With Sir Herbert Baker architecture in abundance the homes echo the period with Tudor Style homes, Victorian, Colonial and modern, all fitting in with the landscape which is an architect’s dream. The homes on the slopes, like the Westcliff Hotel which followed many years after the suburb was developed, are terraced and dramatic.
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The development of Shere, Wapadrand and Silver Lakes added to the increased demand of property the far East of Pretoria.
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The suburb is centrally located with all the amenities in easy access of the homes along with commercial and retail hubs which were established at round about the same time.
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The suburb is well located for people who choose to live on that side of town with industrial, commercial and retail hubs close by for convenience.
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It is thus prime land to develop for residential and retail space as this part of the East Rand was being serviced by malls in Kempton Park and Bedfordview.
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The suburb is sought after for the value the properties yield and location. It is central to amenities which reduces traveling time and cost.
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The proximity of the University of Johannesburg means that the apartment building are serving largely as student residents and this is a constant source of stable property investment as students don’t or rarely do own the property.
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The mixture of property use is varied catering for a large income group with the make up being apartment buildings, townhouse complexes and freehold homes with the architecture as varies as the use from conventional top modern designer homes.
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It is thus a well established older suburb which is sought after for location and infrastructure along with amenities.
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This well established suburb is in a prime location which is one of the driving factors in property value. Surrounded by up market suburbs of Randburg, such as Randpark, Malanshof and Ruiterhof, adds to the demand for all these suburbs.
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