Area Profiles

The affluent Cape Town City Bowl suburb of Gardens is well known as a destination of choice because of its glut of restaurants, coffee shops, bistros, boutiques, home décor studios, and hotels and the majority of people who live here tend to be young professionals seeking to be near the city centre itself.  Gardens is also well known for its large creative industry and it is home to many design studios as well as modelling agencies, production and publishing companies.  Then, too, is the world-renowned Mount Nelson Hotel, and close proximity to the Company’s Gardens and De Waal Park (right next door) where free concerts are held in...

Goodwood is a primarily residential suburb in Cape Town where approximately 7000 households call it home. This vibrant Capetonian neighbourhood is named after the famous British racetrack as the area was initially used for horse racing. Surrounding Transport Situated between the Northern and Southern suburbs, Goodwood is one of the oldest neighbourhoods in the city. Because of this, residents have the advantage of a central location with easy access to all the highways and convenient public transport facilities, including taxis and buses. Goodwood is a quick 10 kilometres from the city centre and easily accessible via the N1, N7, and N2 highways. If...

Hout Bay (derived from the Afrikaans Houtbaai, meaning “wood bay”) is now classified as a town, it’s no longer the sleepy fishing village of yesteryear.  Since the early 15th Century Hout Bay has retained close links with the City of Cape Town, and in the early days this village used to be the main link with Cape Town’s boat repairmen who brought ships into the bay to repair and then took them back out again once done. After the timber supplies diminished in Hout Bay these men turned to fishing to make a living and the fishing industry was created.   Today people (including residents from Constantia) commute along the beach road to...

For many, Cape Town is one of the most remarkable places to live in South Africa. Kraaifontein is an established urban area situated in this sought-after city. Many move to the mothercity for it's beautiful scenery and all the buzz and opportunity it offers. Kraaifontein, was dubbed its appropriate name largely due to the number of crows (kraai translates to "crow" in the Afrikaans language) found in the area. Surrounding Transport Kraaifontein - located in the Northern suburbs of Cape Town - comes with the convenient benefit for the working class due to its close proximity to the N1, which makes travelling to work easier. One of the many advantages of living...

Originally used as a cattle pen in the 17th century, Kuils Rivier (derived from "River of Pools"), got its name from the nearby river, or kuile, which is Dutch for dams. From the name and history alone, one can tell that the area is still famous for its calm, natural character and luscious green areas. Though you still need to look out for the occasional cow crossing the road, Kuils Rivier is now host to manufacturing companies, such as Coca-Cola. However, the area is still uncommercialised due to a lack of major highways or freeways nearby.  Surrounding Transport You can access this suburb via train, bus, or taxi, as Kuils River is well located for people...

This beautiful coastal village called Melkbosstrand is located on the Western Seaboard of Cape Town. Neighbouring Bloubergstrand, it boasts its own 7km stretch of white sandy beaches and ideal surfing spots. The character of this picturesque village is relaxed, artistic and calming, and is home to many beautiful and sought after properties.. Surrounding Transport A great asset to the location is the Myciti bus service that provides public transportation to a large portion of the Cape Town region. Alternative forms of public transportation are Uber, Lyft and minibus Taxi services. The Cape Town International Airport is a 32 minute drive from the area,...

Mouille Point is an exclusive suburb of Cape Town positioned between Green Point and the Atlantic Ocean and bounded by the V & A Waterfront, Granger Bay and Sea Point.  This suburb is a niche area which is predominantly high-end apartment blocks with spectacular views of the ocean or the green belts of the Green Point Urban Park and Metropolitan golf course.  There is only 1,07% in freehold property in Mouille Point, and the remainder is sectional title.  Owners here are mostly in the 50 to 64 year old age bracket, with a large percentage being in the 65 or older age group.  It is a small suburb with only two major roads running...

Nestled between Signal Hill and the Atlantic Ocean - yet still just a few kilometres from Cape Town's CBD - Sea Point is ideally located for those looking to experience the real cultural hub of this gorgeous city. Sea Point's trendy ambience and high demand for residential developments make it a strong and promising suburb to put down your investments. Surrounding Transport Located just minutes from the business district, surrounded by some of Cape Town's most loved beaches and with tons of shopping and entertainment facilities on your doorstep, you will almost always find you're looking for just a short walk away. Residents and visitors love to...

Tamboerskloof is a smallish neighbourhood of Cape Town that forms part of the group of suburbs referred to as the City Bowl. It lies on the slopes of Lion's Head and Signal Hill, next to Gardens and Bo-Kaap.  It is a sought after area because it backs onto the National Park on the lower slopes of Lion’s Head and Signal Hill, and is sheltered from the wind off the Atlantic Ocean. This area is particularly popular with families with school-going children as the four schools, Tamboerskloof Primary, German International School Cape Town, and Jan van Riebeek Primary and High, placed within this suburb have excellent reputations.  This area is...

Vredehoek, when directly translated, means “corner of peace" or "peace corner”.  It is a suburb of Cape located in the City Bowl and sits on the slopes of Table Mountain between Devil’s Peak Estate and Oranjezicht. This suburb was proclaimed after the first world war and expatriates from many European countries settled here after peace was declared. The appeal of Vredehoek can possibly be attributed to the fact that it is so close to the city centre, but because it sits on the lower slopes of Devil’s Peak has has some of the best views of the CBD, the Waterfront, the harbour and Table Mountain.  The wind, however, does...