Durbanville at a glance

Build your life in Durbanville

When you hear the name Durbanville, you might immediately think of wine farms and fine dining, but this suburb in the north of Cape Town has so much more to offer those who call this area home.

Durbanville is a 20 to 30-minute drive from Cape Town's centre. It has a distinct countryside feel, surrounded by vineyards and nature. It also boasts top schools, hospitals, shopping centres and entertainment.

The neighbourhood is green and rich in vegetation, with several natural attractions such as the Durbanville Nature Reserve, Uitkamp Wetland Nature Reserve and Sonstraal Dam.

Exciting developments are underway in Durbanville too, including a university and an airport.

Where to move to in Durbanville

The most popular suburbs in Durbanville include:

1. Clara Anna Fontein Lifestyle Estate
2. Durbanville Hills in the south-west
3. Sonstraal Heights in central Durbanville
4. Vygeboom to the south

The property market in Durbanville

While Durbanville is home to residents of a wide age range, it is becoming more popular among younger buyers. First-time buyers are attracted by the schools, gyms and outdoor activities that the area offers, including mountain biking and hiking.

According to data from Property24, people aged 18 to 49 made up the bulk of buyers of Durbanville properties in the first six months of 2022. But that doesn't mean Durbanville is unattractive to older people. In fact, the area houses several stellar retirement villages that offer units for both independent living and frail care.

While most properties in the area are freestanding houses on large yards, Durbanville also offers a good number of estates, complexes, townhouses and flats to choose from.

The area shows outstanding growth in the property market, making it a very sought-after suburb to invest in. According to Property24's Property Trends, the average sale price of properties in 2021 was just above R2.5 million.

Climate

Here's something fun to know about Durbanville: It has a Mediterranean climate, making it warm and dry in summer, with mild wet winters. This area is at its wettest in June, while February is the driest month of the year.

You're most likely to feel the heat in February, where the average maximum temperature is 27º C. July is the coldest when temperatures are an average maximum of 17º C.

Durbanville schools and hospitals

Durbanville might be set on the outskirts of Cape Town but it is fully equipped to take care of every household's needs.

Stellar schools in the area include:

• Durbanville Primary School
• El Shaddai Christian School
• Fairmont High School
• Gene Louw Primary School
• Hoërskool Durbanville
• Reddam House Durbanville

Medical services in Durbanville include:

• Mediclinic Durbanville
• Hills Medical Centre
• Durbanville Day Hospital
• Several general practitioners and private specialists

Entertainment

One of the most popular pastimes in Durbanville is to enjoy the wine and scenic landscapes of the 15 wine farms in the Durbanville Wine Valley. Several smaller wineries and distilleries also offer tasting experiences and activities.

Families also enjoy day outings to attractions such as the Willowbridge Slowfood Market, Durbanville Rose Garden, Barnyard Theatre, Rust-en-Vrede Art Gallery or Reptile Garden.

If the great outdoors is more to your liking, Durbanville won't disappoint. The Tygerberg Mountain Bike Club offers a network of more than 180 kilometres of mountain bike trails across 24 farms in the area. You can also tackle trails at Bloemendal Estate, Meerendal Estate and Contermanskloof MTB Trails.

For those who prefer to have their feet planted firmly on solid ground, the trail run tracks at Meerendal or Durbanville Hills Winery might be for you.

Meet NS Property Solutions Durbanville

Sonja Meissenheimer

With more than 20 years of experience as an estate agent, Sonja is a go-getter in the true essence of the word. Her customers will attest to her ability to get your property sold in record times. She has been living and working in the areas in which she sells property for years. In this time, she's seen neighbourhoods and communities grow and develop. This is why she's definitely your go-to agent for insight into these areas. Expect commitment and honest advice from Sonja as your estate agent. She's known for her candid approach, organised nature and dedication to keeping her clients updated every step of the way.

Kosie Meissenheimer

There is no question that selling property is in Kosie's blood. His prior experience as an accountant and a property auctioneer makes him uniquely qualified as an estate agent. In his more than 20 years as an agent, he has gotten to know both the areas in which he works and his target market very well, which allows him to match his customers to the perfect property every time. Kosie is also passionate about marketing, which means your home is in great hands when it comes to promoting your property to potential buyers. Trust Kosie to get you the best deal, whatever it takes.