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Ferndale at a glance

Randburg suburbs:

Randpark is located in the northern suburbs of Johannesburg and is a well-established and quiet neighbourhood. Most of the roads are closed off, creating a safer community for the residents in Randpark. Predominantly a residential zone, this area still boasts many facilities nearby that have made it a very popular location for many.

Home to the Randpark Golf Club, which is known as the “ultimate urban golf destination on par with excellence!”. If you are a golf lover or you’ve always wanted to be a member of a well-established club, then this is your chance. This club has fine facilities, with three courses and conference rooms where you can hold meetings or host events. On top of all that, The Fairway Hotel offers guest spa treatments and allow weddings and other functions to take place in their gorgeous facilities.

Randpark has no schools in it’s boundaries, but many nearby that are easily accessible and incredibly well established. Some of these schools include; Rand Park High School, which is a

co-educational school that offers their scholars a variety of on-campus facilities which include; “three fields, eight Cricket nets, seven Tennis and Netball courts, a 12-lane Olympic-sized heated swimming pool with Water Polo depth, and a fully-equipped and functional gym.”

The real estate in this area has a wide variety of housing options. There are many affordable homes that will suit your every need and tick all your boxes. Some of the newer developments in this area offer luxury apartments at competitive prices which are perfect starter homes.

FERNDALE

The suburb of Ferndale has a large mix of residential and commercial properties. It is the leafy suburb of Randburg, hence its name. This area is incredibly beautiful and it is it’s tree-lined roads which gives it a charm that many people are drawn to.

Ferndale’s close proximity to other main suburbs in Johannesburg, offers another reason why people are drawn to this area. This beautiful suburb has many incredible shops and restaurants that give you a wide variety of entertainment and fine dining. If you wish to escape the bustle of inner city Jo’burg then this area is the place to live.

The Botanic Gardens is a short distance from Ferndale which offers a great escape from the busy lifestyle of Johannesburg. It is a gorgeous place to go for a walk and your dogs are welcome too. This spot also hosts concerts that bring the community together for a great time.

If you’re looking for a school that your kid(s) can go to from Primary to High school, then Radley High School is worth considering. This school believes they shape their students with the knowledge and skills that will prepare them for their future endeavours.

This beautiful area offers you a range of property options which include gorgeous townhomes, simplistic flats and newer developments that boast comfortable living

CRESTA

Cresta is situated in the northern region of Johannesburg and is ideally situated next to the N1 which means you’re able to access other parts of Johannesburg with ease. Living in Cresta makes it relatively easy to work away from home as you can take alternative routes that will lead you to suburbs such as Sandton.

There are no schools situated inside the suburb of Cresta but the nearest schools are never too far away. There are ample options in the surrounding areas, one of which is only 2 kilometres from the centre of Cresta. This school is Northcliff Primary School which is a co-educational school that offers a great variety of extra murals which include; Rugby, Netball, Swimming, Cross Country, Choir, Art, Chess and Performing Arts. They educate their children on being respectful, self-disciplined students that must participate in a variety of extra murals.

Cresta shopping centre is one of the biggest shopping centres in the Southern Hemisphere and it boasts a myriad of different retail stores and restaurants. This centre has renovated its mall to fit in a three level food and entertainment court for everyone to enjoy. There are 25 local and international restaurants in this store which means there is always a spot to grab a bite.

Many of the homes in Cresta have gorgeous backyards with lots of space for activities and garden work if you have a green thumb. These homes are incredibly affordable and the variety means there is a home for everyone.

OLIVEDALE

This beautiful suburb was once a dirt road that if you lived there you would have probably been living in the veld. This quaint suburb is now a comfortable community of modern town houses and complexes as well as gated communities.

As Olivedale lies west of the N1, Montecasino and Fourways are just a short drive away. This entertainment facility is one you cannot avoid. Montecasino hosts a large array of productions and entertainment experiences you’ll never forget. Their decor is memorable and their casino and cinemas are experiences to write home about. Enjoy the variety of restaurants on offer and watch international stage productions.

If you aren’t interested in shopping malls then make sure to visit the cradle of human kind which is just under an hour drive from Olivedale. It is an experience like no other and one of the top tourist destinations in Johannesburg right on your doorstep.

The closest High School in this area is Northriding Secondary School, whose cornerstones consist of integrity, respect, tolerance, diversity and honesty. This school is a fairly new school, however, it has a pupil roll of 685 students already and it is one of the first ‘green schools’ powered by solar energy.

The properties in this area are freestanding homes that are situated on large plots of land with gorgeous gardens and lots of foliage surrounding the homes. Staying in this area means you’ll likely live a relatively quite and peaceful life, with Sandton not too far away should you wish to join the buzz of that busy community.

BORDEAUX

Bordeaux inherited its name from the French city of Bordeaux in 1940. The suburb is situated on part of an old Witwatersrand farm called Klipfontein, but is now a typical Randburg neighbourhood with smaller, mature homes with many of them dating back 60 years.

This area is only 10 km’s from Sandton which means if you wish to escape to inner city life you aren’t too far away to do so. The area is already close to other large malls such as Brightwater Commons, Cresta Centre, and Northgate, so you don’t have to travel to Sandton should you wish to venture out to a mall. These malls offer a large array of quality fashion stores and fine dining restaurants which gives you many options the next time you need to do some retail therapy.

This suburb is in close proximity to St Stithians College, one of the most renowned schools in South Africa which means your kid(s) will be given a great opportunity to attend a school of fine stature. This college starts from grade R all the way to Matric (grade 12), with the Boys’ and Girls’ College separating from grade 3 onwards. This school offers your child the best education as well as a variety of extra murals which include; Rugby, Cricket, Hockey, Tennis as well as the various arts.

The real estate in this area offer a large variety of options as they range from apartments, duplexes, cottages and private homes. Enjoy the quieter suburban lifestyle that goes with living in Bordeaux, which is complimented by the scenery that surrounds this area.

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