Kommetjie

Kommetjie is a charming village isolated by majestic mountains and situated on the Atlantic Coast of the Western Cape’s Southern Peninsula.  Conveniently close to Cape Town, the area is delightfully rural and unspoiled, maintaining an atmosphere of peaceful isolation even in peak holiday season.  The properties for sale here are renowned for their panoramic ocean views across to Hout Bay and the beautiful Slangkop Mountains that stand guard over the seaside village.  Named for the natural tidal pool that forms as the tides rise and fall, Kommetjie derives from Dutch and means “little basin”.

One of Cape Town?s greatest claims to fame is the legendary Table Mountain, which stands watch over the busy city with its immense breadth and awesome beauty. The locals are spoilt in the fact that there are views of the majestic mountain all along the coastline. The better the view, the more value is added to the various properties and the higher the sale price. Those who buy property along Cape Town?s False Bay Coast are sure to find some of the best value for money, with residential homes and holiday houses featuring panoramic views of the coast and Table Mountain, as well as set in a landscape that enjoys a mild seaside climate and the opportunity to watch whales just off the coast during calving season.

Adding to the village’s charming appeal is the fact that it is essentially a fisherman’s haven, with its resources of crayfish and perlemoen in the early days unequalled by any other area on the Atlantic coastline.  Unfortunately, over-fishing and poaching has caused these resources to deplete, but there are conservation plans in place to ensure that it endures.  Many of the residential homes and holiday houses for sale in Kommetjie overlook Long Beach, which is renowned for its excellent surfing conditions and consistent waves.  It’s not unusual for residents to watch wind and kitesurfers actively taking part in the excellent water activities on offer.

Kommetjie has developed into a close-knit community over recent years, as residents from other parts of the Cape have settled in and around the area.  There is an adequate infrastructure that services the local residents, with a range of supermarkets and 24-hour stores, as well as restaurants and garages.  Klein Slangkop Estate is an upmarket gated development located right on the beach and other residential areas include Riverside Glen, the Old Kom, Imhoff Gift and Blue Water Bay.

Kommetjie’s growing popularity as a Cape Town property investment option can be attributed to its beautiful coastal setting, the various aquatic and boating activities available in the area, as well as its relative proximity to Cape Town.  The properties for sale include houses and homes, apartments and flats, stands and smallholdings, as well as commercial property and vacant land.