The Kensington property area is one of the oldest suburbs in Johannesburg that has been divided intimate s stands of around 495 sq. metres with homes that are often well over 80 years old. Oregon pine floors, tin roofs and pressed ceilings are still in great abundance in this very leafy and stylish Eastern Jozi enclave – as such, it is no surprise thatKensington properties are snapped up soon after they go onto the market. The area is surrounded by many suburbs catering for the entry level home buyer such as Bezuidenhout Valley, Malvern and Jeppestown to the west and very upmarket areas like Bedford Gardens and Oriel to the east. Kensington also boasts one of the busiest and largest shopping centres in South Africa, Eastgate Shopping Centre; is only about ten minutes away from South Africa's premier entry port, the OR Tambo International Airport to the east; and 10 minutes away from the Johannesburg CBD to the west. With 2010 fast approaching, and with the city's eastern portal at the heart of our franchise area, it is an ideal location for people who are interested in settling in Johannesburg. For the renovator it is a paradise and it is now common to see homes that are being beautifully restored or renovated to fit in with the demanding lifestyles of working people. Top schools are in abundance - Jeppe Boys, Jeppe Girls, and Redham to name a few. With amenities like these it is no surprise that the Kensington property market is booming. The Kensington property area also includes the Germiston property area, known affectionately as Primrose and Primrose Hill. Other popular suburbs within this peaceful area include Dawnview, Sunnyridge and Fisher's Hill. Properties here are spacious and still very affordable. It is also very popular for younger people with a flair for renovating, as many homes are between 40 and 60 years old. Rawson Properties boasts two offices within the franchise area with a total staff compliment of 28 people. Just look out for the yellow Smart cars! There are 13 of them criss-crossing the area every day! Please don’t hesitate to contact us should you have any questions about any of our Kensington property listings. Read Less