Douglasdale at a glance
Douglasdale is located between the suburbs of Fourways and Bryanston, just north of the upmarket Sandton. Douglasdale is accessible from Witkoppen Road, William Nicol and the N1 highway.
Douglasdale is built upon a farm and is home to Douglasdale Dairy which distributes dairy products throughout Gauteng. The region is also home to the heritage site Norscot Manor. This suburb is a safe and serene area with affordable housing that provides quality for money
History
Douglasdale was started by Thomas Douglas and his wife, Janet Alexander, who immigrated to South Africa from Scotland in 1890. The couple bought the farm on the Klein Jukskei River in Johannesburg and named it the Douglasdale farm. Today, the farmhouse is one of the oldest homes in Sandton and was officially built-in 1905. In 1930, the family started producing milk as a hobby and in 1940 began to sell their milk-producing over 240 bottles of milk a day, by hand.
Today , Douglasdale dairy produces 1.5% of the total country’s daily milk production and services the greater Gauteng region, North West Province and Mpumalanga.
H3 Entertainment
The community has developed the large and idyllic farm area into a safe and exciting environment where visitors can enjoy horse riding, hiking, bird watching and much more. Although the area is mainly residential, visitors can enjoy excursions around the farms and taste the delicious range of dairy products they offer. The area provides a whole host of delights, including restaurants and coffee shops you can stop by while taking in the splendid scenery around you. If you are looking for an ideal area for family outings where you can bring along your picnic baskets, then Douglasdale is the perfect place to be.
Property
The area typically appeals to young couples and business professionals. It also caters for older couples who are looking for a safe abode not too far away from essential services. Douglasdale is located 30 minutes north of Johannesburg’s CBD which makes commuting conveniently unconstrained.
Schools
Situated close to the neighbouring Fourways and Bryanston, Douglasdale has an extensive selection of some of the best schooling options for residents to choose from. Some of the schools in the suburb include:
- Curro Castle Douglasdale
- Nurture and Nature Montessori School
- Bryandale Primary
- Little Royal Academy
- The King’s College
Healthcare
Douglasdale has a broad selection of well renowned general practitioners catering to residents as well as many nearby health facilities and specialists, some which include.
Lifestyle
Douglasdale is an enjoyable residential area to live in with many nearby entertainment centres and shopping facilities. The Douglasdale Shopping Centre offers a wide range of good quality restaurants such as Hogshead and Throbbing Strawberry.
