Stellenbosch Area Profile

Stellenbosch at a glance

The popular town of Stellenbosch is known worldwide as the heart of South Africa's wine industry. Its famous wine route includes a whopping 106 wine cellars. Most of these wine cellars are open to the public, which residents of the town surely take advantage of. Tourists and residents also have the perks of spending an entire day in Stellenbosch doing nothing but wine-tasting.

Property in the town is hard to come by and is always sought after. Recent years have seen residents going for the well-secured estates and golf estates with the amazing mountain views. Student accommodation is also huge in Stellenbosch as the major university enrols over 25 000 students.

A brief history of the area
Stellenbosch was founded in 1679 by the then Governor of the Cape Colony, Simon van der Stel. Named after himself, Stellenbosch means "(van der) Stel's Bush". The town became an independent local authority in 1682.

Huguenot refugees made Stellenbosch their home during 1690 planting grapes in prosperous fertile valleys around the town. This led to the town becoming the centre of the country's wine industry for many centuries.

Climate
Stellenbosch has a Mediterranean climate with hot dry summers and cool wet winters. Summer days see temperatures rising to over 40 °C, while winters average 16 °C. Snow embraces the surrounding mountains a few times in winter. Spring and autumn are cool seasons that see temperatures in the twenties.

Distance from key points (Airport/CBD)
The driving distance from Cape Town International Airport is around 35 km to Stellenbosch, which will take you roughly 20 minutes to reach with an average speed of 80km/h.

Schools in the area
A.F. Louw Primary School, Bloemhof High School, Bruckner De Villiers Primary School, Cloetesville High School, Cloetesville Primary School, Devonvallei Primary School, Eikestad Primary School, Idasvallei Primary School, Lynedoch Primary School, Pieter Langeveldt Primary School, Paul Roos Gymnasium, Stellenbosch High School are some of the great schooling options available in Stellenbosch. Rhenish Girls' High School was established in 1860, making it the oldest school for girls in the country.
Stellenbosch University, one of South Africa's leading universities has a rich history that dates back to 1863. It has 10 faculties, including engineering, commerce, science and arts.

Hospitals nearby
Mediclinic Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch Provincial Hospital, Idas Valley Clinic, Kayamandi clinic, Stelkor Medicross, and Spescare Stellenbosch are some of the world-class medical facilities available to residents in Stellenbosch.

Shopping Malls
Residents in Stellenbosch love shopping at the many malls available in the area. They are; Eikestad Mall, Stone Square Medical and Shopping Centre, Stelmark Centre, Die Boord Shopping Centre, Kayamandi Shopping Centre, De Wet Centre, Valerida Centre, Drostdy Centre, Uniepark Centre, Octo Car Wash, and Stellenbosch Square.

Restaurants
Tokara Restaurant, The Fat Butcher, Stellenbosch Kitchen, Helena's Restaurant, Delaire Graff Restaurant, Basic Bistro, Hudsons - The Burger Joint, Terroir, Mont Marie Restaurant, Jardine Restaurant, and Oude Werf Restaurant are some of the most popular eateries in Stellenbosch.

Special Attractions
Stellenbosch is home to many museums which showcase national and international art. For the outdoors type, a scenic walk in the Jonkershoek Nature Reserve with hikes ranging from a simple 5.3 km walk to a more challenging 18 km walk on the Swartbokskloof Trail, or trail through the vineyards on The Vineyard Hiking Trail will make you one with nature.

For the adventurous, a visit to Dellrust Wine Estate for an unforgettable quad biking experience will leave you with an adrenaline rush. Other tours on this site include an obstacle tour, vineyard educational tour, grape harvesting tour and sundowner tour.

For the kids, a visit to the crocodile farm, magical butterfly world, or the Toy and Miniature Museum will keep them entertained.

Time to invest
Stellenbosch is an excellent destination for your next property. Contact RealNet Properties now to find your perfect home in this lovely town.