Thornhill Estate Area Profile
Thornhill Estate, Modderfontein
Thornhill Estate is located on the Gauteng East Rand and is a suburb of Modderfontein, it forms part of the City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality.
Thornhill Estate is an upmarket gated community, with access control and 24-hour security.
Thornhill Estate consists of a little over 500 upmarket homes, catering mainly for high-end buyers.
The homes are situated alongside immaculate parks and gardens. There is a well-equipped community centre and fun play areas for the children, including jungle gyms, swings, a soccer field and swimming pools, making this a place where families can relax and enjoy a safe lifestyle.
Thornhill Estate has a moderate subtropical climate with little humidity. The winters are mild and sunny, but nights are cold. Summers are pleasantly warm and sunny with frequent late afternoon thunderstorms. Spring and Autumn are mild and sunny but cold snaps can occur in April and September. The average winter temperature is 16° Celsius, with the average summer temperature being 25° Celsius.
Thornhill Estate is situated in the heart of Modderfontein, close to Greenstone Shopping Centre, Stoneridge Centre, the new Flamingo Shopping Centre and conveniently close to major highways and OR Tambo International Airport.
Thornhill Estate is approximately 3 kilometers from the Edenvale interchange and the N3. From here there is easy access via the south bound traffic to Edenvale, Bedfordview, Eastgate and Johannesburg, and heading north to Sandton, Midrand and Pretoria. Thornhill Estate is only 25 minutes from OR Tambo International Airport.
There are significant business and commercial estates in the area, including Longmeadow, Linbro Park and Meadowview, as well as the forthcoming Modderfontein developments.
Other nearby Landmarks, include Modderfontein Golf Course and Modderfontein Nature Reserve.
Thornhill Estate is situated close to the following amenities:
Shopping Centres:
Flamingo Shopping Centre
Stoneridge Centre
Greenstone Shopping Centre
Green Valley Shopping Centre
Hospitals and Medical Centres:
Busamed Modderfontein Private Hospital
Edenvale Hospital
Netcare Linksfield Hospital
Life Bedford Gardens Hospital
Modderfontein Medical Centre
Green Valley Medical Centre
Medicross Edenvale
Schools:
Laerskool Nobel
Modderfontein Montessori School
Edenvale High School
Edenglen High School
Dowerglen High School
Edenglen Primary School
Eastleigh Primary School
Nursery Schools:
Toddlers Corner
Candyland Nursery School
Edenvale Private Nursery School
Smiley Kids Edenvale
Rainbow Kiddies
Sporting Facilities:
Modderfontein Sports Club
Modderfontein Golf Club
Glendower Golf Club
Virgin Active Greenstone Park
Body20 Stoneridge
Old Age Homes:
Thornhill Manor Retirement Village
Inyoni Creek Retirement Village
Leisure View Retirement Village