Windmill Park, Boksburg

Windmill Park is a full-title freestanding development situated in the Gauteng province of South Africa. Windmill Park offers an excellent centralized location that is a 20-minute drive from the Johannesburg CBD and approximately 10 minutes from Boksburg. There are currently 621 stands with provision made for a children's play park complete with jungle gym equipment. The family-orientated suburb is a great place for first-time buyers, families and investors alike.

A brief history of the area

Windmill Park is situated within Boksburg which was founded in 1887 as the administrative centre of the East Rand. It is the second oldest town on the Witwatersrand and was once an important mining town. It holds the world's largest known gold reserves and has produced over 40 000 tonnes which represent roughly 22% of all the gold accounted for above the surface.

Distance from key points

Windmill Park residents looking to reach O.R Tambo International Airport can do so in approximately 29 minutes (22,2 km) via the R21 and Lanseria International Airport is a one hour and four-minute drive (70,4 km) via the N3 Eastern Bypass. Johannesburg Central is 31 minutes away (29,9 km) via the N17.

Climate

Boksburg, in which Windmill Park is located, provides long, warm summers and short, wet winters. During the warm season, you can expect high daily temperatures to reach around 24°C and 18°C during the cool season. The month that offers the most rainfall in the area is December with an average of 16.3 wet days.

Schools in the area

Windmill Park is home to some excellent schools that you will want to look into for your children. Some of the top ones that you should consider are Little Red Riding Hood Pre-Primary School, Windmill Park Primary School, Thulasizwe Primary School, Faith Academy Christian School and Windmill Park Secondary School.

Healthcare in the area

When you're in need of emergency medical assistance, you will be able to get the help you require at Netcare Sunward Park Hospital which is located within the suburb. Tambo Memorial Hospital and Life Dalview Hospital are also nearby options for you and your loved ones.

If it is your furry companion who is in need of medical assistance, you can take them to Park Veterinary Hospital or St Francis Animal Clinic.

Shopping centres

If you are in the need of some retail therapy, you could head to Dawn Park Shopping Centre, Vuka Darkie Container Mall, Sunward Park Lifestyle Centre, Sunward Centre,  Kingfisher Corner or Parkrand Piazza Shopping Centre.

Restaurants

When moving to a new area, it is beneficial to know where all the best restaurants are for those nights you don't feel like cooking. Some of the top restaurants in the area you should add to your list of places to visit include Ebandleni Shisanyama, GG's Fast Food, Tribal House Kitchen, Cleo's Grills, Red Corner, Bennigan's, The Kota Cafe, Papachinos and The Dagwood Shandis.

Special attractions

Windmill Park is nearby some wonderful attractions for its residents to enjoy. Here are some of the places you may want to explore.

Bokkie Park has a playground to keep the children busy and allows them to pet and feed the animals within the zoo.

Wild Waters in Boksburg is a 26-minute drive and well worth the trip!

Make Windmill Park your home. Let it be your story.

Windmill Park offers value-for-money homes, a family-orientated environment and is growing each and every year, making it an ideal place to set roots. Seeff has a wide range of properties within Windmill Park for you to choose from whether you're looking to purchase a property or rent a home, so contact one of our property practitioners today.