Zonnebloem
Zonnebloem in Cape Town can be literally translated as ‘Sunflower'. It is an ironic translation considering the history of this area, which was previously known as District 6. District 6 was a vibrant mixed race area until the apartheid government of South Africa forcibly removed its' residents in 1965, declaring it a ‘whites-only' area. It is situated between the city to its' West, below De Waal Drive and above the N2 Freeway.
The main attractions to Zonnebloem are the North-facing views of Table Bay and the city and the fascinating history of the area, which is extremely well documented at the District 6 Museum in Buitenkant Street.
The Zonnebloem residential property market includes mainly sectional title apartments and townhouses. Canterbury Square (Keizersgracht Street) is a popular townhouse development in Zonnebloem. Zonnebloem, together Bo-Kaap, is seen as a good value suburb in which first time homeowners and young couples can buy into Cape Town's City Bowl. To purchase a Zonnebloem apartment or townhouse will range in price from approximately R500,000 to R2,000,000. There is also a high demand for residential leasing in Zonnebloem. To rent a Zonnebloem apartment or townhouse will range in price from approximately R4,000 per month to R9,000 per month.
Zonnebloem is full of restaurants, cafes and bistros. These are generally situated around the Roeland Street and Buitenkant Street area. Shopping is also present in this area of Zonnebloem. The Cape Peninsula University of Cape Town campus is also situated in Zonnebloem (Tennant Street).
Zonnebloem is a popular residential suburb in Cape Town's City Bowl due to its' views higher up in the area, its' interesting and chequered history and its' affordability.
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