassonia for traditional houses coming in at around the R3 250 000 - R3 500 000 category.
Bassonia's exclusivity has allowed it to tap into the resources of the surrounding areas such as the likes of the popular Glenvista, Meyersdal (and the highly sought after Meyersdal Eco Estate), Glenanda and Linmeyer - suburbs which offer the following amenities and conveniences:
Bassonia's Restaurants and Eateries
- Mimmo's
- Turn 'n Tender
- Fishmonger
- MiVami
- Piattos
- The Curry Pot
- Aroma Cafe
- Chicken Basket
- Bon BonCafe
- Cafe Rossini
- Promise Grill
- Little Italy
- Foo Wah
Bassonia and Surrounds Recreational facilities
- Glenvista Golf Course
- Glenvista Driving Range
- Southdowns Golf Course
- Redding Golf Course
- Rietvlei Zoo
- Klipriversberg Nature Estate
- Motorcross tracks
- Microlite & small aircraft hangers & airport
- Paintball
- Sharondale Nursery & tea garden
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