Melkbosstrand Property | West Coast

Melkbosstrand is a stunning coastal village located on the South African West Coast and lies just 20 minutes drive from Cape Town.  The area takes its name from the magnificent milkwood trees that grow north of here.  Renowned as the place where whales love to play, it boasts long stretches of pristine white beach that dog walkers and joggers are often seen taking advantage of.

The Damhuis is a Cape Dutch homestead that can still be seen today and was one of very few homes and buildings that dotted the Melkbos area before 1924, when the Cape Lands Development Company decided to develop the land here.  600 plots were laid out and the coastal gem has been steadily growing ever since.  The residents are particularly proud of their heritage and ensure that the beaches are kept clean and their properties well maintained.

Table Mountain can be seen at perhaps its most exquisite vantage point from Melkbosstrand and this particular stretch of coastline is popular with surfers, sailors and anglers.  The easy access for boats through the surf makes this the only natural slipway near Cape Town.  It has long been a top holiday destination with farmers from the Swartland and hosts an annual beach festival on January 2nd, when traditional boeresport competitions take place.  The golf estate means that those who buy property in Melkbosstrand will always have something to keep them entertained.