Property for sale in Bettys Bay, Western Cape

Betty’s Bay property constitutes a wonderful investment opportunity. At the end of the world-renowned scenic drive of Clarence Drive lie the charming coastal villages of Betty's Bay, Pringle Bay and Rooiels. Roughly 90km from Cape Town and an integral part of the Kogelberg Biosphere Reserve, these villages are indeed unique. The scenery is dramatic with sheer mountains forming the backdrop and wild rocky shores interspersed with pristine white beaches. No wonder Betty’s Bay property is in such high demand. This is one of the prime areas for property in South Africa. The Kogelberg Biosphere Reserve, which incorporates the Harold Porter Botanical Gardens, was formed to protect a complex and diverse fynbos floral region that includes 1880 plant species, of which 77 are endemic to the area. It is a haven for bird-watchers with 88 different species recorded in the Gardens alone. In addition there is a large variety of other animals including the Cape Leopard, Cape Clawless Otter, Antelope, Grey Mongoose and Porcupine - right down to the endangered micro-frog. Safe bathing spots can be found in all the villages and surfing and kite surfing are popular pastimes. Other activities near our Betty’s Bay properties include angling, deep sea fishing (not forgetting the rock lobster, or West Coast Gold as they are also called), sand boarding and mountain biking. Each village has a slipway for small boats and larger ski-boats can be launched from Hangklip, Betty's Bay, and nearby Kleinmond. The warm fresh water lagoons in Rooiels, Pringle Bay and at the mouth of the Palmiet River provide safe bathing spots for the kids. For those that wish to take advantage of the fresh air there are lovely coastal trails and those who are a bit more energetic can partake of spectacular walks and trails of varying difficulty in the mountain reserve. Betty’s Bay is close to all amenities: a 15 minute drive to Kleinmond, 35 minutes to Somerset West, 45 minutes to Cape Town International Airport and just over an hour to Cape Town central. There are a number of golf courses in close proximity including the picturesque nine-hole course surrounding the Kleinmond property area, the Arabella Golf Club. Centrally situated, Betty’s Bay property is an ideal base from which to explore the countryside, visit nearby wine estates and peruse other places. The town is situated on the whale route and there are regular sightings of the gentle giants. There are a number of restaurants and pubs with cuisine ranging from delectable west coast line fish to Mediterranean and Thai. The basics can be bought at the local cafes or you can treat yourself to something special from one of the delis. Other shops of interest include a couple of art galleries and speciality shops where you may find some hidden treasures. Rental accommodation includes a number of top-rated B&B's, guest houses and self- catering residences for larger parties. There are residential homes on the market with prices that range from R600 000 to several million. Other Betty’s Bayproperty offerings include vacant land, golf estate properties, townhouses, cottages and apartments. Read Less