Killarney Accommodation / Absolute Urban Accommodation in Johannesburg / Self Catering Accommodation in Killarney

This stylish apartment features wooden floors, high ceilings, Persian carpets, kitchen with granite counter tops, satellite television and high speed internet access. Situated in Killarney, part of Johannesburg’s north central suburbs, guests enjoy the conveniences of nearby shops, restaurants and banks - all within walking distance.

This prime location offers security, excellent transport links and a cosmopolitan culture. Centrally located 4 km from the Johannesburg CBD, Absolute Urban is close to the business districts of Parktown (1 km), Rosebank (3 km) and Sandton (8 km). It doesn’t get more convenient than this!

Self Catering Accommodation

A fusion of contemporary facilities and old world charm, this tastefully decorated 90m2 apartment is fully furnished and equipped. Absolute Urban offers an elegant bedroom which sleeps two in an extra-length queen-size bed, a spacious lounge - where a further two guests can be accommodated on a double sleeper couch - a separate dining room and a modern kitchen equipped with a refrigerator, washing machine, stove and microwave oven, etc. There are televisions in the lounge and bedroom, which receive satellite (DSTV), as well as a DVD player.

Facilities & Service

There is a housekeeping service three times a week and the quality linens are changed once a week. A laundry service is available at an additional cost. There is a private parking garage with an automatic gate which accommodates one vehicle. A doorman is always on duty, providing 24-hour security - entry to Absolute Urban is gained though the access controlled foyer or through the secure parking garage. Airport transfers can be arranged on request.

Attractions and Activities

Shopping
Absolute Urban is situated within easy walking distance of the Killarney Mall which offers banks, Bureau de Change, pharmacies, restaurants, supermarkets, dry cleaners, clothing stores, a post office, as well various speciality stores. Every Thursday there is also an organic food market at the mall, which offers a range of delights for foodies.

Killarney is in close proximity to The Zone and Rosebank Mall in Rosebank, and trendy Melrose Arch. In Rosebank, the African Craft Market and Sunday Rooftop Market offer a great opportunity for a local shopping experience. If you want to shop till you drop, Sandton City, Nelson Mandela Square, Village Walk and Hyde Park are all within an 8 km radius of Absolute Urban.

Entertainment
A short drive away, the nearby suburbs of Greenside and Norwood offer an outstanding selection of restaurants, cafes and bars to suit every taste and age.

Looking to see some local sights? The Johannesburg Zoo, the Museum of Military History, Constitution Hill, the Johannesburg Planetarium, the Johannesburg Civic Theatre, the Origins Centre, Newtown Cultural Precinct, and several art galleries are close by.

Transport
Absolute Urban offers exceptionally convenient access to the M1 highway – which extends between Johannesburg and Pretoria. Bus routes to the Johannesburg City Centre, Rosebank and Sandton are two blocks away. Taxi and car rental facilities are also available.

Nearby sporting facilities
• Virgin Active Gym (1.5 km)
• Numerous golf courses are within a 5 km radius including Killarney Golf Course (1 km); Houghton Golf Course (2 km); Wanderers Golf Club (4 km) and Parkview Golf Course (4.5 km)
• The Wanderers Cricket Stadium (4 km)
• Soccer stadiums including Ellis Park (5 km) and Soccer City (10 km)

Nearby medical facilities
• Life Brenthurst Clinic (2 km)
• The Wits University Donald Gordon Medical Centre (2.1 km)
• Rosebank Clinic (2.6 km)
• The Centre for Sports Medicine & Orthopaedics (2.5 km)

Nearby educational facilities
• Roedean School (1.3 km)
• St John’s College (1.3 km)
• Kingsmead College (2.4 km)
• University of the Witwatersrand (3 km)
• Johannesburg University (5 km)

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