Fresnaye is nestled between the Atlantic Seaboard suburbs of Sea Point and Bantry Bay. This exclusive location, along the leafy slopes of Lion’s Head, provides welcome protection from Cape Town’s seasonal South Easterly wind. All the streets within this suburb are named after places in France, lending it a European charm and flavour. Furthermore, many properties in Fresnaye enjoy sweeping views of the Atlantic, Table Bay and the legendary Robben Island. 

Yielding some of the city’s most expensive properties, this upmarket area also provides easy access to the CBD and Cape Town’s Blue Flag Beaches. Real estate in Fresnaye is sought-after by international investors and many prominent figures who enjoy the unique lifestyle and various attractions it offers. Property options are varied to suit any home seeker – from sprawling family homes to well-appointed apartments. If you’re looking for your dream home or a long-term investment in one of Cape Town’s most scenic neighbourhoods, take a look at our available Fresnaye listings below. 

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Recreation and leisure

Recreation and leisure

Take a stroll along the Sea Point Promenade or enjoy a family outing to the Green Point Urban Park. The nearby Cape Town Stadium also plays host to sports events as well as visiting international performing artists. You’ll also find the public swimming pool in nearby Sea Point and a mini-golf course in Mouille Point.

Golf

Golf

Visit the Metropolitan Golf Club, a premier golf course overlooking the Stadium featuring beautifully manicured greens, natural water features and uniquely designed fairways.

Beautiful beaches

Beautiful beaches

Clifton’s 4 well-protected beaches offer a beautiful setting from which to enjoy some down time while Camps Bay is the perfect setting to catch a tan followed by an evening cocktail on the strip.

Entertainment and nightlife

Entertainment and nightlife

Take your pick from vibrant Camps Bay, cosmopolitan Long Street or one of the many stylish bars and pubs dotted around Sea Point.

Living in Fresnaye

Areas near to Fresnaye

Bakoven, Bantry Bay, Camps Bay, City Bowl, Clifton, De Waterkant, Devil’s Peak, Foreshore, Green Point, Hout Bay, Mouille Point, Sea Point, V&A Waterfront,

Education

Nearby educational institutions include Reddam House and Camps Bay High School, while the University of Cape Town is just 15 minutes away.

Healthcare

The Sea Point Medical Centre offers private medical healthcare while Christian Barnard and New Somerset Hospitals also offer a wide variety of specialist treatments.

Shopping

The V&A Waterfront is home to everything from boutiques to grocery stores and lifestyle shops, while Kloof Street also provides various options for getting all your daily necessities.

Travel

The CBD is just a few kilometres away providing quick access to Cape Town’s highways. From here, it’ll take you a mere 45 minutes to get to Cape Town International Airport.

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