What is the City Bowl?

SUBURBS:

Devils Peak - Gardens - Higgovale - Highlands Estate - Oranjezicht - Tamboerskloof - Vredehoek - Zonnebloem

The above suburbs make up what we call the "City Bowl". The bowl is formed in a natural ampitheatre created by the famous Table Mountain to the back (south), the mountain ranges "Signal Hill" and "Lions Head" to the West and "Devils Peak" to the East. These suburbs surround Cape Town City Centre, The Waterfront and the part of the Atlantic Ocean, we call "Table Bay".

Property in the City Bowl is located close to the city’s many vibrant restaurants, entertainment and nightlife as well as the Atlantic Seaboard’s trendy beaches and the V&A Waterfront. Being so close to where the Dutch settlers first landed, this area is seeped in history with many Victorian, Cape Dutch and Edwardian properties. In contrast to this, the slopes of Table Mountain host a number of stunning modern architecture, boasting spectacular panoramic views of the city and the harbour.

City Bowl Property
Cape Town City Centre Property
The City Centre itself has undergone a metamorphous with many office blocks being converted to modern loft-style living. A number of Cecile Rhodes designed buildings, adjoining the Company Gardens, are currently being developed into apartments, a boutique hotel, a winery and exclusive boutiques. Property in Cape Town City Centre, even though it is located in the Central Business District, offers a clean, safe and vibey area to live.

Devil’s Peak Property
Lying on the slopes between Vredehoek and the Table Mountain National Park, Devil’s Peak offers great views of the city and harbour as well as easy access to the bustling heart of the city. Devil’s Peak property consist of a large number of smaller houses and residents will proudly tell you that the area is free of flats, townhouses and other multi-dwellings, making this one of the most peaceful parts of the City Bowl.

Gardens Property
Gardens is a sought after suburb viewed as one of the oldest and most established parts of Cape Town. It is located just outside the bustling city centre offering authentic mansions and houses (some sub-divided or rezoned as offices) all beaming with a fair bit of colonial charm. Other properties in Gardens include a large number of flats and apartments with easy access to the city and all is amenities.

Higgovale Property
This tasteful and sought after suburb is situated on the slopes of Table Mountain offering spectacular views of the city and Table Bay. Here you get the best of both worlds with the city centre right on your doorstep and easy access to a myriad of hiking trails up Table Mountain. Property in Higgovale is located on the narrow leafy streets of this suburbs and offer family homes, flats and apartments. 

Highlands Estate Property
Located a short distance away from the hustle and bustle of the city centre, Highlands Estate has manage to create a somewhat country atmosphere as it lies on the lower slopes of Table Mountain in the shadow of a large pine tree plantation. Property in Highlands Estate is famous for its beautiful old homes, boasting superlative views of the mountains, sea and city.

Oranjezicht Property
The foothills of Table Mountain are home to one of the City Bowl’s most trendy suburbs – Oranjezicht. The views from property in Oranjezicht is alone a huge selling point although the large gracious homes that can be found here have a lot more to offer. Easy access to the City Bowl’s many restaurants, galleries, street cafés and other entertainment means that many of the beautiful Victorian homes have been transformed into upper-class guesthouses and lodges.

Tamboerskloof Property
Easy access to the city centre and the popular Kloof Street, glorious views of Lion’s Head and Table Bay and the interesting mix of Victorian homes and other modern architecture make Tamboerskloof property extremely sought after. With this suburb located a stone’s throw from the trendy beaches of Cape Town and other attractions in the City Bowl, you’ll be hard-pressed to find a more ideal place to live.

Vredehoek Property
The residential suburb of Vredehoek lies on the lower slopes of Devil’s Peak and is the perfect place to live if you work in the city. Vredehoek property is popular among younger buyers as it offers trendy apartments and mostly redeveloped older blocks with stunning views of the city and harbour. As the name suggests, the area is peaceful and safe and undoubtedly an investor's paradise.

Zonnebloem Property
Zonnebloem lies nestled at the foot of Table Mountain, boasting great views of the Cape Town city skyline and Table Bay. Property in Zonnebloem consist of a number of flats and apartments, perfect for students attending the nearby university, as well as a variety of cottages, townhouses and houses.