The peaceful suburb of Constantia Kloof lies on the slopes of Constantia Ridge, west of Johannesburg. It offers high-end commercial or residential properties, panoramic views, as well as a quiet neighbourhood. “The area boasts a variety of commercial options, both in office parks as well as shopping centres or malls.
Location and access
Constantia Kloof is situated between Constantia Drive to the north and Bristow Street to the south. Jim Fouche Drive, Golf Club Terrace and William Nicol Street North intersect the suburb, while Ontdekkers Road and the N1 pass close by. With this layout access, it is assured to main roads or freeways, allowing ease of movement to surrounding areas. Adjacent suburbs include Allen’s Nek, Weltevreden Park, Strubens Valley as well as Helderkruin and Roodepoort is just down the road. Krugersdorp is a mere 14 kilometres away, Johannesburg lies 17 kilometres to the southeast , while Pretoria lies 64 kilometres to the north east. Access to three airports, namely OR Tambo International is located 54 kilometres away, Lanseria International only 34 kilometres and Grand Central Private Airport, 37 kilometres away, which offer a convenient alternative for distance travel. The nearest Gautrain bus route runs via Republic Road, Randpark Ridge to the Sandton station, but the MetroBus route runs along Golf Club Terrace via Constantia Kloof to Roodepoort. Minibus taxis are always plentiful.
Commercial property
The residential market recorded 156 property sales in the past 12 months, mainly in sectional schemes, showing a stable market with contented residents. There are several shopping centres, malls, as well as office parks in the Constantia Kloof area, offering retail or office possibilities to investors or businesses wishing to relocate. According to the SAPOA Office Vacancy Report for the first quarter of 2017, Constantia Kloof has 334 244 square metres of commercial space of which 312 501 square metres are A grade while 21 743 square metres are B grade office space. Of these amounts, 16 733 square metres of A grade and 260 square metres of B grade office space are currently available for leasing. The average office vacancy figure remains steady at 5.1%, slightly up on the past two quarters which stood at 4.7% and 4.3% respectively. The average rental for available office space is R120 per square metre for A grade, while B grade will cost approximately R75 per square metre. There are currently no approved new developments on the horizon.
Amenities
Constantia Kloof boasts several shopping centres including Constantia Square with a Pick n Pay anchor store, while 14th Avenue District Shopping Centre houses the Checkers Hyper. There is a wide variety of basic or specialist outlets to be found in these centres. In addition, Clearwater Mall is a mere 4 kilometres away between the suburbs of Allen’s Nek and Strubens Valley. Abbott Laboratories, Legal Wise, Cadac SA as well as Clover are some of the well-known firms with head-offices in the area. The Constantia Kloof Primary School as well as several crèches provide early education. Excellent high schools, both government and private, are situated in the adjacent suburbs. UNISA’s Florida campus is also within reach. Nature lovers may go to the nearby Magaliesberg resorts, but Kloofendal Nature Reserve or Walter Sisulu Botanical Gardens are popular venues, closer to home. Constantia Kloof offers entertainment venues including restaurants, coffee shops or places for family fun. Medical or dental practitioners as well as the Westrand Eye Centre, Netcare Constantia Clinic and Life Flora Clinic are located here.
Constantia Kloof has a city feel, a-buzz with commercial and residential activity, yet the great outdoors is never very far away. This is the place for living, working or relaxing, it is a win-win location.
