Gallo Manor, Sandton

About the suburb of Gallo Manor

Gallo Manor is an upmarket northern suburb in Johannesburg that has retained a near park-like atmosphere, thanks to its lush lawns, well-known gardens, and tree-lined roads. Also, considering that much of the suburb is sealed off as a gated community, residents of Gallo Manor experience very little traffic when they use this serene suburb of Johannesburg as a thoroughfare.

This suburb offers new residents and their families a first-rate entry to Johannesburg's upmarket northern suburbs, and it also helps that Gallo Manor suburb is enclosed by another green suburb, Wendywood, and the Johannesburg Country Club. About 95% of the properties in this suburb are freestanding, with a few sectional title properties that offer great value for money.

Interesting facts about the history of Gallo Manor

The suburb of Gallo Manor is a well-known suburb located between Woodmead and Morningside in the very center of northern Johannesburg. In the past, Gallo Manor has been advertised as a contemporary crossover city and has managed this mainly because there are limited townhouses and cluster developments and most homes on sprawling properties.

Schools in the area

Residents of the Gallo Manor suburb get easy access to quality education, as several excellent schools catering to kids of all ages are located around the Gallo Manor suburb. This includes Redhill School, one of the leading co-educational schools in the area with a very rich history spanning about 113 years, as well as world-class teachers and an innovative approach to education.

There is also Wendywood High School, King David School, the Sandton Montessori Pre-School, Grayston Preparatory School, the French School Lycée Jules Verne, and Crawford College in Benmore Road, in proximity, to name a few.

Medical facilities in the area

Residents of the Gallo Manor suburb also have access to adequate medical services from excellent healthcare facilities in the surrounding area. This includes Morningside Clinic, a multidisciplinary specialist hospital with an outstanding group of medical specialists and professional nursing staff that complement the excellent facilities offered by the hospital. There is also Netcare Sunninghill Hospital and Sandton Clinic.

Shopping centers and malls in the area

The Woodmead Value Mart and the Woodmead Super Value Centre, which offer the latest and best in fashion, accessories, and tech at only a fraction of the price, are a short drive from Gallo Manor. They have over 30 of the best outlet stores, speciality stores, and even genuine brands, so residents can easily get whatever they need.

Restaurants to visit near Gallo Manor

Several dining venues around Gallo Manor offer a wide variety of meals to suit the residents' dietary needs. This includes Jozi Gin Local eatery, which offers a wide range of contemporary dining options; Kong Tai Chinese Restaurant, which offers Chinese and other Asian meals, as well as sushi and vegetarian dishes; Naked Kitchen and Coffee Bar, which serves breakfast, light and vegetarian meals; and many more options.

Things to do near Gallo Manor

For your weekend activities, here are the top five things to do in and around Gallo Manor:

1. Johannesburg Country Club offers world-class recreational facilities and outstanding service, and residents get to socialize with like-minded people. There are two different golf courses to tackle too.

2. Gallery 2: located on Jan Smuts Avenue, this place is the prime location to showcase a couple of South Africa's rising artists and give residents a fun experience. It's a short drive from Gallo Manor through Sandton.

3. The Magaliesberg: a simple but well-defined mountain range mainly made up of quartzites. This location is perfect for hiking and other fun activities. It's a day-trip from Gallo Manor, but there is plenty to keep the family entertained.

4. Cradle of Humankind: a World Heritage site where about seven of the thirteen fossil sites have produced hominid remains, making it one of the world's richest concentrations of fossil hominid-bearing sites. Many runner, cyclists and outdoor enthusiasts spend their weekend mornings there. From Gallo Manor, you would travel south on the N1towards The Cradle.

5. Fairlawns Boutique Hotel and Spa: a haven of tranquillity where you can enjoy five-star dining, boutique living, and an award-winning spa. Fairlawns is in nearby Morningside.

Distance to airports, main roads, and the CBD

Gallo Manor is close to the large Buccleuch Interchange linking the M1, N1, and N3 highways, offering residents easy access to the busy commercial nodes of Fourways, Kyalami, Midrand, and Sandton City, as well as OR Tambo International Airport.

Gallo Manor is a 12-minute drive to central Sandton, a 17-minute drive to central Rosebank, a 20-minute drive to the Johannesburg CBD, and a 25-minute drive to OR Tambo International Airport using the N3 highway.

Weather in Gallo Manor

As residents of Gallo Manor, you get to enjoy long and hot summers with rainfalls that cool down the afternoons. The winters are short-lived, and although the temperatures can fall to the single digits (Celsius), it does not snow in this suburb.

Make Gallo Manor your home, your story.

Gallo Manor has lots to offer whether you're a young professional or a family looking to put down roots. Seeff Sandton is here to help you find your dream home in the area. Browse our properties for sale or to rent, and contact our sales agent, Colleen Hodges, today.

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