Chas Everitt – Property in Cape Town South Africa

Cape Town, a sophisticated city at the gateway to a majestic continent. A city where dreamers find inspiration, where lovers are compelled to return, time and time again. Always subtle,  the Mother City is both exhilaratingly modern and humble. Warmed by the African sun, the city is dominated by a towering, table-shaped mountain, set on a peninsula of soaring, rocky heights and lush valleys, where two oceans converge. It's a place where old and new harmoniously converge

BEACHES IN CAPE TOWN

Cape Town has some of the superlative beaches in the world to offer, so if you're a sand-and-sea lover be sure to take some time out to relax and soak up the sun. From the family beaches on the False Bay coastline to the trendy Clifton beaches on the Atlantic Seaboard - you're sure to find a stretch of sand that suits your fancy.

• Atlantic Seaboard Beaches

The beaches of Camps Bay, Clifton and Llandudno that dot the Atlantic Seaboard are white and sandy offering beautiful views and spectacular sunsets. Although the water is very chilly, on a hot summer day it does make for a refreshing dip. These are generally the more 'trendy' beaches where many locals spend their weekends.

• False Bay Beaches

The False Bay coastline is commonly quieter and more laid-back than the trendy Atlantic beaches, but in peak-season these beaches too are very busy with holidaymakers. The water in the bay is much warmer and the shallow waters extend quite far making for safe and enjoyable swimming. Lifeguards are on duty at all major beaches and for safety will ask you to swim in designated areas.

The Cape's birdlife is rich and varied and 60 of Southern Africa's 86 endemics and 42 of its 84 near-endemics occur in the Western Cape region. The Western Cape is also home to varied habitats including fynbos, forest and wetlands.

NEARBY TOWNS AND AREA

While Cape Town is an admirable base to start from, there are also many small towns in the surrounding regions. The Breede River Valley towns are set amongst majestic mountains, vineyards and the winding Breede River while the Overberg Region stretches from mountains through orchards and wheatlands and as far as the coast. On the West Coast a more rustic coastline dotted with fishing communities.

CAPE TOWN EVENTS & FESTIVALS

Capetonians are generally keen outdoors and sports enthusiasts and there are a number of annual sports, music and food & wine events that have become exceedingly popular and an important part of the Cape Town calendar.

Sports Events

• Cape Argus/Pick 'n Pay Cycle Tour - arguably one of the major sporting events on the Cape Town calender the cycle tour has become increasingly popular over the years and now sees close to 30 000 cyclists taking part in one of the most scenic cycle ours in the world. The event attracts both competitive and casual cyclists alike and includes various events for the whole familyduring the week leading up to the cycle. Takes place in March
• Old Mutual Two Oceans Marathon - since humble beginnings in 1970, this marathon following a striking 56km scenic route around the Cape Peninsula now attracts over 12 000 entrants, including competitors from overseas. Spectators line the course to cheer participants along and the race ends at the University of Cape Town with a carnival for the whole family. Takes place in April.

Music Festivals

• Up the Creek Music Festival - taking place on the banks of the Breede River outside Swellendam near Cape Town, this annual event showcases some of the best South African music and comedy in a beautiful outdoor setting. Takes place in early February.

• North Sea Jazz Festival - held in the city centre, this event offers a full weekend of Jazz showcasing artists from South Africa, Africa and abroad. Takes place in March.
• Klein Karoo National Arts Festival - held in the ostrich farming town of Oudtshoorn in the Karoo this festival offers music, dance, poetry, theatre and cabaret and is aimed at the whole family. Accommodation needs to be booked well in advance. Takes place March/April.

Food & Wine Festivals

• Cape Gourmet Festival - two weeks of food and wine and more food and wine. The festival encompasses a host of events from the Good Food and Wine show to cookery demonstrations with top international and local chefs, restaurant promotions and the Table of Unity luncheon at the foot of Table Mountain. Takes place in May.

Properties in Cape Town

Cape Town with majestic Table Mountain as a centerfold and surrounded by the Ocean on 3 sides must be one of the most desirable places in the world to own real estate. Heralded as the Saint Trope of Africa the Cape is fast becoming one of the most popular holiday playgrounds in the world with a highly sought after property market.

Ranging 3 story villas with a majestic and panoramic view of the Atlantic Seaboard, gorgeous homes with exotic swimming pools nestling into magnificently tendered gardens, fascinating and unusual Victorian semis; the Western Cape can offer the ever growing overseas property buyers an incredible array of apartments, houses, and smallholdings. If you are looking for a little private vineyard of your own or a luxurious family home with swimming pool and tennis court nestled under 100-year-old oaks, or a villa where the sea laps up against your front door, it’s here.

With her many different topologies the Mother City has real estate that look out onto a plethora of faces of nature. Always the views are fascinating. Mountain, sea and landscapes of hundreds of different perspectives. Open to the stars and the glory of the ocean or mountain, this Cape has a magical feeling of openness and continuity with nature.

Here you can own a luxurious villa on the beach for the price of a 2 bedroom flat in the suburbs of London, An exotic Victorian townhouse with enclosed courtyards for the price of a BMW in America. A cape Dutch wine farm for the price of a townhouse in Germany.
Each suburb or area is peppered with restaurants and shops with the slightly unique tinge of the neighborhood.

Cape Town Weather and Climate (Temperature and Rainfall)

Lying between the Indian and Atlantic Oceans, Cape Town enjoys mild winters and pleasant summers. Summer temperatures in December to February range from around 15 to 27 degrees Celsius (60 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit), whilst in the winter months of June to August average temperatures are between 7 to 20 degrees Celsius (45 to 70 degrees Fahrenheit). Rainfall is moderate throughout the year and there are refreshing sea breezes which can sometimes turn a little brisk during the winter.

Seasons

A Mediterranean climate with little rain, 11 hours a day sunshine or more and long sunny evenings sets a party mood. The Californian weather explains why Cape Town has become a favoured site for foreign film and TV crews escaping from the Northern Hemisphere winter.
Conventional local wisdom used to be that spring (September and October) and autumn (April and May) are usually balmy in-between seasons, with little wind, when nature is at its showiest. If you"re into flowers or whale-watching, or seeing the vineyards at their best, these are great seasons to be in the Cape.
Although Cape Town winters have a reputation for rain and wind, they often produce perfect days or even weeks. Some climatic change seems to have reduced winter rainfall, and when it"s not raining, winter becomes a perfect green season, when temperatures can reach a summery 26C (80F) or higher. Capetonians watching the World Cricket Cup being played in England in June regularly enjoyed temperatures and weather much more suitable for cricket here than they were there. This time is known in Cape Town as the "Secret Season" - because of all the secret pleasures to be experienced!

The Cape Doctor

The prevailing Spring and early Summer wind , the South-Easter (otherwise known as the "Cape Doctor") arises as a spin-off from anticyclones deep in the Southern ocean. It arrives at the peninsula by way of False Bay, its velocity often being given a boost by the "corner effect" round Cape Hangklip.

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