Kempton Park

Introduction and history of Kempton Park

With its spacious homes, an abundance of things to do and convenience close to home, Kempton Park makes an ideal home for many families. Living in Kempton Park means living close to an array of business parks as well as O. R. Tambo International Airport, which means that you get to cut down drastically on the amount of time that you spend in traffic.

The property market in Kempton Park has something to offer everyone. From bachelor flats and one-bedroom apartments priced at under the R500 000 mark to lifestyle estates and luxurious family homes with six or seven bedrooms, Kempton Park has it all.

The history of Kempton Park dates back to August 1903, when Karl Friedrich Wolff, a farmer in the area, divided part of his land into residential stands. The town was originally named "Kempten" after the town in Germany that Wolff was born in. The name was later modified to become Kempton Park.

Quick facts about the area

• One of Kempton Park residents' favourite things about their home is their proximity to O. R. Tambo International Airport. The airport is about
  7 km from home for most Kempton Park locals.
• A trip to Sandton from Kempton Park via Centenary Road means covering a distance of just 25 km, which will take you a little over half an hour in average traffic.
• Residents of Kempton Park have convenient access to the whole of Gauteng via the Gautrain, with Rhodesfield Gautrain Station being conveniently located in Anson Street.
• In terms of weather, Kempton Park residents are spoilt with warm summers and temperate winters. On a typical summer's day, the mercury will rise into the high 20s or low 30s. During the coldest months of the year (June and July), the maximum temperature on any given day will be around 20°C.

Local amenities

When it's time to shop until you drop, Kempton Park residents are spoilt for choice. Shopping malls in the area include Festival Mall, Glen Balad Mall and Kempton Gate Mall. The area's newest shopping spot, Harvest Place, will be opening its doors in May 2022.

If you call Kempton Park home, then you live in an area that gives you an array of options when it's time to send your child to school. Children can start their journey to success at primary schools like Laerskool Jeugpark, Laerskool Birchleigh and Birch Acres Primary School. When they reach high school, your children can continue their education at Hoerskool Kempton Park, Norkem Park High School or Spartan High School. There are a number of private schools in the area, including Destiny Independent School and Sonrise Christian School. In addition, Maranatha Christian School will be moving to a prime position in the area.

Arwyp Medical Centre is the perfect place to go if you're a Kempton Park resident in need of medical care. The Arwyp team will take care of you in any emergency, and you'll find a range of medical professionals here, including general practitioners, optometrists, physiotherapists, radiologists and many more.

Restaurants and things to do

If you're looking for a home-away-from-home ambience in which you can enjoy a burger, a steak, or a homemade pizza, look no further than Goodies Restaurant in Glen Marais. Thanks to the beautiful grounds and mini-golf course, you can enjoy both a great meal and an outing for the whole family.

When you're looking for an evening of sophistication, Mediterranean cuisine and sushi in Kempton Park, you can head to Villa Bianca, which is known for its mouthwatering food and out-of-this-world wine pairings. If you're in the mood for what has been described as "the best curry ever", then you'll need to head to Punjabi Haandi.

If you're looking for a great meal and entertainment in Kempton Park, Emperor's Palace can be a great place to go. It has a casino, cinema, theatres and a health and beauty spa to ensure that everyone is pampered and entertained. Those striving for a hole in one can enjoy a game of golf at Kempton Park Golf Course, which is where the legendary Ernie Els learnt to play golf.

The REALGLEN Properties team has its finger on the pulse of real estate in Kempton Park. If you're looking to buy property in one of the best-loved areas of Gauteng, contact us today.