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About the CAPE TOWN area of SOUTH AFRICA

SOUTHERN SUBURBS

Bishopscourt
Bishopscourt has long been one of Cape Towns most prestigious suburbs boasting some of Cape Towns finest and most exclusive real estate. Nestled high up against the mountain ranges of Kirstenbosch Gardens and Newlands Forest many homes in the area enjoying spectacular views over Cape Town.

Claremont
Claremont has long been one of the most popular residential areas in the Southern Suburbs. Conveniently situated just 15 minutes drive from Cape Town city centre with leading schools, golf courses, Cavendish shopping centre and many fine restaurants, bars and Newlands Rugby and cricket Stadiums in close proximity.

Kenilworth
As part of the Southern Suburbs Kenilworth is adjacent to Claremont and has all the advantages of being centrally situated to schools, restaurants, shopping centers and fantastic sporting facilities. Kenilworth is approximately 20 minutes drive from the city centre.

Newlands
Set against dramatic mountain ranges and forests Newlands is a popular area for affluent families offering top schools, shopping centres, Newlands Cricket and Rugby stadiums and many other attractions. Newlands is conveniently situated just 15 minutes drive from the City Bowl.

Rondebosch
Rondebosch makes up part of the Southern Suburbs of Cape Town. Although not situated near the sea, the Southern Suburbs make up the most popular residential areas in Cape Town, conveniently situated to shopping facilities, leading Universities and schools, Sporting facilities and more. Homes in Rondebosch are also very reasonably priced compared to that of the seaside areas.

Constantia
Constantia has long been one of the most exclusive areas in Cape Town with many larger properties surrounded by large gardens, horse paddocks and vineyards. The Constantia valley boasts rural and park like landscapes backed by majestic mountain ranges. Constantia also offers some of Cape Towns finest wine Farms such as Groot Constantia, Constantia Uitsig, Klein Constantia and Buitenverwaghting.

Tokai
Just 5 minutes drive from Constantia is the popular residential area of Tokai. Tokai is conveniently situated to many fine restaurants, bars, two leading golf courses,(Steenberg and Westlake), one of Cape Towns finest schools Redham, modern shopping facilities and more and has seen fantastic growth over recent years.

Wynberg
Bordering the Constantia valley Wynberg makes up part of Cape Towns Southern Suburbs. This charming area is conveniently situated to top schools, shopping centres, sports clubs and more. Wynberg Chelsea boats quaint Boutique shops, fine restaurants and pubs.

Plumstead
Plumstead forms part of the Southern Suburbs and is a popular residential area for first time buyers and those looking to get into the market at fairly low prices with the area made up mainly of many smaller cottagey homes and apartments. There are many shops, schools, sporting facilities and restaurants.

Diep River
Diep River offers predominantly smaller and lower priced homes. The Diep River Chelsea area offers quaint Victorian Cottages and has been through a revival of late with many of the older homes being restored to their former glory. There are many restaurants, shopping facilities and schools of the Southern Suburbs in close proximity.


ATLANTIC SEABOARD

Bakoven
Bakoven is a beautiful little cove situated on the border of Camps Bay and is one of the most exclusive areas on the Atlantic Seaboard. Many homes in Bakoven are on the waters edge and enjoy panoramic views across the Atlantic Ocean. Bakoven is only a few minutes walk from the trendy strip of Camps Bay with its fine restaurants, delis and beachfront bars.

Bantry Bay
Bantry Bay is home to some of Cape Town`s finest and most exclusive real estate. Tucked away from the prevailing south-easterly wind with breathtaking views over the Atlantic Ocean. Bantry Bay is in close proximity to Camps Bay, Clifton, the city centre and V & A Waterfront.

Camps Bay
Camps Bay is one of the most beautiful and sought after areas on Cape Town's Atlantic Seaboard. Residents enjoy panoramic sea views, beautiful beaches and a bustling cosmopolitan beachfront with its trendy restaurants and cafes with the convenience of being a few minutes drive from the Cape Town city centre.

Clifton
Clifton has long been one of the most exclusive and sought after areas on Cape Towns Atlantic Seaboard. Consisting of four beaches separated by granite boulders with spectacular surroundings and an unrivalled beauty. The Clifton lifestyle is one which only a select few have the privilege of experiencing.

Hout Bay
Hout Bay offers a unique beauty with panoramic sea, mountain and bay vistas. Nestled below the world famous Chapmans Peak drive Hout Bay boasts a truly unique village atmosphere. Mountainside homes enjoy uninterrupted views across the bay towards Hout Bay Harbour.

Llandudno
Llandudno is one of the most spectacular areas on the Atlantic Seaboard boasting 2 of the most beautiful beaches Cape Town has to offer. Homes in the area enjoy panoramic views of the bay, beach and coastline. There are around 350 homes in Llandudno and no apartments in the area, making it a truly unique and exclusive place to live.

Fresnaye
Conveniently situated between Bantry Bay and Sea Point, Fresnaye enjoys many exclusive and spectacular homes with panoramic views across the Atlantic Ocean. Located just around the corner from Clifton and Camps Bay, and also just a few minutes drive from the V & A Waterfront and City Bowl, Fresnaye is undoubtedly one of the Cape Towns most exclusive areas.

Green Point
Green Point is one of Cape Town`s most vibrant areas with a number of fine restaurants and Delis and a bustling nightlife. Green Point consisits of high rise apartments and restored older homes and is within walking distance to the V&A Waterfront. Many Homes and apartments in Green Point enjoy stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean.

Mouille Point
Mouille Point is conveniently situated adjacent to the V & A Waterfront and in close proximity to a number of leading restaurants and delis.. Many homes and apartments in the area enjoy panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean and Table Mountain. Mouille Point also boasts the only golf course on the Atlantic Seaboard.

Sea Point
Bordering Bantry Bay and only a few minutes from the City Bowl and The Waterfront, Sea Point has gone from a little seaside resort to one of the trendy areas on the Atlantic Seaboard. Upper Sea Point is characterized by larger private homes, while the Promenade enjoys a long stretch of Luxury apartment blocks all with panoramic views over the Atlantic Ocean towards Robin Island. Sea Point also boasts an array of fine restaurants, Delis, pubs and a bustling nightlife.

Three Anchor Bay
Bordering Green Point and Sea Point Three Anchor Bay consists mainly of High Rise Apartment Blocks many of which enjoy views across towards the Atlantic Ocean. Three Anchor Bay is in close proximity to the V & A Waterfront, the City Bowl and the trendy restaurants and Bars of Sea Point, Green Point and De Waterkant.

De Waterkant
De Waterkant has become one of the trendiest and most vibrant areas in Cape Town. Many homes in the area enjoy beautiful views towards Cape Town Harbor and across the Atlantic Ocean. With the recent revival of the area, De Waterkant has some of the finest boutique stores, restaurants and Delis and is just a few minutes walk from the V & A Waterfront.

The Waterfront
Luxury apartments at The Waterfront are built around a stunning marina. Many boast beautiful views over the harbor and Atlantic Ocean. Living at The Waterfront offers the convenience of many fine restaurants, designer boutiques, coffee shops and entertainment on your doorstep all year round.

SOUTHERN PENINSULA

Fish Hoek
Fish Hoek boasts spectacular sea views from the mountainside across to Kalk Bay and a beautiful stretch of beach running the length of the town. Other attractions in the area are Clovelly Golf Course and the charming area of Kalk Bay just around the corner boasting fine restaurants and antique dealers.

Kalk Bay
Kalk Bay is a truly unique village with homes in the area enjoying beautiful views across Kalk Bay harbor and the Indian Ocean. With the main street in Kalk Bay lined by quaint antique dealers, boutique stores, fine restaurants and delis, the area has recently become a regular art stop off. Kalk Bay Harbor also boasts a number of trendy bars and restaurants on the waters edge.

Muizenberg
The False Bay Coast offers a quieter and more laid back lifestyle than the Atlantic Seaboard. Muizenberg is a popular destination for surfers and swimmers alike, with warmer water than the Atlantic Seaboard. Muizenberg has recently been going through a revival and properties are still relatively inexpensive in the area.

St James
Bordering the trendy Kalk Bay area, mountainside homes in St James enjoy panoramic views across the Indian Ocean. Ideally situated just a few minutes walk from the trendy streets of Kalk Bay with its quaint antique and boutique stores, seaside restaurants, bars and delis.

Simons Town
Simons Town is a charming seaside town where the pace of life is far slower than that of the Atlantic Seaboard. Mountainside homes enjoy panoramic views of the coastline and Indian Ocean across the harbor and waterfront. There are plenty of quaint restaurants, delis, coffee shops and boutique stores along the main road and at the new Quayside Waterfront with its popular seaside restaurants. Boulders beach is also one of Cape Towns most beautiful beaches where on warm summer day’s swimmers frolic with penguins in the shallow waters.

Noordhoek
Situated at the foot of the world famous Chapmans Peak Drive Noordhoek boasts one of the longest stretches of white sandy beach in Cape Town. Noordhoek offers residents beautiful mountain and sea views and is a fantastic place for horse lovers, nature enthusiasts and surfers.

Kommetjie
Kommetjie, a quaint seaside village bordering the soetwater nature reserve is the perfect destination if you’re looking to get away from the fast pace of city life. Residents enjoy the beach on their doorstep with many homes boasting panoramic views of the rugged coastline and Atlantic Ocean. Kommetjie is well known for its white sandy beaches, good waves and fishing.

Scarborough
A short coastal road drive from Kommetjie at the Southern most tip of Cape Town is the spectacular seaside village of Scarborough. Scarborough offers residents a very laid back seaside lifestyle with a beautiful sandy beach ideal for walks and surfing. There are two trendy seafood restaurants in Scarborough with mountainside homes enjoying spectacular views over the bay and Atlantic Ocean. Scarborough is approximately 45 minutes drive from Cape Town City centre and only 10 minutes from Cape Point Nature Reserve.

Misty Cliffs
Misty Cliffs is a spectacular seaside cove just around the corner from Scarborough. Misty cliffs offers a small wild beach with waves crashing on your doorstep. Mountainside homes enjoy spectacular views across the Atlantic Ocean and rugged coastline. Misty Cliffs is approximately 45 minutes drive from Cape Town and residents enjoy a quiet seaside lifestyle.


CAMP TOWN CITY BOWL

City Centre
Nestled between Table Mountain on one side and Table Bay on the other the city Bowl has recently become a thriving residential centre with the emphasis shifting from commercial to residential. Living in the city Bowl means that you are centrally located to leading restaurants, the V & A Waterfront, a bustling nightlife, and the world famous beaches of the Atlantic Seaboard.

Devils Peak
Devils peak is situated on the slopes above the city bowl adjacent to Vredehoek. Many homes and apartments in the area enjoy panoramic views over the city bowl and harbor. Devils Peak is conveniently situated to fine restaurants and the gardens shopping centre.

Gardens
Gardens is on the border of the city bowl and is a trendy area made up mainly of old Victorian style homes, cottages and art deco apartment blocks. There are many fine restaurants, delis, bars and shopping close by with residents experiencing a relatively quiet lifestyle with the convenience of being in close proximity to the city bowl.

Higgovale
Higgovale is a very trendy area on the border of the city bowl offering many exclusive residences and luxury apartments with beautiful views over the city. Higgovale is conveniently situated to the many fine restaurants, bars and delis of the city bowl and is also only a few minutes drive from Camps Bay.

Oranjezicht
High up above the city bowl nestled against the slopes of Table Mountain homes in Oranjezicht enjoy a birds eye view across the city towards the Atlantic Ocean. There are many larger grand Victorian style residences in the area with beautiful private gardens. Oranjezicht is conveniently situated close to many fine restaurants, bars and shopping centres.

Tamboerskloof
Tamboerskloof is one of the suburbs adjacent to the city bowl. Tamboerskloof offers many luxury homes and apartments with a birds eye view over the city bowl towards the harbor and Atlantic Ocean, and of course the world famous Table Mountain. Life in Tamboerskloof is relatively quiet with many fine restaurants, delis, bars and shops in close proximity.

Vredehoek
Vredehoek is made up largely of trendy apartments and homes many enjoying beautiful views across the city bowl towards the harbor and Atlantic Ocean. Vredehoek also offers residents fine restaurants, delis and bars and is in close proximity to Gardens Shopping centre.


WEST COAST

Langebaan
Langebaan is a seaside holiday destination situated on the west coast approximately 60 minutes drive from Cape Town. Langebaan offers many outdoor activities and is a great area for boating and skiing with Kraal Bay a short boat drive across the bay. Langebaan also boasts the resort of Mykonos offering fine restaurants, sporting facilities, a casino and the Langebaan Golf Course nearby.

Melkbosstrand
The seaside suburb of Melkbosstrand is conveniently situated approximately 30 minutes drive from Cape Town. With its beautiful white sandy beaches Melkbosstrand is a popular town for water sports such as surfing, windsurfing and Cray fishing. Many homes in the area enjoy spectacular sunsets and panoramic views across the beachfront and Atlantic Ocean.

Blouberg
Blouberg is situated on the west coast of Table Bay and is in close proximity to Cape Town City centre. Homes on the beachfront enjoy spectacular beach and sea views over the bay to Table Mountain. Blouberg beachfront is the setting for most of the postcards of Cape Town with the famous Table Mountain backdrop.

Milnerton
Milnerton is conveniently situated just 15 minutes drive from Cape Town City centre. Properties in the area range from luxury seaside apartments and homes to more modest homes in the centre of the suburb. Many seaside properties enjoy panoramic views across the Atlantic Ocean towards the world famous Table Mountain. There are many fine restaurants, shopping facilities, pubs and golfing estates nearby.

Table View
Table View is conveniently situated just 20 minutes drive from Cape Town. Table View boasts beautiful coastline and white sandy beaches with many homes enjoying spectacular views across the bay towards Table Mountain.



PROPERTY PRICES:

SOME OF THE MOST PRESTIGIOUS CAPE TOWN PROPERTIES SOLD IN RECENT TIMES

THE ATLANTIC SEABOARD - WESTERN CAPE

The Bantry, Bantry Bay, Cape Town - (2006) - R 38.25 Million

603 The Bantry, Bantry Bay, Cape Town - (2006) - R 25 Million

1,4 & 9 The Clifton, Clifton, Cape Town - (2006) - R 23.5 Million

78, Fourth Beach, Clifton, Cape Town - (2006) - R 20 Million

101 Eventide, Clifton, Cape Town - (2006) - R 17.85 Million

4 Top Road, Fresnaye, Cape Town - (2006) - R 15.9 Million

CONSTANTIA, SOUTHERN SUBURBS - WESTERN CAPE

15 Avenue Bordeaux, CONSTANTIA, Cape Town - (2006) - R 17.85 Million

9 Avenue Beauvais, CONSTANTIA, Cape Town - (2006) - R 15.1 Million

3 Spilhaus Avenue, CONSTANTIA, Cape Town - (2006) - R 14.5 Million

Hunters Moon Lodge, Southern Cross Drive, Cape Town - (2006) - R 13.37 Million

26 Price Drive, CONSTANTIA, Cape Town - (2006) - R 12.38 Million

71 Southern Cross Drive, CONSTANTIA - (2006) - R 12 Million

10 The Avenue, Silverhurst, CONSTANTIA - (2006) - R 8.35 Million

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Sands Home Search are independent buying agents who specialise in finding and acquiring the finest properties for sale throughout the most sought after areas of Cape Town, South Africa for retained private, corporate & international clients.

We specialise in finding the finest property for sale the most sought after areas of Cape Town including

* The Southern Suburbs (Upper Constantia, Constantia, Silverhurst Security Estate in Upper Constantia, Bishopscourt, Claremont, Wynberg, Steenberg Golf Estate, Silversteen Estate, High Constantia Estate, etc) &

* The Atlantic Seaboard (Clifton, V&A Waterfront, Camps Bay, Fresnaye, Llandudno, Cape Town Waterfront, Bantry Bay, Hout Bay, etc) &

* The Southern Peninsula (Noordhoek, De Goede Hoop Estate in Noordhoek, Kommetjie, Klein Slangkop in Kommetjie, etc)

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