Area Profiles

Camps Bay It may be difficult to imaging the buzzing environment of  Camp's Bay today as the farmland it once was in the 1700s. The area's history as a leisure destination stretches back to Victorian times when the upper classes would venture out of the city to enjoy picnics on the beautiful stretch of beach backed by the splendour of the Twelve Apostles.  The appeal of the area has not only endured but rather exploded over time to now offer luxurious apartments and free-standing homes - all in the multi-million rand price range - with many offering breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean, the mountains or both whilst being in the midst of a cosmopolitan...

City Bowl / City Of Cape Town Cape Town is a coastal city on the southern tip of South Africa where worlds collide. This is where business, politics, tourism and pleasure all meet. Cushioned between the ocean and Table Mountain National Park is the City Bowl. The area is called home by a diverse community, houses head offices for both global and local corporations as well as Government parastatals. The City Bowl bustles with activity and diverse, unique retail opportunities abound. Food enthusiasts have a haven here too as many of the city's small alleys offer charming little eateries and coffee shops satisfying an endless array of gastronomic needs and...

Claremont Certainly, one of the most popular suburbs of the Southern Suburbs, is  located just a 10-minute drive out of Cape Town City Center. This suburb is a hub of activity as this vibrant area is made up of commercial buildings and residential properties alike. With its origins dating as far back as the 18th century when the area was given its name, the houses are well known for their characteristic wooden floors and high ceilings. Having emerged over the years as one of the commercial hubs in Cape Town, much development has taken place in order to meet an ever-increasing need. Claremont is surrounded by a variety of golf clubs, luxury hotels and is...

Clifton Alleged to be one of the most expensive suburbs in South Africa, Clifton attracts property investment  from both international and local High-Networth-Individuals alike. Part of the suburbs appeal is based on its spectacular ocean vistas as well as its immensely popular four beaches: Clifton 1 through Clifton 4.  These beaches are unique in Cape Town, in that they are partially protected from the prevailing winds which affect the majority of the city. Another contributing factor is that this decadent coastal lifestyle can be realised whilst still being less than 10km away from Cape Town CBD. This small and extremely elite area is flanked by Camps...

C Constantia The leafy southern suburb of Constantia is well known for its sublime wine farms and is bordered by the Constantiaberg mountain, just a short distance from  Cape Town CBD. Constantia is a scenic suburb boasting a number of country estates, along with many beautiful guest houses. It is home to Groot Constantia - the oldest wine-producing farm in the city - as well as a small but significant wine route. Wine lovers are certainly spoilt for choice as the suburb has award-winning wine estates such as High Constantia, Eagle's Nest, Klein Constantia, Beau Constantia and another of the oldest wine estates in the country: Steenberg Farm. This highly...

De Waterkant   A sub-suburb of the popular Green Point area is De Waterkant. This suburb lies between Green Point and the colourful Bo Kaap and is adjacent to the central business district on the southeastern end of Somerset Road. On the south, it is neighboured by the historically coloured district of Bo-Kaap. The suburb is an address highly sought after by young professionals and niche restaurants and retailers. This fascinating little village is home to a range of restaurants, shops, spas, yoga studios and quaint cottages whilst still being conveniently situated close to the City Centre. The area offers both modern apartments as well as a few Cape...

Fresnaye Situated between Signal Hill and Sea Point, and perched on the slopes of Lion's Head is the exclusive suburb of Fresnaye. Its topography provides it fair protection from the prevailing winds, whilst allowing easy access to the city's amenities and the area's most popular beaches, accompanied by jaw-dropping views. There is no surprise to the immense desirability of this fashionable suburb. This vibrant suburb has relaxing surroundings and marvelous views of both the ocean and the mountain, especially at sunset. These circumstances have resulted in a significant number of ultra-premium homes offering every conceivable luxury  being developed within the...

Green Point Stretching from the lower slopes of Signal Hill to the Atlantic Ocean, flanked by Three Anchor Bay on the one side and the V&A; Waterfront on the other, lies Green Point.   This suburb ticks just about every box one can imagine: proximity to CBD, walking distance to  the V&A; Waterfront, beaches and the Sea Point Promenade.  Check!  Living in a vibrant, cosmopolitan suburb surrounded by eateries and nightlife options too numerous to mention. Check! A plethora of accommodation options, from studio apartments to luxurious freestanding homes.  Check! One would be hard pressed to find a more suitable locale to appeal to the many young professionals...

Higgovale Perched above the City Bowl on the lower slopes of Table Mountain is found a leafy suburb with quiet, narrow streets and stupendous views named Higgovale. The upmarket suburb is conveniently located in terms of access to both the CBD and trendy inner-city neighbourhoods. In addition, the beach-focused lifestyle and nightlife of Camps Bay is only minutes away and some the Higgovale roads border the Table Mountain National Park, proving that one can indeed, have the best of all worlds. Neighbouring suburbs include Tamboerskloof, Gardens, Oranjezicht and Camps Bay. This prestigious suburb offers a mix of of freestanding homes and a smaller number of...

Llandudno & Hout Bay Named after another beautiful seaside town in North Wales, South Africa's Llandudno concludes a stretch of coastline known as the Atlantic Seaboard and houses some of the most valuable residences on the continent.  The small residential suburb measures under 3km and eschews street lights and commercial enterprises thus appealing to those desiring stirring marine vistas that are "far from the madding crowd".  Larger, freehold homes are the order of the day in Llandudno and whilst prices vary considerably, even vacant stands fall into the R10m+ category. Within the neighbouring valley lies  Hout Bay, surrounded by majestic mountains to...