For those interested in purchasing
Helderberg property,
we bring you a brief summary of the region.
In the heart of the Western Cape, lies the Helderberg region,
conveniently situated between Cape Town’s 2 National
Highways.
Framed by the Hottentots-Holland and Helderberg Mountains
within easy reach from the centre of Cape Town you will find
white, sandy beaches, protected False Bay warm waters, flora
and fauna, magnificent mountains and the wine lands. Experience
exceptional beauty in these quaint and sleepy towns with rich
historical and cultural heritage.
Pringle Bay Property
A quiet coastal village in the heart of a UNESCO World Nature
Reserve. The area is also renowned for its Indigenous Fynbos
Flora and houses more plant species per m² than anywhere
else on the planet.
Pringle Bay is also famous for being part of the whale watching
festival from June to December.
Betty's Bay Property
Home to the Harold Porter Botanical Gardens for fynbos. This
sleepy little coastal village is 96km from Cape Town and is
squeezed in between the sea and the Kogelberg Mountains. Property
is made up mainly of holiday homes and self catering bungalows,
with a few permanent residents.
Somerset West Property
Somerset West has always been popular as a residential area
due to its access into Cape Town City Centre along the N2.
The town was named after Lord Charles Somerset in 1819 and
is set at the foot of the Hottentots-Holland Mountains. There
are many historic buildings and landmarks including Coachman’s
Cottage, Ou Nederduitse Gereformeerde Kerk, Lourens River
Bridge, Pigeon House, The Police Station, Magistrate’s
Court and Spook Hill!
Attractions / Entertainment / Shopping / Cuisine / Places of Interest
- Helderberg Wine Route : Including Vergelegen, Morgenster
- Golfing : Erinvale Golf Course designed by Gary Player
- Helderberg Nature Reserve : offer graded walking trails, rich in bird life & indigenous flora, restaurant and picnic areas
- Helderbrau : privately owned brewery : pub and restaurant
serving German specialties
- Somerset West Country Club
- Dick Dent Bird Sanctuary
- Shopping : Somerset Mall
- Craft Markets : Saturday mornings @ Southey’s Vines in Main Road
- Helderberg Art Route : last Sunday of every month where you can meet the artists in their own homes
- Christmas lights strung across the Main Street fairy tale
- Monkey Town : 24 different species of monkey roaming freely in a leafy park
Education
- Helderberg College
- De Hoop Primary
- Somerset West Primary
- Danie Ackerman Primary
- Gordon High
- Hottentots Holland High
- Lochnerhof Primary
- Strand High
- Parel Valley High
- Beaumont Primary
- Somerset House Prep
- Somerset College
Housing
Property in this area is mainly residential with prices being
higher the higher up on the Helderberg Mountain (with the
better view) you are. Prices of property backing the Helderberg
Nature Reserve start at around ZAR 14 million for large estate
houses with 6-8 bedrooms and 3-6 living areas on large grounds.
As you descend into the valley into areas like Heldervue,
Schoongelegen, Montclair, prices level out at ZAR 2 million
– ZAR 6 million for a 4/5 bedroom home, still with spectacular
views.
Erinvale Golf Estate, nest to the Helderberg Nature Reserve,
has properties ranging from ZAR 6 million – ZAR 11 million
for a 3/6 bedroom property on the course. Belaire Wine lands
security estate is also popular with prices ranging between
ZAR 4 million – ZAR 8 million. In the older, more established
areas of Somerset West large 3/4 bedroom houses are available
for ZAR 1.9 million (needing a lot of work - ZAR 3.1million
in good condition.
There are many upmarket security estates built and being developed
in the range of ZAR 1.9 million - ZAR 3.9 million at the foot
of the mountain. The closer you get to the N2 and Somerset
Mall the lower the cost of property – ZAR 1.2 million
– ZAR 1.9 million.
A 2 bed townhouse in the village can go for as little as ZAR
800 000.00 with small stands in the region of ZAR 650 000.00
Strand Property
To be found on the shores of False Bay, is the Strand with
its long white beaches and holiday atmosphere.
Attractions / Entertainment / Shopping / Cuisine / Places of Interest
- 5km of white beaches with swimming in warm ocean water, surfing, boating and diving
- Olympic-size indoor pool, water chute and tidal pools
- Mini-golf
- Promenade lined with restaurants, cafes and shops
- Strand Golf Course
Education
- Hendrik Louw Primary
- Loreto Convent
- Dr G J Joubert Primary
- Strand High
- Rusthof Primary
- Rusthof High
Housing
The old homes along the beach front have made way for towering
blocks of apartments with outstanding views of False Bay.
You can pay from ZAR 6 million for a 3 bed, 2 bath penthouse
to a ZAR 2.1 million for a 1 bed, 1 bath apartment along the
beach front.
A block away from the beach front prices are considerably
lower for the same accommodation – ZAR 1.2 – ZAR
1.9 million. House prices in this area range from ZAR 3.9
million for a 3/4 bed to ZAR 2.1million.
The Strand also has its own Golf course estate – Greenways.
Property in this estate ranges from ZAR 4.7 million (4/5 bed,
2/3 bath) to ZAR 2.7 million (3 bed, 3 bath)
The older homes closer to the N2 and Broadway are to be found
in the region of ZAR 900 000 – ZAR 1.9 million offering
3/4 bedrooms. The older cluster or townhouse around the ZAR
800 000 – ZAR 950 000 mark. There is a lot of development
on the way to Gordon’s Bay – the townhouses and
clusters are on the market for ZAR 400 000 (2 bed, 1 bath)
– ZAR 850 000 depending on the development and the finishes
offered.
Gordon's Bay Property
Named after Captain Robert Gordon of the Dutch East India
Company, this beautiful town is nestled in a cove in False
Bay with stunning views.
Attractions / Entertainment / Shopping / Cuisine /
Places of Interest
- Kamikaze Canyon provides abseiling and paragliding
- Bikini Beach small but popular beach for sunbathing and swimming
- Water sports : beach is ideal for water sports and there are paddle-skis are for hire
- Gordon’s Bay Harbour : angling, regattas, charter trips and seafood restaurants
- Hiking : The Cannon and Wagon-wheel hiking trail, Danie Miller Hiking Trail, Steenbras River Valley trail
- Steenbras Dam : Supplying water for the Cape Peninsula.
There are 2 dams in valleys in the Hottentots-Holland Mountains with rudimentary accommodation facilities
- Whale Watching : June – December
- Waterfront Development at Harbour Island : entertainment area with many restaurants, pubs and entertainment
Education
- South African Naval College : education, training and development of candidate officers
Housing
Unlike the flat land of the Strand, Gordon’s Bay has
beautiful homes on the mountain below the Steenbras dam, with
magnificent views of False Bay. These can range in price from
ZAR 3.8 million slightly lower down, above the harbour (4
bed, 3 bath) to ZAR 12.8 million at the highest development
point. (6/7 bed, 5/6 bath)
Houses and B&B’s closer to the beach (within walking
distance) can range from ZAR 1.6 million to ZAR 4.1 million
depending on accommodation and B&B potential.
Marina and waterfront apartments start at ZAR 1.8 million
for a 2 bed, 2 bath and can go to ZAR 2.9 million for a penthouse
2 bed, 2 bath.
Harbour Island at the boat angling club of Gordon’s
Bay has a large offering of properties from ZAR 1.8 million
(2 bed, 2 bath) – ZAR 4.2 million (4 bed, 3 bath)
Townhouses in the popular residential areas are priced at
ZAR 1.4 – ZAR 1.7 million.
Closer to the Strand and a little inland are many cluster
and apartment developments ranging in price from ZAR 340 000
(1 bed, 1 bath) – ZAR 650 000 (3 bed, 2 bath)
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