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Set against the slopes of Table Mountain and surrounded by lush vegetation, gracious oak tree-lined avenues, and sweeping panoramic vistas lies the idyllically located, pristine suburb of Bishopscourt. According to archives, Bishopscourt originated in 1651 when the Dutch East India Company (VOC) decided to establish a halfway house at the Cape which was on their sea route from Holland to the East.Jan van Riebeeck, who was first appointed to command the settlement, detailed much of the area's beginnings in his journal. From his description of the Liesbeek River, first referred to as 'Soete Rivier' (fresh or sweet river), which remains the historical heart of Bishopscourt,...

Located beneath the eastern slopes of Table Mountain along the restored Liesbeek River Garden - and neighbouring the magnificent Kirstenbosch Gardens - lies Bishopscourt Village, one of Cape Town's smaller, most historic, beautiful suburbs.This peaceful, leafy haven, hidden by the incredible nature that surrounds it, is conveniently located next to the M3 where it has easy access to the city, Cape Town International Airport, exclusive shopping centres and many of the best schools in the country.An active resident's association, which began the privately funded redevelopment of the Upper Liesbeek River Garden project in 2004, is an indicator of the type of homeowner that...

Situated beneath Table Mountain, and tucked between Newlands and Rondebosch lies the exclusive suburb of Claremont Upper. Known as the heart of the Southern Suburbs, Claremont Upper is well known for its thriving commercial and residential hub and prides itself on its continuous growth and development. Lush, vast greenery brings natural life into this expanding area, ensuring residents continue to experience an aura of peace and quiet alongside the vibrant hustle and bustle of the commercial epicentre.From the soaring trees that offer shaded pathways to the colourful flowers that bloom throughout the suburb, it is clear that Claremont Upper's soil was once fertile land...

Nestled beneath Table Mountain National Park, with commanding vistas of the Constantiaberg and Table Mountain ranges lies Constantia. An exclusive neighbourhood with unmatched beauty, Constantia is an established suburb and the oldest wine-producing region in the southern hemisphere.The area dates back to 1685 when Simon van der Stel acquired 760 hectares of land which was either named after the VOC ship "Constantia" or after commissioner Rijckloff van Goen's daughter Constanza.From 1777, Constantia became a favourite amongst European nobility including Prussian emperor Frederick the Great, Louis XVI, and Mary Antoinette whose cellars contained hundreds to thousands of...

Superbly located between Claremont Upper, Wynberg, the Constantia Winelands and the world-renowned Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, lies the prestigious suburb of Kenilworth Upper. Although well established, Kenilworth Upper is characterised by old-world Victorian architecture, wrap-around verandahs and many Sir Herbert Baker designed properties. Favoured by many for striking the perfect balance between the hustle and bustle of city life and the laid-back lifestyle of suburbia, Kenilworth Upper is a popular, yet quiet suburb. Before the establishment of the suburb in the 1800s, the area was originally part of the Stellenberg farm, established by former Cape governor Simon...

Nestled on the eastern foothills of Table Mountain's Newland Forest, lies the picturesque suburb of Newlands, one of South Africa's oldest and most highly valued neighbourhoods. Known as Cape Town's most leafy suburb, it is home to magnificent oak-lined avenues, the green Liesbeek Parkway corridor and world-renowned Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens.For many years, Newlands was host to a long history of international rugby and cricket matches, for this reason, its name has been rung throughout the world.First named De Nieuwe Land under the Dutch rule of the early 1700's, the fertile soil and abundant water supplied by mountain streams, provided the perfect ground to grow...