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Roodepoort is a town situated in the Gauteng province of South Africa. Due to its close proximity to other large Gauteng cities and its established and advanced infrastructure, Roodepoort is expanding at a faster pace than anywhere else in South Africa. The area is residential with a variety of home types available such as apartments, complexes, estates and freestanding homes.
A brief history of the area
Roodepoort, means "red valley" in Afrikaans. The residential town gets its name from the red soil in the area. It dates back to 1884, when Fred Struben discovered the first payable gold in the area at what he called the Confidence Reef, a large rocky outcrop in the centre of Roodepoort. In 1963 the Roodepoort-Maraisburg municipality was changed to Roodepoort and city status was granted in 1977.
Distance from key points
Roodepoort residents looking to reach Johannesburg CBD can do so in approximately 28 minutes (30,1 km) via the N1 Western Bypass and Lanseria Airport is a 26-minute drive (29,7 km) via the N14.
Climate
In Roodepoort, the summers are long, warm, and partly cloudy and the winters are short, cold, dry, and clear. January is the warmest month of the year with an average temperature of 19.7 °C. The wettest month of the year is December with an average of 143 mm of rainfall occurring during the month.
Schools in the area
Roodepoort is home to some excellent schools in the Gauteng province, so you won't have any trouble finding the perfect school to enrol your child into. Here are some of the top ones you should consider.
Roodepoort Primary School, Laerskool Florida, Ridgevale Primary School, Constantia Kloof Primary School, Hoërskool Roodepoort, West Ridge High School, Florida Park High School, Hoërskool Florida, La Salle College and Victory House Private School.
Healthcare in the area
When you're in need of emergency medical assistance, you will be able to get the help you require at Life Wilgeheuwel Hospital, Life Poortview or Life Flora Hospital.
If it's just a check-up or some medication you need to get, you can do so at Medicross Roodepoort, EXP Medical & Dental Centre Constantia or Blueberry Medical Centre.
If your beloved pet is in need of medical assistance, you can take them to Strubens Valley Animal Hospital, Cradle Vet Bird and Animal Hospital, Horison Park Animal Clinic or Florida Veterinary Hospital.
Shopping centres
Whether it's clothing, jewellery, electronics, home decor or groceries on your shopping list, you'll need to know where to go. Some of the best shopping malls in the area include 14th Avenue District Shopping Centre, Clearwater Mall, Lifestyle Crossing and Ruimsig Centre.
Restaurants
The area provides some wonderful restaurants ready to tantalise your tastebuds such as Bossa, Papachinos, La Rosa Mexican Grille and Tequileria, Turn 'n Tender Steakhouse, The Porterhouse Family Restaurant & Steakhouse and Rock Cod Country Restaurant.
Special attractions
Roodepoort has some lovely attractions for its residents to enjoy. Here are some of the places you may want to explore.
Wilgeheuwel Xtreme Park is a great place to spend the day picnicking while the kids play.
If it's an adrenaline-filled rush you're after you could go to Indy Kart Indoor Karting @ Clearwater Mall.
The whole family will enjoy a trip to Kloofendal Nature Reserve where you can go on guided walks, learn about alien invasive plant eradication, bird hide maintenance and historical gold mine maintenance.
Make Roodepoort your home. Let it be your story.
With homes that offer more value for your money, excellent schools and some amazing amenities in the area, Roodepoort is definitely a top choice. Seeff has a wide range of properties within Roodepoort for you to choose from whether you're looking to purchase a property or rent a home, so contact one of our property practitioners today.
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