Southern Suburbs Ticks All The Boxes
Category Area Profile
From schools and University campuses to lifestyle opportunities and estate living, the Southern Suburbs in Cape Town boasts an incredible array of reasons for families seeking the haven of suburban living.
Lying Southeast of the slopes of Table Mountain, within rich valleys and sweeping expanses of open lands, the Southern Suburbs group together, amongst others, sought-after residential neighbourhoods like Newlands, Claremont, Bishopscourt, Constantia, Wynberg, Tokai and Steenberg. Separately, each neighbourhood has a unique charm and feel, while together, they combine to provide a safe, suburban environment with a diversity of activities ranging from a fabled wine route and world class restaurants to art galleries and theatre experiences.
Schools
There is no doubt that one of the biggest drawcards for families living in the Southern Suburbs are the schools based here, with some of the country's finest academic tertiary institutions also located in the area. For schooling, families can choose from the likes of SACS, Bishops, Rondebosch, Wynberg (Girls and Boys) Junior and High Schools, Westerford High School, Golden Grove Primary, Rustenberg Girls Junior and High Schools, Reddam Junior and High Schools, Kirstenhof Primary, which are just some of the well-respected schools in the area.
The University of Cape Town's main campus and Medical School are also based in the Southern Suburbs, making academia a big focal point of this area.
Estate Living
There are a number of beautiful estates located throughout the Southern Suburbs, with the safety and security of estate living a strong lure for many families based in the area. Estates like Nieuwe Steenberg, Steenberg Estate, Silverhurst Estate, Silvertree Estate, Klein Constantia Estate and more offering residents safe, secure living, while still proving a central location close to all the major necessities. There is no doubt that an estate can provide the ideal platform for raising a family. If estate living is the lifestyle you're after, look no further than some of these exceptional homes on offer.
Restaurants, Bars and Shopping
Covering such a large area, you can bet that the Southern Suburbs has its fair share of retail therapy, from Cavendish Square in the economic hub of Claremont to Constantia Village in the lush, greens of Constantia, meaning residents are well covered when it comes to their retail needs, whether it be household goods or sports equipment.
When it comes to restaurants and bars, where do you start? The Constantia Wine Route is globally celebrated with award-winning wine producers and world class restaurants to choose from, while in Newlands you will find the grand, old restaurant / pub Forrester's Arms (better known as Forries), still as popular ever, with both the locals and visitors. The diversity of fare is quite incredible with fine dining, pizza and beer and burger bars supplying a riveting buffet of choices that never grows old. It's the perfect landscape for those that enjoy eating out or sharing a drink with friends.
Leisure Activities
Like its restaurant scene, the leisure activities are as diverse as they are plentiful, with all needs catered to. Mountain biking, hiking and trail running is well established across the Southern Suburbs with Tokai and Newlands Forest considered to have some of the best trails in the country. For those looking for something indoors, there are a number of entertainment hubs, such as Blue Route Mall and Cavendish Square, while for the kids, you never have to look far to keep them entertained, with a number of kid-friendly / focused activities available across the Southern Suburbs.
All in all, there is little doubt why so many families hold the Southern Suburbs in such high regard with the area clearly ticking all the right boxes for suburban bliss.
For more information of residential opportunities in the Southern Suburbs, visit our website or contact our area specialist - Elle Hooper.
Author: The Agency Property Group
