Ceres, Ceres

Ceres is a beautiful town located in the Western Cape province of South Africa. It is the largest town of the Witzenberg Local Municipality and is situated where the land is known to be extremely fertile. This made Ceres a major producer of South Africa's deciduous fruit and provides stunning backdrops of natural beauty to its residents. There are various property types in Ceres making it an ideal place to live for families of all shapes and sizes.

A brief history of the area

Ceres derives its name from the Roman goddess of fruitfulness. Its inception can be traced back to the 18th century when European colonists began expanding stock farming. Grazing licenses were issued and cattle posts were established, giving rise to a rapidly advancing stock farming frontier. Eventually, these regions were permanently settled through the loan farm system and later the perpetual quitrent system, replacing the previously sparsely populated areas.

As frontier conditions evolved with permanent settlements, various towns emerged to cater to the needs of the surrounding farmers. Among them, Ceres took shape and subsequently, Prins Alfred's Hamlet, Baliesgat, Wolseley, Op die Berg and other small towns were established in the district.

Distance from key points

Ceres residents looking to reach Cape Town International Airport can do so in one hour and 31 minutes (133,9 km) via the N1 and Paarl is a one-hour and one-minute drive (79,9 km) via the R43. Stellenbosch is a one-hour and 20-minute drive (106,1 km) via the R43 as well.

Climate

In Ceres, the summers are hot, dry and mostly clear while the winters are long, cold, wet and partly cloudy. The average annual temperature is 18.62 ºC and receives approximately 33.8 mm of rainfall each year.

Schools in the area

Ceres is home to some excellent schools that you will want to look into for your children. Here are the top schools in the area worth checking out. Gericke Primary School, Bellavista School, Morrisdale Primary School, Mooi-Uitsig Primary School, Hoërskool Charlie Hofmeyr and Ceres Secondary School.

Healthcare in the area

When it comes to medical emergencies, Ceres has two options in the area including Ceres Hospital and Netcare Ceres Hospital which are both under a 10-minute drive.

If it is your furry loved ones in need of medical assistance then you could take them to Ceres Veterinary Hospital which has been in business for over 60 years.

Shopping centres

Ceres has a few shopping malls such as De Keur Centre, Vina Centre and The Pavilion Centre where you can fulfil all your shopping needs whether it's groceries, electronics or clothing.  

Restaurants

Ceres is a wonderful area with loads of restaurants waiting to tantalise your tastebuds. Some of the best eateries you'll want to try include Homegrown Bakery Cafe, Deja Brew Coffee Shop, Hillbilly Farm, Rocky River Spur Steak Ranch, The Village Restaurant and Ceres Golf Club Restaurant.

Special attractions

Ceres is such a beautiful town that just going for a walk in the area will bring joy. There are however some attractions that you will want to add to your to-do list.

The Ceres Museum is a wonderful place to visit and will prove to be a fascinating day out.

For those of you looking for more of a thrill, you will want to check out Ceres Zipline Adventures.

Nature lovers will enjoy exploring the Matroosberg Nature Reserve which may be a 40-minute drive but well worth the trip!

Make Ceres your home. Let it be your story.

Ceres is a great place to set down roots as it has excellent schools, an array of attractions and beautiful surroundings. Seeff has a wide range of properties within Ceres for you to choose from whether you're looking to purchase a property or rent a home, so contact one of our property practitioners today.