Somerset West, Western Cape

Somerset West at a glance

Helderberg, meaning clear mountain. 
Combining majestic mountains white sandy beaches, bright blue seas and tranquil nature reserves, Helderberg residents enjoy the best of the Western Cape.
Helderberg is made up of Somerset West, Gordon's Bay, Strand and a few smaller towns.

Climate
An average high temperature of 26 degrees and an average low temperature of 14 degrees, classifies the areas climate as warm and temperate.

Schools in the area
There are numerous private and public schools encompassing pre-schools, primary schools, high schools, colleges, business schools and tertiary education institutes in Helderberg. 
Newberry House Montessori
Childrens World pre-school
Beaumont Primary School
Helderberg International School
Vergezicht Private School
Somerset House Preparatory 
Daniel Academy
Parel Vallei
High School Strand

Medical facilities
Top class medical facilities in Helderberg ensure that you don't have to travel far when you or your family need medical care.  Some of these medical facilities are: 
Helderberg Family Practice
Busamed, a privately owned hospital 
Vergelegen Mediclinic, Day Clinic and casualty
Advanced Vergelegen Surgical Centre
Fairview Family Practice

SOMERSET WEST 
Perfectly positioned against the picturesque backdrop of the Helderberg mountain you will find the vibrant town of Somerset West.  The quieter areas, nestled against the mountain slopes offer historical wine farms such as Vergelegen and Lourensford, Whilst the areas of Somerset Ridge and Schonenberg buzz with activity.
Somerset Mall appeals to the most ardent shopper with boutique style shops and all the popular chain stores.  For your children's rainy holiday entertainment, the Somerset Mall has cinemas, a games arcade and 10-pin bowling.

Outdoor Activities
From picnics in the wine farms, walks on the beach, hikes in the mountains, to kite flying in Radloff park, 18 holes at the nearby Erinvale Championship Golf Course, Somerset West is a family favourite town when looking to buy your next home.

Location
Only 10 minutes from the beach, 5 minutes from outstanding wine farms, 20 minutes from Cape Town International airport and 30 minutes from Cape Town's central business district, Somerset West really is a place to call home, offering the lifestyle your family deserves.

Where to live in Somerset West
Sitari Country Estate brings you premium estate living, blending modern day convenience with yesteryears uncomplicated county lifestyle.  Surround yourself with breath-taking beauty situated just below the majestic Hottentots Holland Mountain. From apartments to mansions to upcoming retirement homes, with a sought-after Curro school and lifestyle mall, this 24-hour security estate offers home buyers at any stage of life, the perfect place to call home.

Helderberg Village Retirement Estate where luxury, security and beauty blend. With 24-hour security, beautifully maintained bowling greens, croquet lawns, a 9-hole golf course, tennis courts and swimming pools, home owners enjoy a unique lifestyle with the added benefit of top-tier health care.

Erinvale Country & Golf Estate residents wake up every morning to breath-taking views of the Hottentots Holland Mountains, the Helderberg mountain and False Bay.  Boasting a Gary Player designed golf course and an upmarket club house with restaurants and bars the discerning home- owner can make Erinvale Country & Golf Estate his address of choice.

Somerset Lakes offers families with small children, young professionals and those homebuyers looking to downsize, a comfortable, relaxed lifestyle with state-of-the-art security.  The prestigious Reddam House School is conveniently located on the Somerset Lakes Estate.
If estate living is not for you, Somerset West has an array of free-standing homes to choose from.