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Stellenbosch

Stellenbosch

The literal heart of the Western Cape winelands, Stellenbosch is a residential and commercial area that caters mostly for the student population attending the University of Stellenbosch and the tourist sector. Like Paarl, the houses and homes, apartments and flats for sale in Stellenbosch follow a Cape Dutch and Victorian style of architecture, with some modern developments that have sprung up in recent years. There are also double storey residences that are symmetrically Georgian in style, compared to the more ornate Victorian designs. The town has a quaint village atmosphere and the surrounding area is filled with lush green vineyards and farmland.

There are over 200 wine estates in the area that offer wine tasting and attract a diverse spread of locals and foreign visitors. Spier is perhaps the most well known of these wine estates and has a deli where visitors can purchase food and have a riverside picnic.