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Urania Village is an integral part of Observatory, nestling beneath the Ridge on which the world famous observatory is sited.

It is a tight knit but diverse community, bordered by The Curve and De La Rey, and Observatory Avenue. Entrance to Urania Village is from Innes Street.

The Community have formed a section 21 Company to help maintain the village and assist in creating a safe and secure environment for both resident families and visitors.

It has an annually elected committee, who are accountable to the community. Each household pays a monthly levy to assist in the upkeep of the community, and as with many enclosed areas the value of property is comparatively higher than other areas.

The Village is perfectly placed for those who work in the inner city, with excellent access to Johannesburg International Airport and the motorway network around Johannesburg.

The size of the average family plot are generally large for the Johannesburg area with an average size of more than 2 000 square metres and therefor offers an increasingly unique family environment for those who prefer a larger property and a sense of country in the city.

The village is perfect for walking and running, either in the village or along the ridge and has the steepest road in the city up to the city’s highest point, with its stunning views of the city’s Southern suburbs and inner city.

Next time you are in the area come and have a look at Urania Village, you will like what you see.