Reasons to choose Boksburg as your next home
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With proximity to Johannesburg, an array of value-for-money properties for sale and to rent and a family-orientated way of life, Boksburg has much to offer Gauteng's families. It is a city renowned for its community spirit, wide array of amenities and plentiful opportunities. In the words of a couple of Boksburg's residents, it is "a great place to raise kids" and "you'll never meet friendlier people than you will in Boksburg."
Plenty of amenities close to home
Thanks to an array of public and private schools, parents are spoilt for choice when it comes to giving their children the best possible start to life in Boksburg. Primary schools close to home for Boksburg families include Parkdene Primary School, Witfield Laërskool, Martin Primary School and Summerfields Primary School, amongst others. High schools in the area include Boksburg High School, St Dominic's Catholic School for Girls and Hoërskool Dr. E. G. Jansen.
Boksburg is a shopaholic's paradise, with East Rand Mall right on your doorstep with its range of everything from furniture and fine jewellery to clothing and cosmetics. Other shopping centres in the area include K90 Centre, East Rand Value Mall and East Point Shopping Centre, as well as various others.
There are plenty of restaurants in Boksburg at which a mouth-watering meal can be enjoyed. Cuisine Afrique Restaurant boasts a delightful ambience and a mouthwatering menu for a birthday celebration or candlelit dinner. At the more social end of the spectrum, families can enjoy a relaxed meal at Papachinos Boksburg.
Things to do in Boksburg
For those wishing to entertain clients or friends during a game of golf, Boksburg's ERPM Golf Course offers an 18-hole course, and is rated among the top 100 golf courses in South Africa. The fact that there's no beach nearby during the summer months is no problem thanks to Wild Waters Boksburg, where a huge pool and loads of fun in the sun await. There are many places where Boksburg's community spirit can be seen, and the car boot sales held on the first Saturday of every month at Bokkie Park are a great example.
Real estate available in Boksburg
Residential rentals in Boksburg tend to be budget-friendly, and would-be tenants regularly find sophisticated one or two-bedroom apartments or garden cottages in the R5 000 to R6 000 price bracket. Many of Boksburg's freestanding houses offer spectacular gardens and other features such as swimming pools, entertainment areas, staff quarters, alarm systems and electric fencing. Whether you're looking to buy or rent out property, you'll find a great family home in Boksburg.
Plenty of opportunities
With Boksburg being described as an industrial powerhouse, the area offers a dream opportunity in which affordable homes are relatively close to workplaces, essentially cutting out a lengthy commute. Industrial precincts in Boksburg include Anderbolt, Jet Park, Boksburg East and Hughes.
Five quick reasons to call Boksburg home
- Proximity to OR Tambo International airport makes life easy for executives travelling regularly.
- There is a wide array of properties available for rent here, including garden cottages, apartments and freestanding houses.
- A weekly Parkrun at Boksburg City Stadium gives locals a free, fun and friendly opportunity to keep fit. (Please note that the Parkrun may not be on every week currently, due to COVID-19. Please check their news feed for more information.)
- The upgraded Boksburg Lake precinct offers a great opportunity for a family day outdoors.
- The bustling industrial activity in the area means that there is an abundance of opportunities in the area.
The CSi Property Group has all the inside information you need about Boksburg, and about the properties available to rent and buy here. Contact us for more information and let us help you make Boksburg your home.
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Author: CSi EUF