Malmesbury Property | Swartland

Malmesbury is situated in the heart of the Swartland Wine Route in South Africa’s Western Cape.  The historic town sits in a stunning setting surrounded by majestic mountains, endless fields of wheat and a riot of wild flowers and canola during winter.  It is the biggest town in the region and lies just 40 minutes outside of Cape Town, which makes it popular with locals looking for a weekend getaway.

With a picturesque rural setting and vibrant community, Malmesbury plays host to the annual Swartland Food and Wine Festival during the winter season, where residents and visitors have the opportunity to taste the various wines on offer and sample a selection of culinary delights.  Apparently, the secret to these delicious wines is the cool sea air that blows in from the Atlantic Ocean and the low yielding bush vines that do so well in the dry conditions here.

There is a mineral spring in the Malmesbury area that is believed to have drawn the first settlers here and it is renowned for its healing powers.  The town offers an interesting historic walk that includes the local museum and the fifth oldest Dutch Reformed Church in South Africa.  Ideally situated, the West Coast towns are a mere half an hour away and the winelands in the Boland region are just an hour’s drive from here.  The ultimate tranquility of this stunning country setting is the major drawcard for those who buy property in Malmesbury.