Hemel en Aarde Valley, Hermanus

Hemel en Aarde Valley at a glance

Hermanus is a special place that is loved by tourists and residents alike. Close proximity, 108 km, to Cape Town International Airport makes Hermanus the perfect home or holiday-base for travellers. Fringed by the Atlantic Ocean on the one side, and magnificent mountains on the other, Hermanus offers glorious sights from vantage points ranging from up above the mountain to coastal paths all along the coastline. Within a valley, just outside Hermanus, stretches more than 20 kilometres of wine farms, creating a Wine Route along the R320. 

The entrance to the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley has the Hemel-en-Aarde Village, with an incredible Wine Village shop that procures an excellent selection of local and international wines. Across from this Village is the Hemel-en-Aarde Estate with prestigious homes and wonderful facilities including a large pool, scenic footpaths shaded by trees, a clubhouse, tennis and squash courts, a gym and a putting green.

The Hemel-en-Aarde Valley is aptly named, as it is Heaven-and-Earth. The temperate climate, paired with fertile soils, produces accoladed wines that achieve international awards. The Valley and Ridge have more than 15 wine farms, each with a unique story and offering its own experience. There are a number of  wine shuttle providers that offer tours from farm to farm, to enjoy tastings without the worries of a designated driver.

Lush green vineyards, indigenous fynbos, streams, majestic mountains and hills that provide views of all of this wonder from wine farms and their restaurants that offer some of the finest dining experiences. There is also a farm-style restaurant, the "Plaaskombuis" that offers great old-fashioned substantial meals as well as deli's that supply amazing charcuterie treats. Hiking and mountain biking trails meander through the valley, as well as quad biking and ziplining with Hermanus Forest Adventures. The Hermanus Park runParkrun is hosted every Saturday in the valley, one of the most beautiful parkruns in South Africa.

The Hemel-en-Aarde Valley and Ridge has so much to experience, that it would be best to do so at leisure with many days to spare. Take it all in, the fresh champagne air, the culinary delights, the breath-taking views and find peace and happiness in this heavenly place.

The sea, the mountains and the close proximity to Cape Town make Hermanus one of the most popular holiday destinations in Southern Africa known as the "Riviera of the South" while taking in the champagne air. Also known as a fast developing area where the property boom in Hermanus is indicative of its importance as a selected landmark for development and growth. One of the areas of development is the Hemel & Aarde Estate which lies just below Rotary Way which leads to some of the most magnificent views over Hermanus and the coastline including Walker Bay.

The entrance to Hemel & Aarde Estate lies adjacent to the Hemel & Aarde Village on the corner turn off to one of the most scenic drives into the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley, which, as its name depicts, literally means 'heaven and earth' which is one of the fastest developing wine regions in the country.

The Hemel & Aarde Estate, comprising of 350 properties, greets you with a gated entrance where guards friendly greet residents. The Home Owners Association of Hemel & Aarde Estate has proudly established a security estate where residents can walk their dogs and enjoy the tree lined pathways designed to give access between houses and where steps lead you to walk up to the highest point to enjoy the lovely views overlooking the bay.

Residents can enjoy the impressive Club House where friends and neighbours get together for sundowners , enjoy the half Olympic size swimming pool, gym, tennis courts, squash courts and putting green.

Seeff Sandbaai can assist you to buy or rent in the sought after Hemel & Aarde Estate. There is an excellent infrastructure with nearby Curro Private School and a wealth of shopping and entertainment venues nearby.

Welcome to the best address on earth!

Hemel & Aarde Estate bied eienaars en huurders kwaliteit lewensgehalte waar die rustigheid en die mooi van die omgewing geniet en waardeer kan word. Die ingang is 24/7 beman met goeie infrastruktuur wat 'n luukse klubhuis insluit waar inwoners die gesellige kroeg en sitkamer kan geniet vir ontspanning asook die half grootte Olympiese swembad, tennis en pluimbalbane, gym en mini golfbaan. Stap en wandelpaadjies in die landgoed neen jou teen die berg uit om die pragtige uitsig te bewonder. Die 350 huise is modern in styl en bied enkel vlak asook dubbelverdieping wat wissel tussen R1 500 000 en R6 000 000 in prysklas.

Die landgoed word suksesvol en effektief deur die huiseienaarsvereniging bedryf. Hermanus is 3km vanaf Hemel & Aarde landgoed geleë en bied die jaarlikse Walvisfees in Oktober aan wat toeriste vanaf die hele wêreld trek na hierdie pragtige bestemming. Dis Hemel op Aarde!