Somerset West Property

Welcome to Somerset West. Property in South Africa such as this has all the benefits of a country lifestyle and all the convenience of city living. There is also the benefit of living only a short twenty minutes drive from Cape Town's airport. The town is encircled by picturesque mountains and hills covered in vineyards, with views of the nearby ocean and sandy beaches. The original property in Somerset West was named after the British governor, Lord Charles Somerset (1767-1831) after four farmers who owned different parts of Vergelegen in Somerset West, asked the governor's permission to build a church around which a village would be established.

Somerset West has expanded greatly over the past decade, yet its charm remains. The town is more industrious than ever and now offers many business and industrial opportunities for residents in the Helderberg Basin. Somerset West offers excellent public and private educational institutions from preschool and onwards; it is also well situated with many tertiary level institutions. Quaint buildings in side streets that are lovingly restored are now filled with delightful boutiques offering wine, flowers, chocolates, books, fabrics, jewellery, antiques and cafe eateries. For serious shopping, the area also boasts the Somerset Mall and the Waterstone Village Shopping Centre (in which our offices are housed) as well as other bespoke centres.

Somerset West is situated close to many famous attractions that make the Cape one of the top three holiday destinations in the world. The area is part of the greater Stellenbosch wine route and about 15km from Somerset West on the N2. This is known as the fruit route and begins at Elgin, close to the coastal whale route which ends in Hermanus. Somerset West also caters for sport lovers with numerous golf courses within easy driving distance, as well as sport clubs - soccer, croquet, bowls, squash, tennis, cricket, hockey and pistol shooting are all on offer, plus there are also many other establishments offering horse riding, cycling, mountain biking, hiking and waterplay.

Like many areas featuring real estate in South Africa, Somerset West enjoys a mild climate, with winter being rather unpredictable since its rainy periods are often interjected with many sunny days. Somerset West summers are dry and hot, while spring and autumn are idyllic with balmy evenings. The town is friendly and welcoming, combining exclusive Somerset West properties with discerning shopping, excellent restaurants and numerous attractions to entice one to settle amongst the magnificent oak trees.

• Residential Sale Property Ranging from R2,150,000 to R3,399,000