Everything Douglasdale has to offer its residents

Being part of Sandton, Douglasdale is an exclusive address. It's also a quiet, friendly suburb that is a great place to call home for an array of reasons. The CSi Property Group takes a look at Douglasdale and all that it has to offer.

A brief history of Douglasdale

Hard as it may be to believe, the Sandton of a century ago was comprised of farmland. The land on which Douglasdale now sits was built on Douglasdale Farm, which was started by Scottish immigrants in 1905. For many years, residents of what is now Sandton enjoyed Douglasdale milk in their morning coffees.

Everything to love about Douglasdale

If you had to ask three residents of Douglasdale what they love about their home, you'd likely get three different answers because there is so much to love about the area. For starters, residents of Douglasdale get to enjoy proximity to Fourways and Bryanston, as well as an array of amenities and shopping centres.

Thanks to Douglasdale Village, residents of Douglasdale never have to go far from home to find convenience. With a tenant list that includes Woolworths Food and Clicks, Douglasdale Village ensures that convenience is right around the corner. In addition, the centre boasts an array of restaurants, including Throbbing Strawberry, Vida e Café and Z2 Sushi Restaurant.

While Douglasdale is popular with retirees, families choosing to live in the area will reap the benefits of easy access to great schools like Bryandale Primary School and The King's College and Preparatory School. As a resident of Douglasdale, you're also within easy reach of the Montecasino entertainment precinct, which boasts restaurants, shops, theatre and much more.

Douglasdale has benefited from the #CleaningUpYourSuburb campaign which began in Bryanston and has seen various Sandton suburbs being cleaned up by corporates, who have removed litter, cut grass and taken other steps to keep the greater Sandton area looking beautiful.

Real estate and retirement in Douglasdale

One of the many reasons that Douglasdale is popular amongst retirees is the well-positioned Douglasdale Retirement Village with all its amenities and health and safety features. Those looking to buy property in this complex can find one-bedroom apartments under the R1 000 000 mark, while those looking for more spacious homes can purchase two and three-bedroom simplexes with plenty of space and all the advantages of being based in a complex designed for retirees.

Douglasdale Retirement Village offers a safe and convenient way of life, with elevators in all apartment blocks, 24-hour security and access control. Residents don't need to worry about cooking, as they can visit the dining room for a healthy meal and some camaraderie with friends and fellow residents. An on-site doctor's consulting room and fully-equipped frail-care and mid-care facilities provide not just medical assistance but also peace of mind. Gardening and cleaning teams keep the complex looking great at all times.

"The Village", as Douglasdale retirement Village is commonly referred to, enjoys the best of two different worlds: proximity to Sandton and everything that it has to offer, and the tranquillity that comes with living adjacent to a tree-lined river. There is a wildlife sanctuary, two dams and plenty of opportunities to enjoy the abundant birdlife in the area. For those looking to buy their home, properties in The Village are sold on a sectional title basis.

Douglasdale is a quiet suburb close to the heart of Sandton that makes a great home for both families and retirees. The CSi Property Group has an array of properties available for sale and to rent here. Contact us and let us help you find your new home in Douglasdale.