Although location remains a key factor when choosing where to purchase property, a desirable address coupled with a sustainable lifestyle is a key priority for many buyers.
This is according to Pam Golding Properties area managers in Johannesburg North, Richard Smith and Jason Shaw.
“Well-functioning residential neighbourhoods provide opportunities for residents to live close to existing amenities and places of work, or equally important, if they work from home,” says Smith.
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Village living in the city
“In Johannesburg, while many established suburbs tick the boxes for buyers in terms of location and price - finding ones that offer community lifestyle living is rare - as properties in these areas are often snapped up upon listing.”
To escape and unwind after a long day at work, whether this be at a place of employment or a work-from-home office, Shaw says buyers are now considering what a particular suburb offers in terms of lifestyle.
While many may still opt for high density living, those seeking village-type living and greater access to open spaces and more generously proportioned homes are happy to put down roots in some of Johannesburg North’s established and low-density suburbs.
Conveniently located close to Johannesburg, Rosebank and Sandton CBDs, Craighall Park has a strong sense of community and village-type feel, and offer good value-for-money homes, says Smith.
The centrally located suburb of Craighall Park appeals to buyers as it ticks all the boxes, being family-oriented with a number of amenities located in and around the area.
Quick facts:
- Consists of 1 806 homes, of which 4.3% are in estates and 61% are freehold.
- Prices range from R3 million and can exceed R6.5 million in some instances.
Its village-feel attracts family buyers looking for a secure environment with popular attractions such as Delta Park - one of the largest parks in Johannesburg the Ranger Stables, the Colourful Splendour Nursery and the REEA Foundation - an urban farm, and a registered Section 21 non-profit organisation focused on maintaining a residential care facility for adults living with epilepsy and associated illness.
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Craighall Park offers sectional title apartments and freestanding properties with median prices of R1.5 million and R3.35 million respectively.
Homes here are set on large stands between 1 000 and 2 000sqm with gardens and possibly a swimming pool, while others offer additional space for a cottage, office, and/or staff accommodation.
This established suburb offers homes with different architectural styles ranging from golden oldies to modern contemporary, with some beautiful heritage properties. Purchasers have opportunities to buy and renovate or subdivide in order to build their own homes.
The suburb is home to a number of restaurants which are mostly child-friendly, with a number of shopping centres within easy driving distance.
For those with children, schools in and around the area include Craiglands Remedial School, Craighall Primary School, Fleming Pre-Primary, Hyde Park High School, Jan Celliers Laerskool en Pre-Primêr, Parkhurst Primary School, Parktown Girls High, Parkview Senior School, Parkview Junior School, Rosebank Primary School, Rutland Playschool and Pre-school, Sheilagh's Place Nursery School and St Teresa’s School.
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