Claremont at a glance
Claremont is situated in the heart of the southern suburbs of Cape Town. It is becoming an increasingly popular area due to its proximity to the city only approximately 9 km away; several highly regarded schools such as Bishops, SACS, Herschel and Westerford, as well as the University of Cape Town; excellent shopping in the popular Cavendish Square and surrounds, the famous Newlands cricket and rugby stadiums, a good selection of restaurants and coffee shops, and the Constantia Winelands. The central area of Claremont is experiencing extensive growth, both in commercial and residential property development. There is a noticeable increase in the construction of new apartment blocks and townhouse secure complexes, all adding to the desirability of this area. The residential properties in this area, ranging from small 2-bedroomed cottages on erven of 200 sq metres –( these are often semi-detached properties), right up to grand stately homes spreading up the slopes of Table Mountain to Bishopscourt, adjoining the world-renowned Kirstenbosch Gardens.