Top reasons to make Germiston your home
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Germiston is well known as one of Gauteng's industrial and commercial hubs, but a lesser-known fact is that it also makes a great place to live! For starters, you've got easy access to O. R. Tambo International Airport and everything else that Gauteng has to offer - including plenty of opportunities to go shopping. Secondly, you'll be hard-pressed to find a better Gauteng home if you enjoy golf. Thirdly, there's a wide array of affordable real estate in the area, and let's not forget the area's amazing architecture! Lastly, people love Germiston for its friendly ambience and family-orientated way of life. Let's take a closer look.
Proximity to everything that Gauteng has to offer
If you work in Boksburg, Benoni or Kempton Park, living in Germiston puts you within a reasonable distance of work. Living in Germiston also puts you just 20 km from O. R. Tambo International Airport. You've also got easy access to Brakpan, Alberton and Johannesburg South.
Convenience is close to home if you live in Germiston, thanks to shopping centres like Eastgate. With more than 200 stores waiting to be explored, as well as regular events like education expos and lunch under R50, Eastgate is the place to be. The range of retailers at this well-loved shopping mecca includes everything from fashion, luggage and sporting goods to fragrances, health stores, a pharmacy and much more. There is also an array of restaurants and coffee bars including Starbucks, Primi and Mozambik - to name just a few.
An ideal home for golfers
Why is Germiston an ideal home for golfers? Simply because it's home to Germiston Golf Club, which is described as a "gem" in Germiston. This must-play course for golf enthusiasts requires golfers to use their prowess to avoid a series of duck ponds, and tree-lined fairways and subtle bent-grass greens add to the challenge. The true par 72, 18-hole course was established in 1897 and it has undergone many changes over the years, while always offering golfers a great day out.
An array of affordable real estate
If you're looking for an affordable home in Gauteng, you've come to the right place. A quick glance at the rental listings in Germiston shows that in mid-2023, it's still possible to rent a small home in Germiston for well under R6 000 per month. If you're looking to buy your Germiston home, you'll find two-bedroom apartments in Germiston's Castleview suburb for under the R600 000 mark.
Architecture second to none
Germiston is well known for its eye-catching architecture, and some of the highlights include the Alexander Hotel, the Civic Centre with its strikingly shaped roof, the Germiston High School building and St Boniface Anglican Church, which was designed by Sir Herbert Baker. There is also an array of historic landmarks in Germiston, including St Boniface Church, the Alexander Hotel and St Andrews Presbyterian Church.
A place where friends and family come first
People who live in Germiston get to make the most of a feeling of security and a close-knit community. Neighbourhoods in Germiston tend to be family-orientated and kid-friendly, and people get to know their neighbours, which enhances the security of the area. The area offers a homely ambience where you'll find many family braais and friend get-togethers happening on any given weekend.
If you're looking for a home in Germiston, the CSi Property Group is here to help. Contact our team of property practitioners and tell us what you need. We'll find you the perfect home in any corner of Gauteng.
Author: CSi Property Group
