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Known for its large plots and rural nature, this part of Midrand is the fastest growing town in the country. There is a new shopping mall being planned for Glen Austin where all properties are classed as Agricultural Holdings, with none being smaller than 8500 square meters. Glen Austin is midway between Johannesburg and Pretoria and reaching these cities will be even easier with the completion of new and extended highways, the Gautrain in the west and the Grand Central Airport in the south.
Glen Austin area was named after a Voortrekker who inherited this part of the Midrand area in the early 1900s. This town is still dominated by morgen plots that gives residents about 2.2 acres or about .85 of a hectare per morgen. The small farms and horse stables add to the rural atmosphere and there are many chickens and small animals in these plots where vegetables are grown and eaten. The... Show more
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For a more down to earth experience there are guest houses. Less expensive than hotels, they offer a more homey environment, as well as more privacy. Converted from a private house it’s a much gentler environment and for those with furry friends, there are also pet friendly options. They are usually well situated with shops and places of interest nearby. Being so small it offers a much more personal and intimate attention to it’s upkeep, leaving you with a more polished and homely experience.