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Claremont is located around 10km south of Cape Town City and lies in what is collectively know as the Southern Suburbs. Claremont's proximity to the city centre, the many top schools in the area and the scenic surroundings of this suburb all contribute to Claremont property being immensely sought after.
The popular Cavendish shopping centre is one of the area's most popular attractions. Claremont also hosts a large number of corporate head offices and a variety of new developments have contributed to the growth that the area has experienced over the last decade. Yet despite all these development, Claremont has remained a clean, save and beautiful residential area.
The many amenities and attractions in and around Claremont include the Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, Newlands Rugby and Cricket Grounds, the beaches of False Bay, the University of Cape Town not to mention the acclaimed Constantia Winelands. The area is served by several top schools including Abbott's College and Herschel Girls' School as well as a wide range of good quality medical centres.
Quint semi detached cottages, popular among first time buyers as well as large family homes and old roomy apartments make out the real estate in Claremont. These properties are seen as extremely good investments like most of the properties in the Southern Suburbs.
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The scenic Atlantic Seaboard of Cape Town stretches all the way from the periphery of the V&A Waterfront to the charming seaside village of Hout Bay. In between these two destinations lies the opulent and sought after areas of Sea Point, Bantry Bay, Clifton, Camps Bay and Llandudno. The Atlantic Seaboard boasts some of South Africa’s most expensive properties, renowned for being excellent investments.
What makes Atlantic Seaboard real estate so sought after? The breathtaking views of the sprawling Atlantic Ocean and the majestic Twelve Apostles mountain range contribute to the popularity of the area and so does its ideal location close to all of Cape Town many attractions including Table Mountain, the city centre and the Cape Winelands. The area also offers some of South Africa’s best beaches, restaurants and shopping centres thus combining the best of luxury seaside living with urban sophistication.
A range of holiday homes and apartments along with luxury homes, villas and townhouses make up the properties on the Atlantic Seaboard.
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Constantia is one of Cape Town’s most upmarket suburbs with its leafy tree lined streets, historic homes and vineyards. It lies on the shady slopes of the Constantia Mountains with little standing in the way of this being the perfect place to live.
It is a known fact that the vineyards in Constantia are some of the oldest in the country. The Constantia wine route includes world-renowned farms like Groot Constantia, Klein Constantia and Buitenverwachting and the immense beauty of these venues makes it hard to believe that you are less that 20 minutes drive from a major city centre.
Despite the rural feel of this sought after suburb, you are never far from some of Cape Town’s best restaurants, shopping centre, boutiques and theatres. Various top schools, medical centre and gyms are located within easy access of property in Constantia.
The area is any outdoor enthusiast’s dream with a myriad of forest walks and activities to enjoy. The well-known Kirstenbosch Gardens is located in the area, not to mention the Table Mountain National Park.
Constantia real estate ranges from large family homes and security estates to smallholdings and farms and is perfect for those looking for an opulent country lifestyle.
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South Africa's Overberg region has long been one of the country's greatest destinations and includes, among others, Hermanus, Onrus, Fisherhaven, Hawston, Vermont and Sandbaai. The area is viewed as the breadbasket of the Cape, which is largely given to extensive grain farming in the area - mainly wheat. Overberg property can be found in the many scenic towns scattered along this pristine Whale Coast.
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Kleinmond is a small coastal town located 90km from Cape Town between Betty's Bay and Hermanus. This destination offers something for everyone with a beautiful beach, a lagoon, various hiking trails and an array of restaurants.
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The suburb of Rondebosch lies on the eastern slopes of Table Mountain around 5km from Cape Town’s city centre. It is a fantastic place to live with easy access to the city via the M3 highway and the various top schools located in the area.
The University of Cape Town, one of the Western Cape top tertiary institutions, is located in Rondebosch. Other landmarks and places of interest include the Rhodes Memorial, Rondebosch Common and the Rondebosch Fountain. Rondebosch also hosts the Presidential home where Nelson Mandela and FW de Klerk co-signed the Groote Schuur Minute, which marked the beginning of the end of Apartheid.
Rondebosch forms part of the Southern Suburbs, which is one of Cape Town’s most sought after residential areas. Together these suburbs offer a range of shopping centres and malls, top schools, good medical facilities and above all a sense of community.
Rondebosch property is located among peaceful tree-lined avenues and offer an interesting mix of the old and the super modern, with a number of beautifully restored mansions. The numerous flats and apartments for sale in Rondebosch can easily be transformed into student accommodation making these properties extremely good investments.
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Strand is located around 40 minutes from Cape Town and is viewed as one of South Africa’s oldest holiday destinations. A large number of modern high-rise apartment buildings dot the lengthy beachfront, which lies on the edge of a promenade that includes a few coffee shops, cafes and restaurants.
Which started out as a holiday and fishing resort is today a bustling town with residential property in Strand being popular yet affordable. It offers a wide range of holiday apartments, various sized houses and some vacant land options.
Gordon’s Bay, is an idyllic town a stone’s throw from Strand and is located in what is commonly know as the Helderberg basin. It is home to the SA Naval College and the town’s Mediterranean climate and stunning beach ensure that Gordon’s Bay is popular among tourists and holidaymakers. Bikini Beach is one of only a few Blue Flag beaches in the Western Cape and could possible be on of Gordon’s Bay most famous attractions. The town also has a small harbour, yacht club and an interesting range of restaurant and bars.
Property in Gordon’s Bay offers a wide range of holiday flats and apartments as well as spacious family homes with stunning sea-views. |
Uitenhage lies around 38km from Port Elizabeth and is best known for being the home of the Volkswagen factory - rated as the biggest car factory on the African continent. The town is set ideally on the popular Garden Route in the foothills of the Winterhoek Mountains and has become a popular tourist stopover as it is a mere 45 km from the renowned Addo Elephant Park. This charming town is located 30km from the nearest beach.
Uitenhage was founded in 1804 by J.A Uitenhage de Mist – a Dutch governmental official sent to the then Cape Colony in the early 1800’s. Because of its rich history, some of the properties in Uitenhage are lovely examples of both Settler and Victorian architecture. The Drostdy, the Town Hall as well as the Court House are some of the historical 19th century buildings gracing the town.
The town of Uitenhage forms part of the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality that includes Port Elizabeth, the nearby town of Despatch as well as the surrounding agricultural areas.
The climate in Uitenhage allows gardens to flourish without much of an effort and the town’s official flower, the Strelitzia, blooms almost everywhere in the area. So much so, that the town is often referred to as “The Garden Town”.
Property in Uitenhage consist of houses, townhouses, apartments and various vacant land options. |
Durbanville is a sought after residential area surrounded by picturesque wine farms and rolling wheat fields It is ideally located 8km from Bellville and 27km from Cape Town and although the area has seen some development over the last decade, it has managed to retain much of its rural feel.
Durbanville offers a number of English and Afrikaans primary and high schools as well as a range of gyms and top medical facilities. Durbanville’s main street is the perfect place to pick up fresh produce and daily supplies while modern shopping malls like Tyger Valley Centre can be found a short drive away.
The Durbanville Nature Reserve is a great place for picnicking and hiking while sports enthusiast can enjoy a round of golf on the Durbanville Golf Course. The area has no shortage of entertainment with a range of bars, clubs, restaurants and theatres located within easy reach.
The popularity of property in Durbanville has grown substantially over the years especially among families, first time buyers, retirees and investors. It is a peaceful suburb where you can escape to after a days’ work in the bustling city and offers a wide range of homes, flats, apartments and townhouses for sale. |
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