In a recent YouTube video, Steven Ndukwu explored ten affluent neighborhoods in Mother City, Cape Town, South Africa. The pristine city is blessed by nature with beautiful greenery, a scenic mountainous backdrop, hilltops, white-sand Atlantic beaches, and pristine coastal communities.
Steven’s tour around these expensive neighborhoods has given us a peek into the exclusive areas with sophisticated architecture that could compete with that of Beverly Hills and Bel Air. Properties in these places sell for millions of dollars. In this article, we will give you an idea of the sort of houses you can find here, the class of people who own homes in these neighborhoods, and, of course, investment opportunities and vacation activities in these ten locations in Cape Town. Let’s begin.
10. Marina De Gama, Muizenberg
Occupying the tenth position among luxurious neighborhoods in Cape Town is this residential suburb by False Bay, Marina De Gama. This beautiful living environment is located 25 kilometers south of Cape Town. Maria De Gama features beautiful beaches, a lake view, waterways, and parks with luscious greenery. Houses in this community are not too expensive. They are all painted white with brown roofs, and they cost from $54,000 for a 2-bedroom apartment to $312,000 for a 5-bedroom home. You will find mostly modern-contemporary architecture in this neighborhood.
9. Hout Bay, Western Cape Province
This coastal town is featured as number nine on this list. Hout Bay is situated in the valley of the Atlantic Seaboard of the Cape Town Peninsula, surrounded by mountains. It is a safe environment to live in and boasts stunning natural beauty—mountains, beaches, and ocean views. The average price of a home here stands at $218,500, while some home prices are up to $1 million.
8. Franschhoek
This is a small town with big properties in the Western Cape province, coming in at number 8. It is located in a valley, 75 km from Cape Town. Franschhoek features some of the oldest wineries and restaurants in South Africa. The neighborhood oozes old money and aristocracy, with houses sitting on large acres with ranches or tennis courts. The vintage Cape Dutch architecture is what Franschhoek is known for. There are super-luxurious mansions, the most expensive of which is $6,250,000. Homes here can be bought or booked as a holiday stay if you are looking for a place with a lot of space. There are many French and Italian people living here in this town.
7. Stellenbosch, Western Cape
At number 7 is this picturesque town in the Western Cape. A hub of vineyards and wineries, Stellenbosch goes on to house old, rustic, traditional architectural homes with a Cape-Dutch aesthetic like Victorian and Georgian buildings. Real estate here achieves over 8% in returns. There are many estates, the most popular of which is the De Zalze Winelands Golf Estate in central Stellenbosch. Properties here go for an average of $312,500 and serve as homes for prominent figures in society.
6. Sea Point
Located on the Atlantic Seaboard, south of the civic center, and number 6 on the list, Sea Point. Her promenade features luxury apartments, bars, restaurants, and proximity to the city center and stadium. The Sea Point skyline is characterized by high-rise modern homes, perfect for city life lovers. With $312,500 to $1,250,000, you can own an apartment townhouse or a villa in this waterfront neighborhood.
5. Bishop’s Court
Bishop’s Court comes in at number 5 because it is popular with investors and home to retired affluent foreigners. Bishop’s Court is for those who delight in homes with a lot of space. Some properties here stretch out from 5000 to 10,000 sq m in width. That’s a lot of space with high-end finishing and amenities. A typical 5-bedroom mansion here costs $1,562,000, while the most expensive real estate costs $6,250,000.
4. Llandudno, Western Cape
Llandudno is a quiet beach town on the Atlantic Seaboard region of Cape Town, away from the bustling Camp’s Bay. If you enjoy surfing and going to the beach, this is the place for you. Llandudno is a residential area located on the coastline. It is a closed community where everyone living there either works with each other or plays together in the raw elements of nature and the beauty that surrounds it.
Villa Mirage, a four-storey, ultimate luxury accommodation with masterpiece architecture, was featured in the Netflix series Blood and Water. The mansion is going for $12,500,000, while another 6-bedroom villa is selling for $3,750,000.
3. Camps Bay
The mountain complex, the Twelve Apostles, overlooks the bustling neighborhood of Camp Bay. Camps Bay is world-renowned for its pristine, powder-white beaches. A popular destination for international travelers, the ideal suburb offers a vibrant lifestyle for family living. This picturesque paradise is fully developed, with no vacant land for construction. Buildings here are freehold properties that range from 5 to 20 million dollars.
Celebrity real estate star Christine Quinn, on Selling Sunsets, lists Casa Blanca as an incredibly magnificent mega-mansion. The property is going for $35,000,000. Not surprisingly, many Nigerians live in and visit Camps Bay. The bustling neighborhood attracts many investors with its high returns.
2. Bantry Bay, Western Cape
Bantry Bay is the place for you if you’re a fan of an affluent suburb perched on a sloped hill. The neighborhood is nestled atop the slope of Lion’s Head, a hilly terrain, and higher than Sea Point, so it’s above the hustle and bustle of the lower neighborhoods. The category of people who live here are government officials and the President of South Africa himself. Presidents of other countries in Africa who are attracted to the Bay purchase properties in this region of Cape Town. The estates here sell for an average price of $1,625,000 up to $17,500,000. The villas in Bantry Bay have a modern, contemporary architectural outlook.
1. Clifton
At the top of this list, the most luxurious neighborhood to live in Cape Town, South Africa, and arguably the whole of Africa, is Clifton. This neighborhood is the most sought-after, with the most expensive real estate in the country. Known for its serene beaches, Clifton is also nestled on a cliff beneath the Lion’s Head. With an 8.2% property appreciation rate, investors, businesses, moguls, and internationals are attracted to this sophisticated and exclusive region of South Africa. Clifton, second to none, features modern homes with some of the most complex features seen in any part of Africa: glass facades and gigantic windows. The environment is the epitome of luxury.
Steven Ndukwu gazed at two mansions, one selling for $12,500,000 and the other for $10,600,000. Just a 200-square-meter, 2-bedroom apartment here costs $1,432,200.
What do you think about these mega-villa neighborhoods in Cape Town? Are these places you’d like to save up to visit during the holidays? You may click here to watch the actual video and view the incredible views of Cape Town that Stene Ndukwu captured. And don’t forget to leave a like and comment on the video and subscribe to his YouTube channel.