Illovo Area Profile

Illovo at a glance

A truly unbeatable location is one of Illovo's biggest advantages. Set amidst the highly affluent suburbs of Hyde Park, Sandhurst, Inanda, Melrose & Rosebank, this area has much to offer.  

Initially, a quiet, expensive residential neighbourhood, this suburb has transformed in recent years into a vibrant mixed-use area.

LOCATION

Illovo being bordered by Oxford Rd, Central Ave & Corlett Drive assures an easy commute to various Business Hubs. Many high profile companies have offices on Fricker Rd Illovo. Sandton CBD as well as Rosebank, & Melrose Arch is within striking distance.  Easy access to the Motorway is another advantage so one can be in Parktown Business Area or Jhb CDB within 15 minutes.  OR Tambo International Airport is a 20-minute journey on the Freeway.  Illovo also lies conveniently between the Sandton & Rosebank Gautrain Stations & is on the Gautrain Bus Route.

The attraction of being able to live so close to one's office makes Illovo very appealing to young professionals & families.

SCHOOLS

Illovo is close to excellent schools. St David's Inanda, Pridwin & Kingsmead are some of the Private Schools. Public Schools close by are Hyde Park High & Fairways Primary School.  Many other popular schools are to be found in neighbouring suburbs.   Illovo is also home to the University of Pretoria Business School & the renowned Gordon Institute of Business.

Morningside Clinic & Rosebank Clinic are first-class hospitals close by. Many other Medical Professionals practice in the vicinity.

ACTIVE LIFESTYLE

Active residents have much to choose from.  There are Gyms, Yoga Studios, Discovery Soccer Park, Wanderers Club & the superb Wanderers Golf Course.   Splendid walks & Birdlife are to be found at the James & Ethel Grey Park.

SHOPPING

Shopping Centres are plentiful.  Bluebird Shopping Centre, Illovo Square, Thrupps Centre & Post Office Centre are smaller centres with chic shops & restaurants.  The busy & expansive Malls of Sandton, Melrose Arch, Rosebank &Hyde Park are nearby alternatives.

OUT & ABOUT ILLOVO

Illovo is a favourite of Tourists.  The Wanderers Protea Hotel, Hyde Park Hyatt & Rosebank Hyatt Regency are larger hotels in the area along with many exclusive & luxurious Boutique Hotels.

Fashionable restaurants, upmarket Lifestyle stores, buzzing pubs & coffee bars are additional attractions for young buyers. 

ILLOVO PROPERTY

Diverse property options are available depending on requirements & budget.  Sumptuous free-standing mansions with established & lush gardens are advertised at between R 5 million - R 16 million.  There are exclusive Cluster developments with 24-hour security.  Homes in these developments come at a premium. They are opulent with exquisite finishes and range between R 5 million & R 12 million.                                                                                          

Townhouses on sale in Illovo fetch between R 2.3 million & R 4 million.   There are many Apartment Blocks. Most of these are older buildings with spacious units that have been stylishly renovated.  Some blocks have communal gardens & a swimming pool.  Prices for a one-bedroom Apartment generally fall between R1.1 million -R 2.5 million.  2 -3 bedroom units range between R1.5 million - R 3.3 million.                                                                       

Ranked as one of the fastest-growing suburbs in Johannesburg, development is anticipated to escalate considerably over the next few years as Illovo has huge appeal for buyers & Investors alike.