An introduction to Atlantic Seaboard suburbs
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The Atlantic Seaboard is known for its beaches, bustling seaside city life, excellent schools, rolling hills and mountains.
But each suburb offers unique access to the rich amenities the area - spanning 18km of coastline - has.
Thousands of the residents who choose to make the area their home know about the many suburbs, but semigrators and international buyers are only sometimes familiar with the vast number of suburbs that make the Atlantic Seaboard the place to buy and be in Cape Town.
If you're considering buying or renting along the Atlantic Seaboard, this guide should help you decide which area is right for you.
Green Point
Green Point is home to the city's best eateries, beautiful highrise apartments, and homes with quaint touches. It combines the city's excitement and its neighbours' seaside blissfulness.
As the first area along the Atlantic Seaboard, Green Point offers a more affordable property market, which has been skyrocketing recently as the suburb experiences a resurgence of demand from young buyers who want unparalleled access to landmarks like the DHL Stadium and V&A Waterfront.
It's also home to Reddam Atlantic Seaboard.
Three Anchor Bay
Three Anchor Bay is a tiny ten-street suburb between Green Point and Sea Point. The suburb is home to many of the area's landmarks and is predominantly built of large apartment complexes, many having existed for decades, with many young families given its proximity to schools - both Sea Point Primary and Ellerton Primary in walking distance regardless of where you reside in the suburb.
Mouille Point
Mouille Point exists between Granger Bay and Sea Point and is quickly becoming the millionaire mile for the city's most prestigious apartments.
Given that most of the area exists along the beach, buyers are spoiled for ocean views or the Green Point urban park and golf course.
Granger Bay
Most of the apartments along the V&A Waterfront precinct are nestled in Granger Bay. So, naturally, its greatest draw is access to the precinct and its many amenities.
Sea Point
Sea Point is one of the largest suburbs on the Atlantic Seaboard. It has a mix of world-class schools, shopping, dining, views, and lifestyle amenities.
It also has a metropolitan mix of mix use and traditional apartment complexes, detached homes, residential houses, and sprawling mansions.
The area also has leading schools and is a buzzing centre of activity.
Bantry Bay
Bantry Bay neighbours Fresnaye and Sea Point, offering the quiet of Fresnaye and the beach access of Sea Point in its predominantly upscale property market.
Fresnaye
Fresnaye (pronounced Freh-nay) is the quieter neighbour of Sea Point, known for its sought-after property.
Typically homes in the area are larger than their counterparts in Sea Point, offering spacious backyards, garages, and views - given the elevation.
Since its setback from Sea Point, the area has been popular among families, older couples, and retirees, giving it a more neighbourly atmosphere.
Clifton
Clifton is the epitome of everything the Atlantic Seaboard offers in unparalleled beauty.
Gorgeous views of the ocean and spectacular white sandy beaches - with the prestigious Clifton fourth on your doorstep - the area is spectacular.
Camps Bay
Camps Bay borders Lions Head with its beautiful white sandy beaches on its other edge.
The scenic surroundings - mostly secluded from its neighbouring suburbs - and Victoria Road makes the area one of the most sought-after for buyers and holidaymakers.
Unlike other suburbs along the Atlantic Seaboard, Camps Bay is still predominantly traditional or modern family homes with spectacular architecture and significant plot sizes.
The area also boasts one of the city's best primary and high schools that bear the area's name.
Bakoven
Bakoven is the hidden gem beside Camps Bay. Among the uninitiated, the area is often confused with Camps Bay. However, the beach beside Bakoven is another gem.
Given that there aren't any schools or shops in Bakoven, the suburb is a quiet oasis, with minutes' access to Camps Bay.
Llandudno
For the most part, Llandudno is the "hidden gem" of the Atlantic Seaboard, with only one road in/out of the suburb - manned 24/7 by security. Yet, despite this exclusivity, it has some of the most pristine beaches - Llandudno Beach and Sandy Bay - hiking trails and sports clubs.
The area is made of two types of homes: hillside mansions and tree-lined cottages, but it still has a sense of community that makes it ideal for families.
Hout Bay
Houtbay is at the very end of the Atlantic Seaboard and differs from most suburbs, offering farmland, acreage, and new security complexes.
It still has proximity to white sandy beaches, exciting activities, fine and casual dining, and one of the best markets in the city.
The area also has several preeminent independent schools, including Ambleside, Houtbay International School, and The Bay School.
If you're considering buying property along the Atlantic Seaboard, talk to your real estate about your needs to get recommendations about the area best for you.
Author: Coastal Property Group
