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Property for sale in Simon’s Town. Prices range from ZAR 1 mil for a small 2 bedroom cottage to ZAR 12 million for a spectacular 4 bedroom home overlooking the harbour and Ocean. To get specific details on Simon’s Town property for sale please contact us here… Simon’s Town - General DescriptionSimon’s Town is positioned on the Eastern side of the Cape Peninsula, on the shores of False Bay. Resembling a quaint Victorian seaside town, Simons Town is rich in Naval and architectural history and natural beauty. Founded in 1743 by Simon van de Stel, the Governor of the Cape at the time, and handed over to South Africa’s Navy in 1957. The town rises steeply above the harbour up the mountain side. Simon’s Town is full of Cape History and strange legends and tales. Simon’s Town boasts a multicultural heritage. Many of the properties have dazzling sea views across False Bay and are build in the Victorian and Cape Dutch styles.Simon’s Town - SchoolsSchools are well catered for in Simons Town, there is a good government school in Simon’s Town and in Fish Hoek. There are also excellent private schools within a half hour drive.Simon’s Town - AmenitiesSimon’s Town quayside waterfront overlooks the harbour and has many restaurants and curio shops. There are different boat rides available from the harbour, trips to Seal Island, whale watching, Cape Point, deep sea fishing and harbour tours. Roman Rock Lighthouse is the 3rd oldest lighthouse in South Africa and the only one built on a rock. You will find the Toy Museum in Simon’s Town and the Topstones World and Scratchpatch, a semi-precious gem factory. Simon’s Town has Bolders Beach just outside of town on the way to Cape Point, where you can see the penguins and walk along the board walk through the nesting area. The water is ideal for swimming as it is calm and flat, and warmer than in most area’s.Simon’s Town - ClimateHot summers make Simon’s Town perfect for summer holidays. The sun sets late over the ocean and you can watch the glorious sunsets from the harbours edge. Winters are cold and wet.Simon’s Town – LanguageEnglish predominantly, but many other languages are spoken as the community is very diverse. |