Buying Property In The Helderberg Area - Fine And Country

Buying Property In The Helderberg Area - Fine And Country

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The Western Cape, Cape Town especially, has a high demand for property. However, with living in the city and its suburbs come problems, including smog, traffic and heavy crime. The Helderberg area of the Western Cape is situated close to Cape Town and is attracting prospective home owners to its charm and beauty. Despite the area being seeped in history and beauty, towns like Somerset West offer the best of modern living too. The Helderberg has two national highways offering easy access to the city. So if you are looking for an area in which to buy a home, why not take a look at the Helderberg area?

Close to paradise and work!
The Helderberg region is surrounded by the Hottentots Holland and positioned adjacent False Bay. The beaches in the area provide clear warm water, white sandy beaches and plenty of fantastic spots to spend the day lazing on the beach. The vegetation of the area is lush and beautiful, much of it being protected. The wine route is situated throughout the Helderberg area and is a world famous enterprise, producing some of the best wines available. The climate is very agreeable, with the region experiencing hot summers and mild, wet winters. Within the Helderberg are many spots to invest in prime property: Somerset West, Hermanus, Bettys Bay, Pringle Bay and Sir Lowrys pass being the main areas of population.

The comfortable towns and suburbs
Somerset West is a town with many modern luxuries, yet the charm of a historic area. Named after Lord Charles Somerset, the town is within easy driving distance from Cape Town. The location is perfect for those who want easy access to the city, yet prefer to live away from the hustle and bustle. Somerset West boasts fine schools, excellent amenities such as the Somerset Mall and a beautiful range of properties from fine houses to modern developments. Being situated closely to holiday hot spots such as Hermanus and Bettys Bay, the town provides a wonderful place to invest in property with the added benefit of being able to escape to a holiday destination with ease.

Hermanus is situated to the south east of Somerset West and is the heart of the Whale seasons festivities. A bright and exciting village, this on shore paradise offers fantastic holidays and even better property investment opportunities. The area is surrounded by the beautiful waters of the Atlantic Ocean, and life in Hermanus is generally full of peace and quiet. Real estate is sought after in this attractive seaside town due to its calm and jovial atmosphere. Seaside cottages with world class views of the sea are sought after real estate and Hermanus has just the right scenery and property to make that a reality.

In Sir Lowrys Pass Village, a sprawling area with large farmhouses and farms, perfect to house a family and enjoy the best of country living. The area is quiet with panoramic views. The village is within close proximity to Hermanus and Somerset West so there is ample opportunity to visit modern amenities whilst living in a rustic and peaceful setting.

Bettys Bay and Pringle Bay are small coastal villages situated just under 100KM from Cape Town. Especially popular during the whale season (July to December), the towns have gathered quite a following for homeowners and holiday makers. The real estate available in the small towns is predominantly holiday homes and bungalows for self catering visitors, an excellent investment for a getaway cottage and property to hire out to tourists. The villages are quiet; Pringle Bay is situated in the centre of a UNESCO World Nature Reserve where the indigenous Fynbos flowers are protected and conserved. Bettys Bay is host to the Harold Porter Botanical Gardens for Fynbos and the town is situated between the sea and the Kogelberg Mountains.

The perfect place
So if you are looking for somewhere to invest in property and real estate or are simply looking for a wonderful place to start the beginning of a long life together or a spot to raise your family, the Helderberg area has so much to offer in property and real estate.

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Fine and Country sells luxury property in South African areas such as Somerset West, Hermanus



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