Area Profiles

Rondebosch At the base of the iconic Devil's Peak lies Rondebosch, one of the Southern Suburbs offering beautifully leafy surrounds, impeccable centrality, a vast breadth of property options and ease of access to many of the province's best educational facilities. Part of the suburbs charm lies not only in its convenience but in its energetic combination of past and present: gracious older homes and smaller apartments, the concentration of student inhabitants and the families of the many scholars in the area, national monuments and modern conveniences. The areas' inhabitants are well served by Rondebosch Common, 100 acres of land offering locals various...

Sea Point  Sea Point nestles between Signal Hill and the Atlantic Ocean and is undoubtedly one of Cape Town's most popular and diversely populated suburbs. Divided into two parts: Sea Point East and Sea Point West, this booming suburb is home to a significant number of new residential developments created to meet the constant demand. One of the many reasons' residents select this suburb is to revel in the sought-after lifestyle: the ability to wake up to the exceptional views of the Atlantic Ocean.  The volume of opportunity in this high-density suburb make this exceedingly possible to many. Another reason is it being the home to a long stretch of promenade. ...

Zonnebloem Zonnebloem lies towards the outskirts of the City Bowl and incorporates District Six.  This suburb   offers a large variety of apartments appealing to first-time buyers and those wanting to get a foot in the City Bowl door.  There are also a number of free-standing homes although these are in the minority.  The area is experiencing a phase of urban renewal with new developments and building revamps becoming increasingly prevalent resulting in prices steadily increasing. Neighbouring suburbs include Oranjezicht, Vredehoek, Foreshore, City Centre and Woodstock. Shopping facilities nearby include the mixed-use Wembley Square...

Franschhoek  Franschhoek offers a combination of enviable lifestyle opportunities and exceptional natural beauty within an internationally-recognised tourist destination. Franschhoek is renowned for being the wining-and-dining capital of the Cape Winelands.  This Francophile town was established after Stellenbosch by about 300 French Huguenots who were given the area in which to settle upon their arrival from France, prior to this, it was known as Elephant Corner. The area embraces its Gallic roots from the celebration of epicurean delights to its annual Bastille festival. Its  name literally translates into "French corner" from the Dutch. Many unspoilt...

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 the...

Knysna is considered the "Pearl" of the Garden Route.  It is made up of various suburbs which stretch around our famous lagoon from the Western Heads to the Eastern Heads.   Offering activities for all age groups, from hiking, cycling, fishing, boating, walking, bowling, tennis, to the refinement of gentle activity in a lifestyle retirement village.  Knysna is a short 60 kms from the George Airport - or the even-closer Plettenberg Bay airport - for those wishing to commute by air. Brenton on Sea hugs the coastline with access to the Brenton beach. There are freehold homes as well as several apartment blocks. While the Brenton on Sea Hotel offers a delightful spot...

Paarl In contrast to some the other Winelands towns, Paarl aka The Pearl of the Winelands has styled itself as the adventure capital of the area, as well as being it's largest town.  Paarl is name after its  "Paarl Rock" or Pearl Mountain. The town is the third oldest in South Africa,  boasts the country's second oldest wine route as well as offering a large variety of running events, 4x4 trails, quad bike trails, rockclimbing and numerous festivals throughout the year.  The area is also associated with fruit production.  Due to its history, its town centre similarly offers an abundance of Cape Dutch architecture and well-established trees with an abundance...

Plettenberg Bay Plettenberg Bay is a popular seaside town on South Africa's Garden Route in Western Cape Province, affectionately known as "Plett".   The small town features six Blue Flag beaches and theres a beach for every need:  family-friendly to more exuberant surf spots.  The sandy Central Beach and Lookout Beach are wonderful for long walks and both have surf breaks. To the south, Robberg Nature Reserve is a rocky peninsula with well-known trails. Northeast are Birds of Eden https://www.birdsofeden.co.za/, a free-flight bird sanctuary in indigenous forest and an elephant sanctuary. Monkey Land https://www.monkeyland.co.za/  is also a sanctuary for all...

Sedgefield is a peaceful seaside village, situated between Wilderness and Knysna, along the Garden Route in the Western Cape. The town is surrounded by vegetated sand dunes, dense pine plantations, lakes, the Swartvlei Estuary and the Indian Ocean. Sedgefield, described by some as "the Slow Town" for its laidback atmosphere is reflected in the town's motto: "the tortoise sets the pace". Bordering the Goukamma Nature Reserve and the Wilderness National Park, bird watching is an avid hobby for many residents, in addition to the other outdoor activities on offer. The Wild Oats Market http://www.wildoatsmarket.co.za held every Saturday morning, offers fresh...

Stellenbosch South Africa's second oldest town ticks many boxes in terms of its local identity and international renown:  a wine lover's dream destination, a university town nestled among mountain reserves, a cultural and artistic hotspot also regarded as a "living museum".  It offers small-town lifestyle advantages coupled with big-city amenities. Stellenbosch's natural beauty, safety and plethora of educational and employment opportunities make it a supremely desirable location for both South African and International buyers.  It offers all this only 50km from Cape Town and its additional infrastructure. The town features bountiful examples of historic...