Grotto Bay - Western
Cape Property
GROTTO BAY PRIVATE RESIDENTIAL ESTATE, COASTAL AND NATURE RESERVE, ROUTE 27, CAPE WEST COAST, SOUTH AFRICA
The private and exclusive Coastal Property Estate, Grotto Bay Coastal Nature Reserve, forms part of a unique place, filled with exceptional character and breathtaking natural beauty, The Cape West Coast Biosphere Reserve. The Cape West Coast Biosphere was proclaimed by UNESCO in 2000. Incorporating 378 000 hectares, it stretches from the mouth of the Diep River at Milnerton and covers the entire coastal lowlands to far north of the Berg River at Velddrift. The Grotto Bay Estate (500 hectare) is positioned along the coast of the West Coast Biosphere Reserve.
There are 459 biospheres globally, 65 of them in Africa and 4 in South Africa. All Biospheres promote a balanced approach to the development of humans and the preservation of biodiversity in a particular region. The aim of the Cape West Coast Biosphere is to foster human development that is ecologically sustainable, conserve the landscape, vegetation and living species, as well as lend support for research, monitoring, education and information exchange related to local, national and global issues of conservation and development.
The Cape West Coast Biosphere offers many attractions for tourists and visitors, such as The West Coast National Park, Cape Columbine Nature Reserve, The West Coast Fossil Park, as well as, many proclaimed Local, Provincial and Private Nature Reserves (such as Grotto Bay). Hiking and Nature trials, Golf Courses, Wine Regions and Cellars, Hotels and Motels, Restaurants, Arts and Crafts in many West Coast Villages (Langebaan, Yzerfontein, Darling) increase the need to visit this fascinating region.
Proclaimed a Nature Reserve in 2002, Grotto Bay Private Residential Estate, Coastal and Nature Reserve is situated only 45 minutes scenic drive from Cape Town on Route 27, (between Melkbosstrand (30 km) and Yzerfontein (40 km)). The exclusive Grotto Bay Private Residential Estate development (launched in 1995) has become a sought after and prime location for Coastal Property Investors.
As a safe and secure Estate, Grotto Bay offers the investor abundant fynbos, during spring the strandveld comes alive with a sea of colorful flowers, a vast and wonderful bird life, over 150 species, and a haven for duiker, steenbok, ostrich, tortoise and various other wild life species. All of this can be spotted from Estate homes or porches and the many hiking trials and paths, such as the proclaimed Black Oystercatcher Coastal Hiking Trial. The African Black Oystercatcher Conservation and Breeding program has been successfully implemented in close working relation with the University of Cape Town and efforts of property owners on the Estate. (The African Black Oystercatcher is classified in the International Red Data Book as vulnerable).
Seeff Properties Grotto Bay offers exclusive seaside luxury residential homes. The Estate boasts only 220 plots, ranging in size from 600 m2 to 950 m2. Currently 140 homes have been built and all plots have sea views, some have Table Mountain views as well. Paths and trials are laid out for easy access to enjoy Grotto Beach or the many secluded beaches and rocky inlets and coves. Whale, seal and dolphin spotting, hiking, surfing and fishing are some of the many activities to be enjoyed on the Estate.
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