Morningside Area Profile

Morningside at a glance

Morningside is an exclusive residential & commercial suburb bordering the Sandton Central Business District. The suburb lies on both sides of Rivonia Road just down from Sandton City and surrounded by some of Sandton's most upmarket suburbs including Strathavon, Benmore, River Club and Duxberry.

The proximity to large corporates has not compromised the tranquil atmosphere of the beautiful treed residential areas, many of which are boomed off.

Residentially, Morningside property delivers on many levels. There are expensive, stylish family homes, secure cluster complexes, Townhouse developments & Apartments. Morningside apartments range from small studio units to large ones with exceptional finishes & spectacular views. Many of the apartment blocks offer 24 hour Security & Concierge, Gym facilities, swimming pools & coffee bars. Our Sandton estate agency in Hyde Park can provide you with any detailed information you may need on property investment in this area.

The suburb has to be a favourite with Professionals working in the Business District. The District is now the Johannesburg Financial Capital, home to all the Banks & the Stock Exchange. Many prominent Legal companies are found here as well as Investec, Sasol & Discovery Health. Sandton Convention Centre is nearby.

Not having to contend with the overwhelming traffic flows daily to & from Sandton is a huge advantage. There is also easy access to the Freeways & Gautrain Station so travelling to OR Tambo Airport is simplified. Public transport & Minibus Taxis service the area effectively.

Morningside is close to World Class Hotels & has a number of 5 star well-appointed Guest Houses in superb surroundings. It is minutes away from the shopping mecca of Sandton City & Nelson Mandela Square which have well over 300 stores to entice eager shoppers. For those who enjoy a less frenetic shopping experience, there is Village Walk or Morningside Shopping Centre.

The choice of fine dining Restaurants, Pubs & Coffee Shops is extensive and varied. Those that enjoy Night Life will not be disappointed with the many trendy venues.

Families living in Morningside have a selection of excellent educational facilities. Redhill, The French School & Crawford College are popular Private Schools as are St David's, Kingsmead & St Stithians College which are in neighbouring suburbs. Sandown High School & Montrose Primary are the government schools in the area with Bryanston High & Hyde Park High being easily accessible.

Varsity College, Boston Media House & Charter Quest Campus are Tertiary Learning institutions close by and Wits Campus is about a 25 minute journey.

Outstanding Medical Clinics & establishments are in or near Morningside. Morningside Medi Clinic is a renowned hospital with Sunninghill Hospital & Sandton Clinic close by. Both Sandton Oncology & Vita Life Fertility Clinic are on Rivonia Road. Numerous Physicians & Surgeons consult in Rochester Place which is next to Morningside Clinic.

Within the suburb are churches of many denominations as well as a Shul & Mosque.

For the active resident, there are numerous Gyms & Morningside Country Club which offers Bowls, Tennis, Hockey & Running.

On the banks of the Outspan Spruit is the Outspan Bird Sanctuary, a beautiful peaceful environment to walk in and enjoy the many different Bird species.

Mushroom Farm Park has a fully equipped Children's Playground & is a perfect area to walk one's dog or picnic.

Public Services that are easily accessible for Morningside Residents are the Sandton Library, The City of JHB Regional Offices & Customer Service Centre, the Sandown Clinic for Immunisations & other Health Services, Sandton Vehicle Licensing & Testing Department, Morningside Police Station & Sandton Fire Station.

With Morningside being able to offer all this convenience & lifestyle it is no surprise that the demand for residences here is high.

Houses not in an Estate in this Sandton suburb are on large erven. The homes have generous proportions and the gardens are lush & well maintained, most have swimming pools. The area's property prices range from R4 million and can go as high as R 16 million depending on design, accommodation & fittings.

There are numerous cluster developments with large stylish homes with expensive finishes. The complexes have 24 hour security and many have parklands. They range in price from R 3.5 million upward to R 9 million.

There are numerous apartments which can be considered. Whether it is a "lockup & go" or something more spacious & stylish you are looking for, there is something to suit all requirements & budgets. Asking prices start at just over R 1 million and can be over R 10million - space & quality dependent.

There are many ongoing new developments offering contemporary Townhouses & Clusters with ultra-modern interiors. These have great appeal for the Investment Buyer.

If you are looking to get an updated evaluation or sell your Morningside or Sandton property and have COVID concerns - we can assist you safely with a full online listing service via our List My Home facility. This service allows you to send us your property information securely from your phone or laptop.

Regardless of age or culture, Morningside fulfils a range of requirements & interests. Here you truly can have the best of both worlds.