Noordhoek

The Noordhoek Valley is without a doubt one of Cape Town’s most treasured locations and is found in the False Bay area on the Cape’s Southern Peninsula.  Property in Noordhoek looks out over the famous beach and vast wetlands and the area has the added charm of a rural atmosphere and rustic surroundings.  Those who buy property here are bound to take advantage of the sun-kissed beaches, quaint fishing harbours, penguin sanctuaries and dream diving opportunities on offer in and around the area.

The tranquil village is found at the end of the famous Chapman’s Peak Drive, which begins in Hout Bay and winds its way all the way down to Noordhoek.  The area’s main attraction is the pristine sandy beach, which runs for several kilometres across the bay to Kommetjie and offers some of the most beautiful sea views and plenty of watersport activities.

Many of the properties for sale in Noordhoek are located on or just back from the beachfront, taking full advantage of the panoramic ocean views.

Being a somewhat rural area, Noordhoek is also home to a number of commercial farms and smallholdings, with many local residents breeding and stabling horses.  The spectacular sunsets can be enjoyed on horseback and many of the farms offer horse riding for adults and children alike.  Very few suburbs on the South Peninsula have such a vibrant rural and artistic feel and Cape Town is a mere 25 minutes drive away.

Today, the area has expanded up the mountain to Ou Kaapse Weg and south towards Kommetjie, with some of its more well-known housing estates and residential suburbs being De Goede Hoop, Belvedere, San Michelle, Stonehaven, Cape Village, Milkwood Park, Sun Valley, Brookwood Estates, Noordsig and the Lakes, to name but a few. The Noordhoek Farm Village has a wonderful selection of farm stall restaurants and pubs, coffee shops and unusual eclectic shops that have become a magnet for both locals and tourists.

The Red Herring Trading Yard situated in the beach area heralded the start of a lovely Cape vernacular housing style, which has since set the benchmark for the tasteful development in the area. Monkey Valley is located on a hilltop and surrounded by milkwood forests, offering upmarket accommodation and magnificent ocean views. The properties for sale in Noordhoek range from residential homes and apartments, to holiday houses and flats, with smallholdings and farms, as well as stands and vacant land available.