Strandfontein, the suburb on the False Bay coastline west of Mitchells Plain, has in recent years become a highly sought-after residential destination - and one reason for this is that many people, especially those in Mitchells Plain, see it as a very definite ‘step up’ on the social ladder.
This five bedroom, five bathroom home in Strandfontein has a balcony and two garages. It is on the market for R2.295 million - click here to view.This is according to Rowan Alexander, director of Alexander Swart Property, who says nevertheless, Strandfontein still offers buyers a wide range of price options from as low as R550 000 for an apartment or two bedroom house in entry-level areas like Portland, Tafelsig and Lentegeur to R2.6 million for large, well-built homes in top-of-the-range areas.
Alexander Swart Property is now serving Strandfontein as part of its campaign to expand its operating territory.
Devin Moodley, the group’s agent serving the area, says he is responsible for ten of the 14 homes listed for sale in Strandfontein, and is confident of listing a further eight before the end of this year.
According to Moodley, there is a strong community spirit in many parts of Strandfontein, especially among the large Muslim community there, and as a result of this people who grew up in the suburb tend to be reluctant to move elsewhere.
This four bedroom, one bathroom home in Strandfontein has open-plan living areas leading out to an outdoor entertainment and braai area. It is on the market for R850 000 - click here to view.What is more, Moodley says if they are successful in their careers, they will frequently upgrade to one of the better Strandfontein precincts such as Pelican Heights, Wave Crest, San Remo or the Old Strandfontein village, which is still the heart of the suburb.
“On average, prices in Strandfontein are 40% to 50% higher than those in Mitchells Plain and therefore it is not difficult to understand why the area is considered far more prestigious,” says Moodley.
He says he recently secured sole mandates for two homes, both in Pelican Heights, which clearly exemplify the quality available at the top end of the Strandfontein market.
Moodley says the first house, which has four bedrooms, is priced at R2.599 million and has upmarket features including a walk-in double dressing room in the main bedroom, a sophisticated modern kitchen and laundry, a spacious living and dining area with a gas fireplace, a TV room and sun-filled entertainment area with stack-back doors leading onto patios. The home also has a double garage with remote-controlled doors and parking for four cars.
This five bedroom, four bathroom home in Strandfontein has a lounge with fireplace and entertainment room with stacking glass doors leading out to a well-kept garden. It is on the market for R2.599 million - click here to view.He says the second home is priced at R2.295 million and is built over four levels. It has five bedrooms, two of which have en suite bathrooms, four living areas and basement storage, and is positioned to take in 180-degree views of False Bay.
“These and similar homes, if sited in central Cape Peninsula suburbs, would carry price tags of R4 million to R5 million,” says Moodley.
According to property analysts, Lightstone, 70% of Strandfontein owners have lived there for 11 years or more, and 90% are in the 36 to 64 year age group.
Moodley says these statistics further illustrate what a successful and stable precinct Strandfontein has become.
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