Area Profiles

Gardens Gardens is a well-known inner city suburb that as the name suggests, was so named as it was one of the first farms that provided fresh produce to the settlers. Perched just above the city bowl and cradled by Table Mountain and Lions Head, Gardens is a popular area among young professionals and is home to vibey cafes, bars, upmarket restaurants, boutique retail stores and a mix of older style apartments and new funky lofts. Amenities Shopping:. The Gardens Shopping centre although relatively small compared to some of the bigger and more well known shopping centres in Cape Town is nonetheless the most popular shopping centre in the city bowl with loyal...

Vredehoek is an Afrikaans word meaning 'Peace Corner' and is a popular suburb located just outside the city centre and on the slopes of Table Mountain. Developments of new apartments and redevelopment of older buildings have led to a revival in this neighbourhood and is very popular with younger demographic of buyers and renters. Due to its location on a slope, Vredehoek offers some of the best views of the city out to the harbour and sea. Amenities Shopping:. The Gardens Shopping centre although relatively small compared to some of the bigger and more well known shopping centres in Cape Town is nonetheless the most popular shopping centre in the city bowl with...

Woodstock is one of the oldest suburbs in Cape Town located around 1km East of Cape Town City CBD and has over the past decade changed dramatically from an area known for crime and drugs to a vibrant neighbourhood with a bustling melting pot of cultures, food, art and business. Many young professionals have moved into the area due to its largely still affordable housing and pretty Victorian style semi-detached properties that have been restored to their former splendour. Amenities Shopping:. Woodstock is known for its street shops, many of which are not your run of the mill high street retail stores and rather smaller independent stores with many furniture,...

Zonnebloem Zonnebloem is a suburb steeped in history as it incorporates District 6 which is a well-known area that resulted in forced removals during the Apartheid regime when it was declared a 'whites only'area. Today it is often referred to as the East City and has become a popular area with students and young professionals due its proximity to the city centre and the fact that it is home to the CPUT (Cape Peninsula University of Technology) as well as hipster, cool bars, cafés and restaurants with Harrington Street fast becoming the new 'in' street giving Bree Street and Kloof Street a run for its money. Shopping: The close proximity to the city...

The vibrant hub of the city centre has experienced tremendous growth and over the last decade has seen its residential population increase by more than two thirds, predominantly made up of young professionals, students and entrepreneurs. The close proximity to work, meaning one avoids the ever increasing congestion of traffic on the arterial routes leading into the city as well as the abundance of cafes, shops and restaurants, nightlife and art and museums make the Cape Town City Centre very hard to resist. Added to this, the close proximity to the mountain and beaches and all they have to offer is also valued by the local residents. Security, often a major...

Nothing epitomises luxury and affluence quite like a Clifton property. Here you will find some of the priciest and most beautiful properties in South Africa with many nestled on the cliff face or literally on the beach where you can almost stretch out and feel the sand. Clifton properties are exquisite and you would likely see them showcased in magazines and lifestyle tv shows owing to their architectural design and that many are coveted by celebrities and wealthy individuals from the world over. Although a relatively small area, here you will find everything from beach bungalows where the waves crash on your doorstep to opulent mansions overlooking the...

The De Waterkant is a stylish little sub-district of Green Point lying adjacent to the Cape Town city centre and Bo-kaap areas. Over the past 10 years, the area has seen significant investment and has been transformed into one of the trendiest areas around with chic cafes, restaurants and quaint little stores. The area is very popular with Cape Towns gay community as well as young professionals and niche retailers.  Take a walk down the cobbled streets and admire the architecture, a mix of Georgian and Cape Dutch with a modern twist. De Waterkant also has its very own lifestyle shopping centre called The Cape Quarter where you will find everything from...

Fresnaye is one of Cape Towns most exclusive neighbourhoods, well known for being a little piece of ‘wind free’ heaven with upmarket and very stylish properties on the slope of the mountain. The respite from the South Easter together with sweeping ocean and sunset vistas as well as the mountain backdrop makes Fresnaye one of the most desirable areas along the Atlantic Seaboard. Fresnaye has an interesting link with France in that most of the tree lined avenues have French names. For the hikers, there are trails all along the surrounding areas and its proximity to Clifton, Camps Bay and beautiful beaches only add to its allure. Properties in the...

Green Point lies adjacent to the city centre and its close proximity as well as easy access to beaches and hotspots make this a popular residential area for young professionals and the gay and lesbian community as well as tourists visiting Cape Town. This vibrant hub has it all from top coffee shops, delis and restaurants and is within walking distance of Africas  premier shopping destination, the V&A Waterfront as well as the new urban park adjacent to the Metropolitan Golf Club and Virgin Active Gym. The Cape Town Stadium, located in Green Point, also provides entertainment in terms of sporting events and top performers and events from around the...

Century City is a mixed use development and is like a city within a city with everything you could need from shops, restaurants, clinics, banks, businesses and more within its 250hectare circumference. It is located 10km from the city centre along the N1 highway and borders Milnerton, a suburb along the West Coast side of Cape Town. On the residential side, Century City is well known for its top quality security complexes, all different and all with a unique look and feel.  The Oasis Retirement building is a brand new, upmarket, modern facility, offering frail care. Amenities Shopping:. Century City is famous for its Canal Walk Shopping Centre, the largest...