Cape Town City Centre Property & Home Sales

Cape Town City Centre at a glance

As the heart of the Mother City, Cape Town's City Centre is home to pulsating energy and an unforgettable ambience. The area is both a vibrant business and commercial hub and an area steeped in activity and history. From shops and businesses to the elegant Company's Garden and the history of our country held within the walls of Cape Town City Centre's fascinating museums, there's something for everyone.

The real estate on offer in Cape Town City Centre is mostly chic apartments, ranging from bachelor flats to luxurious four-bedroom urban havens.

Cape Town City Centre's airports/routes: travel effortlessly

If you're a resident of Cape Town City Centre, catching a flight from Cape Town International Airport is a breeze. Your drive to the airport will cover about 18 km and should take 20 to 30 minutes in average traffic.

From Cape Town City Centre, you also have easy access to Atlantic Seaboard suburbs like Sea Point and Camps Bay, as well as the Western Seaboard, northern suburbs and southern suburbs.

Cape Town City Centre's history: uncover the back story

When Portuguese navigator, Bartolomeu Dias, arrived at Africa's southern tip in 1488, he named the area "The Cape of Good Hope". One of the area's icons, the Company's Garden, was first planted in the 1650s to grow fresh produce to provide to sailors as their ships rounded the Cape.

Cape Town City Centre's weather: discover the patterns

Residents of Cape Town City Centre enjoy warm, dry summers and mild winters. Most of the area's rainfall occurs during the cold, wintry months, which are roughly between June and August. The maximum temperature on a winter's day is typically between 15°C and 20°C. In the warmest months of the year, between December and February, the mercury often rises into the high 20s or low to mid 30s.

Cape Town City Centre's schools: set your child up for success

There is a wide array of schools in Cape Town's City Centre, as well as in neighbouring suburbs like Gardens and BoKaap. The City Centre is home to specialised schools such as The Rainbow Academy School of Performing Arts and Business, as well as respected schools like Good Hope Seminary High School, Harold Cressy High School and Prestwich Street Primary School.

Cape Town City Centre's healthcare: get treated by the best

If you need emergency medical care in Cape Town City Centre, Netcare Christiaan Barnard Memorial Hospital is the place to go. For day-to-day care, you will find an array of doctors, optometrists, dentists and other medical professionals close to home. Medicross City Bowl is a great place to find medical care - and you can book your appointment online for extra convenience.

Cape Town City Centre's shopping scene: enjoy some retail therapy

Getting the shopping done is easy if you live in Cape Town's City Centre. You can visit Lifestyle on Kloof for a great variety of restaurants and speciality stores. Other well-loved shopping centres, like Cape Quarter Lifestyle Village and the world-renowned V&A Waterfront, are just a stone's throw from Cape Town's City Centre.

Cape Town City Centre's special attractions: have a fun day out

There's a good reason why Cape Town City Centre is one of South Africa's best-loved holiday destinations: there's always something to do. For example, soak in some history and culture at the Iziko Bo-Kaap Museum, which is a home from the mid-eighteenth century where you can learn about Islamic culture and heritage.

Take in a show at one of Cape Town's premier theatre venues, the Artscape Theatre Centre. This venue showcases the very best of the performing arts, from musicals and ballets to Shakespeare and thought-provoking dramas.

Without going far from home, you can also experience an award-winning Cape Town activity: the Table Mountain Aerial Cableway. Ride a cable car to the top of Table Mountain, where you can enjoy breathtaking views of the Mother City.

Find a home that inspires you in Cape Town City Centre

With its history, proximity to world-class attractions and natural beauty, Cape Town City Centre is a home sought after by many. Browse through Lew Geffen Sotheby's International Realty's range of properties for sale to find your ideal home.