We are really proud to announce the opening of our new Western Seaboard office, located in the vibrant Eden on the Bay shopping centre in Big Bay, Blouberg - just a few metres from the beach.
This exciting new location reflects everything that makes the Western Seaboard one of the most dynamic and desirable property markets in Cape Town: stunning natural beauty, an enviable laid-back coastal lifestyle and strong market activity.
The Western Seaboard stretches from Paarden Eiland in the south to Melkbosstrand in the north and includes a diverse mix of beachfront apartment blocks, family homes and lifestyle estates. More than 3500 homes in this area changed hands in 2024, for a total of around R9,6billion.
"With its iconic Table Mountain views, world-class kitesurfing conditions and easy access to the Cape Town CBD, the winelands and beautiful nature reserves, the area really offers the best of all worlds," says Chas Everitt Western Seaboard principal Jan van Eck.
"Blouberg, right at the heart of this strip, is home to suburbs such as Bloubergstrand, Blouberg Sands, Blouberg Rise, and Bloubergrant, each offering its own character and charm. And whether you're a first-time buyer, a young family, a retiree seeking an active lifestyle or a savvy investor, the area has exceptional appeal thanks to its comparative affordability, space and village atmosphere within a metropolitan setting.
"Our new Eden on the Bay office puts us right at the centre of this, surrounded by beach life, boutique shops, trendy cafés, and beloved eateries such as The Fat Cactus, Onse Huisie, On the Rocks, Doodles, Homespun and Salt &Sage. Add superb German, Italian, Portuguese and other regional offerings and you have a culinary scene as vibrant as Blouberg's famous sunsets."
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In addition, he says, fitness enthusiasts can enjoy health clubs like Virgin Active and Planet Fitness as well as the Big Bay Lifesaving Club's multi-sport programmes, or head for a round of golf at the Atlantic Beach Golf Club or the Milnerton Golf Club.
"Then there's the Blaauwberg Nature Reserve, just north of Blouberg, which is home to unique ecosystems and a rare viewpoint offering simultaneous vistas of Table Mountain and Robben Island, which are both World Heritage Sites. For nature lovers, the reserve contains more than 160 bird species, 30 reptile species, wetlands and pristine beaches like Derdesteen, Kreeftebaai, Kelpbaai, Haakgat, and Holbaai, which are havens for surfers, kitesurfers and anglers."
Despite its seaside serenity, though, Blouberg is just 25 minutes from Cape Town's CBD and there is an excellent MyCiti rapid bus service so commuters can avoid driving in traffic. The Durbanville Wine Route is just 20 minutes away and for travellers, the Cape Town International Airport is a 35-minute drive.
"So it's not surprising that this is one of the most active real estate hubs in the Cape, or that demand continues to grow rapidly, and the opening of our new office is both a celebration of that momentum and a commitment to the communities we serve. In keeping with that, we are actively growing our Western Seaboard team and currently recruiting more top-performing agents to expand our services in this exciting area."
*For more information about the new Western Seaboard office, call Jan van Eck on 082 890 9005 or visit www.chaseveritt.co.za
