Craighall at a glance
At First Glance
Craighall and Craighall Park are two of Johannesburg's older upmarket suburbs in the north of Johannesburg, situated west of the central business district of Sandton on the busy Jan Smuts Avenue arterial route. Many of the original homes were built on large plots of land and are ingrained with a rich history and stunning architecture which has stood the test of time. Both areas are green and leafy with arguably some of the most beautiful gardens in Johannesburg.
These days, whilst some of these expansive free-standing homes still remain, development of sectional-title complexes and townhouses has increased and "older" apartments are now especially in demand as fixer-uppers.
Schooling
Craighall has a rich selection of school and education options for families living in and around the Craighall area including: St Teresa's Primary and High Schools (https://stteresas.co.za/), Hyde Park High School (http://hydepark.gp.school.za/), Craighall Primary School (https://www.craighallprimary.co.za/), and Craiglands Remedial School (https://craiglandsremedialschool.co.za/).
Health Care
Craighall and Craighall Park are home to some of the finest General Practitioners in Johannesburg with their reputation being well known and trusted by Craighall residents. As well as these highly trusted GPs, Craighall is also home to Jacky Hattingh Biokineticists (http://jackyhattingh.co.za/) and is in close proximity to Netcare Rosebank Hospital (http://ow.ly/LBZx30ozonU), Premier Health Centre (https://www.premierhealthcentre.co.za/) and Mediclinic Sandton https://www.mediclinic.co.za/en/sandton).
Lifestyle
The lifestyle enjoyed in Craighall and Craighall Park is one that is tantamount to the ideal neighbourhood to quietly raise a family. With picturesque gardens and quick access to the stellar Delta Park (http://ow.ly/guls30ozouX), Gerakaris Family Wines (https://www.gerakaris.co.za/), The Florence Bloom Bird Sanctuary (https://deltaenviro.org.za/florence-bloom-bird-sanctuary/), and is a short drive away from Parkhurst's famous 4th Street. Also the River Club Golf Club (http://golfoncourse.co.za/) and the Sandton Sports Club (https://www.sandtonsportsclub.co.za/) are both within easy reach.
Shopping and Business Centres
Hyde Park Shopping Centre (https://www.hydeparkcorner.co.za/), recently voted the 'most loved' of Johannesburg's best known malls, is just around the corner as is Sandton City (https://www.sandtoncity.com/) with its plethora of fashion boutiques and major clothing stores, coffee shops and famed for its glitzy Diamond Walk, which provides a not-to-be-missed shopping experience of renowned and international labels (http://www.thediamondchannel.co.za/).
The Central Business Districts of Sandton and Rosebank are within 6 kilometres of both suburbs.
Travel Routes
These two suburbs are centrally positioned on Jan Smuts Avenue between the two busy travel routes of William Nicol Drive to the east and Barry Hertzog Avenue on the western side.
And, don't miss out on the nearby markets: Craighall River Market (https://www.sa-venues.com/things-to-do/gauteng/craighall-river-market/) which is open every second Saturday, and sells fresh produce, and crafts; the open-air Field Market (https://www.fieldmarket.co.za/) is also open every second Saturday of the month focussing on local talent, especially all things organic and a variety of food, artwork, home-ware, clothing and accessories and home-made eats to choose from.
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