Area Profiles

The Swartland hamlet of Koringberg is only 110km from Cape Town, just an hour's drive on the N7, between Malmesbury and Picketberg. Yet, short as the distance is, the difference in lifestyle is generational! There is almost a time warp back to the 1900's with its distinctive Victorian style of architecture and slow, reclusive pace of life. The charm of the village lies in an absence, a void, in what it does not have. What is not there is more important and attractive to the inhabitants than what is there. No traffic, no noise, no shopping malls, no stress! The hamlet boasts an impressive church, a Post Office situated in a double storey building next to the...

Kraaifontein is situated North of Cape Town and due to the rapidly expanding Cape Town Metropole and is now considered a suburb of the mother city. Kraaifontein property is good for those looking for an investment as the City slowly expands North wards or for those looking for a quiet, relaxed lifestyle while staying within easy commuting distance of the city.   The value of Kraaifontein real estate has been climbing steadily as the town has continued to grow and as Cape Town has grown closer to the town. Kraaifontein property is proving popular with investors able to see the potential growth in the small town. All essential amenities are available in...

Kuilsriver is situated in the northern suburbs along the R300 and Stellenbosch arterial, going on route to the Stellenbosch wine farms and surrounded by the beautiful green hills of the Zevenwacht wine state. Kuilsriver property is good for industrial ventures - some of the biggest South African manufacturers are based in Kuilsriver, such as Coca Cola and Nampak. The Kuilsriver property market is growing by the day. There is a demand for affordable housing and developers have more land available to build. KuilsRiver is an area that caters for all types of buyers, from a first time home owner to the retired individual. Kuilsriver property promises the future home...

Leapfrog offers a wide range of excellent Langebaan property options to suit all tastes and budgets. From beautiful seaside cottages to modern apartments with ocean views, our properties showcase the best of this popular West Coast town. With a fascinating history dating back to the late 1600’s, Langebaan was once a safe haven for ships navigating the often treacherous Atlantic Ocean. Seafarers from all over the world were able to safely come to shore via the Langebaan Lagoon, and the stopover provided a chance to obtain fresh meat and agricultural supplies. In later years, the area was used for whaling, and whaling stations were setup here until the...

About the Area Leapfrog offers a range of Melkbosstrand property to suit all tastes and requirements, as it offers a seaside resort atmosphere in a safe and beautiful natural region. Melkbosstrand is named after the indigenous Melkbos (milk bush) tree, which is found in abundance on the Western Cape coastal region, as well as in the dry Karoo region. A relatively new area for property in South Africa, Melkbosstrand was developed in 1924 and consisted of only holiday houses, a Post Office, a café and Die Damhuis, which was originally one of the outbuildings of the De Melkbosch farmstead. This area is a heritage site and now a lovely restaurant is located on...

Leapfrog Properties has one of the most expansive ranges of Milnerton properties available today, a broad spectrum able to cater to all tastes. The suburb of Milnerton has a rich history since its establishment by Sir Alfred Milner in 1897 and is still the first residential suburb outside of the city centre, being only nine kilometres away. Proudly hailed as the Gateway to the West Coast, the suburb offers easy access to both the city centre and to the wild natural beauty of the West Coast. Quite literally ‘sporting' a world class 18-hole Links Golf Estate and two lawn bowls clubs, rowing, surf life saving club, tennis, rugby, squash and cricket clubs, no one...

Located below Chapman's Peak on the west coast of the Cape Peninsula, about thirty five kilometres to the south of Cape Town's city centre is the suburb of Noordhoek. The name is the literal Dutch meaning for "north corner" and the area is best known for its marvellous, picture-perfect, long beach which stretches all the way to Noorhoek's neighbour, the village of Kommetjie. Noordhoek is easily accessible from Cape Town's city centre either through Chapman's Peak Drive via Hout Bay or the Ou Kaapse Weg. Noordhoek real estate is known for being a collection of beautiful scattered houses, most of them with an impressive sea view. Many...

Parow property conveniently located close to both major transport routes in and out of Cape Town is in high demand by those working in the Northern suburbs or those looking for Parow real estate for business purposes. Parow real estate offers value for money. Parow provides the convenience of quiet suburban living close to the city and major industrial centres, as well as been close to the beautiful beaches of the west coast. Parow property is ideal for young families, with top primary and secondary schools in close proximity. Parow real estate also boasts easy access to the Parow Shopping Mall and Shoprite Park, as well as all major chain stores. Several places...

Piketberg is just an hour and half's drive on the N7 from Cape Town and is within easy reach of the Swartland towns of Malmesbury and Koringberg, and the Berg River towns of Aurora and Redelinghuys.  Elandsbaai on the West coast is roughly an hour's drive away. Piketberg was founded in 1836 when Sir Benjamin D'Urban donated the farm Grotefontein to the ruling church council which governed the growing town until 1901. Today, Piketberg is the main business centre for the surrounding farms which produce mainly wheat, grapes, canola, fruit and proteas. There is a Farmers' Market held in Piket-Bo-Berg on the last Saturday of each month and...

Seeking shelter from a storm in 1671, a sailor stumbled upon a charming village nestled between towering cliffs and glittering waters along the False Bay coast, a village which was then to be christened Isselsteijn Bay after a Dutch East India vessel of the same name. Stories of the sheltered coastal town soon drifted back to Simon van der Stel, the Governor of the Cape at the time, prompting him to explore the town and order development on the bay. In honour of the governor, the bay was then renamed Simon Bay, thus setting it on what was to become one of the Cape's most interesting journeys. With 2 centuries of Naval history behind it and some of the most...