One of Cape Town’s most appealing factors is that it boasts a diversity of lifestyles, from cosmopolitan city living to quaint seaside villages and the charming oceanside suburbs of Noordhoek and Kommetjie have been attracting their fair share of attention in recent years.
Connected by a pristine 12km stretch of beach and each with their own distinct characters, these two unique hubs have become increasingly popular as the growing move towards a more tranquil lifestyle, away from the hustle and bustle, has gathered momentum.
Interest in False Bay and the Southern Coast in Cape Town is spiking as buyers look for a more relaxed lifestyle and those who can work from home are opting for lifestyle over commuter convenience, offered in areas like Kommetjie and Noordhoek from R1 million to R3 million.
Natalie Cooper, area specialist in Kommetjie for Lew Geffen Sotheby’s International Realty, says despite the slowing of the market, Kommetjie remains a popular residential destination with locals as well as Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal semigrants.
Undoubtedly one of the most picturesque areas in the Western Cape, Noordhoek has a serene rural atmosphere with leafy lanes as well as spectacular ocean and mountain views from the Western section, and it offers the epitome of the idyllic village lifestyle.
Property24 listings show prices from around R700 000 for an apartment in Noordhoek or a seaside cottage in Kommetjie, while family homes are selling from under R2 million. Luxury property in Kommetjie ranges up to R16 million with prices in Noordhoek going up to around R40 million for a luxury residence.
Kommetjie is a haven for water sports enthusiasts and those seeking a laidback seaside lifestyle and enjoys a strong sense of community. As a premier site for observing seabirds and also part of the fynbos biome, it’s also a nature-lover’s paradise.
Newly-launched Kommetjie Mountain Estate located in Kommetjie, Cape Town was initially launched as ‘run of the mill estate’ comprising of the usual upmarket larger family home. Although market feedback was positive, the market did not respond and we realised that this was due to affordability.
In response to an extremely depressed market and a post-covid/post lockdown economy, which has alienated the first time buyer as well as many investors and retirees, the development managers at Kommetjie Mountain Estate have worked with some of South Africa’s most experienced consultants in the industry to create a product which is affordable but does not compromise security, lifestyle and quality.
Prices start at R749 000 which means that even with a 100% bond and a deposit of just R15 000, repayments can be as little as R5 500 per month.
"That is where the idea of creating a product that grows with the buyer was born and is still not an apartment. Apartments can be very limiting in many aspects but at Kommetjie Mountain Estate, you are paying an apartment price for a free-standing house with a garden for exclusive use.
Dennis Moss Partnership has intelligently designed studio, 1-, 2- and 3-bed free-standing houses, all with their own exclusive use gardens that come with pre-designed and pre-approved plans for expansion which the buyer can then build at a later stage, as their lifestyle changes or budget allows.
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Lovers of the great outdoors, especially, find these areas attractive as they can indulge in all manner of activities including hiking, fishing, horse riding, boating and cycling literally on their doorstep. And both suburbs are renowned surfing hotspots.
There are also excellent amenities in the area, from medical care to several schools and it’s only a short drive over the mountain to the freeway and CBD as well as nearby business centres such as Westlake Business Park.
“The area still offers excellent value for money compared to similar coastal suburbs and it also has a broad range of properties catering to all budgets with young families being able to buy a sizeable free-standing family home near to the beach,” says Cooper.
