Edenvale at a glance
Edenvale is located nearly halfway between the O.R. Tambo International Airport and the Johannesburg city centre, 12km by road from Sandton and 9km from the nearest Gautrain station.
Edenvale is a semi-busy town, the area is made of middle-class suburbs such as Eastleigh and Croydon to the more upper-class areas such as Dowerglen and Edenglen. In the last ten years, the area to the north of Edenvale (Modderfontein) has expanded significantly. Five malls have been erected, Greenstone and Stoneridge Mall, Eden Meadows, Greenstone Crescent and Green Valley as well as an array of complexes and townhouses, in an area now called Greenstone Hill and Greenstone Park, just west of Illiondale.
Travel
Edenvale is within easy access and close proximity to the N3, the R24, which runs from Johannesburg city centre to O.R. Tambo International Airport, and Modderfontein Road (R25). The Gautrain passes to the east and the north of Greenstone Hill with the closest stations being Rhodesfield and Marlboro.
Attractions
At the Adventure Golf at Stoneridge Shopping Centre, there are three golf courses, each of which includes nine fun holes to complete and also an added entertainment area with a pool table, foosball table and a pizzeria.
Glendower Golf Club
Set in the abundant residential area of Dowerglen, Glendower Golf Club takes pride in being one of the top golfing courses in Gauteng, if not the country. Glendower is a mesmerising, competition course and it is, without doubt, that every passionate golfer should play at least one round here. The Par 72 boasts over sixty bunkers, water hazards on 11 out of 18 holes, quality practise facilities and an excellent clubhouse.
Greenstone Shopping Centre
GreenStone shopping centre offers a sensational shopping experience with nearly156 tenants and boasts nationals like Pick ‘n Pay Hyper, Game, Woolworths, Edgars, The Foschini Group, Cotton On, Mr Price, Dis-Chem Pharmacy, Clicks and Decathlon and many more. The mall also features entertainment for all ages; Ster Kinekor Classic, The Fun Company Bowling and games arcade, Rush Extreme Sports trampoline park, Galaxy Bingo and Hamleys as well as restaurants and convenience stores that open till late.
Stoneridge Centre
Stoneridge Centre in Lethabong is an open-air lifestyle centre offering a vast amount of shopping and leisure outlets. The centre is home to more than 80 retail stores, services and entertainment venues. Here you can find home & décor stores to exuberant dining outlets in a beautifully designed Piazza. The facility has a world-class gym, sports and outdoor shops to delicious fresh food stores and speciality retailers, wholesalers and service outlets.
Edenvale Community Centre
Situated in the heart of Edenvale, the air-conditioned hall can host 400 guests and has an indoor parking lot. The venue caters for conferences, banquets and community meetings.
Schools
Edenvale boasts a variety of outstanding schools which include:
- Edenglen Primary School
- Eastleigh Primary School
- Edenvale High School
- Dowerglen High School
- School of Merit
- Little Minds Montessori CC
Hospitals and Clinics
Edenvale is home to some of the best hospitals and clinics which provide quality medical care solutions. A few to mention are:
- Edenvale Hospital
- Medicross Edenvale (Medicross Edenvale)
- Lethabong Clinic
- Dunvegan Baby Clinic
Edenvale once known as the mining settlement is now a diverse suburb attracting mainly middle-class residents. Locals enjoy the quiet and serenity, with entertaining amenities not so far away. Housing costs in Edenvale mainly cater for the middle class with areas such as Eastleigh and upper-class areas like Dowerglen. Overall, it is safe and a very attractive town with lots to offer!
