Claremont Property

Property in Claremont
Claremont is one of the Southern Suburb’s most important commercial and residential areas and has shown significant growth over the years.  Like most towns in the Cape Peninsula, Claremont was incorporated into the City of Cape Town in 1913 and mainly residential property was found here until the 1970’s when major commercial development began. Today, a wealth of trendy corporate head offices, malls and shopping centres make up the many commercial properties in Claremont, including the popular Cavendish Square mall.

This important and highly sought after commercial and residential area in the Southern Suburbs is located 13 km from Cape Town City Centre, below the south-east slopes of Table Mountain. The Kenilworth‑Claremont areas are ideally served by a fast rail link and motorway to Cape Town city centre and Cape Town International Airport. Claremont is very popular as a residential suburb for its close proximity to some of South Africa’s most prestigious educational institutions, schools and colleges.

Claremont real estate is large and varied, ranging from medium priced homes to magnificent mansions, to suit all tastes. Students are well catered for as Claremont and its surrounds offer a huge selection of apartments and security complexes within easy reach of all educational institutions, including the University of Cape Town.

The world famous Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens (repeated gold medal winner at the annual Chelsea Flower show in London) is located in close proximity. Kirstenbosch is a 528-hectare estate supporting a diverse fynbos flora and natural forest. The Gardens offer residents and visitors an incredible array of flora from the most diverse of the world’s seven floral kingdoms.

One of the most attractive features of the real estate in Claremont is its close proximity to some of the best-known sporting venues in South Africa, including the internationally renowned Newlands Rugby and Cricket grounds.  All sporting tastes are catered for, including Western Province Tennis, bowls and croquet. For golf enthusiasts there are a number of premier courses close by.

Claremont is the centre of the commercial and business sector in the Southern Suburbs of Cape Town, offering the very best in retail shopping, fine dining, theatre and music facilities such as the award winning Cavendish Square shopping mall, with over 200 of the country’s most elite stores and the celebrated Baxter Theatre complex, host to the best of South African and International performing arts.

Property in Upper Claremont and Claremont are perfect for first-time buyers, families, investors and retirees. For the young professional, Claremont property offers a complete lifestyle environment. This area host beautiful properties teeming with character and old-world charm. You will also find a range of apartments as well as a number of townhouses for sale, ranging from trendy bachelor pads to large beautifully restored apartments.

Property in Harfield
Harfield Village is a collection of former laborers’ homes with a quaint collection of cozy tree-lined streets, rich in character and steeped in indigenous history. Harfield Village property is popular with trendy buyers and offer extremely good value for money. Schools in the area include the well-known Herschel Girls’ School for primary and high school learners. (View a list of schools in the Southern Suburbs)