Sonkring at a glance

Slice of sunny heaven in Sonkring Brackenfell

Considering moving to Sonkring, Brackenfell? If you're looking for a suburb in the north of Cape Town where properties are showing consistent growth and a place where homes are relatively newly built, then Sonkring ticks all the boxes.

This area of the Northern Suburbs of Cape Town is situated in Brackenfell South bordering Kuils River and in close range of Stellenbosch's countryside. The suburb was developed a bit more than a decade ago and now offers its community of families, young working individuals and retirees easy access to the best that Cape Town has to offer.

Perfectly located properties for sale in Sonkring Brackenfell

Properties for sale in Sonkring have the benefit of being located close to major thoroughfares, including Bottelary Road, the R300 and the R101. These routes can quickly take you out to Stellenbosch and Paarl, or towards the suburbs of Durbanville and Bellville.

It's also surrounded by other popular residential suburbs including Protea Hoogte, Soneike and the greater Stellenbosch Farms area.

Community life in Sonkring, Brackenfell

What makes Sonkring, Brackenfell stand out among other neighbourhoods in the south of the Northern Suburbs is the level of safety and community it offers.

Residents here enjoy a certain level of protection and security when compared to other parts of South Africa due to Sonkring's close-knit community, Neighbourhood Watch and collection of security estates.

The suburb also features several patches of open land, allowing the community to spend time together outdoors in spaces such as Graafland Park, Muiden Park, Woudenberg Park, Egmond Park, Cecile Park, Peppertree Park and Venice Park.

Types of properties for sale in Sonkring Brackenfell

There is a truly diverse mix of properties for sale in Sonkring Brackenfell, many of which have been recently developed. Aerial photos show an almost equal mix of freestanding homes and sectional titles.

Sonkring's freestanding properties all have an aesthetically pleasing similar style reminiscent of the decade in which the neighbourhood was developed. Yards are on the smaller side with sparse tree cover but plenty of green lawns.

Sectional titles are located in small complexes or larger estates, including:

• Birchwood Estate
• Blackstone Estate
• Brittany Estate
• Cinsaut Complex
• Figaro Estate
• Kamdeboo Complex
• Park Lane Estate
• Rossini Security Estate
• Saville Estate
• Shiraz Estate
• Verdot Complex
• Victoire Village

Retirees also benefit from two villages for seniors, Othello Retirement Village and Desdemona Retirement Complex.

The property market in Sonkring

There is a price tag to living in an area that is well located while offering safety and contemporary housing. Sonkring is no different.

According to Property24, the average sale price of property in Sonkring in 2022 was just shy of R3 million with little over 20 properties sold that year.

What makes this sizeable investment worthwhile is that property values have shown solid growth over the last decade, starting at average sale prices of R1 610 000 in 2014, and growing to R2 845 000 in 2022.

What's more is that homes have consistently been selling for higher prices than what sellers offered. Property24 data shows that properties have sold for at least R100 000 more than the asking price since 2017.

Education and medical facilities in Sonkring, Brackenfell

Given the strong sense of community that Sonkring, Brackenfell offers, it's no wonder that this neighbourhood in the Northern Suburbs is highly sought after by families. Businesses and organisations here also cater well for the needs of families, with schools and businesses answering the demands of residents.

Plenty of doctors have practices in the vicinity while Mediclinic Cape Gate Hospital is 7km away and Netcare Kuilsriver Hospital a little more than a 3km drive away.

For primary education, families have the option of Curro Brackenfell Primary School in Sonkring itself or Laerskool Bastion Primary School and Laerskool Brackenfell Primary further afield.

For high schools, parents can choose between Hoërskool Bellville, Brackenfell High School and Protea Heights Academy private school, all of which are a bit more of a drive from Sonkring.

For students, the University of the Western Cape and the Cape Peninsula University of Technology are relatively close, with the University of Cape Town a 30km drive away.

Shopping and entertainment

Get your grocery shopping done at centres close to Sonkring, including Ipic Shopping Centre Soneike, Haasendal Gables Shopping Centre, Boulevard Square Shopping Centre, Brackenfell Shopping Centre and Fairbridge Mall. A short 15min drive and you're at major shopping destinations, Cape Gate Shopping Centre and Tyger Valley Shopping Centre.

If you're active, you'll find Planet Fitness Brackenfell conveniently located on the border of Sonkring as well as Virgin Active Brackenfell, Vibe Fitness and Perfect Health Soneike gyms nearby. Kuilsrivier Golf Club is just a stone's throw away.

For entertainment, look no further than the stunning wine farms in the area, including Bellevue Wine Estate, Devonvale Golf & Wine Estate, Hazendal wine estate, Groenland Wines, Kaapzicht Wine Estate and Mooiplaas Wine Estate and Private Nature Reserve. Locals also enjoy recently opened Brickfields Market nearby.

In a nutshell

Properties for sale in Sonkring Brackenfell have so much to offer in terms of value, growth, community, safety and a convenient lifestyle. This suburb is sure to be a delight for future homeowners looking to invest in a better way of life while also helping them grow as property investors.

Discover our properties for sale in Sonkring Brackenfell here.

Our agents in Sonkring Brackenfell

Tania Van Dyk

Tania has a knack for understanding people's stories and a passion for uncovering hidden gems. With a sharp eye for good value and a love for unique properties, she enjoys matching each buyer to their perfect home. With over 11 years in the corporate world, Tania knows the value of being professional and communicating well. Mix in her empathy and understanding of what you as the homeowner need, and you've got a winning combo.

Get in touch with Tania today.

Liezel Eitner

Liezel finds joy in helping customers get that home they've always been dreaming of. Property, people and interior decorating are her passions, making her a highly successful and sought-after agent in the real estate world. With her in-depth knowledge of Brackenfell, she often discovers hidden gems in this area.

As a property matchmaker, she specialises in fully understanding her customers' needs - and then finding them a home that suits them perfectly.

Contact Liezel now.