Top 3 office parks in Bedfordview

The sprawling suburb of Bedfordview, located in Johannesburg's East Rand, is more than just a leafy residential hub, it has also evolved into a sophisticated and well-established commercial destination. Recent trends suggest that businesses of various sizes are relocating or expanding into the town for a wide number of distinct reasons.

Once part of extensive farmlands, today Bedfordview can be described as an upmarket garden suburb where cosmopolitan living meets picturesque surroundings. And since 2000, it has formed part of the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality, which is renowned for several industries including manufacturing, transport, trade, and finance and business services

The office sector is flourishing and businesses renting here enjoy A-grade offices, proximity to OR Tambo International Airport (12-minute drive away), and excellent connectivity to main roads including the N12, N3 and Albertina Sisulu highways. Many leading companies and institutions call Bedfordview home - from banks and embassies to marketing and IT businesses. The bulk of these businesses can be found in Albertina Sisulu Road, Arbroath Road, and Boeing W Road.

The booming commercial sector in Bedfordview is facilitated by sophisticated business parks that serve the needs of small, medium and big businesses. The following three business parks have become sought-after in the suburb:

1. Riley Road Office Park

Riley Road Office Park offers sought-after A-grade offices in the heart of Bedfordview. It boasts beautifully landscaped gardens and top-notch security including 24-hour guarded access control and electric perimeter fencing. It is strategically located alongside the N12 highway and is a stone's throw away from the airport, as well as from the N3 and M2 highways. Many businesses also benefit from good highway visibility as the business park offers excellent signage opportunities. A standout feature is the onsite coffee shop where office workers can get their coffee and lunch-time fix.

2. Hawley Office Park

Situated on Skeen Road, Bedfordview, Hawley Office Park offers recently refurbished B-grade offices that are situated near the N12, R24 and N3 highways. Tenants have flexibility when renting in the office park as certain office spaces can be rented as full offices or as subdivided options. Tenants also have access to ample parking space that varies from basement parking to shaded and open bays. Features to look out for include access-control safety measures, CCTV, lift access to all floors, and a back-up generator in case load-shedding or general power cuts hit. The office park is surrounded by a plethora of amenities including restaurants and shopping centres.

3. Bedford Office Tower

The Bedford Office Tower is part of the Bedford Centre retail precinct, situated at the corner of Smith and Van der Linde Roads. Its offerings are expansive, with 62 000sqm allocated to premium office space and 24 000sqm allocated to retail space. Individual offices range in size from 200sqm to 1 000sqm - allowing small, medium and big businesses to coexist and grow here. The offices are located on the top floor, while the retail offering is at the bottom level where tenants have access to a variety of facilities. These include a Planet Fitness Megaclub, two cinema houses, leading banking institutions, over 170 outlets and a selection of restaurants such as Mythos, Calisto's, Banjaara and Spur.

To find out more about the commercial properties in Bedfordview, speak to 3CUBE Property Solutions today.