FRANSCHOEK

Only an hours drive away from Cape Town International Airport, nestled in a mountainous nature reserve, you will find the small yet bustling town of Franschhoek.  

The literal translation of the name Franschhoek is “French corner”, and when it comes to the expectations of the prospector, this transcription does not disappoint. Whether your intention is to entertain and delight, or seek out seclusion and refuge, there are very few places in the world that would be able to offer you this trove of treasures.  An area known for its rich heritage and world-renowned ability to produce award-winning wines, it extends from a small yet vibrant town centre, to vast open mountain vistas which define the meaning of solitude.  

Considered a thriving all-year tourist destination, the area hosts a selection of more than forty active wineries in the district, from established and renowned, to niche and boutique.  The town itself augments daily activities to the will or want of guests and inhabitants alike, offering options that vary from cycling tours, horseback riding, picnicking favourites, an olde-worlde tram service, chauffeured tours and a diverse list of museum interests.  

During the summer months, this is a wonderful destination to host guests from around the world and allows them to sample a premium South African lifestyle, with almost daily festivities and events coordinated through the local tourism centre and a climate which showcases the natural beauty that abounds this haven.  In the winter months you will enjoy a mild and sheltered seasonal experience, with continued revelry in the tourism sector and endless opportunities to explore the surrounding towns at a somewhat slowed and pleasurable pace.  

You are also never far from the hive of activity that is Cape Town CBD, as well as the outlying suburbs that are to the south and west of the city, which in themselves offer near unlimited drawcards and activities. From the geographically significant Cape Point Nature Reserve, to the unstoppable nightlife of the city centre, and the kite-surfing array to be found on Blouberg beach, there is never a shortage of prospects in which to immerse yourself.  The area of Cape Town itself has routinely shown that investing in its land offers an irrefutable return on investment, and this kinship extends to the areas surrounding what is an ever-expanding hub.

The unique abundance of activity, combined with the unrivalled breath-taking natural beauty of Franschhoek, and in such close proximity to one of the worlds most sought-after destinations – these poignant factors all encompass what would be the penultimate acquisition of any investor’s portfolio.  Culturally diverse and heritage rich, the discerning buyer would not only be making a sound asset investment in a growth-orientated property market, but giving themselves an opportunity to experience one of the most often sought (yet scarcely found) trifectas – worth, pleasure and beauty.