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Douglasdale at a glance

One of the most popular suburbs in Sandton is Douglasdale which features affordable property for sale suited to just about any need.  Typically, the area appeals to young couples and professionals, yet many older couples actively seek out property for sale in Douglasdale’s more upscale sections. Douglasdale is situated 30 minutes north of Johannesburg’s CBD which makes commuting convenient.

 

Douglasdale is a modern middle-upper class residential suburb of Johannesburg, South Africa. Douglasdale is located between the suburbs of Fourways and Bryanston, just north of the upmarket Sandton.

The six lane N1 freeway forms its southern boundary with access at William Nicol off ramp. Douglasdale is built upon Douglasdale Farm. This superb and large farm was started by Thomas Douglas and his wife Janet Alexander who both immigrated to South Africa from Scotland in 1890. They bought the farm on the Klein Jukskei River in Johannesburg and named it the Douglasdale farm. The farmhouse is one of the oldest homes in Sandton and was built in 1905. In 1930 the family started producing milk as a hobby and in 1940 they began to retail their milk producing over 240 bottles of milk a day, by hand. In the 1950's, Douglasdale milk was delivered by horse and cart and later by delivery men on bicycles.

Today the dairy produces 1.5% of the total countries daily milk production. Douglasdale Dairy services the greater Gauteng region and includes distribution as far a field as the North West Province and Mpumalanga.

Boasting rich cultural and historical heritage, Douglasdale has become a large and idyllic farm area. The community has developed the area into a safe and spectacular environment where visitors can enjoy horse riding, hiking and bird watching. Although the area is mainly residential, Douglasdale is not one to be missed. Visitors can enjoy tours among the farms and taste the delicious range of diary products they offer. Feast at their restaurant and coffee shops and take in the splendid scenery around you. Douglasdale is ideal for family outings where one can bring along their picnic baskets and enjoy a superb family outing.

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