Sandown, Sandton

About the suburb of Sandown

Sandown is in central suburban Sandton and is positioned between Sandhurst, Athol, and Morningside, all sought-after suburbs of their right. There are over 4 000 places to live in Sandown! The suburb of Sandown has family homes with extensive gardens, as well as newer secure cluster developments. There are also lovely, convenient townhouses and high-rise apartment complexes. Proximity to the highways and main roads in the area assists with the commute to business areas like Sandton, Rosebank, and Midrand. 

Interesting facts about the history of Sandown

There is a namesake, "Sandown," in the Isle of Wight in the United Kingdom. It's a coastal town of some 20 000 inhabitants. Its history dates to the Roman era. In 1545 its Sandown Castle was lost during the French Invasion, only 100 years after it had been built.

The prefix "San" also links the suburb and indicates its proximity to Sandton, one of Johannesburg's business hubs, making the choice of name ideal.  The busy business sector of Sandton has flowed over into parts of Sandown in recent years, with some of the larger properties on main roads, such as Rivonia Road, converted and utilized as business premises by some of the bigger commercial enterprises.

Schools in the area

Sandown High School on the corner of Grayston Drive is squarely in Sandown and is known to have the most expensive rugby field in Johannesburg. It's a tongue-in-cheek statement ... the rugby field is perched on the edge of Grayston Drive and Rivonia, where blue-chip companies have their headquarters (making the real estate value very high).

Graystone Preparatory School is on Gillard Street in Sandown. In neighbouring Morningside, Redhill is a sought-after private schooling institution. Within a 10 to 15-minute drive, there are excellent private schools in Benmore Gardens (Crawford), Inanda (St. David's), and Bryanston (St. Stithians, Brescia House, Michael Mount Waldorf School). There are public schools in Parkmore (Montrose), Bryanston (several namesake schools), and Wendywood (Wendywood Primary & High Schools)

Medical facilities in the area

The Morningside Clinic private hospital is nearest to Sandown, and the Sandton Clinic in Bryanston is a 15-minute drive from Sandown. There are many private health practitioners in and around Sandown. Whether you're looking for medical, dental, sporting, psychological, or cosmetic practitioners, there are plenty of options.

Shopping centers and malls in the area

The Marc is in Sandown itself, and this new shopping center has everything you could need. There are top restaurants as well as takeaway options, boutique stores, and well-known chain stores too. The Marc resembles a beehive and is hard to miss amongst the greys and blues of the more typical commercial architecture in the area.

It also has office towers, a medical suite, and a gym. Few people know that the MARC is actually an acronym for its location in Sandown, which is the Maude And Rivonia Corner.

Restaurants to visit in Sandown

At the Marc, Saint is a gastronomic treat. The décor is also unbelievable, and making a reservation is recommended. Tasha's or Ribs & Burgers are ideal lunch locales, as are Wok n Roll and Zioux. If you're looking for a quick takeaway, there is Kauai or the Seattle Coffee Company. The Food Lovers Market is a food emporium and food deli as popular for a grocery haul as it is for a bite-to-eat on-site.

Things to do in Sandown

Looking for weekend activities? Here are our Top 5 things to do in and around the suburb of Sandown:

1. Nelson Mandela Square, where the many restaurants surrounding the open-air piazza are the perfect place for a delicious meal. At lunchtime, there is a comfortable European bistro feeling around the square, and in the evenings, when the stars come out, and the lights twinkle, it is quite impressive.

2. The Sandton City Diamond Walk, where designer brands have flagship stores, is a shopper's paradise. Visitors from all over the African continent are known to make a "shopping trip" to the Diamond Walk specifically.

3. Theatre on the Square, at Nelson Mandela Square. There are plays and musical productions to enjoy.

Bookings can be made at theatreonthesquare.co.za.

4. Mushroom Park is a green space right in Sandown, with lawns ideal for picnics and room for children to run around; the park has a kids' play area, an outdoor gym, and paved walkways for runners and those looking to take a stroll.

5. Camelot Spa at the Seven Villa Hotel and Spa in nearby Strathavon is an absolute treat. The luxurious spa is set in tranquil settings, and children are catered to too.

Distance to airports, main roads, and the CBD

It is a 5-minute walk from Sandton City to the Gautrain Station in Sandown and then a 15-minute train ride to the airport. You could also Uber to the station or park your car at the station. The Gautrain also has routes through Rosebank and into the Johannesburg inner city, as well as through Centurion and into the heart of Pretoria.

Sandown is 36 kilometers from OR Tambo International Airport and 38 kilometers from Lanseria Airport. Lanseria is better known for domestic flights to Cape Town and private charters.

Weather in Sandown

The weather in Sandown is typical of the Highveld areas. The winter months are over June, July, and August and are crisp but with clear blue skies. The summer months are over December, January, and February and are hot. Temperatures soar to the mid-thirty-degree Celsius range on the hottest days. Afternoon thundershowers are also typical of Johannesburg in the summer months.

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