Agent Q&A: Popular areas to buy in Cape Town, from Bantry Bay to Bakoven.

Cape Town is full of beautiful areas where you can buy high-end properties, whether you prefer seaside views or tree-lined suburbs. We're chatting to our Cape Town agent, Devon, about which areas to focus on when you're in the market for a new home on the Atlantic Seaboard and what sets these areas apart from the rest of Cape Town.

Q: When looking for a property along the beautiful Atlantic Seaboard, which areas in particular would you recommend?

A: This all depends on the individual buyer's lifestyle requirements. The Atlantic Seaboard has a variety of different offerings, each with their own special attributes which makes them unique and sought-after in their own way. Many of these areas offer different views, convenience factors, and ultimately different lifestyles. Whether a buyer is wanting to be in the hustle and bustle of the promenade and beachfront, or more secluded and higher up on the mountainside, our beautiful city has it all which makes it such an attractive destination for locals and internationals. Areas of the Atlantic Seaboard include: The V&A Waterfront, Granger Bay, Mouille Point, Green Point, Sea Point East and West, Three Anchor Bay and Bakoven, Clifton, Llandudno, Fresnaye and Bantry Bay, all of which offer some of the most spectacular real estate in the country with easy access to some of the world's finest beaches, My personal favourite areas to recommend would be Llandudno, Clifton, Fresnaye, and Bantry Bay.

Q: What sort of properties will you find in these areas?

A: You will find that the Atlantic Seaboard provides the cream of the crop when it comes to luxury property with a wide variety of options such as jaw-dropping mountainside homes, beachfront bungalows, new and older apartments blocks, gated estates and picture-perfect villas -  ideal for your summer holidays - or stately old homes with old cape Dutch character.

Q: What areas are currently the most popular with buyers?

A: The most sought-after areas currently are Llandudno, Clifton, Bantry Bay, Fresnaye, Camps Bay, Sea Point, Green Point and the Waterfront which have experienced a good volume of sales transactions this year in their respective price brackets.

Q: What features set these areas apart from other neighbouring areas?

A: All of the suburbs I have mentioned offer some of the most spectacular and prestigious real estate in the country with easy access to some of the world's finest beaches including the white sands of Clifton beaches, the unspoilt boulders of Llandudno and the gorgeous stretches of the Camps Bay Promenade, and our own natural wonder of the world in our backyard:, Table Mountain. You will find it hard to beat this offering anywhere else in the world.

Q: What makes these areas great for young families, are there any good schools in the vicinity or nearby?

A: Parents of the Atlantic Seaboard are spoilt for choice when it comes to top schools offering the very best education for their children and these institutions all offer excellent learning opportunities. Most of these schools will be located a few minutes' drive away when staying on the Atlantic Seaboard and include Mainstream, niche and more traditional options are available:  The Reddam and Curro Groups, Herzlia Jewish School, Bishops, Deutsche International School, Hout Bay International School, Camps Bay Pre-school, Preparatory and High Schools, Rondebosch Boys High School, as well as SACS, the oldest high school in the country are all located a short drive away when staying on the Atlantic Seaboard.

Q: In terms of lifestyle, what do these areas offer residents?

A: The Atlantic Seaboard truly is an outdoor lover's paradise with the mountain paths of Table Mountain National Park on your doorstep on one side and numerous beach and ocean activities on the other. The Sea Point Promenade, with its meandering paths along the shoreline from Granger Bay to Queens Road is a firm favourite with most residents out running, cycling, and walking before sunset over the sea, while the glistening sandy beach of Camps Bay is a summer haven, and a perfect place to catch a tan and take a refreshing dip in the ocean. For restaurant lovers, the wealth of seaside eateries, cafés and fine dining establishments offer gastronomic delight to complement the exquisite views, with sundowners over the sea adding a touch of holiday ambiance to the setting. If you feel like escaping the city for a day, a short drive will lead you to some of the best wineries the world has to offer.

Q: What are the nearby healthcare facilities like?

A: Residents along the Atlantic Seaboard enjoy multiple world top class health facilities. With the prestigious Netcare Christian Barnard Memorial Hospital and various medical and cosmetic centres spread across the Atlantic Seaboard, residents are spoilt for choice when it comes to receiving top quality healthcare.

Q: What are some of the highlights of living in these areas?

A:

Table Mountain National Park

Table Mountain is the most iconic landmark of South Africa. It is also the country's most photographed attraction and its famous cable car takes millions of people to its famed flat top.

Green Point Park

This newly developed urban park allows families the space to picnic and unwind in the shelter of Signal Hill. A natural spring from Table Mountain feeds the stream running through it and there are several water features, including a lake. Two play parks for children and ample shaded areas with tables mean it is a sought-after destination for picnics and kids' birthdays. Bring your blanket and hang out on the lawns for a perfect family outing in the city.

Sea Point Promenade

The Promenade, as it is known, is a popular before and after work destination for runners, cyclists and strollers. The paved pedestrian walkway along the Mouille Point and Sea Point beachfront offers unrivalled sea views and salt-laden sea air, revitalising the senses and encouraging a healthy outdoors lifestyle for residents. A fitness park, playgrounds and proximity to restaurants add to the allure and it is bustling on any given day.

Sea Point Pavilion Swimming Pool

This landmark public swimming pool in Sea Point is a great place to do some laps and is situated right next to the sea, which it uses to fill the Olympic size pools. Other features include diving boards, lifeguards and a children's pool for the little ones to splash in. 

Atlantic Beaches

For beach lovers, the Atlantic Seaboard offers it all from Blue Flag beaches to hidden gems and each curve of the coastline is lined with idyllic sunbathing and leisure spots. The most popular and famous beaches for sun worshipping include the wind sheltered Clifton 1st to 4th beaches and Camps Bay, where the glistening sands beckon sun-kissed bodies to spend the summer. Llandudno provides exceptional and powerful waves for surfing and remains pristine with crystal-clear, azure blue waters when the summer winds blow.    

Theatre on the Bay

For the arts and culture lovers, Pieter Torien's Theatre on the Bay is the perfect place for an intimate show. Expect a mix of local and international acts with genres ranging from drama to dance and everything in between. This venue also offers dinner before and after shows as well as drinks in the main foyer and is the perfect place for an evening out.

Twelve Apostles Spa

Relax and unwind in one of seven treatment rooms offering healing energies derived from nature and absorb the breath-taking views over the ocean at this award-winning spa situated under the peaks of the Twelve Apostles mountain range.  

Paragliding Off Lions Head

Get the adrenalin pumping as you take a short sprint off Lions Head and into the air over the Atlantic. Tandem paragliding is a popular pastime on this peak and operators offer daily trips when the winds are right. Expect a bird's eye view of the mountains and beaches as you glide along the thermals around Lions Head before landing on the sunset strip for lunch or sundowners.

Oudekraal Nature Reserve

Oudekraal is a great spot for a swim and a weekend braai with a view. Sheltered from the wind and the waves, it offers safe swimming for children and plenty of braai facilities in different elevated areas overlooking the sea.

Oranjezicht Market

This is Cape Town's most popular weekly farmers' market offering produce, breads, eggs & dairy products, plus artisanal foods.

Nightlife  

Nightlife in Cape Town offers something for everyone. Locals and backpackers cruise the string of bars, restaurants and music clubs in Long Street, the rest of the CBD and Green Point. The V&A Waterfront is awake with restaurants and nightlife for a generally older, more affluent crowd and Camps Bay is a hugely popular spot, thanks to Victoria Road's sunset strip of beachfront bars.

Q: What advice would you give to people looking to purchase property in these areas?

A: Now is the perfect time to invest in property on the Atlantic Seaboard. With its enviable lifestyle offering, - pristine beaches, and cosmopolitan vibe -- and affordable pricing due to current market conditions - , there has never been a better time to buy.

The current lending climate, with record-low interest rates, has created the ideal opportunity to invest in property. It's certainly advisable to consult with an expert property agent who will offer informed advice about the area especially when there is uncertainty about how long it will take for it to recover from the economic fall-out of the pandemic.

Whether you're looking for sprawling ocean views, direct access onto a world class beach or the exceptional cosmopolitan lifestyle with gorgeous views, we have the perfect property for you. For more information about these areas and to view our selection of spectacular properties available along the Atlantic Seaboard, you can visit our website here or contact our local agents who know these areas like the back of their hands and will place you at your new beach home. 

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