Riebeek West Property | Swartland

Riebeek West is part of a stunning valley in the Western Cape’s Swartland region and might well be regarded as the Cinderella of this particular area.  There is an atmosphere of tranquil peace and quiet that permeates this quaint rural village, which boasts beautiful Victorian homes surrounded by vineyards.

The Riebeek Valley has become the cultural haven of artists, craftsmen and holistic lifestylers that prefer to work from home and commute to Cape Town when the need arises, which is just an hour’s drive from here.  The surrounding landscape is certainly a scene to inspire the creative at heart, with rolling hills, olive groves, vineyards and golden wheat fields in the distance.

There is an annual olive festival hosted by Riebeeck West and with the town’s appeal increasing every day, it is no wonder that estate agents refer to it as ‘the new Franschhoek’.  The Huguenots were the first to settle here and inevitably planted the vineyards, which remain so successful today.  If you are after a laid back lifestyle in a bohemian environment, surrounded by nature at its best then buying property in Riebeek West is by far the best value for money.