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Plumstead at a glance
Ideally located in the southern suburbs of Cape Town, Plumstead attracts pensioners and young individuals who take pride in transforming older homes into modern showpieces. The area flourishes with the exquisite homes built during the 1940s and 1950s.
In addition to this, Plumstead is an important business node with commercial property being highly sought-after. The bustling Plumstead train station also adds its value to the industry as workers thrive with the ease of transportation.
A brief history of the area
Initially called the land 'Rust' (Rest) and 'Werk' (Work) in 1762, Plumstead got its name in 1807 from its new owner Henry Batt, after a district of London. Batt farmed the area for twenty-six years until he died in 1833. After his death, the farm Plumstead was then subdivided and sold off.
Climate
The climate in Plumstead is warm and temperate. The temperature here averages 16.9 °C. With an average of 20.9 °C, January is the warmest month, while July being the coldest month averages 12.8 °C. The winter months are much rainier than the summer months. In a year, the rainfall is 853mm. The driest month is January with 24mm of precipitation. Most of the precipitation here falls in June, averaging 143mm
Distance from key points (Airport/CBD)
Cape Town International Airport is 19-km away from the center of Plumstead. This journey will take an 18-minute drive via the M5 and Settlers Way/N2 with an average driving speed of 80km/h.
Schools in the area
Plumstead has a number of educational institutions. They are John Graham Primary School, Timour Hall Primary School, Plumstead Preparatory School, Plumstead High School, South Peninsula High School, and Norman Henshilwood High School. Cape Town College of Fashion Design is also situated here.
Medical facilities
Lady Michaelis Clinic, Mediclinic Constantiaberg, Victoria Hospital Wynberg, Victoria Hospital Facility Board, Golden Age Homebased Care, Wynberg Military Hospital, Hawkesbury Surgery, Diep River Clinic, and Melomed Tokai Private Hospital are good places to visit if you are in need of medical attention.
Shopping Malls
Plumstead has multiple small shopping centers, which include the Pick n Pay Centre, Gabriel Place, The Village Square, Checkers Centre, Richmond Centre, as well as the Prospur Centre.
Restaurants
Plumstead Fisheries, The Eatery Wood Fired Grill Claremont, City Grill Steakhouse, Pirates Steakhouse and Grill, Bongos Restaurant, Asian Dragon, Bombay Chilli, Mambos Pub and Restaurant, 95 at Parks, and The Rib Cage are great eateries available.
Special Attractions
Plumstead's Main Road boasts reasonable antique and second-hand furniture shops which are a delight for locals and tourists.
The suburb has good access to both the M3 and the M5 which allows for easy travel to False Bay's glittering beaches.
The area is also close to Wynberg, the outdoor Maynardville Open-Air Theater is a favourite for Plumstead locals. It seats 720 people and is known for its annual Shakespeare in the Park plays.
Make Plumstead your home today!
Plumstead is a thriving business node and a great area to grow your family. If you are interested in being a resident or keen to invest in commercial property, contact one of our friendly agents at RealNet Premier today.
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