Sandton Area Profile

Sandton at a glance

Sandton Growth and Evolution
 
The vibrant and hyper-trendy Sandton is a modern day success story - a business improvement district that has been developed to enhance your experience of this key area of Johannesburg.
 
Sandton has emerged as a national trade area and is renowned for its high priced property and high profile homes and home owners. Buying a property or house in Sandton will never leave you at a loss for what to do in and around the Sandton area.
 
Sandton has evolved into the new financial hub of Gauteng and South Africa and has emerged as Johannesburg’s premier business centre. Much of the financial focus of Johannesburg migrated from the old Johannesburg CBD to Sandton particularly in the last 2 decades.
 
Sandton has also become known as a "new money" area largely due to the areas residents many of whom are seen as Captains of industry. A high percentage of the city's top end A-grade office space is found in Sandton. The JSE - Johannesburg's stock exchange, relocated to Sandton from the Johannesburg CBD in the 1990s.
 
Buying property in Sandton is a wise decision if you need to be close to all the amenities in and around the Sandton area.
 
Buying a property in Sandton will also mean that you will have easy access to some of the following area attractions:
 
Michael Mount Organic Village Market 

The Michael Mount Organic Market is famous for its items that are handcrafted using natural materials, as well as the organically grown, fresh produce and preservative-free foodstuffs.
 
Peacemakers Museum – Mandela Square

The Peacemakers museum presents an exhibition of Nobel laureates, men and women from all corners of the globe who have dedicated their lives to make the world a better place.
 
Liliesleaf

The Liliesleaf farm was key to the political and military policies and strategies of the ANC during Apartheid. Numerous debates and meetings were held and some of South Africa's most prominent leaders of the struggle against Apartheid found shelter here - these included Goven Mbeki, Joe Slovo, Ruth First, Harold Wolpe, Denis Goldberg and Nelson Mandela.
 
The Manhattan Club

The Manhattan Club offers customers a club environment that is as classy and fast-paced as its name suggests.
 
Live Music at Tanz Café

Tanz Cafe is the number 1 live entertainment venue, restaurant and bar, situated in the heart of Bryanston where you can enjoy traditional Argentinean cuisine and live entertainment.
 
Monte Casino Bird Gardens

Experience the wonder of the MonteCasino Bird Gardens - the only facility of its kind in Africa. Here, families and nature-lovers can marvel at the largest and most diverse private collection of African cycads in the world and a collection of over 142 species of birds.
 
Benmore Gardens Shopping Centre

At Benmore Gardens you will find everything you need from the indulgent to the everyday mundane. Situated on four levels this recently renovated centre in the heart of Sandton is a world class shopping experience.
 
Rietfontein Nature Reserve (Paulshof)

Just next to Sunninghill, in the little suburb of Paulshof, you will find the 25 hectare green space known as Rietfontein Nature Reserve. It is also where FreeMe Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre is based; they heal and return to the wild a fair number of birds.
 
Sandton City 

If you can imagine it, then you’ve pictured Sandton City, one of Africa’s leading and most prestigious shopping centres. Sandton City offers an unparalleled shopping experience that combines the world’s most desirable brands with everyday leisure and entertainment.
 
A shopaholic’s paradise – Sandton City is a shopping sensation.
 
This three-tiered tower is a maze of escalators and lifts and, with nearly 300 stores under its roof, is a one of a kind experience. As you make your way through the spacious malls you are surrounded by a delightful array of shops; greeted by the chic sophistication of the exclusive boutiques, the vibrant stores displaying cutting-edge décor and designer labels, the medley of restaurants. As the spacious mall winds its way through a delightful array of eclectic shops, you're greeted by everything from chic sophistication to décor and designer labels, from curios to culture, it's art and African couture, jewellery and books.
 
Sandton Convention Centre
 
Sandton is also home to the Sandton Convention Centre, debatably South Africa’s premier convention centre and one of the largest on the African continent. This exclusive venue has hosted numerous international conventions and functions and is yet another reason for the popularity of property in Sandton.
 
As you can see, buying a property or house in Sandton will never leave you at a loss for what to do with the vast choices on offer in and around the Sandton area!

Popular Sandton Property suburbs and estates:

• Allens Nek
• Benmore Gardens
• Beverley
• Bramley
• Bryanston
• Bryanston West
• Bryanston East
• Buccleuch
• Dainfern Valley
• Dainfern Ridge
• Douglasdale
• Duxberry
• Eagle Trace
• Edenburg
• Fernridge
• Fourways
• Fourways Gardens
• Gallo Manor
• Hurlingham Manor
• Inanda
• Lonehill
• Melrose
• Morningside Manor
• Parkmore
• Paulshof
• River Club
• Rivonia
• Sunninghill
• Wendywood
• Woodmead

Property and houses for sale in Sandton

Sandton has so much to offer and with all the properties for sale in Sandton that we have listed, you will certainly be able to find a match.
 
We have property for sale in Sandton that will suit both your budget and your lifestyle. If you are interested in comparing Sandton Properties please view our available properties in Sandton to buy or to rent.
 
Alternatively, if you would like more information please call us without delay on Tel: 011 463 2033 or Tel: 0860 104 355 (After-Hours)

Sandton Amenities
 
Education

Creches and Primary Schools

• Bryanpark Nursery School
• Jays Nursery School
• The Round Nursery School
• St Stithians Pre-primary
• Brescia House Ursuline Convent 
• Bryanston Primary
• Braynston Dual Medium, Sloane Street
• Bryandale Primary
• King David Primary 
• Micheal Mount Waldorf Primary 
• Redhill Primary School
• Rivonia Primary
• St Davids Marist College 
• St Peters Preparatory Scholl for Boys 
• St Stithians Boys Preparatory
• St Stithians Girls Preparatory

High Schools

• Brescia House Ursuline Convent
• Bryanston High
• Hyde Park High
• King David High School 
• Redhill School 
• St Davids Marist College 
• St Stithians Boys College 
• St Stithians Girls College

Shopping Facilities

• Bryanston Shopping Centre
• Cloisters Shopping Centre, Rivonia
• Fourways Mall
• Hyde Park Centre
• Montecasino Centre
• Mutual Village and Mews, Rivonia
• Riverside Shopping Centre, Bryanston
• Sandton City

Sport Facilities

• Bryanston Country Club
• Bryanston Sports Club
• Jewish Guild Country Club
• Johannesburg Country Club
• Montague Country Club, Morningside
• Rivonia recreation Centre

Outdoor - Parks

• Ernest Ullman Park, Morningside Manor
• Sandton Field and study Centre

Libraries

• Bryanston Library
• Rivonia Library
• Sandton Library – Sandton Square
• Norscot Library

Cinemas

• Fourways
• Hyde Park
• Montecasino
• Sandton City
• Village Walk

Medical Facilities

• Sandton Clinic
• Morningside Clinic
• Sunninghill Emergency Centre
• Sandton Surgical Centre

Churches

• Roman Catholic Church, Rivonia & Bryanston
• Methodist Anglican Church - Mount St, Bryanston
• St Mungo's, Grosvenor Road, Bryanston