Aug
2021
Kraaifontein was established around the 1800’s more agricultural period. The sedate pace of living in coastal regions means it would be a good number of years before the regions potential as residential property arrived.
In the mid to late 1950’s expansion reached towns like Kuilsrivier and Kraaifontein. In those days Kraaifontein consisted of three suburbs namely Scottsdene, Wallacedene and Bloekombos.
In later years as the suburbs popularity increased the need for further suburbs arose and Kraaifontein now boasts no less than 20 suburbs, here are a few of the more popular suburbs namely Uitzicht, Peerless Park, Bonny Brook, Windsor Park, Scottsville, Eikendal and Belmont Park.
Thus today buyers are spoilt for choice in where to stay within Kraaifontein’s suburbs.
The mixed property use is diverse which comprises apartments, townhouse complexes and freehold homes with and architecture which will suit the entire market with modern and conventional designs.
Property values are driven by demand which stems from proximity to important amenities like schools, malls, industrial and commercial hubs of which there is a large selection.
Commercial use of some properties on main roads cater for the tourist industry in the form of guest houses and the suburb is in an ideal location to explore the Western Cape wine routes and other tourist attractions and destinations on offer.
The many major roads linking the town to other towns are beneficial and highlight the prime location of the suburbs.
The suburbs of Kraaifontein should not be overlooked for use as potential holiday property as the location is central to the region and apartments and townhouses will suit the lock-up and go security required for holiday properties. The same should be mentioned for buy-to-let investment prospects as the suburb services the industrial hubs nearby which means demand is increased within its suburbs. With the development of the Uitzicht Security Estate demand for property in the suburb has increased indicating the stability of the town’s investment prospects.
Here is a list of some of the industrial hubs surrounding Kraaifontein and its suburbs;
Stikland
Brackenfell Industrial
Kraaifontein Industria
Education is catered for in the various suburbs. Here are a few popular schools listed;
Scottsdene Secondary School
Meridian Pinehurst Private School
Curro Durbanville Private School
Take a tour of the properties on offer in Kraaifontein’s many suburbs via the Myroof website.
