Hermanus Property - Real Estate - Houses

Comfortably nestled between the Overberg mountains and the Ocean, slumbers the unique coastal village of Hermanus.
Hermanus is situated on the Cape South Coast about 120km from Cape Town and is most easily reached by car in an approximately 90 minute journey.

Voted as the best Whale watching mecca in the world by the World Heritage Association, it's little wonder that Hermanus has grown in size and popularity during the last decade. Perched on rocky cliffs with its unparalleled scenic beauty, the delectable mix of historical and modern infrastructure, up-market shops and endless adventure options, visitors from near and far flock to the town to enjoy its many charms while local residents and homeowners savor the privilege of living in this unique region. Dramatic seaside cliffs and mountains form a backdrop for the town and these are blanketed by spectacular fynbos which lures a wide variety of birds and mammals.

Powdery white beaches lie to the east in the Voëlklip area and offer bathers several secluded cove, as well as a Blue Flag beach at Grotto. As a holiday town Hermanus real estate has a full range of full accommodation to offer any visitor.

Although Hermanus is outgrowing its fishing village origins there are still many signs pointing to its past, like the old harbor in the town centre and several old fishing cottages. Residential areas include to the east the ever favored Fernkloof, Kwaaiwater & Eastcliff surrounded by the new Fernkloof Estate which includes the 27-hole Hermanus Golf Club, Voëlklip and to the west, the more affordable Sandbaai, Onrus, Vermont and Fisherhaven. Surrounding the town centre of Hermanus is Northcliff and Westcliff.

The burgeoning town is still charming, and boasts a wide variety of attractions, not least the annual winter arrival of the Southern Right whales. There is no shortage of activities to keep you busy; from gentle walks along the cliff paths and the nature reserves to some real huffing and puffing in the surrounding mountains with an abundance of walks.

You can relax on beaches, take beach safari's, picnic on the rocks, wine taste, flyfish, organize fishing charters, visit art galleries, watch whales from land, sea or air, play tennis or squash, be pampered at the beauty salons or wellness centres, shop, play golf, it's all in close distance to one of these Hermanus houses. Watersport enthusiasts will enjoy the 2 estuaries.

Medical and educational facilities are of the highest standard and readily available.