Area Profiles

The serene town of Langebaan is situated 120km north of Cape Town on the eastern shore of Langebaan Lagoon. The Lagoon stretches for 17km from Saldanha Bay, past Langebaan to Geelbek in the South. Langebaan is known as the ornithological capital of the country and has recorded the largest oyster shell deposits in the world. For residents and holidaymakers, the town boasts upmarket accommodation, a fine choice of restaurants, two caravan parks, golf course, tennis courts, a bowling green, a yacht club and the standard retail outlets. To protect its culture as a fishing, holiday and retirement village, the town allows no industries. Property in Langebaan comprises of...

Resting on the edge of the mesmerizing False Bay coastline, Mitchells Plain is approximately 32km away from the Cape Town City Centre. The area is home to a population who stem from diverse backgrounds. Property prices in the western parts of Mitchells Plain are higher than the eastern side which has more affordable properties on offer for buyers. Sub-areas in Mitchell's Plain include; Beacon Valley, Eastridge, Lentegeur, London Village, Lost City, New Tafelsig, Portlands (eastern suburbs) and Bayview, Colorado, Pelikan Heights, Rondevlei, Strandfontein, Wavecrest, Weltevreden Glen, Westridge, also West Gate (western suburbs). A brief history of the...

Dana Bay is a suburb of Mossel Bay with bountiful views of the deep blue sea and beautiful fauna and flora. Local residents are accustomed to tiny-hoofed or fluffy visitors crossing their lawns. The area boasts an expanse of ocean views from nearly every home and truly fosters a blissful and calm atmosphere.  Dana Bay is home to many pleasures and leisure activities, like hiking trials, a top tier golf course, spa and casino to name a few. The suburb is also excellently located close enough to the highway to call the route a shortcut, but also far enough away that one forgets about its existence almost entirely when you arrive home. The highway can take you just...

Mossel Bay In the heart of the Garden Route, halfway between Cape Town and Port Elizabeth you will find the legendary coastal town of Mossel Bay. Although thousands of people call Mossel Bay home, it is also a well-loved tourist destination, particularly during the Summer and festive season, making it the ideal location for those looking to invest in property. Property for sale in Mossel Bay gives potential investors the opportunity to live in a flourishing coastal town, just 40km away from George Airport. From centrally located houses, eco estates, retirement villages, seaview apartments or townhouses - there is no better time to invest your money in...

Marveling residents with its scenic beauty, cultural and historical attractions, and bountiful nature reserves, Paarl also entices tourists to make the town a top location for the holidays.  Property in Paarl still comprises of the many styles of Georgian, Victorian, Edwardian and Cape Dutch buildings. Some remain as residential homes while others have been turned into fine restaurants and coffee shops spread out along the twelve kilometre-long Main Street. The Drakenstein Prison is also located nearby Paarl - this is where Nelson Mandela spent his last years of captivity. A brief history of the area Paarl takes its name from the huge granite outcrop that...

Courtrai is an area in southern Paarl however, the definition of Courtrai in the English dictionary is a town in Western Belgium, in West Flanders on the Lys River which is the largest producer of linen in Western Europe. Its Flemish name is pronounced Kortrijk and that is where this popular area in Paarl got its name from. It is known as one of the wealthier suburbs in the southern part of Paarl and is home to Courtrai Primary; a very popular option for families with younger children. Homes in this sought-after suburb attract buyers from as nearby as Durbanville to as far as Pretoria and Johannesburg, who are looking to live in the school catchment area. It is also a...

De Zoete Inval is a suburb in southern Paarl and is also a popular option because of the easy access to the N1, Simondium road that leads to Franschhoek and it is right next to the Paarl Mall and estates further south like Paryskloof, Kleine Parys, Groot Parys, Boschenmeer and Val de Vie / Pearl Valley. It is a relatively small suburb and homes here are mostly 3 to 4 bedroom properties which are perfect for smaller families and people looking to downscale. Many buyers opting to down scale have invested in modern, quaint townhouses, duplexes and apartments found at Oude Chardonnay complex which is in its final phase of development. Prices in the complexes in this area...

Groenvlei is a relatively new suburb in Paarl and is surrounded by wine farms on the one side and the Paarl mountain on the other. It is situated next to Lemoenkloof area and is also sought-after for its proximity to Paarl Gimnasium and Noord-eind Primary school. Houses in this area range from modern designs to more conventional styles. You will find some 2 bedroom homes but most are 3 to 4 bedroom houses ranging from R 2 500 000 to R 4 500 000 in price. The special feature of this area is its parks and green belts where families come together after work and on weekends. Everything you need is within a kilometre or two's distance. The Northern Paarl Checkers and...

Lemoenkloof is also a very sought-after area and homes higher in demand than supply. This area is right above Paarl Gimnasium High School and stretches to the slopes of Paarl mountain. The area is one of the newer suburbs in Paarl and houses here are about 30+ years old and some still home to the original owners who built them. It is a very quiet, private suburb and offers families exclusivity and tranquility. Every home in this area enjoys a view of the mountain range. There are two small exclusive estates called Le Joubert estate and D'Olyfboom Hamlet separated by Le Joubert Wine estate, where prices start at around R 5 000 000. Other homes in the area outside of the...

Paarl is part of the Drakenstein Municipality, along with its neighbouring town Wellington which is a mere 10 km away, and has recently acquired city status. It is home to 191,000+ inhabitants and the third oldest European settlement in the country and the largest in the Cape Winelands. It's no wonder that there are a total of 55 schools in Paarl and some regarded as the best in the country and best known schools like Paarl Gymnasium (est. 1858), Paarl Boys High (est.1868), Girls High, La Rochelle Girls school (est.1860) and Laborie High. Some of these schools are 150 years and older and have seen many generations of some of South Africa's best business people and...