Early Dutch settlers visited our beautiful valley to augment the meat resources of the new settlement in the Cape. At a later stage farmers settled to farm the fertile soil and eventually in the 19th century the wagon-building industry of South Africa was established in Paarl.

In 1657 Dutch settlers saw our giant granite rocks glistening in the sun after a rainstorm and named them Peerlebergh - Pearl Mountain... read more »

Buying a home in Durbanville is certainly an investment in a superb suburban lifestyle.  Known for its big houses and large properties, Durbanville is a popular residential area in the Western Cape.  This section will provide you with interesting information on Durbanville’s historical background, giving you a retrospective sense of the area that you are buying into.

The original Pampoenkraal outspan was a meeting place for local farmers coming from the inland via Roodezand to Cape Town.  In 1825, a group of Tygerberg farmers requested permission from Lord Charles Somerset to build their own church... read more »

An electric mix of cultural heritage, cosmopolitan influences and
the good life is what awaits you in Wellington.

On visiting Wellington your first stop just has to be the Tourism Bureau. It is located next to the Dutch Reformed Church and a beautiful larger than life granite statue of Christian pioneer, Andrew Murray, welcomes you. During his life of 88 years he
was the founder of several organisations, educator, spiritual leader, revivalist and creator of an extensive religious/spiritual literacy heritage... read more »

The entire Blouberg area has fast-become one of the most popular holiday property investment locations in the Western Cape.  Along with those who prefer their homes a little way outside the busy Mother City, the recent holiday property investors have ensured that the property market in Table View continues to boom.  The area has all the necessary amenities, with a range of excellent restaurants and pubs that cater for the local and tourist market, as well as access to major shopping malls and industrial centres within a short drive.  The properties for sale in Table View range from contemporary houses and flats, to more modern homes and apartments, with new developments responding to the increase in demand... read more »

Parklands is definitely a place with an emphasis on family life, particularly those who have plenty of room to grow, work and play.  With the suburb constantly expanding, the properties for sale range from contemporary houses and homes, to modern apartments, with a range of stands and vacant land available to build that dream home.  Combine that with the convenience of living close to work and buying a home in Parklands could be just what you’re looking for... read more »

As part of the Atlantic Seaboard, Camps Bay also boasts an incredible scenic drive along Chapman’s Peak.  Aside from the magnificent views, the road is a masterpiece of engineering and has a part literally carved into the rock face.  There are a number of historical monuments found in the area, including the Old Canon opposite the Camps Bay High School and the Rotunda, which now forms part of the Table Bay Hotel and was once used for dancing, roller skating, sporting events and silent movie shows in the 1900s.  With such a wealth of history and natural beauty, it’s no wonder that the suburb has developed into one of the most opulent and lavish in the country, with properties for sale being some of the most sought-after in the world.

One of Strand’s main selling points is the fact that it is so ideally situated, just 20 minutes from Cape Town’s International Airport and 45 minutes from the Mother City Centre.  Who wouldn’t want to own a home in a coastal paradise that allows you to commute to and from work in the city with ease?  The considerable growth that the area has experienced in recent years has ensured that the infrastructure has grown to match, with a number of shopping centres, sporting facilities, top medical facilities and other important services all within a short drive.  Golf fanatics can take advantage of two excellent courses in the area... read more »

Located in Cape Town’s Northern Suburbs, Welgelegen is renowned for its long leafy avenues with big properties set in lush gardens.  Although a relatively affluent neighbourhood, the houses for sale in the Northern Suburbs are known to be decidedly cheaper than those nearer the Cape Town city centre and are generally much bigger in size.  There are many locals who have relocated their families here, as there is an excellent infrastructure that has developed over the years.  Welgelegen is part of the greater Durbanville area and as such, it has access to a variety of top schools and other sport and medical facilities... read more »