What's to love about the Western Seaboard?

In a nutshell, Cape Town's Western Seaboard has it all. From Instagram-worthy white-sand beaches, watersports and backdrops of Table Mountain to restaurants with amazing views and easy access to the CBD, the Western Seaboard has much to offer its residents. A variety of properties are available in Western Seaboard suburbs like Milnerton, Blouberg, Parklands and Table View, meaning that there's a spot on the Western Seaboard for everybody to call home.

Things that Western Seaboard residents love about their home

Many residents of Milnerton, Blouberg and close-by areas choose to make their home here because of the proximity to both places of work and the beach. It is an ideal home for those who work in the CBD but want an affordable home away from the hustle and bustle of the city. In this part of Cape Town, a family and their dogs being out for a walk is a common sight. The Western Seaboard offers all the views, vibes and ambience for which Cape Town is loved without the congestion and frenetic pace of the CBD.

The Western Seaboard has fittingly been described as a foodies' paradise, with a wide array of restaurants to tantalise every taste bud. Well-loved Blouberg breakfast spots like Ons Huisie and On the Rocks have a reputation for service excellence and boast breathtaking views of the ocean and mountain. Other Western Seaboard restaurants which have sensational views on the menu include Bossa Woodbridge Island, Wang Thai Lagoon Beach and Blowfish Restaurant.

Wherever you make your home on the Western Seaboard, convenience is close to home. There is an array of shopping centres close by, including The Table Bay Mall, The Paddocks Shopping Centre, Canal Walk and Bayside Mall. Over and above this, there is a number of outstanding primary and high schools in the area, giving the younger members of Western Seaboard families the best possible start on their road to success.

Things to do on the Western Seaboard

If your family enjoys adventures and an outdoor way of life, then the Western Seaboard is a fantastic place for you to call home. Kitesurfing lessons are on offer in the area, and since it has been described as "the world's hottest adrenalin sport", it's no surprise that kitesurfing's popularity is growing from strength to strength. Stand-up paddling and surfing lessons are also available in the vicinity, while those looking for a more relaxed way to spend a day are spoilt with a range of scenic walking spots.

An excellently-positioned part of Cape Town

For families who enjoy going on "minivays" or weekend getaways, the Western Seaboard is an outstanding choice of home base. From here, it's easy to get to various Western Cape gems such as Franschhoek, Stellenbosch and Langebaan. For those working in areas like Paarden Eiland, Century City and the V&A Waterfront, living in the Western Seaboard suburbs makes light work of your commute.

The property market on the Western Seaboard

A browse through the properties for sale through Jawitz Properties on the Western Seaboard showcases that there is something for everyone. An assortment of one and two-bedroom apartments in suburbs like Table View and Parklands North are available under the R1 000 000 mark, which means that buyers will not have to pay transfer duty. For those looking for freestanding homes, the Western Seaboard has an abundance of both freehold houses and properties within estates.

Jawitz Properties has a team of real estate professionals who are passionate about the Western Seaboard and everything that it has to offer. Contact us today and let us help you find your piece of paradise.

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