Benmore Gardens

Benmore Gardens, Sandton

Benmore Gardens is one of Johannesburg's pretty suburbs, where elegant family homes have large gardens, and the streets are flanked by plenty of trees. It is only two kilometres from the retail and commercial mecca of Sandton and just over 30 minutes from the OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg.

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Neighbour to the scenic suburb of Parkmore, Benmore Gardens is a popular choice because it is central and accessible to all of the major centres of the City of Gold without being overrun by public transport and tourists. It is close to Bryanston, Morningside, Rivonia and North Riding, which all offer fantastic restaurants, cocktail bars, shops and markets.

Within Benmore itself is the Benmore Gardens Shopping Centre, a hotspot for keen shopaholics. This mall is about celebrating ultimate elegance alongside shops that cater to the needs of daily living. There are banks, beauty salons, chain stores, speciality boutiques, and more. There is also a fabulous variety of eateries at the inviting Benmore Centre. These include Col'Cacchio, Simply Asia, Kauai, Nando's, The Nut Lady, and Farmhouse Fresh; amongst many others.

Sandton City is home to glitzy malls, impressive office blocks, plenty of world-class restaurants, endless entertainment options, and the iconic Nelson Mandela Square, where a massive bronze statue of the late freedom-fighter and president of South Africa, Nelson Mandela, stands at six metres (or 20 feet) tall.

Because of its excellent location, Benmore Gardens manages to showcase the real magic of Sandton and Johannesburg's epicentre, without compromising on its peaceful, pretty ambience.