Parktown North, Johannesburg

Parktown North at a glance

Parktown property: A profile of Parktown property from a buyer's perspective, with information on facilities and where to buy in Parktown.

Parktown North Property

Characterised by beautiful old colonial houses and tasteful modern apartment blocks, Parktown North property is amongst the most desirable in Johannesburg's lush, leafy Northern Suburbs.

Centrally located with convenient access to all the major routes linking the fashionable suburb with the vibrant business hubs and shopping precincts of Rosebank, Johannesburg and Sandton; Parktown North properties are in constant demand with high end professionals seeking a relaxed atmosphere in the heart of Johannesburg.

The gracious old historic houses, which have been lovingly preserved for future generations, fetch some of the highest prices in Johannesburg's North!

Established in 1903,  Parktown - an exclusive area that sported the vast hilltop mansions of the mining moguls - Parktown North features wide, houses in tree lined streets and a distinctly village vibe centered on the fine dining establishments of the area!

Parktown North Attractions

Parktown North residents are able to enjoy a number of exclusive and unique attraction

• the historic old houses built in the early 1900's have been preserved as heritage homes and include North Lodge, Northwards and Dolobran, a lovely old Victorian which features a fine collection of art nouveau
• the Rosebank Rooftop and African Craft Markets in neighbouring Rosebank are large markets offering a wide selection of collectibles, curios, antiques, clothing and authentic arts and crafts from all over South Africa and the continent
• Parkview, Wanderers and Killarney Golf Courses are located in the surrounding residential areas and are rated amongst the 'Top 100 Golf Courses in South Africa'

Parktown North Facilities

As one of the gracious old residential areas of Johannesburg, Parktown North properties are well catered for with a comprehensive array of facilities and essential services.

A host of excellent schools - Parktown North Nursery School, Rosebank, Parkhurst and Parkview Primary, Parktown Public School, Parktown Boy's and Parktown Girl's High Schools and Parkview and St Martin's Primary & Senior Schools - are located in Parktown North and surrounding areas.

An active community safety forum, in conjunction with the Parkview Police Station, provides emergency security services, while Rosewood and Randburg Day Clinics and The Greenside Clinic supply adequate health care.

Apart from the trendy shopping precincts of neighbouring Rosebank, Parktown North residents are well catered for by a number of well positioned shopping locales including Hyde Park shopping Centre, Constantia Centre, Galleria shopping Centre and The Cobbles Shopping Centre.

Find out more about purchasing Parktown North properties by contacting a real partner at Jawitz Properties Johannesburg North today!