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Property for sale in Franschoek. Prices range from ZAR R1.7 million for a 2 bedroom cottage to ZAR 50 million for a lush wine farm, with magnificent views of the surrounding mountains. To get specific details on Franschoek property for sale please contact us here… Franschoek - General DescriptionFranschoek is situated in the heart of the Cape’s Wine lands. Surrounded by towering mountains and encircled by wine farms, Franschoek is known as the food and wine capital of South Africa. The Huguenots settled in the area over 300 years ago and brought with them their old-age French wine and cooking culture. Franschoek is 45 minutes from Cape Town. The properties available in Franschoek range from wine farms with original manor houses, to quaint cottages and historical family homes. The breath taking landscape and the slow pace of the life style, makes Franschoek an ideal living environment.Franschoek - SchoolsFranschoek is a 15 minute drive to Stellenbosch that hosts the oldest high school in the country, Rhenish Girls School. There is also a Waldorf school and Paul Roos Gymnasium, a private boy’s school. Franschoek also has its own private girl’s school Bridge house.Franschoek - AmenitiesFranschoek is abundant with top restaurants and excellent wines. Three of the top 100 restaurants in South Africa can be found in Franschoek. The main road is lined with art galleries, antique shops and cafes spilling onto the side walk. With an assortment of outdoor activities including horse-back riding, fly fishing, hiking, cycling and golf.The Huguenot monument can be found at the end of the high street. There is a chocolate factory and a carpet maker in Franschoek. Every year to celebrate Bastille Day, on the 14th July, Franschoek hosts a gourmet food fair, in true French tradition. Franschoek – ClimateHot windless summers make Franschoek a perfect living environment. The winters are rainy keeping the areas surrounding Franschoek green and flourishing.Franschoek – LanguageEnglish predominantly, but many other languages are spoken as there are many different nationalities living in the area. |