Autumn Glory - Homes and Gardens of The Valley Road

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Is there a more beautiful place in Johannesburg than The Valley Road, especially when it’s draped in its autumn finery? 

Originally called Prospect Terrace, this exclusive lane at the top of Parktown offered aspiring Randlords an enviable position looking out over the plantation of Sachsenwald to the distant Magaliesberg beyond. Over time, that view has changed with the burgeoning skylines of Sandton and Rosebank now taking precedence, but its architectural gems and gardens (many laid out by Herbert Baker in the tradition of Gertrude Jekyll) remain intact. 

So, join Monique Jefferson for a leisurely walk along this marvellous thoroughfare. Starting outside 35 The Valley Road, the tour 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 along a hat and plenty of water.

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