Lyme Park, Sandton

About the suburb of Lyme Park

Lyme Park is bordered by both Randburg and Sandton suburbs and consists of a few freehold properties, sectional title homes, and commercial properties. There are 34 freehold houses-21 of which are in estates-and 86 sectional title units. Most of the suburb of Lyme Park is taken up by the large property on which St Stithians College has been established. Lyme Park is easily accessed via the main arterial roads from Randburg and Bryanston and into Sandton, such as Bram Fischer Drive and Peter Place.

Interesting facts about the history of Lyme Park

Lyme Park suburb is home to St. Stithians College, a private institution with a Methodist ethos. It was established in 1953 on an approximately 100-hectare estate, originally part of the Driefontein farm. Since the Boys' College opened, many more schools have been established on what is known as one of the largest school campuses in South Africa. This has created an educational village with a co-ed Junior Preparatory School, allowing the girls and boys to then move on to their respective Prep Schools and Colleges.

Schools in the area

The St. Stithians Campus within Lyme Park suburb is well-known for its quality educational facilities provided for its students from the co-ed Junior Preparatory School, the boys and girls prep schools and colleges, allowing these students to go from Grade R, Grades 1 and 2 right through to matric.

Other educational options exist in the neighbouring suburbs, such as Bordeaux Primary, Bryanston Primary and High Schools and Randburg Hoerskool -an Afrikaans medium school. There is also Ferndale High, which focuses on academics as well as on more technical and practical education.

Medical facilities in the area

Lyme Park offers its resident easy access to quality medical care, as it is close to the multidiscipline Sandton Mediclinic Hospital, with its renowned neonatal and pediatric care units. Medical facilities in the surrounding areas, such as Sandton, Randburg, Morningside, and Olivedale, are available to residents of Lyme Park.

Shopping centers and malls in the area

Lyme Park and the surrounding areas have several few shopping centers. The Pick n Pay Center on the corner of Republic Road and William Nicol Drive, and the larger Nicolway Shopping centre which is a shopping hub with over 80 stores to cater to the needs of Lyme Park residents-from grocery shops to banking facilities to health care to décor and more.

The smaller Coachman's Crossing in Peter Place and the Peter Place Shopping Centers on the edge of Lyme Park are both suitable daily shopping options, and Ferndale Village Shopping Center is just a few minutes away from Lyme Park.

Restaurants to visit in and near Lyme Park

Lyme Park residents get to pick from various dining options as the Nicolway Center houses Tasha's and Paul's Restaurants, the Col'cacchioo Pizzeria, and Turn 'n' Tender for meat lovers. There is also the 1920 restaurant at the Ferndale Village Shopping Center on Main Avenue, a taverna-style restaurant with Madeiran, Portuguese, and other Mediterranean foods, as the owner uses many of their family recipes. Other dining options include the Higher Ground Restaurant and One & All Club on the St. Stithians school campus, with lovely views of Johannesburg from the terraces.

Things to do in Lyme Park

1. The Bryanston Country Club: The club has different sporting facilities, with a popular 18-hole golf course, as well as bowling greens, tennis courts and squash courts. Apart from the clubhouse, there is the Phoenix restaurant with its wine-and-dine events and the more casual Terrace restaurant, which overlooks the golf course with a kids' club nearby.

2. Adventure Golf, Ferndale on Republic (formerly known as Brightwater Commons and the Randburg Waterfront): It offers family entertainment with a mini golf course with three different 9-hole courses with the Deck Pizzeria for light meals.

3. Old Parktonian Association Sports Club in Bordeaux: is another sports club near Lyme Park offering soccer, cricket, hockey and bowls facilities. It is also the gathering place for the Rand Athletic Club runners.

4. Delta Park in Blairgowrie: is popular with runners, cyclists, and walkers, often with their dogs. This large open green space is a nice getaway from the surrounding urban activity.

5. Field & Study Market in Field & Study Park, Louise Avenue, Parkmore: is an open-air market held on the second Saturday of every month. The market vendors offer clothing, jewelry, local arts and crafts, as well as coffee, baked goods and foods at their stalls.

Distance to airports, main roads, and the CBD

If you're a resident of Lyme Park, then O. R. Tambo International airport is just 40 kilometers away from your front door. In average traffic, this trip takes about an hour. Lanseria International Airport is about 25 kilometers away - a drive of about 45 minutes. Johannesburg's CBD is 16 kilometers away, typically taking about 40 minutes to get there. On the other hand, Sandton's CBD is 7 kilometers away and typically takes about 15 minutes to get there.

Weather in Lyme Park

Lyme Park residents enjoy warm summers and crisp winters. The summer months are when rainfall occurs. Maximum temperatures are 34⁰C to 36⁰C as a norm during the summer days. While winters are dry, the morning and evening temperatures can fall to almost 0⁰C.

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