Chislehurston is a compact Sandton office node for tenants that want Sandton access without taking space on the main CBD grid. It sits between Sandton Central and the residential catchments of Benmore and Sandhurst, giving businesses a practical address for staff, clients and directors moving across the northern suburbs.
The area suits companies that value proximity over profile: professional services firms, advisory teams, finance-linked businesses and regional offices that need to be near Sandton City, the Gautrain precinct and Rivonia Road, but prefer a more contained office setting. The draw is controlled accessibility: quick entry into the Sandton core, easier movement toward Bryanston and Hyde Park, and a setting away from the busiest arterial-fronting office blocks.
For a corporate tenant, Chislehurston is a selective location play. It is not a broad office market with every format on offer. It is a focused Sandton fringe pocket where the right building can give a business near-CBD positioning with a calmer day-to-day operating rhythm.
Median asking rent
Gross asking rent per m². The line is the 12-month blended median over 7 years (81 listings); the figure above is today's live asking.
Chislehurston on the map
The defined node boundary and the 12 buildings Anvil Property tracks within it.
Understanding the area
Chislehurston’s office ecosystem is shaped by small to mid-sized corporate teams that need Sandton adjacency but do not depend on heavy retail footfall or high-street exposure. The area operates as a practical extension of the Sandton office market, with buildings that tend to suit appointment-based businesses: advisory firms, legal practices, finance teams, property groups, family offices and regional management functions.
The tenant mix is less about walk-in trade and more about controlled client access. Companies here usually want a Sandton-linked address, manageable parking, shorter internal movement from parking bay to reception, and a building scale that is easy for staff and visitors to navigate. That makes the node useful for teams that meet clients regularly but do not need the full intensity of Sandton Central’s core grid every day.
Typical demand in the node comes from businesses with a defined client base and a relatively stable headcount:
- Professional and advisory services
- Finance-linked and investment teams
- Legal and fiduciary practices
- Property and project management companies
- Regional or satellite corporate offices
The common thread is operational control. These tenants are usually comparing Chislehurston against the Sandton CBD, Illovo, Hyde Park and Bryanston, then choosing the area when access and discretion matter more than retail visibility.
Development in Chislehurston has followed the character of the surrounding suburb: contained office pockets, A-grade buildings, and refurbishments that keep older assets relevant where parking, lobbies and internal fit-outs have been improved. The result is quality variation within A grade, with some properties offering more corporate reception areas and modernised common spaces, while others compete on office efficiency, smaller floor plates and easier occupation costs.
For a tenant, the node works best when the business case is clear: staff and clients must reach Sandton easily, but the company wants a calmer daily environment and a building that supports focused operations. Chislehurston is therefore less of a visibility play and more of a controlled Sandton alternative for firms that trade on relationships, meetings and proximity to decision-makers.
Why businesses choose this area
Chislehurston’s strongest case is Sandton access with less exposure to the CBD grid. For a tenant that needs to meet clients in Sandton, draw staff from the northern suburbs and stay connected to the Gautrain precinct, the node gives you a practical base off Impala Road and Protea Road, with Rivonia Road, Sandton Drive and the Sandton City area reachable without committing to the densest blocks of Sandton Central.
The comparison with Sandton Central is straightforward. Chislehurston gives up some high-street visibility and immediate retail intensity, but it gains lower-friction arrival, smaller building environments and more controlled access points. Buildings such as 21 Impala Road, 33 Impala Road, Tsebo Office Park at 85 Protea Road and Bojanala House at 90 Protea Road show the pattern: office parks and standalone commercial properties where access control, guarded entrances, perimeter measures and on-site parking matter to the tenant experience.
Tenants should weigh these trade-offs before choosing Chislehurston:
- Strong Sandton reach with less main-grid exposure
- Better suited to appointments than walk-in trade
- Controlled access and parking over street-front visibility
- Smaller office environments than large CBD towers
That makes Chislehurston a good fit for companies that want client-facing Sandton credibility in a more contained setting. It works especially well for advisory, legal, financial, property and management teams where staff commute patterns, meeting access and building control carry more weight than showroom frontage or direct retail spillover.
Route logic is the area’s quiet advantage. From Protea Road or Impala Road, a business can move east towards Rivonia Road, south-west towards Sandton Drive, or into the Sandton City and Gautrain catchment without being embedded in the main office core. For tenants comparing Chislehurston with Sandton Central, the decision usually comes down to visibility versus control: choose the CBD grid for maximum profile, or choose Chislehurston when access, parking and a calmer arrival sequence matter more.
Infrastructure and building specifications
Across the Chislehurston offices we currently list, the covered stock is A-grade office space, with a median unit size of 313 m² and a typical 231 to 498 m² band. That favours small to mid-sized corporate teams needing contained suites, while larger requirements can still be tested where combined units or larger floor plates reach above 900 m². The quality variation is within A grade: refurbished lobbies, newer air-conditioning plant, lift condition and existing fit-out quality will separate the stronger options from older internal configurations.
Fit-out standard needs a building-by-building read. A-grade classification gives a baseline for corporate use, but an incoming tenant should still check whether the suite is delivered with usable partitioning, current cabling, meeting-room infrastructure and acceptable ceiling and lighting specification. The main spec gap is likely to be between plug-in-ready suites and older fit-outs that need tenant capital before occupation.
For Chislehurston shortlisting, the technical checks should be practical and specific:
- Net usable floor plate after cores and common areas
- Existing fit-out condition and reinstatement scope
- Parking ratio, bay type and visitor allocation
- HVAC condition and after-hours operating arrangements
- Backup power capacity for the tenant’s actual load
- Green-rating evidence and reporting documentation
Those checks matter because parking and building services can decide whether a nominally suitable suite works operationally. Parking provision should be verified against staff headcount and client traffic, especially for companies with high in-office attendance. On green credentials, the supply is limited across our listings: one of 12 buildings we currently cover holds a green rating, so tenants with ESG reporting requirements should identify certified options early and assess non-rated buildings on measurable features such as lighting efficiency, metering and plant upgrades.
- Building grade
- A-grade (58% of stock)
- Median floor plate
- 313 m²
- Typical floor plate range
- 231–498 m² (middle half of stock)
- Largest available
- 900+ m² (top of stock)
- Green-rated stock
- 1 of 12 buildings (8%)
Property rental rates
Across our listings in Chislehurston, rentals are R110 to R115 per m² (10th to 90th percentile), with a median R110 per m². These are net asking rentals. Gross rental is higher once rates and levies are added, so tenants should ask for a full rental breakdown before comparing options.
The space that should absorb first is the space where the net rental is defensible against fit-out condition, parking terms and lease flexibility. Movement in the achieved deal is usually driven by a few practical variables:
- Usable existing fit-out
- Minimal reinstatement exposure
- Efficient floorplate for the headcount
- Clear parking allocation and cost
- Lease term and escalation structure
At this rental level, the headline rate is only the starting point. A tenant comparing Chislehurston options should test the gross monthly commitment, the cost of getting operational, and whether the landlord’s asking rental reflects the actual condition of the premises.
| Monthly budget | Approximate size | Likely property type |
|---|---|---|
| R15,000 – R50,000 | 190 – 339 m² (median 257) | Small office suites (5 listed) |
| R50,000 – R150,000 | 652 m² | Mid-sized offices (1 listed) |
Key buildings
- 35 Impala Road, Chislehurston, Sandton
35 Impala Road, Chislehurston, Sandton
3 listingsSecure two-storey office property on Impala Road in Chislehurston, close to Sandton City and key Sandton routes. Suits businesses needing a private entrance, full-time security, backup power and a practical Sandton base.
- 23 Impala Road, Chiselhurston, Sandton
23 Impala Road, Chislehurston, Sandton
2 listingsSecure suburban office park on Impala Road in Chislehurston, between Sandown and Illovo near Sandton Central. Suits professional firms seeking a quieter office setting with straightforward access to Sandton’s core.
- 19 Impala Road, Corner Protea Road,Sandton, Chiselhurston
Low-rise office building on Impala Road in Chislehurston, a block from Rivonia Road. Secure with 24-hour security and backup power, it suits small to mid-sized businesses wanting a quieter Sandton base near Illovo and local retail.
Available properties
BLOCK A - 1ST FLOOR
23 Impala Road, Chislehurston, Sandton
First Floor Office to Let in Chislehurston, Sandton with Fitted Layout This first floor office space to rent in Chislehurston, Sandton o...
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BLOCK B - 1ST FLOOR
23 Impala Road, Chislehurston, Sandton
253m² First Floor Office to Let in Chislehurston, Sandton at 23 Impala Road This 253m² office space to rent in Chislehurston, Sandton is...
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BUILDOING 2 - GROUND FLOOR
19 Impala Road, Chiselhurston, Sandton
This 257m² ground floor office is to rent at 19 Impala Road in the serene suburb of Chislehurston, Sandton. It offers a peaceful work env...
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1ST FLOOR
35 Impala Road, Chislehurston, Sandton
This neat first floor office to let in Sandton at 35 Impala Road offers a flexible layout ideal for a range of professional businesses. A...
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1ST FLOOR LW
35 Impala Road, Chislehurston, Sandton
This secure 339m² office space to rent at 35 Impala Road in Chislehurston, Sandton,companies needing a calm yet highly professional setti...
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ENTIRE 1ST FLOOR
35 Impala Road, Chislehurston, Sandton
This spacious 652m² office to rent in Sandton, is ideal for corporate headquarters or large professional firms seeking a prestigious addr...
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Investments and developments
Capital and infrastructure activity in Chislehurston. These are projects that materially change the supply, access or amenity of the node.
- Announced2026
Rezoning application lodged for Erf 47, 28 Impala Road, Chislehurston
A March 2026 Gauteng Provincial Gazette notice records a rezoning application for Erf 47 at 28 Impala Road in Chislehurston, indicating a formal land-use change process for a commercial site in the node.
Gauteng Provincial Gazette ↗ - Announced2026
Growthpoint disposes of Fredman Towers and 70 Grayston as part of Sandton portfolio recycling
Growthpoint disclosed in June 2026 that it sold Fredman Towers in Sandton for R160 million and 70 Grayston for R40 million as non-core assets while continuing to prioritise precinct development in Sandton.
Growthpoint SENS ↗ - Announced2026
Discovery receives approval to acquire Discovery Place in Sandton
The Competition Tribunal approved Discovery’s acquisition of Discovery Place for about R4.05 billion, consolidating ownership of a major multi-tower office asset in the Sandton business node adjacent to Chislehurston.
Moneyweb ↗ - Planned2025
Burstone marketing material highlights proposed Chislehurston road link tied to Sandton Core Precinct
A late-2025 Burstone brochure for 61 Katherine states the Sandton Core Precinct includes a proposed new Chislehurston road network linking Sandton and Weirda Valley and improving access toward Illovo.
Burstone brochure ↗
As of 2026-07-22
The bottom line
Chislehurston should be treated as a Sandton-linked base for companies that want access, control and a smaller operating footprint. It will not suit every brief. Tenants that depend on daily walk-in trade, large-format signage or constant retail traffic will usually test Sandton Central first. For advisory, finance, legal and management teams working mainly by appointment, the area offers a more measured way to stay near the Sandton market without taking on the full intensity of the main CBD grid.
The honest case is a practical trade-off. Chislehurston gives up some immediacy and street profile, then gives back easier day-to-day movement, more contained buildings and a calmer arrival experience for staff and clients. For the right business, that is the point: near enough to Sandton Central to stay connected, removed enough to make the office simpler to run.
Frequently asked questions
Chislehurston offers mainly low-rise office space on the edge of the Sandton CBD, with options ranging from standalone converted houses to smaller multi-tenant office buildings and office-park style suites. It suits companies that want a quieter address than central Sandton while keeping access to Rivonia Road, Grayston Drive and the Sandton Gautrain catchment.
Typical office rentals in Chislehurston are shaped by building condition, fit-out quality, parking provision and access to Sandton central routes. Tenants can expect a spread between more cost-sensitive space in older A-grade buildings and higher rentals for offices with refurbished interiors, stronger visibility and easier access to Sandton CBD amenities. The right benchmark is best assessed against the specific building, lease term, installation allowance and parking ratio.
Yes. Chislehurston suits corporate headquarters and regional offices that need a Sandton address without being on the busiest blocks of the CBD. Its position near Grayston Drive and the wider Sandton commercial node gives companies practical access to clients, banks, hotels and staff transport links, while the office environment remains more contained and lower-profile than central Sandton.
Office tenants in Chislehurston generally rely on on-site parking, with a mix of basement, covered and open bays depending on the building. Around Rivonia Road and Sandton Drive, larger office properties tend to offer more structured tenant and visitor parking, while smaller standalone buildings can be tighter. Confirm the parking allocation early in the lease process, especially if staff drive in daily or the business receives regular client visits.
Chislehurston sits just north of Sandton Central, giving tenants access to the Sandton client base without the same intensity of traffic, towers and retail footfall. Compared with Illovo and Hyde Park, it is more discreet and lower density, suiting firms that want a Sandton-adjacent address with easier in-and-out movement for staff and visitors. For companies that need immediate Gautrain access, strong corporate visibility or large multi-floor office plates, Sandton CBD will usually be the stronger comparison.
Chislehurston gives tenants walkable access to Sandton City, Nelson Mandela Square and the Sandton Gautrain Station from many office addresses, depending on the exact block. Daily services are strong, with restaurants, coffee shops, banks, hotels, gyms and convenience retail concentrated around Rivonia Road, Katherine Street and the Sandton CBD edge. For corporate teams, the main advantage is that client meetings, staff commuting and lunchtime amenities can often be handled without relying on a car for every trip.
Chislehurston is reasonably well served by public transport because it falls within the Sandton Gautrain catchment, with minibus taxi movement and commuter routes feeding into Sandton central. Last-mile access still matters: offices nearer Rivonia Road and the Sandton CBD are easier for staff using public transport, while deeper internal addresses may need a short shuttle or e-hailing leg.
Chislehurston gives a business Sandton access without the full intensity of the central CBD, with fast links into Rivonia Road, Grayston Drive and the Sandton Gautrain catchment. The area suits companies that want an office base near banks, professional services firms, hotels and retail, while still benefiting from a quieter suburban office setting. For staff and clients, the main advantage is convenience, with short trips to Sandton City, major arterial routes and established business amenities.
Chislehurston suits tenants wanting a quieter Sandton fringe address, but the trade-off is limited office depth compared with the Sandton CBD, so expansion options and large contiguous floorplates can be harder to secure. Access can also be uneven: Rivonia Road and Grayston Drive carry heavy peak-period pressure, while staff relying on public transport may prefer offices deeper inside the Gautrain catchment. The area is generally weaker for walkable retail amenity than Sandton Central, which matters for teams that expect restaurants, gyms and client-facing convenience within a few minutes on foot.
Contact an ANVIL Property Smith broker who works the Sandton office node and can arrange viewings in Chislehurston. They can shortlist suitable buildings, confirm current availability with landlords, and coordinate access for viewings around Rivonia Road and the surrounding Sandton streets.
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