Area Profiles

Located against the eastern slopes of Table Mountain, bordered by UCT (University of Cape Town) and the Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, lies the picturesque, upmarket suburb of Newlands, known as Cape Town's 'green' suburb, owing to its magnificent views and tree-lined avenues. Newlands houses some of the finest residential apartment blocks available for rent or purchase by residents and visitors alike, including Sevenoaks, the Montebello Apartments and Salwood Court. Home to many major places of interest, such as the SABMiller Newlands Brewery, the Montebello Design Centre and the internationally-recognised Sport Science institute, Newlands is also the heart of...

Plumstead at a Glance: Bordered by the suburbs of Constantia, Wynberg and Bergvliet and the M5 expressway to the east, divided in two by the Main Road and the railway line, lies the quaint, leafy suburb of Plumstead. Owing to its tree-lined avenues and affordable family-sized homes, Plumstead is a multicultural suburb that has become highly sought-after by property investors, with several newly-developed apartment blocks, security cluster developments and retirement complexes springing up in the vicinity; Property in Plumstead is also attracting the attention of young buyers who are interested in purchasing and repurposing older homes for renovation. The railway...

Nestled between the slopes of Devil's Peak mountain in the west and Table Mountain in the east, neighbouring the suburbs of Rosebank, Mowbray, Newlands and Claremont lies the lively, central suburb of Rondebosch. Primarily a residential suburb, with properties being sought-after for their magnificent views of Table Mountain and rich architectural beauty. Rondebosch houses a small business district and is home to the Main Campus of UCT (University of Cape Town) meaning there is plenty of affordable student accommodation available. The trendy suburb is always bustling with activity and is also home to the beautiful Rondebosch Common, a National Monument that houses many...

Positioned beneath the lower eastern slopes of Devil's Peak and nestled between the neighbouring suburbs of Rondebosch and Mowbray, lies the gorgeous green suburb of Rosebank. Primarily a residential suburb, Rosebank offers residents the spice of variety, with a few Herbert Baker properties scattered between beautifully restored classic Victorian homes and affordable blocks of flats. The suburb has also recently seen the development of several B&B;'s and sectional title developments, primarily functioning as university residences for the growing number of students who reside in the area while attending the prestigious University of Cape Town (UCT). The renowned Liesbeek...

Located near Table Bay and east of Cape Town's CBD, bordered by the nearby suburbs of Observatory, Woodstock and the City Bowl, lies the bustling suburb of Salt River; Once the industrial epicentre of Cape Town owing to its proximity to the heart of the city, Salt River is now teeming with businesses, residential properties, schools and is in proximity to several world-renowned attractions, including Signal Hill, the Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, the V&A; Waterfront and the Cape Town International Convention Centre, all accessed via major motorways that connect to the entire city. Residential properties in Salt River include a broad mix of old Victorian...

Positioned on the foothills of the Constantiaberg mountain range and bordered by the SAFCOL pine tree plantations as well as the suburbs of Zwaanswyk, Kirstenhof, Steenberg, Bergvliet and Constantia, lies the large and upmarket residential suburb of Tokai. Homes in the Tokai area are stately, set in stunning established gardens and tree-lined avenues, allowing residents to experience a peaceful, green utopia. Many beautiful streams run through Tokai and the pine plantations, forming beautiful green belts where an abundance of wildlife make their home; These green belts also provide residents with many recreational areas that can be used for walking, dog walking and even...

Situated nearby to Cape Town's bustling CBD and set against the slopes of Devil's Peak with magnificent harbour views, lies the vibrant, multicultural suburb of Woodstock, famed as being one of the oldest suburbs in Cape Town. With affordable, restored Victorian semi-detached homes that have stood the test of time surrounding the busy streets, life in Woodstock offers the perfect blend between inner-city living and friendly village-like atmosphere. Here you'll find an exciting mix of old-world charm, character and a strong sense of community with an eclectic blend of hipster cafés, craft breweries, veggie eateries, food markets and art galleries. Old factories...

Bordered by Constantia to the west, Kenilworth to the north and Plumstead to the east, in the middle of the Southern Suburbs lies the bustling district known as Wynberg. With its mix of free-standing houses and apartment blocks surrounded by a sea of commercial businesses, Wynberg acts as one of the main transport hubs in the Southern Suburbs, giving residents and foreign visitors easy access in and around Cape Town. Wynberg is situated nearby to the Old Wynberg Village, a well-known urban conservation area that houses one of the largest collections of historic properties in and around Cape Town and likely the country. In addition to the Old Wynberg Village, Wynberg is...

Situated at the foothills of the illustrious Constantiaberg mountain range and bordered by the suburbs of Steenberg, Kirstenhof, Constantia and the SAFCOL pine tree plantations to the west, lies the upmarket residential suburb of Zwaanswyk. This high-class equestrian suburb stretches from the top of Tokai Road, behind the Steenberg Golf Estate and up the slopes of the Constantiaberg mountain range. This suburb offers residents majestic views of the Stellenbosch, the Great Drakenstein, Franschhoek mountains and even the distant False Bay seas. Living in the secluded suburb of Zwaanswyk offers its residents a feel of exclusivity and privacy and recently the entire suburb...