Roodepoort, Gauteng

Roodepoort at a glance

Roodepoort is a beautiful, expansive residential area, located within the thriving metropolis of Johannesburg and boasting some of the city's most sought after real estate. The area is diverse, hosting immaculate suburbs, agricultural holdings and numerous businesses.

This is the ideal place for families and professionals alike, with the suburbs offering a serene retreat from the hustle and bustle of inner-city life. Here you can enjoy superb vistas of the city and nature and the wide open spaces and pretty hills offer tranquility and calm. Property is often inexpensive, with many affordable gems to be found. There are currently 1193 homes on the market, which are both residential and development plots.

The area is west of the city centre, but it's an easy commute along the well-maintained highways, and the region is ideally positioned for frequent getaways to some of Gauteng's most renowned attractions, including nature reserves and the Cradle of Humankind.

Residents and visitors can enjoy multiple amenities and services including reputable schools, private hospitals and myriad shopping centres. Golf enthusiasts will be in heaven with a number of world-class courses within the vicinity, including the Roodepoort Country Club, which offers a challenging course amid spectacular settings.

Pop into one of the many restaurants on offer for a delicious meal and quality time with friends and family, or immerse yourself in natural beauty and relish one of the region's scenic nature trails. The area grew after Fred Struben discovered gold at Confidence Reef, which was later declared open for public diggings. The town's history is still visible today, with historic buildings and national monuments lining the streets, including the Civic Centre building which now houses the informative museum.

Today the city's star is the magnificent Walter Sisulu Botanical Gardens, which houses an abundant variety of indigenous plants, supporting numerous birds and small animals. There are several striking trails to discover taking you to the top of the mountain, to a rushing waterfall or to the epic eagle's nests. You can also discover the exquisite wild flower garden or tread through the whispering trees of the sprawling forest. Learn about trees at the arboretum, spy on water birds in the hide or visit the Café Clivia for a delectable dining experience.

Florida Lake is another hot spot, with a wonderful bird sanctuary which will delight nature lovers, a putt-putt course, swimming pool and an exciting adventure park. Kloofendal Nature Reserve is also a gem not to be missed, hosting a multitude of birds, fauna and flora, along with the restored old Confidence Reef gold-mine shaft. Children will love the Roodekrans picnic areas, where a small stream meanders through lush lawns and trees and there is a playground and braai facilities.

Roodepoort is one of Gauteng's most attractive suburbs to be based in, where natural beauty abounds, with new treasures to explore every day.

If you are interested in buying or selling property in Roodepoort, please contact our accredited agents on: 011 955 2524