Blairgowrie Area Profile

Blairgowrie at a glance

Blairgowrie is an older & large sprawling suburb north of Johannesburg bordered by Jan Smuts Ave & Bram Fischer Drive. Over the last decade this suburb has undergone a metamorphosis from a rather dull staid neighbourhood to a dynamic one. There are a number of factors that have influenced this ongoing transformation.

Blairgowrie has the advantage of being close to Rosebank & Sandton without being saddled with the high Rates & Taxes the neighbouring affluent suburbs like Sandton have to pay. Blairgowrie is accessible from many directions and also has the main traffic routes of Republic Rd & Conrad Drive running through it.

Blairgowrie has 2 popular Government Primary Schools - I R Griffiths & Blairgowrie Primary. Delta School for Special needs is on Standard Drive. Excellent High Schools and Private Schools are to be found in neighbouring suburbs a short commute away.

Forbes Lever Baker, Fintech Solutions, Boston City Campus & Vega College are some of the Tertiary Education Colleges close by. Wits & UJ Campus are both within a 25 minute drive.

Blairgowrie has seen an upgrade in shopping & business facilities. Blairgowrie Plaza has many shops on offer including a Woolworths Food Store, Spar, Westpack, a large Pharmacy & Liquor City. Medical & Dental Practitioners are in the Office Block section. Pinegowrie Post Office is to be found up on Barkston Drive.

Deteriorating premises have been revamped and new businesses are springing up mostly along Conrad Dr, Jan Smuts & Bram Fisher.

J's Diner, Alpine Restaurant, Namak & Patisserie de Paris are among the recent restaurant developments and are popular for their delicious food and reasonable prices. Randburg's Cresta Mall which offers an extensive selection of major chain stores & Boutiques is a mere 15 minutes away.

Blairgowrie has exciting recreation options.Old Parktonian Sports Club which is on the border with Bordeaux offers Soccer, Hockey, Tennis, Cricket & Road Running.

The Blairgowrie Recreation Centre situated on Conrad Drive has a host of activities including Karate, Ballet & Gymnastics.

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The lush beautiful green belt bordering the south side of Blairgowrie is Delta Park. This rambling grass & woodland area has 3 small dams, prolific Birdlife, walking trails & large children's playground. It is an ideal area for cycling, jogging, Picnics & dog walking. It is a favourite with local families & visitors.

Properties in Blairgowrie definitely give buyers real value for money and are extremely popular with families looking for a bit more space. Most stands are between 800 square metres -1000 square metres. The houses have varying building designs but are spacious, solidly built & generally of an older style. These homes do allow considerable scope for revamping & there have been a number of modern renovations. Blairgowrie house prices generally range from just R1.5million to R 3.5million with homes closer to Delta Park fetching higher prices than those closer to Bram Fischer. A selection of townhouses & apartments are also available and offer young families or first time home buyers an attractive alternative.

The Blairgowrie Community Association is committed to ensuring that the suburb is secure & peaceful. Residents are kept informed of any events & issues in the area. Communication amongst the residents and involvement is encouraged and there are many active street & What'sApp Groups.

It is no surprise then that this suburb has become so appealing to young families seeking an affordable option to set up home in an area that is convenient, welcoming & tranquil.

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