Craighall, Johannesburg

Craighall, a leafy suburb in Johannesburg, offers a charming blend of tranquillity and urban convenience. Nestled along the banks of the Braamfontein Spruit, it's known for its tree-lined streets, spacious homes and a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere. The area boasts a mix of modern amenities, cosy coffee shops, and boutique shops, with proximity to larger shopping hubs like Hyde Park Corner. With its parks and green spaces, Craighall provides a peaceful retreat while still being just minutes from the city's bustling heart.

Craighall's airports/routes: travel effortlessly

Craighall residents looking to reach O.R Tambo International Airport can do so in 37 minutes (33,2 km) via the N3 Eastern Bypass and Lanseria International Airport is a 41-minute drive (28,6 km) via Winnie Mandela Drive. Johannesburg Central is only 26 minutes away (12,3 km) via Jan Smuts Avenue.

Craighall's history: uncover the backstory

Established in 1902 by Scottish settler William Rattray, Craighall began as part of the Klipfontein farm, located an hour's journey north of Johannesburg by horse carriage. Rattray transformed the farm into a residential area named after his birthplace in Blairgowrie, Scotland, and developed recreational lakes and parklands, much of which remains today as Delta Park. The suburb is known for its natural beauty, including a cascading waterfall on the Braamfontein Spruit. Originally, "Craighall Acres" were nearly an acre in size, but many have since been subdivided. Today, it is a spacious, leafy suburb with abundant birdlife, minutes from Sandton.

Craighall's weather: discover the patterns

Craighall has a mild and moderate climate with the average annual temperature reaching 16.4 °C. December is the wettest month, with an average of 122 mm of yearly rainfall. The warmest month is January with temperatures reaching an average of 20.2 °C.

Craighall's schools: set your child up for success

Known as a family-orientated area, you can be sure to find some excellent schools in Craighall to enrol your children. Some of the top institutions worth looking at include Fleming Pre-Primary and Early Learning Centre, Craighall Primary School, Blairgowrie Primary School, King David High School Victory Park, Greenside High School and St Teresa's School which is a combination school.

Craighall's healthcare: get treated by the best

Another aspect of Craighall to give you peace of mind is the fact that there are some great hospitals within the area ready to assist you with all of your medical needs. Johannesburg Surgical Hospital, Netcare Milpark Hospital and Life Brenthurst Hospital are all under a 20-minute drive and provide exceptional care.

Should your furbabies be the ones in need of medical attention, you could take them to Craighall Veterinary Hospital.

Craighall's shopping scene: enjoy some retail therapy

If you love to shop til you drop, Craighall will tick another box off your list as it has an abundance of wonderful shopping malls. Whether you're in the mood for some retail therapy, want to grab a nice lunch or simply need to do your weekly grocery shop, you could head through to The Valley Centre, The Woods Shopping Centre or the acclaimed Hyde Park Corner which are all under a five-minute drive.

Craighall's special attractions: have a fun day out

Craighall has so much to offer its residents, and some pretty amazing attractions are included. Here are a few of the top places you should add to your to-do list when in Craighall.

Enjoy a yummy meal with friends and family at The Wild Side Restaurant where the service is great and the vibe is better. 

Delta Park is another great place to spend the day with the whole family. Take a picnic and soak in the naturally beautiful surroundings while the kids play. 

Every second Saturday you could take the family to the Craighall River Market where the kids can play in the children's play area and you can purchase locally sourced and made goods as well as enjoy some delicious cuisine.

Find a home that inspires you in Craighall

Craighall is a beautiful, family-friendly neighbourhood with so much on offer for its residents. The amazing attractions, great schools and various property types make Craighall a winner for families of all shapes and sizes. Lew Geffen Sotheby's International Realty has a wide range of properties within Craighall for you to choose from when looking to purchase a property or rent a property so contact one of our property practitioners today.