Comet, Boksburg
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Located within the district of Ekurhuleni in the Gauteng province of South Africa lies Comet. The suburb is clean and well-maintained with various property types available. Situated near the suburbs Boksburg, Wes and Boksburg Noord, Comet is an ideal place to live whether you are part of a couple, part of a big family or looking to retire. The value-for-money homes make the area a great place to invest as well.
A brief history of the area
Comet forms part of Boksburg which was founded in 1887 as the administrative centre of the East Rand. It is the second oldest town on the Witwatersrand and was once an important mining town. It holds the world's largest known gold reserves and has produced over 40 000 tonnes which represent roughly 22% of all the gold accounted for above the surface.
Distance from key points
O.R Tambo International Airport is an 11-minute drive (9,1 km) from Comet via the R21. Comet residents looking to reach Johannesburg CBD can do so in 29 minutes (30,6 km) via the N12.
Climate
If you are all about sunny weather, then Comet is the place for you as it provides long, warm summers and short, wet winters. During the warm season, you can expect high daily temperatures to reach around 24°C and 18°C during the cool season. The month that offers the most rainfall in the area is December with an average of 16.3 wet days.
Schools in the area
When it comes to schools, the top ones in the area include Junior Oxford Pre-Primary School, Imagine Pre-Primary School, Laerskool Concordia, Laerskool Goudrand, Martin Primary School, Boksburg Christian Academy and Hoërskool Dr. E.G. Jansen.
Healthcare in the area
When it comes to healthcare, you can have peace of mind knowing that there is Advanced East Rand Day Hospital in the area.
For all your day-to-day needs, you could visit Boksburg Medical Centre or Medicross.
Your beloved pets will be in good hands when taking them to Boksburg Animal Hospital or North Rand Road Animal Hospital.
Shopping centres
All your retail therapy needs will be met when shopping at East Point Shopping Centre, East Rand Mall, Addie's Centre, East Rand Value Mall, K90 Shopping Centre, The Palms Centre and Ravenswood Shopping Centre.
Restaurants
We all want to be wined and dined every once in a while and so it's good to know where the best restaurants in Comet can be found. Here are some of the best ones in the area.
Cuisine Afrique Restaurant & Venue, The Same Shack, Silver Peak Spur Steak Ranch, Orama Roadhouse, The Grill at One Twenty Restaurant, Cappello, Arum Symphony Coffee Shop & Restaurant, The Classic India Restaurant and Manelito Restaurant.
Special attractions
There are various activities and venues in Comet for the whole family to enjoy. With school holidays, public holidays and weekends taking up quite a bit of the year, you'll want to know the best places to spend your time.
You could spend the day at Wild Waters riding the slides, relaxing in the pool and having fun.
The kids will love exploring Bokkie Park where they can pet animals and play in the playground.
Make Comet your home. Let it be your story.
Comet offers a family-friendly neighbourhood with beautiful surroundings and some great attractions making this suburb an ideal place to live. Whether it's a townhouse, flat or free-standing home you're after, Seeff has a wide variety of properties for you to choose from, so contact one of our property practitioners today.
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Properties in Comet
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Comet in the news
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