Over time, the area from the entrance to Hermanus, behind the town’s squash and tennis courts, through to Hoy’s Koppie and the traffic circle at the Marine Hotel enjoyed re-zoning for business and commercial usage. All for a good purpose. It always made for the perfect CBD precinct to accommodate the growth pleasures of [...]
What, in the mid 1800’s, started as a small village by the sea, has grown into a large town. With large towns being defined as populations of 20,000 to 100,000, Hermanus shook off its village status back in 2011, when then already, boasting a people count exceeding 32,000 … Who is responsible for infrastructure, [...]
Once, upon a true story, there was a man who kept telling his friends “one day I’m going to have myself a home in Hermanus”. It took him some time to deliver on this promise and what did he do when, eventually, he made his dream come true? He christened his home One Day [...]
Is how Voëlklip living can be described, and will be only one of many reasons why property on this streets and avenues stretch is so popular. Being lodged between mountain and the Atlantic Ocean makes for one the most tranquil and sought after seafront property locations in South Africa. It stands to reason why, [...]
The strategically positioned Benguela Cove Lagoon Wine Estate's barn and stores overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and visible on the way to Hermanus makes for a curious structural statement. Approaching this service facility when inside the estate, the first glimpse is of a quietly stylish, yet practically modern building, positioned between the R43 and the Botriver lagoon. The [...]
Do I buy? Or do I build? The answer to buying: what you see is what you get. On building: you get what you want and what you want to "see". The one sure thing? No matter what your decision, property is the best investment you'll ever make. Whether as owner occupier or for [...]
The past two decades’ growth witnessed in the Overberg region has given rise to increased demand for construction and transport, storage, property and accommodation facilities and services. What started out as Hennie Henn Builders in the late 1990’s has evolved with the times and grown into a multi-service organization. Today the company provides employment [...]
South Africans, semi-grating from all parts of the country, for a long time already have identified Hermanus as their preferred retirement and second home destination. Similarly, the international market, fondly referred to as ‘swallows’ are flocking to Hermanus and the greater Overberg for the same reason. Given the proximity to Cape Town – what [...]
