The new Barlow Park precinct has transformed the site of the former Barloworld headquarters in Sandton into a contemporary mixed-use area with the much-anticipated opening of Barlow Park Retail on 29 February, 2024.
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Barlow Park Retail has opened with big names in convenience. These include Checkers and Clicks, and food and beverage offerings from favourites such as Vida e Café and Roman’s Pizza. The revitalised site now offers a vibrant shopping experience at the gateway to South Africa’s business capital, and is ideally positioned for both commuters and neighbourhood residents.
A curated selection of daily convenience stores cater to all tastes and needs. This ranges from Legend’s Barber, to Pick n Pay Clothing, Mr Price, Crazy Store, Pep Home, Oasis Water, Levingers Dry Clean & Shoe Clinic, Vision Works, Checkers Liquor, All Fix, PostNet, and the ATM service of Capitec Bank.
During the month of March, Nando’s and Princess Hair also join the retail mix, which is designed to complement the community’s dynamic spirit. The eagerly awaited shopping centre opening was celebrated with diverse activities – from live performances to fun giveaways, children’s entertainment, showcases, competitions, and lots of special offers from newly opened retailers.
The Barlow Park Retail opening marks the long-awaited realisation of a vision that began in 2017 when esteemed South African property developer and investor Atterbury took on the redevelopment of Barloworld’s former corporate site. The initial office-centric plan was delayed due to the pandemic, which worked in favour of shifting to a residential-led vision for Barlow Park.
With the leading force in affordable multifamily residential rental property Divercity Urban Property Group coming on board, construction of the project began in June 2022, transforming Barlow Park into a modern, mixed-use community, setting new standards for quality affordable living supported by top facilities and security.
This community-centric redevelopment garnered solid stakeholder backing. Moolman Group and Twin City Development are also investors in the precinct.
Barlow Park apartments
Now, in 2024, the precinct’s community has come to life with a fusion of urban convenience and community spirit. In addition to the opening of Barlow Park Retail, the first 300 apartments at Barlow Park welcomed residents on 31 January.
Enthusiastic take-up exceeded expectations and resulted in the first residential phase being fully let in its first month.
The much-anticipated second phase of residential apartments will launch in May 2024.
Top-tier school
With education being the cornerstone of a thriving community, top-tier independent school Curro Barlow Park also opened this year and is fully operational. Other precinct amenities will include a medical facility, shared offices and more.
All this can be effortlessly accessed through a dedicated traffic-signalled entrance. Sandton’s newest multifunctional precinct offers easy access from key road links just a short drive from major M1 Highway off-ramps. The Barlow Park address is 180 Katherine Street, Sandton, Gauteng, South Africa.
Atterbury and Divercity co-manage the asset, and the Barlow Park Property Management Office (PMO) houses the precinct’s letting and property management departments, ensuring on-site support for a seamless living experience.
The Barlow Park Development Team
