Stellenbosch at a glance
Stellenbosch
South Africa's second oldest town ticks many boxes in terms of its local identity and international renown: a wine lover's dream destination, a university town nestled among mountain reserves, a cultural and artistic hotspot also regarded as a "living museum". It offers small-town lifestyle advantages coupled with big-city amenities. Stellenbosch's natural beauty, safety and plethora of educational and employment opportunities make it a supremely desirable location for both South African and International buyers. It offers all this only 50km from Cape Town and its additional infrastructure.
The town features bountiful examples of historic architecture, dating back to the 1600s when the town was established and its roads lined with avenues of oak trees inspiring its Dutch nickname Eikestad or City of Oaks. Stellenbosch teems with eating and drinking spots, from those targeting the large community of students to international award-winning establishments, some of whom are located on one of the over 200 wine farms, making it one of the Great Wine Capitals of the world https://www.greatwinecapitals.com/capitals/cape-town-cape-winelands-south-africa/ . Popular haunts could include The Fat Butcher, http://www.fatbutcher.co.za/ an acclaimed choice for dedicated carnivores; Tokara http://tokararestaurant.co.za offers award-winning wines, contemporary cuisine and glorious views from atop the Helshoogte Pass. More family-friendly options could include picnics offered by wine farms such as Boschendal and Waterford Estate. There is never a shortage of options to experience.
On a more practical note, the town features highly-regarded educational facilities: from the internationally recognised University of Stellenbosch http://www.sun.ac.za/, numerous business schools. Seconardy options include Paul Roos Gymnasium and Rhenish Girls' High School, the oldest in country, as well as its linked co-ed Primary School. The IEB-linked Bridge House School with its boarding facilities, is also relatively nearby. Families with children of school-going age are spoilt for choice.
Medical facilities are numerous and varied ranging from Mediclinic Stellenbosch https://www.mediclinic.co.za/en/stellenbosch/home.html, the specialised Mediclinic Orthopaedic Hospital as well as a provincial hospital.
Cape Town International Airport is only 30 minute drive away, traffic permitting, allowing commuters to take advantage of this relaxed, outdoors-oriented lifestyle while still being able to access business hubs with ease. Truly, the best of all worlds.
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