Greenwood Square: Where nature, community and urban sophistication meet

Seamlessly blending luxury, convenience and lifestyle, the Greenwood Square development in the lush legacy suburb of Greenside is about to redefine Johannesburg urban living in with its unique live-work-play-shop-rest ethos.

That’s the word from Stephen Whitcombe, MD of leading Johannesburg property group FIRZT Realty, which has the exclusive mandate to market the residential component of the development.

“Designed by RUIM Architects, Greenwood Square offers a carefully integrated mix of retail and residential components, all set against the backdrop of Johannesburg’s central greenbelt including Emmarentia Lake, the Johannesburg Botanical Gardens and the surrounding sports and leisure amenities,” he says.

“It effectively captures the best of both worlds; the tranquillity of a green, well-established suburb and the vibrancy of modern city living. It brings together all the elements that today’s buyers and investors are seeking, including security, sustainability, lifestyle amenities, convenience and long-term value, and will be an important addition to Johannesburg’s high-end property landscape.”

Greenwood Square retail tenants include Superspar, Clicks, PnP Clothing, Nando’s, Bootleggers Coffee, Sorbet and The Crazy Store and on-grade parking will enable local homeowners as well as residents of the complex to enjoy access to convenient shopping on their doorstep.

Meanwhile, the residential offering in this “high-rise estate” comprises 89 thoughtfully designed studios and one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments, many with breathtaking views across Johannesburg’s main greenbelt and the Sandton and Johannesburg skylines.

Apartments can be customised to reflect the individual style of their owners and all feature spacious, open-plan layouts that maximise natural light. Prices range from R1,125m to R3,9m, and a few have already been sold off-plan, but there remains a unique opportunity for an investor to combine two top-floor apartments into a luxury penthouse priced at R7,9m.

Greenwood Square residents will also benefit from world-class private amenities, says Whitcombe, including a swimming pool, gym and fitness centre, communal entertainment areas, dedicated workspaces, a concierge service, backup water and power systems, and secure basement parking with access from Linden Road. Top-tier security provisions include biometric access-control and CCTV coverage throughout.

“High-end interior finishes will also reflect modern elegance, with kitchens boasting stone countertops, centre islands, sleek cabinetry and Siemens built-in appliances; bathrooms having separate bathtubs and showers and bedrooms being fitted with streamlined built-in cupboards.”

Greenwood Square is expected to appeal to a broad buyer base, from young professionals to retirees downsizing from nearby family homes and parents of students from other cities who are studying at Wits and the University of Johannesburg, and FIRZT Realty area specialist Amy Bharoochi, believes it is perfectly positioned for Emmarentia’s next generation of homeowners.

“This development offers a rare opportunity to secure a brand-new apartment in a suburb that is rich in heritage yet connected to the future. It combines the lock-up-and-go convenience, the community feel and the urban sophistication that modern living demands, all while being just minutes from Rosebank, Sandton and top schools.

“Indeed, Greenwood Square is much more than just a place to live – it is a whole lifestyle, rooted in community, surrounded by nature and connected to Johannesburg’s leading retail, business and academic hubs.”

With rental returns projected at 7% to 8%, the development is also attracting the attention of seasoned buy-to-let investors, and those who purchase five or more apartments will qualify to benefit from the Section 13sex tax incentive, allowing them to deduct up to 55% of the purchase price against taxable income over 20 years.

An on-site sales office will operate seven days a week, offering prospective buyers the chance to experience Greenwood Square firsthand, and there will also be an onsite bond pre-approval service provided by leading mortgage originator BetterBond.

*For more information about the apartments at Greenwood Square, contact Stephen Whitcombe on 082 412 2949, Amy Bharoochi on 083 414 8711 or Yusha Tomic on 083 225 4189.   

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FIRZT Realty Developments Division

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