Wendywood, Sandton

Wendywood at a glance

About the suburb of Wendywood

Wendywood is a serene suburb with a sense of peace and tranquility. It is a leafy area of Sandton, and it is away from all the rush and traffic noise of the nearby business districts. This suburb is neighbour to the suburbs of Gallo Manor and Morningside and attracts middle to upper-income residents because of its convenient location close to the Sandton CBD.  

There are some larger older homes on big stands that appeal to the family residents of Wendywood, but there are also complexes like The Foundry and Esprit, which offer more compact options with executive apartments, and cluster homes that include facilities like gyms for the complex residents. This suburb also has several boomed-off areas with 24-hour security providing residents with a secure living environment.

Interesting facts about the history of Wendywood

The history of this peaceful suburb is closely linked to that of the Sandton suburb, as it was established approximately the same time as the Sandton suburb came into being. This was when Johannesburg's growth spread towards the north in the late 60s. The older part of Wendywood was initially on Blue Haze Farm, with the newer part being established on Barry Farm, and the suburb became popular due to its proximity to the fast-developing business center of Sandton.

Schools in the area

Wendywood and its neighbouring suburbs offer the residents several institutions with quality education and learning facilities. One of those schools is Wendywood Primary School, an English medium public primary school that caters to learners from Grade R to Grade 7 and has a history going back to 1980. There is also Wendywood High School, which was established seven years later and aims to bring the best out of all the students entrusted in their care and lead in their High School career.

Medical facilities in the area

Wendywood offers its residents easy access to quality medical care, such as the Medi-Clinic Morningside, which is a multidisciplinary specialist hospital with a prominent group of medical specialists and professional nursing staff, complementing the excellent facilities offered by the hospital. There is also Sandton Surgical Center, which offers top-notch surgical services and advanced laboratories for diagnostic services.

Shopping centers in the area

The Wendywood Shopping Center provides convenience shopping for the residents in and around the suburb, with other shopping centers like The Wedge, Kramerville Retail Centre, Kelvin Village, and Morningside shopping centers in Wendywood's neighbouring suburbs. Sandton City also provides an extensive range of international and luxury goods in a more exclusive shopping environment, and is also accessible by Wendywood's residents.

Restaurants to visit in Wendywood

The residents of this suburb are close to a wide range of dining establishments such as King Tae in The Wedge Shopping Center, Rivonia with Chinese, Korean foods and Japanese sushi, and the Saffron Indian restaurant offering North Indian cuisine and catering to vegetarians with their delicious 

Things to do in Wendywood

Looking for weekend activities around Wendywood? Here are our Top 5 things to do in and around the suburb:

1. Wendywood Sports Club and Recreation Club: which offers sporting and dance facilities, including bowls, tennis, and squash.

2. Village Walk African Cultural Market: located on Maude Street, this market offers African beadwork, carvings, and masks, as well as ideal curios and gifts for international visitors.

3. Gallery 2: formally known as The Gallery in the Square, it features up-and-coming as well as more established contemporary artists, and it is situated in an area often referred to as the "art strip."

4. Johannesburg Country Club: provides various leisure options with its two championship-style golf courses, squash, bowling, swimming, gym, tennis, and cricket facilities, with children's playgrounds and restaurants.

5. Katy's Palace Bar: has design and décor inspired by some of India's cultures and most spectacular buildings and offers a fabulous meeting spot, excellent Sunday lunches, live music, and unparalleled views of Johannesburg.

Distance to airports, main roads, and the CBD

As a resident of Wendywood, O. R. Tambo International Airport is just 27.9 kilometers from your front door, which will take about 24 minutes by car. Lanseria International Airport is about 30 kilometers and takes 38 minutes. Johannesburg's and Sandton's CBDs are just 19 kilometers and 4.7 kilometers away, respectively.

Residents of Wendywood working in Sandton can also make use of various arterial roads like Bowling Avenue and Grayston Drive, and there is also easy access to the M1, N3, and N1 highways.

Weather in Wendywood

As residents of Wendywood, you get to enjoy long and hot summers with rainfalls that cool down the afternoons. The winters are short-lived, and although the temperatures can fall to the single digits (Celsius), it does not snow in this suburb.

Make Wendywood your home, your story

Our area specialist agent at Seeff is Colleen Hodges, and she sells homes in Wendywood. Browse her portfolio of property for sale and be in touch. We also have rental homes available for lease in Wendywood. 

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