5 things corporates love about Woodmead
Category Commercial Property News
People who work in Woodmead have loads of great things to say about the area, which has been recognised as a hub of commercial activity since the 1990s. It is also a well-loved residential suburb, which gives people the opportunity to live and work in the same area. Here are some of the factors which make Woodmead a great place for a business to be from its employees' perspective:
1. Easy access to everywhere
Woodmead is positioned in close proximity to a number of highways and arterial roads, including the N3, the N1 and the M1 interchange. The area achieves its high levels of convenience without sacrificing the fact that it's an aesthetically attractive area that looks nothing like a concrete jungle. The Gautrain has a bus route that goes through Woodmead, which adds to the convenience factor, as does the proximity of Marlboro station. OR Tambo International Airport is just 30km away, which amounts to a 23-minute drive when rush hour is over.
2. Convenient shopping
Being part of Sandton means that Woodmead is in close proximity to Sandton City, which is arguably South Africa's best loved retail and lifestyle experience. In addition to this, Woodmead Retail Park, which opened its doors in April 2008, offers those who work in Woodmead an extremely convenient place to shop right on their doorsteps. With a wide range of concept stores, service-orientated stores, grocery shops, restaurants and more, Woodmead Retail Park has the needs of people who work in the area covered.
3. Commercial and residential — all in one suburb
Thanks to the congestion for which Johannesburg is infamous, there is huge appeal in the idea of living and working in the same area. Residential properties in Woodmead tend to be luxurious, offering appealing features such as pools, sizeable gardens, ample privacy, staff quarters and more. A wide variety of flats and townhouses are also on offer. Within close proximity of one's workplace in Woodmead, it is easy to find the home of one's dreams which will only appreciate in value over time.
4. Close proximity to all things 'Sandton'
Woodmead's location within Sandton is one of the elements that gives the area the most appeal as a place of work. Since the 1990s, many corporates have relocated their head offices to Sandton, finding it to be a safer and more desirable location than downtown Johannesburg. In a nutshell, somebody who works in Woodmead will be able to buy anything or see anybody comfortably within the confines of a lunch break. Having a place of work that's in close proximity to where everything is happening has huge appeal.
5. The ambience of office parks in the area
If one works in one of Woodmead's office parks, chances are that you work in picturesque surroundings. The area's office parks are characterised by tranquil landscaped gardens, while many offer facilities like a lifestyle centre, dedicated shuttle services and nursery schools. Many will also offer a restaurant or canteen. These working environments, with their diverse offering of perks and benefits, help to facilitate the work/life balance that employees are looking for in 2019. Some of Woodmead's office parks have been built around natural environments, and boast water features and even game parks accessible via walkways. In short, office space up for sale or to rent in Woodmead is a far cry from the concrete jungle.
In a nutshell, there are many things to love the Woodmead way of life. Office parks in this area are an oasis of calm amid the hustle and bustle of the city, with all the features that make going to work convenient and enjoyable. Work can be close to home, and it's also close to shops, freeways, facilities and everything else that employees could need.
Author: OfficePlace