Bishopscourt
Bishopscourt is one of Cape Town's most sought-after and prestigious suburbs, and was laid out on the grounds of the farm Bosheuwel ("bushy hill"), originally owned by Jan van Riebeeck. There are excellent medical and school facilities, upmarket shopping nodes, a number of churches and golf courses close by and not to forget Cape Town's famous beaches are easily accessible.
The area is central to some of Cape Town's finest natural attractions including The Table Mountain National Park, Cecilia Forest and Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, which all offer lush green scenery, fabulous walking and hiking trails and respite from the city.
Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens has two excellent restaurants and hosts popular outdoor Sunset Concerts on Sunday during the summer months from November to April.
Bishopscourt is one of Cape Town's oldest suburbs and was established on the site of Jan van Riebeeck's farm Bosheuwel, in 1658. In 1660, a hedge of wild almond trees was planted around the borders of the Dutch settlement at the Cape to protect against cattle theft. Portions of this Van Riebeeck Hedge are still visible, and the section on Wynberg Hill was declared a national monument in 1945. It still forms an impressive natural boundary to a number of Bishopscourt homes. It was named Bishopscourt because it is here that the Anglican Archbishop of Cape Town still has his official residence.
Today this prestigious area is home to many of the most beautiful homes in South Africa, and has some of the most valuable real estate on the continent. The suburb consists of approximately 145 large, generally one acre properties, most with exceptional northfacing views of the back slopes of Table Mountain. Bishopscourt is also popular for enjoying entirely wind-free summers, unlike many areas of Cape Town that are exposed to the strong south easter, commonly known as the "Cape Doctor".
- Residential Sale Property Ranging from R4,950,000 to R39,000,000
Tel: 0216731240
Fax: 0216714275
Email: ssho@sothebysrealtyss.co.za
