Observatory Area Information

Observatory at a glance

Observatory and Mountain View property: A profile of Observatory and Mountain View property from a buyer's perspective, with information on facilities and where to buy in Observatory and Mountain View.

Observatory and Mountain View Property

The charming old world suburbs of Observatory and Mountain View are situated conveniently close to the JOhannesburg City Centre, providing residents with access to all the facilities and amenities of the largest urban development in sub-Saharan Africa.

Nestled between Houghton and Bruma to the East of Johannesburg; Observatory and Mountain View comprises beautiful old mansions, many of which offer sweeping views over the tranquil residential areas spread out below.

The lovely old established family homes in Observatory, which offer spacious rooms and large well-kept gardens, are cheap at the price. Three, four and even five bedroom homes, often with swimming pools and pleasant outdoor leisure areas.

Prime Observatory and Mountain View properties built on Observatory Ridge - which at 2208 m above sea level is the highest point of the city - are amongst the most highly desirable real estate in Johannesburg and are rare and exclusive investment opportunities.

Observatory and Mountain View are centrally situated with access to all the major highways via the R101 enabling residents an easy commute to the major business centres in Gauteng - Germiston, Sandton, Midrand, Centurion and Pretoria.

A regular municipal bus service between the gracious old suburbs and the city centre provides a cost effective public transport alternative.

Observatory and Mountain View Attractions

Observatory and Mountain View residents are literally five minutes away from the galleries, theatres and museums of central Johannesburg.

The Johannesburg and Absa Art Galleries, the Absa Money Museum, the old Johannesburg Fort and the Friedenskirche, established in 1888, are within walking distance of Observatory and Mountain View real estate.

Ellis Park Stadium, which hosts regular soccer and rugby matches; the Eastgate Shopping Centre, one of the largest shopping precincts in the southern hemisphere, the Bruma Lake Market and the Johannesburg Zoo are located in neighbouring residential areas.

Observatory and Mountain View Facilities

Sought-after Observatory and Mountain View properties are close a large number of excellent schools including Observatory East Primary, Rand Prep, Observatory Girl's Primary, Bertrams Junior, King Edward VII, Athlone Boys High, Jeppe Girl's & Jeppe Boy's and Queens High.

Netcare Linksfield, Park Lane, Rand and Rosebank Hospitals, the Brenthurst Clinic, the Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital and the Donald Gordon Medical Centre are amongst the top health care facilities in Johannesburg which are easily accessed from Observatory and Mountain View.

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