Area Profiles

This picturesque seaside town offers a relaxed lifestyle of unparalleled scenic beauty, modern infrastructure, upmarket shops, beauty salons and spa's and endless adventure options. Regarded as the best land-based whale watching hub of the world, providing an up-close-and-personal experience from the cliff-top paths winding its way around the bay. There is a strong café culture with stunning eateries that line the main promenade area along with boutiques, décor, arts and craft stores. Perfect setting to spend a lazy morning drinking coffee at a pavement café or enjoy dinner at excellent eateries who have exquisite views of Walker Bay.  The Old...

This exquisite suburb of Hermanus is a modern and pristine upmarket neighbourhood situated between the mountain and the famous 27-hole Hermanus Golf Course. Excellent schools within walking distance offers top class education. The owners of luxury homes or holiday accommodation are privy to panoramic mountain and ocean views plus an array of fauna and flora unique to this coastal region.

Kwaaiwater offers the perfect opportunity for a variety of properties, whether it be grand beachfront mansions and villas or cute and cosy seaside cottages. Quiet and peaceful surroundings just right for relaxing and enjoying a slower paced lifestyle. Wake up to the crashing of waves or relax on your patio with the expanse of Walker Bay in front of you. Close to all necessary amenities and surrounded by a variety of outdoor activities and excursions for people of all fitness levels.

Leopard Rock is nestled on the Onrus mountains overlooking Sandbaai, Onrus and Vermont. It is a gated estate with controlled access. The views from Leopard Rock stretches as far as the eye can see. Enchanting pathways up the mountain and natural surroundings make this estate absolutely unique. Besides the natural beauty of the area, one can often come across the occasional tortoise, porcupines, small buck and a vast variety of birds. A nature reserve on your doorstep. There are only 30 properties in Leopard Rock and the stands are vast, ensuring exclusivity for the upmarket homes which are in keeping with the broad design guidelines. A truly remarkable setting and a...

Mount Pleasant lies at the entrance to Hermanus and is one of the older suburbs and a well-established neighborhood. The community has their own shops, primary school, crèches, public open spaces and a community hall and sports grounds that are well used by the locals. Additionally, there is tennis and netball courts for the schools to use. Mount Pleasant is also the local office of the Hermanus Child and Family Services as well as the Enlighten Education Trust and Learn to Earn, all important social development projects. The colourful houses is a quirky feature as one enters Hermanus, and the homes on the mountainside have exquisite views over Walker Bay.

This family orientated suburb in the town of Hermanus is perfect for families with school aged children being close to primary, secondary schools and tertiary education facility, the Hermanus University. Also, suitably located as a perfect base from where to explore the wide variety of activities offered in and around Hermanus. From adventure seekers looking to do shark cage diving or hang-gliding to nature enthusiasts wanting to visit the Fernkloof Nature Reserve or go hiking and walking in the reserve on established paths. A 75 m high stone hill, known as Hoy's Koppie, appears out of place but is an easy climb from where sweeping views of Walker Bay and Fernkloof...

Onrus is a seaside village that offers the perfect laid-back lifestyle, whether you want an unforgettable holiday, a home for your family or a retirement home. The Onrus beach is perfect for a typical South African beach holiday and popular with surfers and bodyboarders alike. The nearby lagoon with its warmer water and safe swimming for little ones, are a dream for parents lounging the summer days away while watching children play.  The VOS (Vermont, Onrus and Sandbaai) ocean path runs along the shores of the ocean and is great for walking dogs, running, easy access to the beach, tidal and rock pools, or just chill on one of the benches and watch the ocean and enjoy the...

Sandbaai lies on the coast at the entrance to the Hemel-en-Aarde (Heaven and Earth) Valley. It is a fast-growing residential area in the greater Hermanus with an eclectic mix of residential and holiday homes. A number of preschools as well as the Curro Hermanus Private School is situated in Sandbaai. An industrial business centre that is home to a vast variety of business lies adjacent to the Whale Coast Mall, making Sandbaai extremely well-positioned for everything one could need. From car dealers, nurseries, architects to flooring and bathroom suppliers, just too few to mention. The Whale Coast Mall offers a relaxed shopping environment. The Whale Cost Mall offers a...

The little village of Vermont is usually spoken of in the same breath as its immediate neighbour, Onrus. These two villages border each other on a number of green belts which maintain fynbos and prolific bird life in this area. Vermont is mainly a holiday village although a number of people have in recent years moved here permanently to enjoy the tranquil and peaceful area. Vermont boasts a large number of undeveloped, vacant plots, just waiting for you to come and pick out the perfect view and build your dream home. Other properties include spacious and luxurious villas and homes, cosy cottages and bungalows and housing developments. The area is also perfect for mature...

Voëlklip is an excellent place to invest in when purchasing a holiday home, but it also holds a strong permanent residential possibility. A tranquil seaside haven to call your own if you want to opt out of the frenetic energy of the city and enjoy a lifestyle pace of your choosing. The perfect offering of a peaceful environment with warm summers of fun in the sun and surf at close by Blue Flag Grotto Beach and excellent eateries. Lizette's Kitchen offers amazing culinary delights and Dutchies Restaurant is practically on the beach at Grotto Bay and the menu ranges from delectable light meals to fresh fish mains and exciting accompaniments. Popular with holiday...