Bezuidenhout Valley Area

Up until the 20th Century Bezuidenhout Valley, also known as Bez Valley, was open fields and farmlands. Its growth intertwines with the development of greater Johannesburg. When there was an increasing demand for residential properties.

Climate:

Bezuidenhout Valley has a yearly temperature of 19 - 20°C. In Summer, the temperature can reach 32°C. And in winter, especially in July there is an average low of 9.5°C. Johannesburg has a subtropical climate, bringing summer rains and thunderstorms.

Distance from Key Points:

Bezuidenhout Valley is situated in the east of Johannesburg with Kensington to the south and Observatory to the north. It is 38 minutes via de Villiers Graaff Motorway / Pretoria Rd / M1 to Sandton. Only 12 minutes (4.7km) to Johannesburg Central, 18 minutes (17.7 km) via the R24 to Oliver Tambo International Airport and roughly one hour (69.3 km) from Pretoria.

Education 

Bezuidenhout Valley is surrounded by some of Johannesburg's top schools. There is a wide choice from primary to high school from which to choose. Jeppe High School for Girls has a strong emphasis on academics. Jeppe Boys High School focuses on sports as well as culture and academics. Promising a well-rounded education experience. Other schools in the area include Jeppe Prep for primary education. Reddam House is a private school offering an alternative to mainstream education, Leicester Road, Athlone girls and Cyrildene primary. All these schools are near Bezuidenhout Valley.

Shopping in the Area 

Seven Minutes (3.9 km) away from Bez Valley you can find Bruma's Oriental City. It has many shops offering items like beads and toys and a wide diversity of other items. Park Meadows community and lifestyle Centre is only nine minutes away in Kensington, and it has 45 stores. The stores include Food Lovers Market, Dischem and Pick n Pay. There is also a Wimpy. There are also various other eateries and coffee shops in the area. Across the road from the Park Meadows community and lifestyle Centre is Eastgate, which is known as a super-regional Shopping Centre. Bedford Centre is a more affluent shopping experience only 14 minutes (5,8 km) away. The closest shopping mall to Bez Valley is the Darras Center in Kensington, which offers both convenience and a wide range of outlets.

Medical and Health facilities

Residents of Bez valley are 6 minutes (11km) away from Netcare Linksfield Hospital. And 12 minutes away from Life Bedford Gardens Hospital. Both of these hospitals are fully equipped. Offering clinical excellence and quality care for their patients. There are also pharmacies in the area.

Restaurants in Bezuidenhout Valley

Ottima Restaurant in Queen Street in Kensington is a popular eatery with good wholesome food. There is also Pastelaria Princesca in the same street. At the Eastgate mall there is a food court, as well as restaurants which include Simply Asia, Piatto and Mozambik. Bedford Centre has some fabulous restaurants from which to choose, some of the options include John Dory's  and Salsa Mexican restaurant and Tequileria. In Bez Valley there are also corner cafes and takeaways. 

Special Attractions 

Special attractions close to the Bezuidenhout Valley area include Eastgate shopping Centre with its many restaurants and entertainment options.

In Bedford Center there is a Planet Fitness, this mega-club offers a biokineticist, boxing studio, heated swimming pool as a few of its many offerings. And, Observatory Golf Club, which is a popular golf club with lush fairways and stunning views can be enjoyed by local golf enthusiasts. They also have affordable and cost-effective offerings.

The property market in Bezuidenhout Valley offers semi-detached homes, as well as freestanding houses.