3 Key Commercial Developments in Sandhurst
Category Commercial News
Sandhurst is widely regarded as the wealthiest suburb in Sandton, and it boasts some of the most expensive real estate in South Africa. It is nestled centrally between several other upmarket suburbs including Hyde Park, Hurlingham, Parkmore and Sandown, and is on the doorstep to the Johannesburg CBD which is a 30-minute drive away.
Sandhurst is renowned for its exquisite residential mansions that are often priced at more than R100mil, attracting business executives and high-earning professionals who require plush homes. Alongside a flourishing residential market, the suburb has become a major player in the commercial market and boasts state-of-the-art real estate that attracts multinational and blue-chip clients.
One of Sandton's main commercial hubs, Sandton Central, is home to five-star hotels, P-Grade commercial precincts and an array of attractions such as Sandton City and Nelson Mandela Square.
Sandhurst is another major player in Gauteng's investment activity and a large percentage of the developments currently taking place in Sandton can be found in Sandhurst. Emerging from its commercial market are many premium offices in state-of-the-art mixed-use developments that represent some of the most advanced buildings in the country.
These include:
Sandton Eye
The Sandton Eye is a mixed-use development in the heart of Sandhurst situated at the corner of Rivonia Road and West Street. It stands 13 storeys high and boasts premium commercial space that is a walking distance away from the Gautrain Station, Sandton City and Nelson Mandela Square. Companies occupying the Sandton Eye also enjoy an outdoor bar and sun deck that makes for perfect lunch breaks and casual business meetings. Adding to the contemporary feel of the building is the 5-star Radisson Blu Hotel, luxury residential apartments and a slow lounge. Completing the building is 24-hour security, a retail strip, ample parking bays and breathtaking views.
3CUBE Property Solutions has mandated a range of office spaces from Sandton Eye including a
300sqm unit for R54 000pm - it boasts a reception area, four offices, two spacious boardrooms, multiple meeting rooms, 8-12 private workstations, and a fully fitted kitchen with an entertainment area.
1 Discovery Place
Positioning itself as the highest point in Sandhurst is the architecturally-designed 1 Discovery Place, which spans an incredible 147 217sqm of predominantly P-Grade office space. According to the developers, Zenprop, the offices are designed to create an environment that promotes creativity, innovation and collaboration to ensure that businesses and their employees reach their full potential.
The building has scored a 5-Star Green Rating by the Green Building Council of South Africa (GBCSA) - and according to the GBCSA's report - this was achieved through its, "rigorous environmental and waste management processes during construction, the building's "green roof" (partially covered in vegetation), CO2 based demand control of fresh air, and the harvesting of grey and rainwater for irrigation and flushing of water closets and urinals."
Businesses occupying 1 Discovery Place will have access to Discovery Lifestyle Services which include a fully equipped gym, yoga decks, running track, multipurpose courts and restaurants to name a few. 3Cube Property Solutions has mandated several properties from the development including a large office space spanning 1000sqm for R227 000pm.
The Katherine and West
Situated just 50 meters from the Sandton Gautrain Station, Katherine and West is a 10 storey building with 8 floors of prime office space and two levels of exclusive residential penthouses totalling 21 000sqm. Businesses occupying the building benefit from a range of amenities close by including Sandton Convention Centre, Sandton City and Village Walk. 3CUBE Property Solutions has a range of properties from this state-of-the-art building including a 381sqm office to let that is spacious, modern and equipped with a fully furnished kitchen.
To find out more about the commercial properties in Sandhurst, speak to our helpful agents today.
Author: 3CUBE Property Solutions
