Westcliff Properties for Sale
Westcliff property for sale offers some of the most acclaimed and sought after real estate in South Africa. As the name suggests, the suburb encompasses ecologically protected natural ridges offering extensive views north to the Magaliesberg and south over the City making ridge real estate properties in Westcliff highly sought after.
Westcliff was established in 1901 and the first land was sold later that year. During the following 2 decades, many historic homes were built by renowned architects, including Sir Herbert Baker. These historical homes form some of the prestigious Westcliff homes for sale. Baker's "Glenshiel" is today a national monument and this and other early homes are the focus of frequent heritage tours.
Property for sale in Westcliff often retains the original architecture and much of the early charm. The National Heritage Resources Act and a strong residents' association steadfastly protect the buildings and the area from sub-divisions. This has resulted in the majority of Westcliff properties offered for sale being situated on 4000m² or more.
Many well established private schools exist in the locality, including the Ridge School in Westcliff, St Katherine's and the German School on its borders. Other schools; Roedean, St John's, King Edwards and Jan Celliers are a short distance away. The Universities of Witwatersrand and Johannesburg are also close, making education a major draw card for the area.
Access to the highways, exceptional nearby restaurants, entertainment and leisure facilities all result in the interest of real estate in Westcliff. The Rosebank and Sandton CBDs are also convenient to Westcliff, making the area a perfect residential launch pad for those working in these business districts. The new Gautrain station in Rosebank, with links to Pretoria and ORT International Airport will add a large element of convenience for residents.
The Attraction Of Westcliff Homes For Sale
Real estate in Westcliff offers unique, secluded homes, many of which have been renovated to carefully retain the original character with modern amenities. A handful of newly designed homes have sprung up, which can be seen on the Westcliff properties for sale portfolio.
Most Westcliff homes for sale are surrounded by tall trees and built on stands of 4000m² in size, with tennis courts and swimming pools. There are smaller, more compact homes, many of which have been built on sub-divisions or the original 2000m² properties on the northern border of Westcliff. An excellent community spirit exists and a successful security initiative has been instituted by the residents, resulting in extremely rare crime incidents.
Specifics of Real Estate in Westcliff
As there are fewer than 240 properties in the suburb demand remains constant for Westcliff homes for sale. Annual property sales average about 10 per year. Purchasers, who appreciate the intrinsic values of the suburb, are prepared to wait a year or even longer for the ‘right' property. Many families also keep their piece of Westcliff real estate within the family, by handing it down from one generation to the next.
The area of Westcliff is an excellent choice for real estate, particularly for purchasers seeking larger stands, a spacious, established environment and quality homes; with the convenience of being close to popular schools, shopping, entertainment and business areas.
Find your perfect property from our collection of Westcliff homes for sale.
- Residential Sale Property Ranging from R1,800,000 to R35,000,000
- Residential Let Property Ranging from R60,000 to R60,000
Tel: 0118868070
Fax: 0118868172
Sales Email: ruth@sothebysrealty.co.za
Lets Email: greka@sothebysrealty.co.za
