Property in Swellendam
Swellendam
lies in the Overberg region halfway between Cape Town and the Garden Route:
an ideal and charming stop-over. The town is surrounded by fertile, softly
undulating farmland with the idyllic Breede River meandering through.
In the background protectively towers the Langeberg Range.
Swellendam
was founded back in 1746 by the Governor of the Cape Province Hendrik
Swellengrebel and his wife Helena ten Damme. Swellendam is the third-oldest
town in South Africa. Numerous buildings both in Cape Dutch and in Victorian
style stand witness to the town's rich history. The Drostdy from the year
1749 is worth a visit. It used to be the governor's seat and nowadays
houses a museum.
Tel: +27 (0)28 514-3914
Address : 8 Swellengrebel St, Swellendam 6740
E-mail: overbergprop@wol.co.za
Property in Ladismith / Little Karoo
Situated on
Route 62 at the foot of the Klein Swartberg (aprox 300 km from Cape Town)
this quiet picturesque town was named after the beautiful Spanish-born
wife of Cape Govenor of the time, Sir Harry Smith. The town is also the
birthplace of C J Langenhoven, one
of South Africas foremost writers and poets. The district is known
for agriculture and farming and is one of the largest apricot-producing
areas in South Africa. It is also known for fine wines, fruit , two cheese
factories as well as the Ladismith style architecture.
Activities in the area include hiking, clay target shooting, rock clinbing,
abseiling, moutain biking, horseriding, 4x4 routes and game viewing.
Tel: +27 (0)28 514-3914
E-mail: overbergprop@wol.co.za
Property in Witsand / Port Beaufort
Witsand
Port Beaufort lies at the meeting of the waters of the mighty Breede River
and the Indian ocean halfway between Cape Town and George in the Overberg
Region. The area claim the fame to the largest concentration of Southern
Right Whales on the South African Coast, immaculate fishing opportunities,
rich historical values, wide open spaces, clean air and beaches as well
as stunning beauty supplied by nature.
If
you need to experience a friendly crime free sea-side village that offers
food for your soul and a place to relax and unwind, we would like to share
our peace with you.
Tel: +27 (0)28 514-3914
E-mail: overbergprop@wol.co.za
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