Introducing Swellendam Properties for Sale
The wonderful countryside surrounding Swellendam
Small towns nestled in the country have become more and more popular, and Swellendam Properties for sale are in demand amongst those looking for an escape from the stress of city life.
Peaceful, charming and unique are all words that are frequently used to describe Swellendam which is one of South Africa’s oldest colonial towns surrounded by fruit, dairy, sheep and grain farms.
Swellendam is far from sleepy. Steeped in history, original buildings give it its character, but the community brings it alive. The town attracts artists and has a thriving culture and fabulous cafes and restaurants.
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About Swellendam and Swellendam Properties for sale
Location | Swellendam
The agricultural town of Swellendam is situated at the foot of the Langeberg Mountains in the Overberg region in the Western Cape, between Cape Town and George. The closest towns are Suurbraak, 25 minutes away from Swellendam, to the east and Barrydale, in the north east, 45 minutes away.
Price Guide | Swellendam Properties for sale
A vacant plot in the tranquil Swellendam, with an erf size of 2540 sqm sells for around R300 000. While a respectable house could easily be sold for R500 000, prospective buyers should expect to pay between R1,9 and R2,72 million for a higher end villa. These include country estates, some of which are built in the traditional Cape Dutch style.
Amenities | Swellendam
The charming town of Swellendam has a number of excellent cafes and restaurants and, being a town that attracts artists, galleries. There are also opportunities to enjoy the pursuit of nature activities in the surrounding areas.
- Hiking trails in the Langeberg Mountains
- Scenic rides along Two Feather Horse Trails
- Spot Bontebok antelope, other small buck and a cornucopia of bird species in Bontebok Park
- Marloth Nature Reserve
- De Hoop Nature Reserve
- Swellendam Golf course
- Water sports on Buffeljas Dam
- Kunstehuijs Fine Art Gallery
- The Drostdy Museum
Surroundings | Swellendam
Swellendam boasts beautiful views of the picturesque Langeberg Mountain, which includes two nature reserves. As Swellendam is an agricultural centre, sheep, fruit, dairy and grain farms abound in the vicinity.
Shopping | Swellendam
While Swellendam does not have any shopping malls it does offer some unique shopping experiences.
- Wildebraam Berry Farm, where honey, rooibos, lemon and youngberry liqueurs are sold as well as jams and chutneys
- Kunstehuijs Fine Art Gallery
- Sulina Faerie Sanctuary, a fairy world created by a husband and wife team, who are potters and sculptors
Schooling | Swellendam
Swellendam is home to both Swellendam Primary and Swellendam High School as well as Olyfkrans College, where boys with learning disabilities are educated.
Properties for sale | Swellendam
If a creative and thriving community and a peaceful environment away from the bustle and stress of the city is attractive, Swellendam may be the right choice for you
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