Why you should buy property in 'trendy Dainfern', Fourways

Established a little over 25 years ago, Dainfern is an upmarket suburb within a sprawling residential and commercial hub touted as Johannesburg’s ‘New North’. The suburb is home to well-known celebrities, artists, entrepreneurs, business owners, wealthy individuals and expatriates who enjoy the many live, work and leisure benefits that the area and its surrounds offer.

This first-floor bachelor apartment in The Paddocks in Dainfern has modern finishes and a built-in study nook. It is on the market for R629 000 - click here to view.

Dainfern is part of the greater Fourways area - the ‘New North’, which is one of Gauteng’s most rapidly expanding and developing nodes. Craig Hutchison, CEO of Engel & Völkers Southern Africa, explains that the growth shows no sign of slowing down, and may soon overtake Sandton as a prominent business district.

“Dainfern property is back in demand, especially with the R2.4 billion expansion of Fourways Mall and significantly, within the next 10 years, the next two stages of the Gautrain development,” says Hutchison.

Fourways is ideally situated between Johannesburg and Pretoria, providing convenient access to major highways and arterials. The area is also equipped with an array of excellent private and public schools, including Fourways High School, Crawford Fourways, Bryandale Primary School, Chartwell Country College and Cedarwood School. In terms of essential amenities, Life Fourways Hospital is highly regarded, and Sandton Clinic and Sunninghill Hospital are in close proximity.

This four bedroom, three-and-a-half bathroom home in Dainfern has a fireplace, study, sunny patio with built-in braai, pool, three automated garages and staff quarters. It is on the market for R5.5 million - click here to view.

World-class shopping and entertainment are also on offer at Montecasino, Design Quarter and the expanding Fourways Mall. Lanseria International Airport is a few kilometres away, and for individuals who enjoy the outdoors it is an easy drive to the Magaliesberg Meandor and to the Norscott Koppies Nature Reserve.

Hutchison explains that Dainfern residents have the opportunity to enjoy all that the area has to offer and more. Dainfern Lifestyle and Golf Estate is at the heart of the neighbourhood, and is flanked by the smaller suburbs of Dainfern Valley and Dainfern Ridge.

A wide range of properties on offer

This one bedroom, one bathroom ground-floor apartment in The Paddocks, Dainfern, has modern finishes and a private, pet-friendly garden. It is on the market for R685 000 - click here to view.

For both buyers and investors, the neighbourhood offers a wide range of properties - from apartments and townhouses to clusters and sprawling family homes. The area attracts young individuals and families, with the majority of buyers in the 36 to 49 year age bracket, followed by consumers aged between 18 and 35. Many buyers view property in the area as a long-term investment and will rent units out, taking advantage of the buoyant rental market.

Studio apartments sell from R600 000 upwards, and two bedroom, two bathroom apartments range from R960 000 to R1.5 million. Cluster homes in secure complexes or estates start at approximately R1.7 million, while freestanding properties average around R1.6 million to R2 million with the top end standing at over R5 million.

This four bedroom, four-and-a-half bathroom home in Dainfern has been renovated and has a gourmet kitchen, sprawling entertainment areas leading to a terrace overlooking the garden and pool, and more. It is selling for R6.5 million - click here to view.

“Dainfern’s residential properties have once again become sought-after assets, and property prices will climb as demand continues. The new Fourways Precinct currently under way makes the suburb a thriving metropolitan area offering convenience, growth and lifestyle,” says Hutchison.

“We have recently been mandated by International Housing Solutions to sell a current development on their books, The Paddocks Estate,” says Hutchison. “For both buyers and investors, The Paddocks is ideally situated within this thriving neighbourhood. The lifestyle is perfectly suited to young professionals, those starting a family or investors with a keen eye for a quality development.”

This two bedroom, two bathroom ground-floor apartment in The Paddocks, Dainfern, has a private garden and two parking bays. It is on the market for R915 000 - click here to view.

The Paddocks is a three-storey walk-up development catering for everyone, with four options to choose from, ranging from studio apartments from R610 000, bachelors from R645 000, two bedroom, one bathroom units from R900 000, and two bedroom, two bathroom apartments from R965 000.

The complex has 24-hour security with access control, offering a secure lifestyle with abundant open park spaces, children’s play areas, a tennis and basketball court, clubhouse with pool and onsite laundry facilities.

The Paddocks is conveniently situated with direct access to the trendy Dainfern Square Shopping Centre, which is home to a Virgin Active Gym, Woolworths, Pick n Pay and a selection of restaurants - a world of retail and entertainment on your doorstep.