Douglasdale – a property ‘hotspot’

Jason Shaw, area manager of the Fourways office of Pam Golding said, “Douglasdale may be described as a residential property ‘hotspot’ of the area; homes here do not usually remain on the market for very long, and can be snapped up within a matter of weeks. This is not surprising as properties in the suburb are generally well priced.”

Shaw added, “Another indicator of how well the area is performing can be gleaned from a record price that was recently achieved by Pam Golding Properties for a full title cluster home in Douglasdale. The home fetched a record R 3.925 million.”

Douglasdale was developed on what was originally the Douglasdale Farm.

Pam Golding property agent and area specialist, Brandon Marsh, explained that one of the reasons the suburb is so popular is because the residents have such a strong sense of community.

He said, “There is a great community vibe and people are often walking, running or engaging in other group activities.”

Marsh added, “Even more important is the fact that residents become involved in their community, working together to combat crime and develop the suburb’s infrastructure. The Sector 6 Forum, for example, alerts the authorities to infringements of bylaws and helps to ensure that these are complied with. The suburb is also beautifully maintained and most of the homes and complexes keep their verges attractive.”

Marsh further explained that developments in the Fourways area were having a positive impact on Douglasdale.

He said, “The freeways and on-ramps have been upgraded which has helped to ease traffic congestion. Douglasdale offers easy access to the eight-lane N1 freeway and Sandton. It is also close to Lanseria Airport.”

He added, “Douglasdale affords residents some of the best suburban living in Johannesburg.”