Bryanston Area Profile

Bryanston at a glance

BRYANSTON AT A GLANCE:

Bryanston is widely considered to be one of the most affluent areas within the Gauteng province and is a part of the commercial and residential area Sandton. Originally an independent suburban area, post-1994 it became the mandate of the City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality.  Property in Bryanston is particularly large hence many have converted these premises into bigger units to house more people. The area is traditionally residential but is slowly becoming more commercial as the need arises for commerce. It has been stated that the area was named after a square in the United Kingdom entitled Bryanston Square. The area is also famous for its Jacaranda trees which litter the streets with bright purple flowers during certain times of the year.

Commercial Hotspots

Commercial hotspots and nodes are fairly recent in the area, one of these particular nodes within Bryanston is called The Campus. This key commercial area is situated alongside the two main roads in the area which are William Nicol and Main Road. Some of the businesses that have made this commercial area their home include Facebook, Microsoft, Ogilvy & Mather, Tiger Brands and Ipsos.

Location

Bryanston is essentially within the geographical area of Sandton which is well situated to various forms of transport and main highways in the greater Johannesburg area.

Commercial Developments and Office Parks

Bryanston was previously deemed to be primarily a residential area, however, today it’s widely regarded as an area which is seen to be both residential and commercial hence there are definite commercial developments and a world of office parks. Prominent office parks in the area include Ballyoaks Office Park, Fairway Office Park and Bryanston Place Park.

Infrastructure/Roadways

With Bryanston’s close proximity to Sandton, the area has world-class amenities and is considered to be 1^st world in its approach to infrastructure. Prominent schools in the area include Bryanston High School, Bryanston Primary School and Michael Mount Waldorf School. Pertinent hospitals include The Integrative Medical Centre and the N.H.C Medical and Dental Centre. The Western Part of the N1 bypass freeway connects with the northern border at the William Nicol off-ramp.

Distance from key points (Airport/CBD)

Bryanston is situated roughly 35km from the OR Tambo International Airport and 18.4km from the Johannesburg central business district. The Bryanston area is also well connected through the main roads which connect the greater Sandton area.

Transport

Due to Bryanston’s proximity to Sandton the area is well connected via public transport routes in Johannesburg the three closest Gautrain Stations include Sandton, Marlboro, and Rosebank. The closest Gautrain bus terminals to Bryanston include Grosvenor crossing, William Nicol Drive, William Nicol Drive and Wedgewood link and William Nicol Drive and Grosvenor Road.

Malls/Shopping

Bryanston is within close vicinity to Sandton so there really is no shortage of world-class shopping. Besides for the obvious shopping facilities situated in Bryanston, one can also visit Nicolway Bryanston, Riverside Shopping centre and Hobart Grove Centre.

Restaurants 

There is no scarcity of great cuisine in the Bryanston and some of the more prominent and popular eateries include Wombles Steakhouse, Erawan Thai Restaurant, and Bar and Café Del Sol Botanico. Bryanston is also close to other popular fast food chains including Spur and Steers.

With Bryanston’s well-connected roads, great infrastructure, proximity to Johannesburg’s most affluent and esteemed residential and commercial areas, there really isn’t a better time to invest. Contact an OfficePlace broker today to get all you need to know about the current commercial property boom in the Bryanston area.

PARKTOWN AT A GLANCE:

Parktown is situated in the North suburban area of central Johannesburg. The aptly named Parktown, represents just that, one of the many beautiful parks for which Johannesburg is famous for. Although the region is well known for its flora including the aestically pleasing Jacarandas which litter the streets with beautiful purple flowers during certain times of the year. It's also slowly but surely becoming well known for its contribution to the commercial sector of the region as well. The history of the area dates back to 1890 and it's a location where an early European settler by the name of Edouard Lippert obtained a farm in the region. Soon after this, it served the aristocratic lifestyle of certain early frontier nobility and this notoriety in some ways still remains in its sought-after Victorian architecture.  

Commercial Hotspots

Although traditionally, Parktown was designated as a residential node, today it also is home to numerous prominent operations within the commercial sector. Although there is no particular commercial hotspot per say the suburb houses the Astro Tech Conference Centre, which is ideal for various business functions. “AstroTech Conference Centre is a preferred venue for exclusive weddings, elegant cocktail parties or banquets, top-level negotiations, seminars, management coaching and staff training”. - http://www.astrotechconf.co.za/conferencing_info.php. Other prominent commercial businesses which have made the Parktown area their home include, BP Southern Africa (PTY) Ltd, Head office, Castrol Head Office, Cavi Brands Business Management Consultants and Beesa Business Services Head Office. Transnet Freight Rail also has their head offices in Parktown. 

Commercial Developments and Office Parks

Parktown is home to some highly regarded office parks, some of which include the CSSA Riviera Road Office Park, Hill on Empire, JHB Parktown Oakhurst - Vukile and the Empowaworx Offices. Johannesburg is well noted for being one of the most highly developed locations in the whole of South Africa and Africa, one such development which recently took place in Parktown included a new office development in Anerley Road, Parktown which is said to be due for completion in September 2018. 

Infrastructure

Parktown is a well established commercial and residential node hence infrastructure is generally of a high standard, which roads being well kept and maintained. Some of the main roads which connect Parktown with the rest of sprawling Johannesburg and the Gauteng Province include, De Villiers Graaf Motorway, St Andrews Road, Winchester Road, The Valley Road, Escombe Avenue and Empire Road. Some of the prominent universities in the area include Wits Parktown Education Campus, The Colleges of Medicine of SA, Wits University Medical School and the Wits School of Governance. Schools include St Andrews School for girls, MC Auley House School, Grantley College, Roedean School SA and Holy Family College.  Dr. Jean-Paul Theron (Interventional Cardiologist), Netcare Park Lane Hospital, Netcare Park Lane Hospital, Netcare Milpark Hospital, Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital, Wits Donald Gordon Medical Centre, and the Nelson Mandela Children’s Hospital. 

Distance from key points (Airport/CBD)

Depending on which route one chooses to take it will take roughly 30 minutes to get to the OR Tambo International Airport (traffic depending) and it will be plus minus 30km. Parktown is keenly located to the central business district of Johannesburg and is believed to take between 10 to 15 minutes and is between 5 to 10 km away in distance.  

Transport

Due to Parktown’s key locality, it is well situated to various modes of public transport within the greater Johannesburg area, including minivan taxis, buses, and the Gautrain station. 

Malls/Shopping

Parktown has some highly regarded shopping facilities which include Killarney Mall, Parkview Centre, and Rosebank Mall. 

Restaurants 

Parktown is also famous for its world-class cuisine, some of the more prominent restaurants include, The Ivy Champagne Garden, Kate’s Kitchen, La Cucina Di Ciro and The Local Grill Parktown North. 

Parktown continues to be one of the most highly regarded and oldest commercial and residential locations in the whole of Johannesburg. It would seem that there really isn’t a better time to invest. Get in contact with a leading OfficePlace broker today and start your next offices out of this popular area. 

HOUGHTON AT A GLANCE:

Houghton is widely regarded to be one of Johannesburg’s most well to do suburban areas and is the location of some of the expanse's most beautifully kept houses, mansions and apartments. Its located near other highly regarded suburbs including Orange Grove, Parktown, Melville, Rosebank, and Greenside. The area was first developed in the late 1800’s as a residential area, however, today its known for so much more and is also a popular commercial node as well. The area is also known as Houghton Estate and is loosely divided into two areas, upper Houghton and Lower Houghton. 

Commercial Hotspots

Houghton is also known as Houghton Estate is a relatively small commercial and residential area. However, there are still a number of commercial operations and other head offices which run out of Houghton including Isasa (The Independent Schools Association of Southern Africa) have their offices in Houghton. A lot of the business in the area seems to happen around Louis Botha Avenue. Due to the small geographical circumference of Houghton, also known as Houghton Estate, there is no set commercial zone or hotspot. However, there are some highly regarded business operations and parks scattered throughout the vicinity.  

Commercial Developments and Office Parks

Aforementioned Houghton is a small location within sprawling Johannesburg, yet that doesn’t mean that the region doesn’t house a number of highly regarded business and commercial office parks. Some of the more well-known ones include Houghton Estate Office Park, Isle of Houghton Office Park, Jhb Houghton 1 West/Vukile, the CSSA Riviera Road Office Park and the Smollan Houghton Estate Office. There is currently a new development which is taking place on Oxford Road which is close to Rosebank which is said to be ready by November of 2018, this is mainly for those looking to rent office space in the area. 

Infrastructure

Houghton is a well established and highly regarded area hence infrastructure is of a high standard. Some of the roads that connect the area with the rest of Johannesburg include De Villiers Graaff Motorway, Houghton Drive, Louis Botha Avenue, Osborn Road, St Peter Street and Young Avenue. Some of the schools in Houghton include Houghton School, King Edward VII School, King Edward VII Preparatory School, St John’s College, Houghton Muslim Academy and Sacred Heart College. Some of the prominent hospitals in the vicinity include Netcare Rand Hospital, Netcare Park Lane Hospital, Netcare Rosebank Hospital, Clinix Health Group LTD, Netcare Linkwood Hospital and the Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital. 

Distance from key points (Airport/CBD)

If one wishes to travel from Houghton to the OR Tambo International Airport is said to be just under 25 km depending on the route chosen and will take just under 30 minutes travel time. Houghton is event more centrally located to the central business district and its said to be only 5 km to 8 km depending on which route is chosen and won’t take more then 20 minutes, traffic depending.  

Transport

Houghton is closely located to Park Station, which services the greater Gauteng area at large with various modes of transportation, including the highly regarded Gautrain service. There are also a number of bus stations in this commercial and residential node. As well as minivan taxis that connect Houghton with the rest of Johannesburg and South Africa. 

Malls/Shopping

Some of the more prominent shopping facilities in the region include the Killarney Mall, The Firs Rosebank, Africa Shopping Network, Norwood Mall and the Oaklands Shopping Centre. 

Restaurants 

Houghton has a variety of fast food chains and fine dining some of the more popular eateries include KCC-La Vie en Rose, Tortelliono D’oro, Mugg and Bean, Kauai, Cosa Nostra, Mochachos Norwood, Vida E Caffe and Houghton Pizza and Take Away. 

Houghton is a highly regarded commercial and residential location within sprawling Johannesburg. This is why investment in the region is generally high, get in contact with a highly skilled OfficePlace broker today and start your next commercial operation out of Houghton. 

Braamfontein at a glance:

In the heart of sprawling Johannesburg, one can find Braamfontein. An area which has a lot of history as well as significance towards the corporate, cultural and commercial identity of Africa’s wealthiest city. It's the location of the Constitutional Court of South Africa and a huge selection of leading commercial enterprises, shops and businesses call the area home. The history of the area dates back to 1853 and developed slowly from that time, and like other prominent parts of Johannesburg was first developed as farmlands. Braamfontein is located within close proximity to other prominent Johannesburg suburbs including Parktown, Westgate and Melville. 

Commercial Hotspots

Braamfontein is pretty much the economic centre of the city so many of key commercial hotspots are located in the vicinity. Some of the businesses located in this pivotal commercial area include the Liberty Group, Transnet, TCS Business Intelligence (PTY) Ltd, London School of Business SA and Natgrowth, Postnet and Orion Business Solutions. Some of the roads where a lot of commercial activity happens in Braamfontein include Juta Street and Bertha Street.

Commercial Developments and Office Parks

The whole of Johannesburg is well known for having various commercial developments and office parks. Some of the more prominent ones are located within proximity to Braamfontein, include Pod Off Grayston, CSSA Riviera Road, Office Park, The Office Hub, Craighall Corporate Office Park, Rosebank Office Park, Ridgeview Office Park, Riviera Office Park. 

Infrastructure

Braamfontein is one of Johannesburg's most developed areas hence infrastructure is generally well kept and maintained. Some of the main roadways in Braamfontein include De Villiers Graaff Motorway, Smit Street, Carr Street, Empire Road, Bertha Street, Jorissen Street, Civic Boulevard, De Korte Street, Main Reef Road, Albertina Sisulu Road. Some of the hospitals in the area include Netcare Park Lane Hospital, Airport Hospital and Queen Victoria Hospital.  

Distance from key points (Airport/CBD)

Braamfontein is centrally located to the OR Tambo International Airport and is only 20 to 30 km away depending on which route is chosen. It also only takes half an hour to get to the airport from the centre of Braamfontein.

Transport

Braamfontein is closely located to Park Station where many of the long-distance buses travel from. Many of the cities municipal buses also leave from Park Station and one can also use the Metro Rail service or the Gautrain Service which have stops at Park Station. The area is also serviced by the extensive minivan taxi service which operates throughout all the epicentres of the country. 

Malls/Shopping

Johannesburg is well-known for its wide variety of shopping centres and malls and Braamfontein is no different. Some of the more popular ones in the area include Plaza, The Bridge Shopping Centre, Workshop Newtown, Joburg Mall, Carlton Centre, Oriental Plaza and The Newtown Junction Mall. 

Restaurants 

Braamfontein has no shortage of great places in which to eat some of which include The Smokehouse and Grill, Love Food, Post Breakfast Lunch, Eighty Six Public Pizzeria, Salvation Cafe, R. Janas, Biggins, Republic of 94, The Orbit and Spanner’s. 

Braamfontein is a highly regarded location in one of Africa’s most illustrious cities and a great place for commercial interest. It's no wonder that so many people are looking for a little piece of the action. Leading commercial property specialists OfficePlace have the best options for office space in the Braamfontein region. Get in contact with one of their highly regarded brokers today and start your next office space out of Braamfontein in Johannesburg. You really couldn’t be in better hands.