Atholhurst, Sandton

About the suburb of Atholhurst

The Sandton area is one of the biggest regions in Johannesburg, and it is an upscale commercial and residential district north of Johannesburg. Within this very large area is the suburb of Atholhurst, which serves as the entry to Atholl proper and is between Bramley and Atholl proper in Sandton.

Schools in the area

Residents of Atholhurst are very lucky to have easy access to many schools in the neighboring suburbs. This includes Atholhurst Multi Educational and Assisted Learning School, which offers a superior all-inclusive learning experience for students with diverse needs by creating a unique IEP to cover their specific needs. There is also St. Mary's Girls School, St David's Marist Inanda, Pridwin, Kingsmead College, and The Ridge School in close proximity,

Medical facilities in the area

Atholhurst and the neighboring suburbs provide adequate and easily accessible medical facilities for the residents, such as Netcare Rosebank Hospital, which offers highly skilled specialists in various medical and surgical fields and the best service possible. There is also Netcare Linksfield Hospital, a multispecialty hospital providing advanced cardiac, pulmonology, ENT, and orthopedic treatment to its patients; Netcare Milpark Hospital, which has an accredited trauma unit, as well as cardiology and cardio-thoracic services; and the main teaching hospital for the University of the Witwatersrand, Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital.

Shopping centers and malls in the area

There are a number of shopping centers in the surrounding areas of Atholhurst that cater to all the residents' shopping and service requirements. This includes Blubird Shopping Center, which offers residents the best shopping experience, and Balfour Mall, with over 66 shops and specialist stores so residents can find what they are looking for, amongst many others in the area.

Restaurants to visit in and around Atholhurst

Atholhurst ensures all cravings of its residents are catered to, with plenty of great places to eat. This includes the Carpe Diem Restaurant and Pappas On The Square, an award-winning family-owned Greek and Mediterranean restaurant, The Grillhouse in Melrose Arch, a great restaurant with amazing service, and many more restaurants in the area.

Things to do in Atholhurst

Looking for recreational activities around Atholhurst? You're in luck. There's much to keep you and the family entertained in the area. Here are our Top 5 things to do in Atholhurst:

1. Melrose Arch: it is one of the world's great squares and piazzas, with its people-friendly meeting places, amazing buildings, and curved streets that make it a great relaxation spot.

2. Nelson Mandela Square: this is a rich historic site and a fashionable area featuring a number of sidewalk cafes, fine dining, and about 93 exclusive shops.

3. James & Ethel Grey Park: is ranked as the number one picnic spot in Gauteng and offers trails for hiking, cycling, or walking your dog, as well as a great sport for relaxation and hangouts.

4. Innesfree Park: it is a big park with a large open grassy expanse & many shade trees, and it serves as a popular spot for picnics, concerts & festivals. It also has two dams and many facilities and activities for all ages.

5. Hashtag Escape: it is an escape room adventure game that serves as a great way to enjoy oneself with their family.

Distance to airports, main roads, and the CBD

Atholhurst is just 26 minutes from OR Tambo International Airport using the R24 highway and 36 minutes from Lanseria International Airport using Cedar Road. It is also 8 minutes to the Sandton CBD and 18 minutes to the Johannesburg CBD.

Weather in Atholhurst

Johannesburg's weather is one of the best climates in the world. Summer temperatures can reach mid-30⁰C, and brief thundershowers usually cool afternoons down. Evening sunsets are spectacular. In the winter months, when it is the dry season, temperatures can fall to single digits (Celsius) in the early morning and through the night, but the sun shines during the day. It is best advised to dress in layers in the winter months.

Make Atholhurst your home, your story

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