One on Anne Highlights Energy-Conscious Design in Its Sandringham Apartments
Gas appliances, low energy glass, backup water and prepaid meters help One on Anne residents keep running costs in check through summer.
When people compare rental apartments, they usually start with the monthly rent. What they often overlook is what it costs to live in the unit once they have moved in. Electricity, water and the way a building handles heat and supply interruptions all shape the real monthly bill. One on Anne, a residential apartment development in Sandringham, Johannesburg, is putting that side of renting in the spotlight this November, setting out the energy-conscious design choices built into its one, two and three bedroom apartments.
The timing suits the season. Summer brings long, hot days and heavy afternoon storms in Johannesburg, and the end of the year is when many households review their budgets before January. For renters planning a move, understanding how a building is designed to save energy and water is a practical part of choosing a home.
Gas for cooking and hot water
Every unit at One on Anne has a gas hob, and the development uses gas heated water. For residents, that means two of the biggest everyday energy uses in a household, cooking and heating water, do not rely solely on electricity from the grid.
Gas also gives residents more control over their household costs, as the electricity used for cooking and water heating in many homes is shifted to a separate source.
Low energy glass and natural ventilation
The design of the building itself helps with comfort. One on Anne uses low energy glazing, energy-efficient LED lighting throughout and energy-efficient fittings. The apartments are designed to use natural ventilation, which helps to keep living spaces comfortable in the warmer months.
Open-plan living and dining areas lead onto a garden or balcony, which lets light and air move through the apartment and gives residents an outdoor space to use on summer evenings. The development describes itself as enviro-conscious, making use of solar or gas, low energy glazing and a borehole where available.
Backup water and prepaid meters
One on Anne lists a backup water supply among its environmental features. For households in Johannesburg, a backup supply offers welcome reassurance when municipal water is interrupted.
Both water and electricity at One on Anne are prepaid. Prepaid meters let residents see exactly what they use and budget accordingly, rather than waiting for a monthly bill. Combined with energy-efficient fittings and gas appliances, prepaid utilities put day-to-day running costs largely in the resident's hands.
A modern apartment in an established suburb
The energy features sit inside a contemporary building. One on Anne's interiors are modern and designed to high standards with superior finishes, and the apartments have scenic views of the Jabula Recreation Centre and Linksfield Ridge. The development is high speed fibre ready, which suits residents who work from home.
Shared amenities include a sun deck, a plunge pool, braai areas, a greenspace and an outdoor exercise area. Security includes 24-hour off-site CCTV monitoring, access control, high walls, electric fencing, a secure perimeter and secure parking, and the surrounding area is patrolled by Community Active Patrol.
Current Sandringham rentals at One on Anne are listed from R7,950 for a one bedroom apartment, R11,950 for two bedrooms and R14,950 for three bedrooms, with units listed as available immediately.
Why Sandringham suits a greener lifestyle
Sandringham is a relatively small, established suburb with a strong sense of community. It is lush and green, with an abundance of established trees and well-maintained public parks, which lends itself to outdoor living. The Jabula Recreation Centre is only 200 metres from the apartments, and residents can also enjoy Gilooly's Farm, Dan Pienaar Park and the Royal Johannesburg and Kensington Golf Club nearby.
Everyday needs are close too. One on Anne is about 50 metres from a wide variety of neighbourhood shops, and Greenstone, Eastgate, Norwood Mall, Balfour Park and Rosebank are a short drive away. Being close to shops, parks and schools means fewer car trips, which is another way residents can reduce their running costs.
The development has easy highway access to the M1 and N3 and to OR Tambo International Airport. Netcare Linksfield and Netcare Linkwood are less than two kilometres away, and the area is home to schools including Saheti, St Andrew's, King David and Yeshiva College.
Who the apartments suit
One on Anne describes Sandringham as an ideal location for young professionals, couples, small families and work-from-home entrepreneurs. For anyone comparing apartments to rent in Sandringham, the combination of an established suburb, modern finishes and energy-conscious design offers a way to rent a quality home without losing control of monthly costs.
The one bedroom units suit a single professional or couple, while the two and three bedroom apartments give families and home workers room for a study or a child's bedroom.
Energy-conscious design matters for each of these households in a slightly different way. A young professional on a tight budget benefits from predictable prepaid costs. A family benefits from gas heated water when several people shower each morning. A work-from-home entrepreneur benefits from fibre readiness, natural light and a building designed to stay comfortable through the warmest part of the day, without relying heavily on electric cooling or lighting.
Viewing before the holidays
Renters who want to see the apartments before committing can watch virtual walkthroughs of the two and three bedroom units on the One on Anne website, which is useful for anyone relocating from another city over the festive season. Rental enquiries can be made by phone, email, WhatsApp or the online enquiry form.
For those looking at Sandringham Apartments ahead of the new year, more information, walkthroughs and enquiry details are available at https://oneonanne.co.za/.
About One on Anne
One on Anne is a residential apartment development in Sandringham, Johannesburg, offering one, two and three bedroom lifestyle apartments to rent. The enviro-conscious development features gas hobs and gas heated water, low energy glass, energy-efficient fittings, a backup water supply and prepaid utilities, alongside a sun deck, plunge pool, braai areas and 24-hour off-site security. It is close to parks, schools, shopping centres and the M1 and N3 highways.
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