Sandton at a glance
Sandton is an affluent suburb situated within the Johannesburg Municipality. The name comes from the mix of two of its suburbs, Sandown and Bryanston.
It is the business gateway into Africa for many large corporations and attracts thousands of ambitious individuals seeking their fortunes. World-class shopping centres and buzzing social scenes are a huge hit with patrons. It’s not all about the urban jungle though, as there’s an enormous amount of green space within the area, which allows residents the freedom to exercise or simply take a breather.
The neighbourhood presents family-friendly restaurants, parks for walking your dog and sporting facilities can be found within the suburb.
Education
Sandton has a number of great schools in the area, including Crawford College, Redhill School, Michael Mount Waldorf School, Bryanston Primary School and Sandton Primary School.
Property
As a popular tourist destination with an equally enticing appeal for business people and pleasure-seekers from all walks of life, property for sale in Sandton is in constant demand. Whether you are looking to invest in an apartment for work or leisure, settle into your dream family home or simply stake your claim in this enviable part of Johannesburg, Sandton offers a vast amount of possibilities.
Sandton boasts some of the most exclusive addresses on the African continent and is home to some of the most expensive palatial mansions in the country.
The 2019 median selling price for homes in Sandton and Bryanston North was R2million to R3 million. If you’re keen to join the well-established lifestyle of luxury living in Sandton, you’ll need to expect to spend just under R3 million to buy a home within this stunning suburb.
The area has two popular golf courses which are the Bryanston Golf Club and The River Club Golf Course. There are numerous sports clubs like Bryanston Sports Club and Old Parktonian Sports Club, where locals can enjoy sports like tennis, bowling and squash. Cricket lovers will recognise the famous Wanderers Stadium which is located near the area.
Tourism and retail
One of the biggest attractions in Sandton is the Nelson Mandela Square, home to Sandton City shopping centre. The completion of this precinct by the Freedom Group was the catalyst for the further development of this complete area. Together with Mandela Square, the centre, with some 144,000 m2 of shopping space, is one among the most important within the southern hemisphere. Much of Johannesburg’s business tourism is focused on Sandton, which has plenty of 5-star hotels under the Southern Sun, Hilton, Radisson and Protea brands.
