The Overberg region of the Western Cape
CAPE AGULHAS: FAR MORE THAN THE SOUTHERN MOST POINT OF AFRICA
Cape Agulhas
Cape Agulhas takes its name from the Portuguese word
for "needle" after seafarers arrived on the shore and noticed that their compass
pointed straight north with no deviation. It is renowned as the southernmost
point in Africa and is officially where the Atlantic and Indian Oceans
meet. Offering a picturesque rocky landscape, there are numerous
shipwrecks that have occured off the coast and attest to the stormy seas. Those
who buy property here are guaranteed a blissful seaside life.
One of the main attractions is the lighthouse, which is still in use today,
despite the modern satellite navigation systems that ships now have in
place. Bredasdorp
Where Cape Agulhas is fast-becoming one of South Africa's premier tourist destinations, Bredasdorp is primarily an agricultural region and lies in a lush and fertile valley, producing mostly wool, wheat and dairy. The administrative centre of the Overberg, Bredasdorp is also home to the Heuningberg Nature Reserve, famous for its indigenous fynbos and lilies. With quite a close-knit community, the properties for sale in the area are mostly farms and smallholdings.
Struisbaai
Struisbaai
is a coastal village in the Overberg that boasts the longest
stretch of white sand coastline in the Southern Hemisphere, extending an
unbelievable 8km. The fishermen's cottages at Hotagterklip have
been declared national monuments and are often featured in the paintings of
South African artists. The beautiful surrounding landscape and
the ideal seaside lifestyle offered in these parts make
Struisbaai, together with the neighbouring communities of
Hotagterklip and Molshoop, a popular choice
for holiday property investment along the coastline up to
Cape Agulhas.
Overberg Properties for Sale
The various houses for sale in the Overberg
generally display a quaint, authentic appeal, but with the area ever-increasing
in popularity there are a number of more modern developments
and contemporary homes that have sprung up in recent times.
Whether it's a quiet life by the sea that you're interested in or you're simply
looking to buy a farm or smallholding in one of the
Western Cape's most beautiful areas, Realty1 Cape
Agulhas is bound to have just the right property for
you.
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