Somerset West

Somerset West at a glance

Somerset West or otherwise known as the Helderberg basin is home to an amazing combination of wine farms, restaurants, golf estates, adrenaline powered adventure activities and great schools. Located 46.7km outside Cape Town City Centre or about 40 minutes' drive. Somerset West boasts with the majestic Hottentots Holland Mountain range which offers exquisite views over False Bay.

The property market in Somerset West is quite active and there is therefore bound to be the perfect home for anyone seeking to lay down roots here. Three-bedroom homes are priced in the range of R1.3 million to R12.9 million

With a wide variety of schools, Somerset West caters for most family's budgets. Schools in the area and surrounds include: Helderberg, Somerset West Private and De Hoop which are primary schools. Helderberg and Hottentots Holland which are high schools and then also 2 very prestigious private schools - Sommerset College and Reddam House, which are both primary and high schools

South Africa's oldest and most renowned wine estate is situated in Somerset West. Vergelegen offers 320 years of South African history. Other wine farms in the area include but are not limited too - Lourensford Wine Estate which is home to Aleit Academy. Vergenoegd Wine Estate which offers the famous duck parade which promises to be a favourite for both young and old. All three wine estates offer an array of family fun.

With over 200 shops to choose from Somerset Mall ensures that a variety of shopping and dining options are covered. There are a few smaller centers in the area, but Somerset Mall has it all under one roof. If shopping is not an option, their extensive range of restaurants might attract you, or you and the rest of the family can enjoy a movie, a round of bowling or some games at the arcade.

Blue Rock adventure park is at the center of extreme and adventure sports in Somerset West and will not disappoint. Surfing is rife in the area and if you require lessons, then Son Surf School or Surf Emporium are right and ready to lend a helping hand. Hiking, trail running, mountain biking and quad biking are also activities that can be enjoyed on Helderberg mountain. If the beach is what you yearn for, you will be pleased to know that a beautiful stretch of beach is 7km or 8 minutes' drive away from the center of Somerset West. It is so close by, that everyday can be a beach day!