Greenside East, Johannesburg

About the suburb of Greenside East
Greenside East is a small suburb in Johannesburg comprising 110 freehold properties and 51 sectional title units. It is located east of the larger suburb of Greenside and is next door to the suburbs of Parkwood, Parkview, and Parktown North, with the Herman Eckstein Park integrating Zoo Lake on its southern boundary.

The Greenside Mosque is located on Ingalele Road, off Barry Hertzog Road, which is the main arterial road through Greenside. The Greenside Shul is situated on Chester Road, within walking distance of most of Greenside East.

Interesting facts about the history of Greenside East
The name Greenside is considered Scottish in origin and refers to the view over the Parkview golf course. Similarly, the names of the roads in this small suburb of Greenside East are similar to many areas of the United Kingdom, such as Derry in Ireland and Lanark in Scotland.

Schools in the area
In the larger suburb of Greenside, you have the Greenside Primary and Greenside High Schools, established in 1940 and 1961, respectively. There is also the Greenside Design Center College of Design, which specializes in graphics design and interior design courses. There is also Laerskool Jan Cilliers Afrikaans School on Dorset Road, Parktown Girls High School, Rosebank Mercy Convent, and Kingsmead Girls College in Rosebank, all of which provide quality education to their students. The Ridge private school for Boys is also within a convenient distance.

Medical facilities in the area
The hospitals close to Greenside East include Rosebank Clinic, Milpark Hospital, Netcare Park Lane Hospital, and Charlotte Maxeke Academic Hospital in Parktown, all of which are approximately 10 to 15 minutes away.

Shopping centers and malls in the area

Greenside East is close to The Village Center on Tyrone Avenue, and there is easy access to the many shopping centers in Rosebank through Derry Road, including The Firs, The Zone, and Rosebank Mall.

Restaurants to visit near Greenside East
Greenside East provides various restaurants catering to its residents' different dietary needs. This includes the Greenside Café, which caters to vegans and vegetarians, as well as the Spiceburg Restaurant, which serves South and North Indian cuisine with vegetarian options, both on Gleneagles Road. Greenside has a café culture, with coffee shops, bakeries, delicatessens, and other restaurants to enjoy.

Things to do in Greenside East

1. Jozi Real Food Market: Residents can get organic fruits and vegetables every Saturday morning, as well as bread, cakes, cheeses, and other meal side dishes. Flowers and other fresh goods are for sale too. Find out more here.

2. Pirates Sports Club: Founded in 1888, it is the oldest sports club in Gauteng and is now situated in Sir Lionel Phillips Park. Pirates are actively involved in eight different sports, with facilities for rugby, cricket, and bowls, to name a few. Find out more here.

3. Parkview Golf Club: This is an 18-hole, par 72 golf course, split into 10- and 8-hole courses, with its history dating back to 1916. There is a golf academy and pro shop, as well as a clubhouse with a bar and restaurant. Find out more here.

Distance to airports, main roads, and the CBD
The nearest airport to Greenside East is the largest airport in South Africa, the OR Tambo International Airport. Most residents of Greenside East can drive themselves or take a shuttle or an Uber to the Airport, as it is an easy 25.5-kilometer drive. There is also the Lanseria Airport which is 29.9 kilometers away. Another option is to take the Gautrain service from the Rosebank station, which is just 3.3 kilometers away. Greenside East is 7.5 kilometers from the Sandton CBD and 8 kilometers from the inner-city Johannesburg business district.

Weather in Greenside East
As a Greenside East resident, you will enjoy the spectacular sunsets all year round. Summer temperatures peak in the early 30 0 C, and winter temperatures drop to low single digits. The rainy season is generally over the summer months but can extend by a few months, from spring to autumn.

Make Greenside East your home, your story
Seeff Sandton would love to help you start your next chapter by finding the right home for you. We have homes for sale and to rent in Greenside East and look forward to hearing from you. Contact our sales agent, Rose Rolfe, and Rental agent, Adrian Alport, for more information.

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