Gardens, Cape Town
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With so much to do in and around Gardens, it's a suburb where residents can easily forget that they are not on holiday. With so much happening and so many great properties in the area, buyers are constantly on the lookout for the next ideal investment.A brief history of the area
In 1652, the Cape's first garden, which included a medicine garden, was laid out by the Dutch East India Company's master gardener. This was gradually transformed into a botanical and ornamental garden alongside the vegetables which had been grown there since its inception. Later, lemon trees and orange trees were planted along Government Avenue, along with oak trees that can still be seen there today.Climate
Gardens enjoys warm, mostly dry summers with temperatures reaching between 25ºC and 35ºC. Average maximum temperatures in winter are around the 18-20ºC mark. As is the case in the rest of Cape Town, Gardens experiences the vast majority of its rainfall in the winter months.Schools in the area
Looking for a great school for your child in or around the Gardens area? You will find many that will help him or her get the best possible start to life.
Primary schools in the area include Tamboerskloof Primary School, Laerskool Jan van Riebeeck and St Mary's Primary School. Local high schools include Gardens Commercial High School, Jan van Riebeeck High School, Harold Cressy High School, Trafalgar High School and Cape Town High School.Healthcare in the area
There is a range of healthcare options in the area. Nearby hospitals include MediClinic Cape Town and Christiaan Barnard Memorial Hospital. There are also numerous general practitioners, dentists, paediatricians and ophthalmologists in the area to make sure that all residents' and visitors' medical needs are met.Shopping centres
Gardens Shopping Centre offers a handy blend of shops and restaurants, bringing convenience and a cosmopolitan vibe to every shopping experience. Long Street, with its eclectic curio and antique shopping opportunities, is less than 3km away. With the Cape Town CBD right on one's doorstep, there is no shortage of shopping options.Distance from key points (Airport/CBD)
The driving distance from Gardens to Cape Town International Airport is 19 km. This will take you roughly 19 minutes to get there, depending on traffic. Gardens is a mere 2.4km from Cape Town's city centre.Restaurants
Gardens offers residents and visitors a huge variety of culinary options, with anything from a rustic burger or Indo-Chinese cuisine to a fine dining experience or an east-meets-west vibe being on the menu.Special attractions
1. The Company's Garden
The Company's Garden is well known for the breath of fresh air it provides in the hub of Cape Town. Part public park and part botanical garden, it is well loved by residents and visitors alike.2. The Iziko South African Museum
The Iziko South African Museum is home to more than 1 500 000 items of scientific and historical significance. Ranging from fossils and historical tools to ancient insects, an assortment of these items is on show to the public at any given time. For over 190 years, people have been visiting this museum and leaving with a greater understanding of our world, its history and its creatures.3. The Artscape Theatre
Welcome to South Africa's first multi-purpose centre for performing arts. It is a showcase of the very best of the performing arts, including musicals, opera, ballet, drama, comedy and loads more.4. Table Mountain Aerial Cableway
Join the throng of over 27 million people who can say they have ridden a cable car to the top of Table Mountain. You'll enjoy 360-degree views on the leisurely trip, which takes a total of four to five minutes.Make Gardens your home. Let it be your story.
Gardens is so much more than just another suburb. It's a hub for creative types, the home to numerous restaurants and attractions and the perfect place to call your home. -
Areas near Gardens, Cape TownAdriaanse 1 Airport Industria 2 Athlone 3 Bantry Bay 10 Belthorne Estate 1 Bergvliet 4 Bishopscourt 7 Bishopscourt Village 3 Bo Kaap 2 Camps Bay 41 Cape Town City Centre 31 Claremont 23 Claremont Upper 15 Clifton 14 Constantia 46 De Waterkant 6 Diep River 2 Foreshore 6 Fresnaye 28 Frogmore Estate 1 Gleemoor 1 Grassy Park 4 Green Point 21 Harfield Village 1 Higgovale 4 Kenilworth 4 Kenilworth Upper 19 Kensington 5 Kewtown 1 Kirstenhof 1 Kreupelbosch 1 Llandudno 1 Maitland 3 Marina Da Gama 3 Matroosfontein 1 Meadowridge 4 Mouille Point 11 Mowbray 4 Muizenberg 9 Newlands 23 Observatory 7 Oranjezicht 8 Ottery 2 Philippi 1 Pinelands 42 Plumstead 10 Retreat 3 Rondebosch 18 Rondebosch East 1 Rosebank 2 Salt River 3 Sea Point 27 Sybrand Park 1 Tamboerskloof 10 Thornton 5 Three Anchor Bay 3 Tokai 4 Trovato 2 Vredehoek 7 Walmer Estate 4 Waterfront 25 Windermere 1 Woodstock 12 Wynberg 1 Wynberg Upper 6 Zonnebloem 8
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Properties in Gardens
19R2,600,0002 Bedroom Apartment For Sale in Gardens129 SS WEMBLEY SQUARE, 40 Wesley Street2 Beds1 Bath1 Parking63m²13R5,950,0003 Bedroom House For Sale in Gardens119 Hatfield Street3 Beds1 Bath1 Parking176m²Reduced32R4,445,0003 Bedroom Flat For Sale in Gardens9 1820 Higgovale, 60 60 Bellevue Street3 Beds2 Baths1 Parking125m²Featured24R3,950,0002 Bedroom Apartment For Sale in Gardens2 Beds1.5 Baths2 Parkings88m²Featured10R6,195,000210m² Office For Sale in Gardens210m²10R38,850 pm210m² Office To Let in Gardens210m²No listings found
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City Bowl &Tamboerskloof - RentalsPhone: 021 423 9146Address: Unit 64, Palmhof Centre, 24 Union St, Gardens, Cape Town, 8001City Bowl & Tamboerskloof - SalesPhone: 021 423 9146Address: Unit 64, Palmhof Centre, 24 Union St, Gardens, Cape Town, 8001 -
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