Summer Bloom - Homes and Gardens of The Valley Road

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Is there a more beautiful place in Johannesburg than Parktown’s The Valley Road, especially when it’s in summer bloom? Originally called Prospect Terrace, this exclusive lane once looked over the plantation of Sachsenwald to the Magaliesberg beyond. That view has changed, with the burgeoning skylines of Sandton and Rosebank not taking precedence, but its architectural gems and gardens (many laid out by Herbert Baker in the tradition of Gertrude Jekyll) remain intact. 

Our leisurely walk starts near the intersection of Jan Smuts Avenue, and encompasses Prospect Terrace, the Gate House and Moot House (perhaps one of Parktown’s most significant homes as this was where Alfred Milner’s Kindergarten planned the Union of South Africa).

Please wear good walking shoes, bring a hat and plenty of water. Meet at the corner of Jan Smuts Ave and The Valley Road, Parktown. Park in The Valley Road.

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