Buyers are attracted to the popular suburb of Norwood, Gauteng because of its trendy and cosmopolitan village feel.
Buyers are attracted to the popular suburb of Norwood because of its trendy and cosmopolitan village feel.
Estate agents in the area say that Norwood, which borders the Johannesburg suburbs of Orchards, Oaklands and Houghton, is a neighbourhood where old meets new; many homes were built in the 1920s and 1930s and there also are a number of beautiful contemporary buildings in the area.
With trendy restaurants on Grant Avenue o¬ffering an unforgettable gastronomic experience, buyers are spoilt for choice.
Resident Leanne Shapiro was drawn to the vibe of Norwood. She has lived in area for 15 years and says she can’t imagine living anywhere else. “Norwood is a suburb that constantly feels alive, almost as if it has a heartbeat of its own. Importantly, what I enjoy most about living in Norwood is the convenience of having my favourite grocery stores, gift shops and restaurants right on my doorstep; it’s truly priceless,” she says.
Norwood is also close to Sandton and Melrose Arch and has easy access to main roads and highways, the OR Tambo International Airport, the Gautrain stations in Rosebank and Sandton, some of Johannesburg’s best private schools, hospitals, shopping centres and places of worship.
Although the majority of properties are freehold homes, there are also several cluster and sectional title developments. Agents say many older homes in the area have been renovated to give them a modern look.
The high number of residents who can be seen either running or walking in the neighbourhood is a testament to the area’s safety. What’s more, agents say savvy buyers get value for money on the properties the suburb has to o¬ffer.
Leanne says Norwood is like a quaint, familiar and welcoming small town.
Living in Norwood is a beautiful privilege – it's an area that climbs into your soul and truly makes you feel at home
-Leanne Shapiro, resident.
Eating out in Norwood:
- Fireside Bistro: for mouth-watering steaks
- Thava Indian Restaurant: for authentic Indian cuisine
- Nonna Mia: for delectable pizza
- The Schwarma Co: for delicious Middle Eastern cuisine
- The Factory on Grant: for Sunday spit braais
Hospitals near Norwood
- Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital
- Edenvale Hospital
- Netcare Linksfield Hospital
- Nelson Mandela Children’s Hospital
- Yeoville Clinic
Things to do in Norwood
- Enjoy a great meal and do some shopping at Norwood Mall.
- Take part in a mixed martial arts workout at Fight Sports Centre.
- Have fun with Hashtag Escape, an escape room adventure game.
- Drive along Munro Drive for scenic views of Johannesburg.
- Visit Grant Avenue for an unforgettable gastronomic experience.
Why we love Norwood Mall
Norwood Mall caters to everyone’s needs with the freshest produce, finest ingredients and latest merchandise in all stores.
Since its inception, Norwood Mall has been centred around a family shopping experience and now, it has evolved into a modern establishment. Whether it’s brunching with the little ones, buying bargain books, or indulging in beauty or health products, Norwood Mall has everything you need for a convenient everyday shopping experience.
Norwood Mall has it all under one roof, making it the perfect choice for convenient one-stop shopping. Find out more at norwoodmall.co.za.
This article originally appeared in Neighbourhood,Sunday Times.
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