Fourways, Sandton

Fourways at a glance

About the suburb of Fourways

The residential suburb of Fourways is an enclave of homes nestled between the suburbs of Douglasdale and Lonehill. To the south is Bryanston, and to the north is Witkoppen road and the suburbs that fall into the greater region of Fourways (Craigavon, Witkoppen, and Broadacres).

Interesting facts about the history of Fourways

Fourways derived its name from the four-way stop at the intersection of William Nicol and Witkoppen roads.  Fourways was established on what was originally a watermelon farm owned by the Van Der Walt family.  They sold a portion of this farm to the Eriksons in the 1940s, on which the Eriksons built their home Fourways Manor, now known as Norscot Manor, a heritage site in the neighbouring suburb of Norscot.  As a result of other suburbs being established in later years on the original farm, suburbs next to Fourways are often thought of as part of the Fourways area. 

Schools in the area

Families often choose the suburb of Fourways as their home because of the access to excellent government schools and several private and international schools nearby.

Government schools in and around Fourways include Fourways High, Bryanston High, Bryanston Primary, Bryaneven Primary, Bryandale Primary, and Rivonia Primary. Private Schools nearby include Crawford, Reddam House Helderfontein, Heronbridge, Dainfern College, and more. The American International and British International schools are also only a short drive from Fourways.

Medical facilities in the area

Life Fourways Hospital in Broadacres is most convenient for people living in the residential suburb of Fourways. Netcare Sunninghill and the Sandton Mediclinic are not far from the suburb either.

Shopping centers and malls in the area

Fourways Mall is the biggest shopping hub in the area. Residents are provided with services and shops for all their requirements with the smaller centers such as Fourways Crossing, Cedar Square, and the Waterford shopping center. Design Quarter on the edge of Fourways is known for its décor and interior design stores.

Restaurants to visit in Fourways

Eating-out options are endless for residents of the suburb of Fourways. Here are just a few recommendations of restaurants of different tastes and styles in Fourways; RocoMamas in the Pineslopes Centre has American diner-style foods and is renowned for its smash burgers. Also in the Pineslopes Centre is the self-explanatory Old Ducky French Café. Of all the restaurants in Monte Casino, Cream and Verdicchio get our recommendation for classy dining options. Carmellas on the Square, in Cedar Square, is café style eatery, very popular for breakfasts.

Things to do in Fourways

Looking for weekend activities around Fourways? Here are our Top 5 things to do in and around Fourways:

1. Montecasino - a Tuscan-style complex with a hotel, numerous restaurants to cater to all tastes, shops, ten-pin bowling, movies, a theatre, and the casino.

2. Tree Top Adventures - just 15 minutes away at Riversands, there are obstacle courses with zip lines at various heights through the forest. There is also low-impact paintball,  picnic, and braai facilities. 

3. Montecasino Bird Gardens - walkways through the park to view birds and reptiles with over 60 varieties of birds.  Bird shows are very entertaining and informative, and there is a cafe for light meals next to a children's play area.

4. Fourways Farmer's market, now in the Modderfontein Reserve - open on Sundays, and there are many locally produced foods and handcrafted goods available.  With the variety of foods available from the market, after a browse through the market, many people like to picnic on the lawns under the trees while the children play nearby.

5. Norscot Manor Recreation Centre - with a library, art gallery, dancing lessons, judo, and karate classes; it's a family-orientated venue.  The Secret Garden tea garden with an adjoining children's play area is ideal for light refreshments.

Distance to airports, main roads, and the CBD

Fourways has its own business district and shopping malls, but those in Sandton are easily accessed by way of main arterial roads. Cedar Road will take you to Lanseria Airport, while the N1 and N3 highway routes will take you to the OR Tambo International Airport.

Main Road, Witkoppen Road, or the N1 Highway are the best routes into Midrand. William Nicol Drive is the quickest way to head into the Sandton area.

Weather in Fourways

Johannesburg's north is warmer than the southern suburbs and more similar to the weather in Pretoria. Summers are hot but are also when the rain falls, which can cool down the afternoons. The winters are short-lived, and although the temperatures can fall to the single digits (Celsius), it hardly ever snows in Johannesburg.

Make Fourways your home, your story.

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