Hurlingham Gardens, Sandton

About the suburb of Hurlingham Gardens

Hurlingham Gardens is a smaller suburb that is part of the larger upmarket residential suburb of Hurlingham, which sits just outside the Sandton central business district. This leafy suburb is littered with high-class modern townhouse complexes and incredible views like those from Hilltop Street over Sandton. Property in this suburb is the home of choice for Johannesburg's elite, and it is near Sandton, which serves as a shopping mecca for international guests and the city's influential and trendy.

The suburb of Hurlingham Gardens lies between the Parkmore and Sandhurst suburbs, forming the lower ends of a triangle with the Sandton CBD. It also has the Craighall and Sandton suburbs as neighbours.

Interesting facts about the history of Hurlingham Gardens

Hurlingham Gardens is part of the larger Hurlingham suburb, which was declared a suburb on May 25, 1938, and was named after an English polo field. Hurlingham Gardens is now located in Region B of the City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality and is also situated on a portion of an old Witwatersrand farm known as Zandfontein.

Schools in the area

When it comes to educational facilities, Hurlingham Gardens and the surrounding area offer residents a wide variety of options to pick from. This includes St. Stithians College in Lyme Park suburb, which is well-known for its quality educational facilities provided for its students and the ability of these students to go from Grade R right through to matric. There is also Woodlands School, Sandhurst College, Whitestone College, Field and Study Montessori School, Bordeaux Primary School, St David's Marist in Inanda, and many more.

Medical facilities in the area

You can prioritize your health and welfare in Hurlingham Gardens, as this suburb is close to several medical facilities in the area. Sandton Clinic and Morningside Clinic are the nearest private hospitals to Hurlinghma Gardens, but there are other specialist hospitals in reasonable proximity to the suburb. This includes Netcare Milpark Hospital, which has a level 1 accredited trauma unit, as well as cardiology and cardio-thoracic services. There is also the Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital, the main teaching hospital for the University of the Witwatersrand, and Netcare Garden City Hospital, which offers specialized healthcare across several medical and surgical disciplines.

Shopping centers and malls in the area

Whether you're after daily essentials or some retail therapy, neighbouring suburbs provide an exceptional shopping experience for the residents. One of these many shopping malls is the Hyde Park Corner, an award-winning shopping center offering the best shopping experience. There is also the nearby Sandton City Mall and Nelson Mandela Square as shopping destinations.

Restaurants to visit near Hurlingham Gardens

Hurlingham Gardens ensures all cravings of the residents are catered to, with plenty of great places to eat nearby. Nelson Mandela Square offers some really great dining options, as it is lined with sidewalk cafés and restaurants, giving residents many options to pick from.

Things to do near Hurlingham Gardens

Looking for recreational activities around Hurlingham Gardens? 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 Hurlingham Gardens:

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

2. Diamond Walk: this is possibly the flashiest shopping experience in Johannesburg, with its international brands, high-class boutiques, and being a top-notch retreat for keen shopaholics. The Diamond Walk is part of Sandton City.

3. Mushroom Park: This park features an interactive children's play area, an outdoor gym, an earth garden, an amphitheater, a duck pond, and a paved trail for walkers, joggers, and cyclists. There are also tables and benches for picnics and mid-week nanny and au pair meet-ups.

4. Village Walk African Cultural Market: offers authentic African goods to visitors, including wonderfully crafted African masks, beadwork, trinkets, and expertly carved wooden African animals and other items. The market is in nearby Rosebank. Find out more

5. 24 Central Mall: this is a small, stylish, and modern shopping center with plenty to offer, making it perfect for a quick drink with friends, a business meeting, or even some much-needed retail therapy.

Distance to airports, main roads, and the CBD

Being a resident of Hurlingham Gardens grants you quick access to the Lanseria Airport and the O.R. Tambo International Airport, which are just 30 minutes to the west and 40 minutes to the east, respectively. Also, Hurlingham Gardens is 25 minutes to Midrand using the M1 & N1 highways, 15 minutes to Fourways, northbound on William Nicol Drive, and 10 minutes to Sandton, southbound on William Nicol Drive.

Weather in Hurlingham Gardens

Beautiful homes in Hurlingham Gardens, usually with their large gardens, mean the fantastic weather in Johannesburg can genuinely be enjoyed year-round. Sometimes punctuated with brief thundershowers, long summer afternoons and evenings are best enjoyed near the swimming pool or around a braai. Temperatures can peak in the mid-thirty-degree Celsius range. Crisp winter evenings should be spent near the fireplace (or, again, around the braai). Winters are dry, and temperatures can drop to single digits.

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