Benmore Gardens, Sandton

Benmore Gardens at a glance

About the suburb of Benmore Gardens

Situated adjacent to the Sandton CBD, Benmore Gardens is a popular, affluent suburb with tree-lined streets. Benmore Gardens has apartment complexes such as Ben-Avon Ben-Eden, clusters in estates, and family homes with big gardens. Waterstone Estate on Benmore Road is an ultra-exclusive residential compound in the suburb of Benmore. It is a small, exclusive suburb to call home ... there are less than 600 homes in Benmore Gardens.

Interesting facts about the history of Benmore Gardens

Benmore Gardens was originally a portion of a farm called Sandfontein, which later became Benmore farm, owned by Montagu Simpson in the early 1900s.  The suburb was named after the Benmore Ayrshire cattle he imported from Scotland and raised on the farm. He won awards at various agricultural shows, including the Rand Easter Show.  One of the roads in Benmore Gardens is named after the businessman turned farmer - Montagu Simpson Crescent.

Schools in the area

Crawford International Sandton is a private school in the suburb of Benmore Gardens itself. Situated on Benmore Road, in the self-proclaimed Crawford Estate, the school, which is almost 25 years old, includes a Pre-Primary School (for grades 000 to 0), a Preparatory School (for grades 1 to 7), and a College (for grades 8 to 12). The Crawford school group includes 19 private schools across South Africa and is known to be the largest single private schooling organization in the country.

Medical facilities in the area

The Morningside Medi Clinic is a five-minute drive from Benmore Gardens and the most convenient hospital to go to for residents. Many people think Sandton Clinic is closer, but the Sandton Medi Clinic is actually in Bryanston, about 10 minutes from Benmore Gardens. Sunninghill Hospital is about 15 minutes' drive from the suburb but is also a private hospital of excellent repute.

Medi Clinic Morningside has a 24-hour emergency center.

Shopping centers and malls in the area

Sandton City and Nelson Mandela Square are near Benmore Gardens, and the Nicolway Shopping Centre in Bryanston and Hyde Park Corner in Hyde Park are a ten-minute drive from the suburb. Residents are spoiled for choice in Benmore Garden Shopping Centre, where all your daily shopping needs are met. The shopping mall was recently revamped to increase the parking spaces available and give the mall a modern, fresh feel. There are over 50 shops to visit in the center.

Restaurants to visit near Benmore Gardens

In Benmore Gardens Shopping Centre, there are several restaurants, popular takeaway shops, and coffee shops to enjoy. Fournos Bakery and Col'Cacchio are family favourites for locals. Kauai is ideal for those looking for a quick yet healthy meal and a smoothie or juice. Motherland Coffee Company for those looking for their café fix, and South African fan-favourite Nando's for those hungry at lunchtime or dinner time. Simply Asia is also very popular for delicious Asian food takeaways.

Benmore Gardens Shopping Centre

Here are our Top 5 stores at the shopping center:

1. Rain Natural Skincare is a treat for the senses. Bath bombs, lotions, oils, and soaps are handmade and beautifully presented in neutral or lightly coloured tones. The textures are earthy and natural, and the store itself is serene. You should try the honeycomb bath bomb ... there's a hidden surprise inside the beehive-shaped treat.

2. Exclusive Books is a nationwide chain of bookstores in South Africa, the leading bookseller, in fact. There are also stores in Gaborone (Botswana) and Windhoek (Namibia). You can browse the shelves for the latest best sellers or surprise yourself with some lesser-known tomes.

3. Woolworths is found in most great shopping malls. The Woolworths in Benmore Centre is the grocery store version (Woolworths Food). They don't stock clothing or homeware; for that, you can head down to Sandton City. The food selection is fantastic, and they also have a large bakery section. There is the sit-in Woolworths Café, which is lovely for breakfast, lunch, or tea-and-cake.

4. Kozi Kids stocks children's clothing, swimwear, dress-up outfits, and some toys and accessories. The clothes are often vintage style with a modern update and are pretty unique... think red with white polka dot swimming costume and matching swimming cap, and you're getting the picture. Tiara's tutus and princess dresses are as gorgeous as the tiger dungarees and dinosaur rompers. The toys and accessories are unusual (fluffy turquoise peacock, anyone?) and ideal for baby shower gifts, birthday gifts, and special treats. Kozi Kids Website

5. Spitfire Furniture always has something unusual to see. The bespoke furniture shop has aviation-inspired items on display in various collections, aptly named Dakota, Harrier, Phantom, and Tomcat. Pop into their luxury store, or visit their website to take a look.

Distance to airports, main roads, and the CBD

Benmore Gardens is 29 kilometers from Lanseria Airport, which is the airport most often used for private charters and helicopter trips. There are domestic routes from Lanseria to Cape Town and Durban, and the airport is expanding to include international flights. New runways have been made for larger aircraft to use the airport too.

It is just 26 kilometers from the OR Tambo International Airport. Benmore residents could also take the Gautrain - the station is just 3 kilometers away, and the train stops inside the airport building, making it very convenient for frequent travellers. The journey by Gautrain is 12 to 15-minutes.

On the doorstep of the Sandton CBD, it is 17 kilometers to the inner city CBD from Benmore Gardens.

Weather in Benmore Gardens

In the winter, temperatures average a low of 2 degrees Celsius and a high of 18 degrees Celsius in Benmore Gardens. During spring, the temperatures are between 10 degrees Celsius and 25 degrees Celsius. Summer temperatures soar to between 15 degrees and 33 degrees Celsius. As autumn approaches, temperatures cool to between 10 and 23 degrees Celsius.

Make Benmore Gardens your home, your story.

Seeff Sandton has offices just 5 minutes from Benmore Gardens and has been selling property in the area for over 20 years. Our area specialist estate agents are best placed to advise you on the value of property and current market trends in Benmore Gardens and the surrounding areas. Be in touch today, whether you are looking to sell, buy or rent in Benmore Gardens. Seeff | Benmore Gardens