Midvaal Area Profile

Midvaal at a glance

The Midvaal region is positioned as part of the Sedibeng District Municipality.
 
Midvaal is the smallest of the 3 Sedibeng municipalities when it comes to population and the biggest when it comes to actual physical size.
 
The Midvaal region was formerly known as part of the Meyerton Municipality until late 2000. 
 
Midvaal property is made up in the main of semi-rural and rural areas together with a large amount of smallholdings, plots and farms as well as more traditional housing and sectional title style properties in the towns.
 
The setting up of the R59 “industrial corridor” has been a great aid in developing the area’s industrial components and a number of larger industrial concerns have made the move as a result of this.
 
Midvaal as an area also holds interest from a tourism perspective with its great climate, closeness to the Vaal Dam, Suikerbosrand Nature Reserve, the Vaal Marina area and (scuba divers favourite) Bass Lake allows for scope on the sport and outdoor entertainment front.
 
The Midvaal Raceway in Meyerton Midvaal is also proving a popular favourite with track day racing enthusiasts.

Read more about estates in Midvaal:

• Eye Of Africa

 Henley On Klip Property 
 
In today’s fast paced world, it’s nice to know there is somewhere where life is lived at a more leisurely pace.
 
Henley on Klip not only promotes the “Village” lifestyle but offers the perfect place to live it out.
 
Henley on Klip History
 
In 1898 an Advocate by the name of Horace Kent and a small farms company bought the land from a Mr Van Der Westhuizen, for the price of 5000 pounds and the land was then divided into small holdings from 1 to 80 acres.
 
In 1905, Henley on Klip was founded.
 
Henley on Klip Location
 
Henley on Klip is 25 minutes south of Johannesburg, situated between Johannesburg and Vereeniging just off the R59, in Gauteng on the banks of the Klip River (which runs through the middle of the area splitting Henley on Klip in two)
 
Henley on Klip falls under the Midvaal Town council which is very efficient in terms of road structures and general municipality duties. (Currently rated as one of the best municipalities ranking in the top 10 in SA)
 
Henley On Klip Property - Midvaal
 
Henley On Klip today has land and property that have been bought and sub-divided numerous times that it has become a thriving village of its own, where most Henley on Klip properties are 1 acre or larger.
 
There are some smaller houses and dwellings which are on ½ acre stands near the railway station.
 
In general the Henley on Klip properties are big with 4 to 5 bedrooms being the norm and the river properties and the streets within the first three blocks of the river the properties start at around the R2.2 million mark and upwards.
 
Henley on Klip properties in general are built the good old fashioned way and are designed to last with solid foundations but often they aren’t very modern. Over the last 10 years a younger generation has started buying these older Henley on Klip properties and changing them into more modern homes as a result we have a large diversity with modern and old mixed making it into what has become so popular today - an area of diversity with a touch of everything.
 
Henley has always been known to have a lot of large open stands but over the years and with the number of people moving into the area a large number of these stands have been bought and built on - leaving only a few vacant stands remaining.
 
The centre of Henley has a lot of these new homes where the houses have 2 or 3 bedrooms - as people whom have retired or are downsizing really don’t need all the extra space.
 
The Henley on Klip property market has developed drastically over the last couple of years with 3 new Sectional Title complexes which was never before allowed.
 
Henley on Klip also has a large old age home on the banks of the river with a frail care facility as well as hairdresser etc. inside the home. Henley caters for people of all ages and with various needs.
 
The Henley on Klip area is transforming into one of the most sought after areas in the South of Johannesburg and the popularity of Henley on Klip property will benefit through the years.
 
Henley on Klip General Information
 
Opera Winfrey fell in love with the area so much that she opened an all-girls school in Henley as well as built a home for herself when she comes to South Africa to visit the school.
 
The Mayor of Midvaal and a lot of local celebrities have moved into Henley on Klip too.
 
Nature Conservation wise Henley on Klip boasts a vast number of bird life including owl’s as well as wild rabbits (Dassies), with plenty river life and an abundance of trees.
 
Henley on Klip or the “Village” as known locally by residents has been home to many families through the years and hosts many sporting and cultural events. Sportsmen and women, including cyclists, canoeists and horse-riders enjoy the local environment.
 
Well known for its tranquillity, nature trails, and conservation efforts. With an abundance of coffee shops, curio shops, guest houses and restaurants it is fast becoming the place to be.
 
Local Amenities:
 
Activities

• Bass Lake – Scuba Diving Lessons and 4 x 4 trails
• Bird Watching groups and hikes
• 5 x Horse riding facilities
• Fishing and River Cruises
• Canoeing
• Cycling
• Walk clubs
• Hunting trips at 2 Game Farms Nearby
• Ballroom Dancing Clubs

Entertainment & Festivities

Henley on Klip offers a Large Selection of Restaurants, Guest Houses, SPA’s, Theatre’s, Bass Lake, Curio and Coffee Shops.
 
There are also loads of outdoor activities to encompass the whole family and Karee Kloof is just 10 minutes away.
 
3 month end flea markets where everyone comes from Jhb to Heidelberg with art, cakes, and various other items to buy and sell.
 
Every Easter and Christmas Henley is a Hive of activity with all the residents getting involved and residents been encouraged to decorate their gardens and gates with Easter Egg Hunts, Children traveling from house to house at Christmas time looking at all the lights and some residents do displays where you can stroll through the gardens. Two houses have won several awards for their Christmas decorations and lights. Children travel from house to house looking at all the lights. It is truly a place to bring up your family in.
 
Sports
 
Various sports activities from Scuba Diving to Horse Show Jumping, right down to scouts and brownies for little boys and girls – there is also a Gym in Meyerton.
 
Religious

• St Peters Anglican Church (Henley On Klip)
• Meyerton Methodist Church
• NG Church Meyerton
• Net Of Christ Church (Henley On Klip)
• Klip River Christian Church
• AGS Kerk Meyerton
• Catholic Church Meyerton

Medical
 
Various Doctors, Dentists, Pharmacies, Optician, Frail Care Centre in the Old Age Home, 24HR Emergency Clinic Open with a Doctor on Call. Medi-Clinic Vereeniging, Midvaal PVT Hospital, Vereeniging Provincial Hospital or JHB Hospitals are 20 minutes away.
 
Schools

• Opera Winfrey PVT Girls School
• Henley Primary & High School PVT
• Broadlands PVT School
• Net of Christ School
• Dr Verwoerd Laerskool
• DF Malan Hoerskool
• Meyerton Primary School
• Meyerton High School
• Voerwarts Laerskool
• Various other PVT schools and Public Schools have a bus that collects the children at Net of Christ and takes them to Three Rivers and HTS Vereeniging High School.

Shopping Centres
 
Local Shopping Centre with Buy Rite, Liquor store, antique Shop and 
Coffee Shop. Golf Park Shopping centre is 5 minutes away with a Pick n’ Pay, video shop etc, and all Regional Trading Stores are in Meyerton which is 8 Minutes away.
 
Safety and Security

• Henley on Klip has its own neighbourhood watch which over the years has grown to be highly respected and costs R 480.00 for the year.
• There is also a phone a friend policy where Henley Neighbourhood watch meets up with you and sees you safely home, this is ideal for single ladies or elderly people coming home late and having to unlock the gate or house in the dark.
• There is also a policing forum as well as sector policing.
• Meyerton Police station also has their cars patrolling the area constantly as part of working hand in hand with the Neighbourhood watch.
• Cameras have been installed at various places in Henley and are monitored on a 24 hr. basis.

With a low crime rate which is always on everyone’s mind and an efficient neighbour hood watch as well as cameras in the area paid for by the people living in and purchasing Henley on Klip property, is it no wonder that so many now seek to live here.