Area Profiles

Gordon's Bay is a harbour town, situated in the Western Cape, and forms part of the Helderberg Basin. Gordon's Bay is the smallest of the three towns in the Helderberg Basin is included in the City of Cape Town metropolitan municipality. Gordon's Bay is situated in the north-eastern corner of False Bay, which is about 50km to the south from Cape Town. A brief history of the area Previously known as Visser's Baay, it is believed that the existence of Gordon's Bay came about around 1673. Gordon's Bay was known as a place where fresh water, fish and game could easily be found. Although there is no clear indication of when the name came into existence, we do know...

Great Brak River is surrounded with the picture perfect hills with the Great Brak river flowing through the town. Conveniently situated between George and Mossel Bay on the beautiful and Scenic Garden Rout. The town of Great Brak is a mere 15-minute drive from George Airport which makes it easy to commute for business and leisure. Offers / Attractions Main attractions in this area are the 4-Starred Botlierskop Private Game Reserve, The Island that is linked to the mainland by a single lane bridge. Great Brak has several small shops and plenty famous restaurants like the Searles Village Restaurant and Pub, De Vette Mossel, Trans Karoo Restaurant, Die Ou...

HARTENBOS is an extremely popular seaside resort village with golden beaches and clear blue waters that started as a holiday resort for the 'South-African Railways and Harbours'- employees in the 1930's. This resort then was later bought by the ATKV - 'Afrikaanse Taal en Kultuur Vereniging' and has since become a thriving and town associated with the Mossel Bay local municipality - which was consecutively awarded being the best Municipality in the country in 2019 & 2020! During the festive holiday season, the tranquil town of Hartenbos spontaneously transforms into a spectacular colourful and lively resort with an abundance of activities, performing artist's...

Hermanus lies along Walker Bay on the south coast of the Western Cape, just 115 km southeast of Cape Town. The area is referred to as the 'Whale capital of the world' and is famous for Southern Right whale watching from July to December. During this time, Walker Bay also becomes home to Humpbacks and Bryde Whales, penguins, cape fur seals, sea-birds, and pods of dolphins. Residents often enjoy a meal and drinks at special restaurants while overlooking these magnificent sea creatures.  Sandbaai which lies on the coast at the entrance to the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley is considered as the most recently developed and fastest-growing residential area of Greater Hermanus....

Onrus River is situated only 8km from Hermanus CBD. This peaceful suburb of Hermanus is well known for the beach and spectacular waves that attract not only surfers/body boarders but also artists and families seeking mindfulness. The tranquil surroundings, beach and mountains, will definitely become your go to place when in need of peace and sanity in a whirlwind life. The Onrus Coastal Path is perfect for people walking their dogs, children on their bicycles, joggers or holidaymakers or people enjoying the views on the benches. Onrus is a quaint suburb with interesting and romantic restaurants, who also forms part of the annual Hermanus Times Kalfiefees festival...

Sandbaai is a suburb only 5km from the Hermanus CBD and waterfront. It lies on the coast at the entrance to the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley and is considered as the most recently developed and fastest-growing residential area of Greater Hermanus. The Whale Coast Mall and Curro Private School is two of the main attractions for people to make Sandbaai their permanent residence. The area offer the most security complexes, more than 10 different Estates to choose from. Some still developing, others already fully established. Hemel en Aarde Estate is one of the popular Estate with buyers for secured living and lifestyle opportunities. Sandbaai beach is only 500m from Onrus...

Klein Brak River is a small coastal village in the Garden Route between Great Brak River and Mossel Bay. Klein Brak River is 13km from Mossel Bay. Mossel Bay was voted in 2018 as the best all-year Weather in the world. Included in the greater Klein Brak area are the famous Suburbs of Reebok, Tergniet and Fraai Uitsig. Offers / Attractions Reebok is definitely the new trend in the property market. Reebok, Tergniet and Fraai Uitsig has beautiful views over the Outeniqua mountains and the green hills of the farm lands. Reebok and Tergniet are very famous for their beautiful ocean views and especially making it a great attraction to jog or to walk your dogs...

The seaside town of Knysna is a preferred destination for both homeowners and tourists. It graciously lies at the heart of South Africa's famous Garden Route. Holidaymakers often flock to Knysna to enjoy the local food and craft beer, cruise the lagoon, play a game of golf on one of the three world-class courses, or indulge in the yearly Knysna Oyster Festival. According to www.knysna.gov.za the town attracts approximately 33% of the tourists who visit the Garden Route District. This makes Knysna is a great location for businesses and investment opportunities. Leading sectors include finance, services, wholesale, retail, trade, and accommodation. A brief history of...

Nestled between the dramatic shoreline of the Noetzie River mouth to the West and the famous Knysna Heads to the East and surrounded by the beauty of the Outeniqua Mountains lies the breathtaking Pezula Private Estate. The Estate is a completely separate and independent eco-Estate. It has been officially registered with Cape Nature as a Conservancy and is part of the Knysna Coastal Conservancy together with its surrounding areas. The emphasis is on privacy with 255 homeowner sites spread over 612 hectares and nearly 4 kilometres of rugged coastline resulting in only 15% of the property being developed. It is one of the lowest density estates in South Africa.   Set...

Hidden away at the foot of the gentle slopes of the Bottelary Mountains, Kuils River is newly known as an escape to rural pastures from the confines of the Mother City. Just a 30-minute drive from Cape Town, this tranquil town is also situated close enough to many attractions. Kuils River is often referred to as the 'gateway to the wine routes' with Zevenwacht Wine Estate being located at the edge of the Stellenbosch wine route. Kuils River has expanded over the years to a well-developed area with easy accessibility via the N1, N2 and R300. The area boasts its own private hospital, Schools, shopping malls and in close proximity to the University of the Western Cape....