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Bantry Bay is an upscale enclave set on the cliffs above the Atlantic Ocean. It is located on the slopes of Lion's Head, with a rocky shoreline in the background. Because of the spectacular sunsets and ideal positioning, property at Bantry Bay is in high demand. It is one of the few areas in Cape Town that receives the most wind protection due to its location. Botany Bay was the original name for Bantry Bay, which was named after a botanical garden that was built here to grow medicinal plants. Charles Darwin made significant geological findings of the nature and beginnings of granite while visiting this site. During World War I, the name was changed.

Claremont is known for its charming semi-detached cottages, which are popular as 'starter' residences or for young couples. Residents may shop to their hearts' delight in Cavendish Square and The Link, which feature a variety of local retailers. Harfield Village is a cluster of old labourer's houses with a charming network of tree-lined streets and limited off-street parking. Claremont is close to the beaches of False Bay, the Newlands cricket and rugby stadiums, and the Constantia Winelands. Claremont was previously a farming community that existed for around 150 years before being taken over by the British in 1814. The area's nature shifted from agricultural to...

De Waterkant, a Green Point sub-district, is a desirable address for many young professionals and upper-class residents. It is located on the southeastern end of Somerset Road, next to the core business district. It is bordered to the south by the district of Bo-Kaap. De Waterkant is one of Cape Town's trendiest neighbourhoods, and it's a street shopper's paradise, with coffee shops and interior design businesses. As a result of the area's unique cultural legacy, the architectural style is a blend of Cape Dutch and Georgian. De Waterkant, affectionately known as the "pink district" due to its number of friendly pubs and eateries, is famous worldwide for its open-minded...

Fresnaye is an exclusive upmarket residential neighbourhood on the slopes of Lion's Head, between Sea Point and Bantry Bay. Fresnaye is well-known for villas with mountain backdrops and breathtaking vistas of the Atlantic Ocean.

Gardens is a Cape Town inner-city neighbourhood situated south of the city centre. It is scenically located below Table Mountain and Lion's Head. With its stylish restaurants, hotels, boutique stores, and loft apartments, it is an upscale neighbourhood that attracts young professionals. Gardens is also a centre for the Cape Town creative sector, including modelling agencies, production and publishing firms, and other related businesses. Hendrik Boom put up the first garden in 1652 on a spot near the Fresh River. Later that year, the garden was expanded to include a medicine garden and bridged the Fresh River (where Adderley Street now stands). It grew to 18 hectares in...

Green Point is a posh neighbourhood northwest of Cape Town's central business area. It is a desirable residential neighbourhood for young professionals, with many new mid-rise apartments and mixed-use buildings. Green Point is a short walk from the V&A Waterfront and the Sea Point Promenade. Somerset Road is the major artery, with restaurants, cafés, delis, shops, and nightclubs. The Green Point Urban Park features a fitness centre, an art park, a large play area with a variety of interesting toys and games, a nursery, and a tea garden. During the 17th and 18th centuries, the region was known as "de Waterplaats," or "the waterfront," and by the beginning of the 19th...

Higgovale is a posh neighbourhood on the slopes of Table Mountain, halfway between Oranjezicht and Tamboerskloof. Residents are greeted with sweeping views of metropolitan Cape Town and the Atlantic Ocean. Large, stylish villas and gardens, many with amazing views of Table Bay and the surrounding mountains, make up the Higgovale property. Higgovale is also well shielded from the summer winds that batter Cape Town.

Llandudno is a residential neighbourhood orientated around Llandudno beach and its magnificent boulders. Llandudno is well-known for villas with mountain backdrops and breathtaking vistas of the Atlantic Ocean.

Mouille Point is a small suburb with only two major roadways (Beach Road and Bay Road). It is dominated by high-end apartment buildings that appeal to individuals seeking a beach lifestyle with a city setting. The Mouille Point promenade is located in the area, and beyond it is the Green Point Common, which includes various playing fields and a golf course. Mouille Point is noted for its upscale seafood restaurants and beachside steakhouses. Families go to Blue Train Park, which has an ice rink and a miniature railway. On April 12, 1824, the Green Point Lighthouse on Mouille Point was illuminated for the first time. The lighthouse was the first substantial lighthouse...

Newlands is a lush, affluent neighbourhood with beautiful houses that back onto the mountain and border the Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens on three sides. Newlands Forest, located just off Rhodes Avenue, is a fantastic place for people to stroll their dogs and enjoy the scenery of Kirstenbosch. The area is the epicentre of South African rugby and cricket and is home to the world-famous Newlands stadium. A sculpture park, a variety of local art studios, a craft store and café, as well as the first contemporary Bushman Gallery, are all located at Newlands' Montebello Design Centre. In 1700, Governor Willem Adriaan van der Stel received land for an estate that he named De...