Sandton, Northern Johannesburg has the status as 'the richest square mile' in Africa, central to Gauteng, to South Africa and the southern hemisphere. Known as the cosmopolitan center of trade and enterprise - finance, fashion and fun.  Sandton, Johannesburg is just 25 minutes drive from OR Tambo International Airport, which caters for international, regional, domestic and chartered flights.  Getting to and from the airport is made easy by the Gautrain.  This rapid rail link is a new rail-bound mass transit system serving the Johannesburg-Pretoria area, and is a link between Sandton and OR Tambo International Airport
Perhaps the earliest residents of Sandton, Johannesburg who settled in the area approximately 30 000 years ago - Stone Age Man, would have simply stuck a bone in the sand outside their cave when they wanted to advertise their private property for sale, but these days whether you are buying or selling a house, duplex or apartment, if you're looking for private property for sale in the neighbourhood of Sandown for example, you'll find a feast of large sprawling homes and a number of cluster developments of spectacular properties.  Sophisticated Sandton, Johannesburg makes the suburb of Sandown an ideal location, and a sought-after address when looking for private property for sale. Sandown, Johannesburg is also just a stone's throw away from Nelson Mandela Square situated in the heart of Sandton Central, Johannesburg and is surrounded by world-class hotels and restaurants. The popular Sandton City Shopping Centre is adjacent to the Square, and is the dominating mall of Sandton, Johannesburg.  This shopping centre is ranked among the largest shopping centres in Africa, making it an unparalleled shopping experience with over 300 retailers - any shoppers Mecca!   With Nelson Mandela Square, they are linked to the Sandton Convention Centre, the largest and most prestigious exhibition and convention centre on the continent.  Persons looking for private property for sale can feel safe in Sandton Central Johannesburg, as "The Men in Red," (so called for their distinctive uniforms) who patrol the area are on a mission to deter and prevent crime, and ensure the safety of locals and visitors alike.
When looking for private property for sale one may have to consider schools, and Sandton's educational facilities range from pre-primary schools right up to technical college, including the nearby University.  Sandton, Johannesburg also boasts numerous sports and social clubs which cater for all types of recreational activity - rugby, soccer, action cricket, hockey, tennis, running, cycling, diving, dancing, including bridge and rotary clubs.  Of course there are the health clubs and country clubs, where the golfer is spoilt for choice with the range of upmarket surrounding golf courses. When you are looking for private property for sale in Sandton, Johannesburg, one can explore the surrounds of Sandton, Johannesburg - the many galleries which exhibit traditional South African art, as well as international works of art.  After dark The Teastro at Montecasino and The Blues room are only an example of the rich nightlife available.  Indulge yourself in an impressive array of around 90 restaurants which serve Italian, Greek, French, Japanese, Fusion and of course Traditonal fare.  Socialize in the sidewalk cafes, coffee shops.and bars, which offer cocktails, snacks and fast food.
On a more practical note,  Sandton Johannesburg houses the  Sandton Medi-Clinic, one of the biggest hospitals in Gauteng, as well as complementary health therapies such as the Shinzou Wellbeing Centre, and the Life Day Spa, which promises "a journey of pure bliss."  For those so inclined, there are houses of worship of all denominations in and around Sandton, Johannesburg.