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Malmesbury

Malmesbury

The largest town in the Swartland region of the Western Cape, Malmesbury is situated about 65km north of Cape Town. A large agricultural community, Malmesbury is renowned for its grain and wine farming, as well as for its sheep and poultry breeding. The agricultural focus in the area means that there are a number of excellent commercial farms for sale in Malmesbury. There are also a variety of houses and homes for sale in the town itself, with plenty of vacant land and stands to buy.

Malmesbury originally developed around a tepid sulphur spring, with the first farms allocated in 1703. It was first known as “Het Swartland” (Black Land) because of the typical rhinoceros bush that was found in the area, which has a black colour at a certain time of the year. Those who buy property in Malmesbury can take advantage of the rural atmosphere and its relative proximity to the busy Mo