Franschhoek Property - Real Estate - Houses

 

Welcome to Franschhoek. Property in South Africa such as this has all the benefits of a country lifestyle combined with both cosmopolitan and urban sophistication. There is also the benefit of living only 45 minutes drive from Cape Town and Cape Town International Airport, and an hour's drive from the coast and its many beaches.

Franschhoek is one of South Africa's most popular destinations - local and international visitors alike are drawn to this captivating town not only for its beauty and charm but for its award-winning wines and restaurants. Franschhoek is a welcoming and friendly town full of interesting, cosmopolitan people; both visitors and residents.

Franschhoek (which means French Corner in Dutch) is nestled at the base of the magnificent Drakenstein Mountain Range. The town was founded approximately 400 years ago by the Huguenots who settled here in the late 17th Century. Most of the old farmsteads and many of the houses and guesthouses have distinctively French names. Franschhoek has expanded over the last few years but has retained its unique charm and character. It has become a sophisticated, very affluent society and is now a sought-after place to live rather than just holiday in.

Franschhoek offers excellent public and private educational institutions from preschool upwards, including Bridge House, a well-established independent day/boarding school for 650 boys and girls from grade 00 to grade 12. Franschhoek is situated close to many famous attractions that make the Cape one of the top three holiday destinations in the world. Franschhoek is known to many worldwide as the culinary capital of South Africa.

There are more award-winning restaurants concentrated here than anywhere else in South Africa. Franschhoek caters for sport and many outdoor pursuits with numerous world-class golf courses within driving distance, plus hiking, cycling, mountain biking, horse-riding and fly-fishing. For those who prefer to pamper themselves, there are many top-notch health spas in the area. Franschhoek High Street is filled with delightful boutiques offering jewellery, wine, chocolates, art galleries, antique shops, curio shops, cafe's, bistros and of course many of the country's top restaurants.

The Franschhoek property market is a diverse one which includes residential, lifestyle farms, sectional and fractional title, commercial and agricultural property ranging in price from the low millions to over the hundred million mark. Price-wise, there is currently no free-standing property in Franschhoek that is available for under R2.5 million, this is regarded as the entry level mark. For this you could purchase a two bedroom house close to the town centre. From there it varies depending on your specific requirements. Franschhoek property provides real estate buyers with a vast selection of property choices, whether you are looking for a family home, a wine farm or an empty plot upon which to build your dream home.

Like many areas featuring real estate in South Africa, Franschhoek enjoys a Mediterranean climate similar to Southern France. Franschhoek summers are hot and long, spring and summer are idyllic with balmy evenings, and winter is unpredictable with rainy and sunny days intermingled, and even some snow on the Franschhoek mountains. Enquire today and discover your new property in Franschhoek.

 

Office Details

Franschhoek

Shop 1, Heritage Square
9 Huguenot Str.
Franschhoek
Western Cape
7690
SOUTH AFRICA

Sales Tel: 021 876 3322
Sales Fax: 086 662 0630
Sales Email: franschhoek@fineandcountry.com