Porterville
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Porterville is a scenic town situated close to the Olifants River Mountains. It is described as a place characterised by diversity, authenticity and excellent hospitality. The area is world-renowned as being the only place in South Africa where you can see fields of Dias Uniflora, which is an extremely rare flower. Thanks to the powerful thermals to be found here, Porterville is well-loved by paragliding and hang-gliding enthusiasts.
A brief history of the area
The area's original inhabitants were San Bushmen tribes, who lived here centuries ago, leaving behind some notable rock art paintings and other relics of the past. The town was officially established in 1863 after an 1820 settler by the name of Frederick John Owen subdivided his farm. The town owes its name to the Attorney General of the Cape - Sir William Porter.Climate
Porterville's mercury rises to approximately 35°C in January and February, which are the hottest months of the year. Winters are cold, with snow often visible on the distant peaks.Schools in the area
Primary schools in the area include Berghof NGK Primary School and Willems Vallei Primary School. Most teens residing in Porterville will attend Hoerskool Porterville.Healthcare in the area
Residents of Porterville are served by Lapa Munnik Hospital, which is a government hospital. A number of doctors, dentists and other medical professionals can be found in Porterville.Shopping centres
There are a variety of places that residents of Porterville can stock up on their groceries - there is a Usave and a Spar amongst various other retailers. A variety of clothing stores, such as PEP, Foschini and Ackermans have branches here.Distance from key points (Airport/CBD)
The driving distance from Porterville to Cape Town International Airport is just over 140km. In average traffic, it will take you about one hour and 40 minutes to get there. The Cape Town CBD is approximately 145km or one hour and 45 minutes away.Restaurants
There is no shortage of great restaurants and cute coffee shops in Porterville. At Koppikofi, you can enjoy anything from a hearty breakfast to a traditional South African favourite such as bobotie. When you're in the mood for something more casual, the Porterville Fish and Chips Shop is a great place to go. Pizza World has your needs covered when you're in the mood for a taste of Italy.Special attractions
Looking for a fun way to spend a day in and around Porterville? There's plenty to do!1. Porterville Farmers' Market
Come and get your organic essentials, as well as fruit and veggies, at amazing prices at the Porterville Farmers' Market! It's on every Saturday from 9am to 2pm, and there's even a pre-market Farm Run and Walk, which starts at 8am.2. Beaverlac
Residents of Porterville have a little piece of paradise right on their doorsteps. Beaverlac, situated high in the mountains above Porterville, offers a wide array of hiking and mountain bike trails, as well as rock pools for visitors to explore. There are also cabins and camping opportunities, ensuring that locals and visitors really get to make the most of everything that Beaverlac has to offer.3. Paragliding and hang-gliding
The Porterville region offers varied terrain to those wishing to take to the sky. The best conditions can be found between November and March. The area is arguably South Africa's best-loved free-flying region, and a number of competitions have been held here.Make Porterville your home. Let it be your story.
There's loads to love about Porterville, and about the Western Cape as a whole. Porterville offers boundless charm coupled with loads to do if you enjoy the great outdoors. Seeff Porterville has a variety of properties for sale and to rent in Porterville. Contact the Seeff team and allow them to help you find your dream home today. -
Properties in Porterville
New41R6,990,0005 Bedroom House For Sale in Oude Westhof5 Beds4.5 Baths4 Parkings
New24R2,300,0003 Bedroom Townhouse For Sale in Montana Tuine3 Beds2 Baths4 Parkings
New25R1,700,0003 Bedroom House For Sale in Derdepoort3 Beds2 Baths1 Parking
New61R4,180,0007 Bedroom House For Sale in Waverley7 Beds4 Baths12 Parkings
New12R7,000 pm2 Bedroom Freestanding To Let in Winterskloof2 Beds1 Bath2 Parkings
New37R12,000 pm3 Bedroom House To Let in Lydenburg3 Beds2 Baths5 Parkings
New12R5,000 pm1 Bedroom Flat To Let in Trichardt1 Bed1 Bath1 Parking
New10R7,600 pm3 Bedroom Duplex To Let in Lydenburg3 Beds2 Baths1 Parking
New12R666,8451,134m² Vacant Land For Sale in Secunda
New18POA317m² Office For Sale in Ferndale317m²
20R3,900,000180m² Medical Suite For Sale in Polokwane CentralCoveredOpen180m²
30R11,000,0002,500m² Building For Sale in Newcastle Central2,500m²
New7R4,025 pm13m² Office To Let in Sentra Park13m²
New10R4,200 pm115m² Storage Unit To Let in Gouda115m²
New10R15,000 pm600m² Workshop To Let in Bainsvlei600m²
New6R9,680 pm90m² Office To Let in Walvis Bay Central90m²
New5R2,625,0007.90Ha Vacant Land For Sale in Spitskop SH
18R1,998,0004.30Ha Farm For Sale in Roodewal254m²
Under offer19R1,450,00024.80Ha Farm For Sale in Badplaas
32R2,280,0003.40Ha Farm For Sale in White River Rural
6R50,000 pmFarm To Let in Vaalbank660m²
7R1,250,000Business For Sale in Wavecrest
25R16,200,000700m² Restaurant For Sale in Lagoon700m²
Reduced15R4,276,000494m² Office For Sale in Walvis Bay Central494m²
15R6,000,0000.10m² Service Station For Sale in Thornville0.10m²
10R7,000 pm72m² Office To Let in Worcester Central72m²
7R9,000 pm70m² Retail To Let in Eduan Park70m²
8R12,600 pm154m² Retail To Let in Melville154m²
8R7,000 pm49.09m² Business Centre To Let in Scottburgh Central49.09m²
6R850,000775m² Vacant Land For Sale in Magna Via Industrial
8R440,000Industrial Yard For Sale in Cradock13 Olea Street
15R7,900,000589m² Business For Sale in Somerset West Business ParkOpen589m²
10R1,100,00094m² Workshop For Sale in Mossdustria6 SS JDM CENTRE, 29 Voorloper Crescent94m²
New7R18,975 pm136m² Warehouse To Let in Heavy Industrial136m²
New8R21,505 pm166m² Warehouse To Let in Heavy Industrial166m²
10R10,750 pm84m² Workshop To Let in George IndustrialCoveredOpen84m²
11R18,000 pm240m² Warehouse To Let in George Industrial240m²
New19POA1,835m² Service Station For Sale in Wellington North99 Main Road1,835m²
51R49,000,0005,000m² Business For Sale in Mooi River152 Hidcote Road, Mooirivier5,000m²
11R4,000,0003,002m² Vacant Land For Sale in Fountains Estate Business Park
8R22,995,0001,753m² Retail For Sale in Wellington Central1,753m²
16R15,500 pm90m² Business To Let in Bedfordview80A Van der Linde Road90m²
6R16,500 pm330m² Workshop To Let in Wellington North330m²
13R8,000 pm40m² Office To Let in Weltevreden Park40m²
12R20,000 pm120m² Building To Let in Fisherhaven67 Medway120m²
14From R860 Per Night2 Bedroom Self-Catering Apartment in Amanzimtoti2 Beds1 Bath1 Parking
18From R2,460 Per Night2 Bedroom Self-Catering Apartment in Mossel Bay Central2 Beds1 Bath1 Parking
21From R4,550 Per Night4 Bedroom Self-Catering House in Onrus8 Erica Street4 Beds4 Baths4 Parkings
34From R1,950 Per Night2 Bedroom Self-Catering House in Onrus43 Mc Farlane Street2 Beds2 Baths2 ParkingsNo listings found
Recently sold in Porterville
NewSold24R6,500,0004 Bedroom House Sold in Big Bay4 Beds3.5 Baths2 Parkings343m²
Sold8R570,0002 Bedroom House Sold in Umhlathuze2 Beds1 Bath2 Parkings218m²
Sold9R1,700,0004 Bedroom House Sold in C Place36 Lantern Street4 Beds2 Baths5 Parkings300m²
Sold27R2,500,0003 Bedroom Apartment Sold in Claremont Upper4 THE SHELTON, 2 Carbrook Avenue3 Beds1 Bath1 Parking112m²
Sold3R2,150,0002 Bedroom Apartment Sold in Seaside Longships2 Beds2 Baths1 Parking73m²
Sold43R2,880,0003 Bedroom House Sold in Edgemead17 Zoetendal Crescent3 Beds2 Baths3 Parkings
Sold31R1,700,0002 Bedroom House Sold in Waterfall15 Mopela Road2 Beds1 Bath1 Parking140m²
Sold21R3,050,0003 Bedroom House Sold in Bankenveld Estate3 Beds2.5 Baths2 Parkings250m²
Sold12R649,0001 Bedroom Apartment Sold in Diep River1 Bed1 Bath1 Parking31.80m²Recently let in Porterville
Rented56R18,000 pm3 Bedroom Apartment Rented in Paarl North3 Beds2 Baths3 Parkings
Rented8R5,500 pm60m² Storage Unit Rented in Wellington North43 Stokery Road60m²
Rented10R5,500 pm1 Bedroom Garden Cottage Rented in Wyebank1 Bed1 Bath1 Parking
Rented15R11,000 pm2 Bedroom Apartment Rented in Craighall Park2 Beds1.5 Baths1 Parking124m²
Rented17R8,400 pm1 Bedroom Sectional Title Rented in Linbro Park744 SS THE REID, 28 Beacon Avenue1 Bed1 Bath1 Parking58m²
Rented6R5,500 pm1 Bedroom Apartment Rented in Windsor West1 Bed1 Bath1 Parking62m²
Rented15R9,500 pm1 Bedroom Apartment Rented in Pinelands1 Bed1 Bath1 Parking39m²
Rented20R6,800 pm2 Bedroom Apartment Rented in Pinetown Central104 SS GREEN LANDS, 21 Anderson Road2 Beds1 Bath2 Parkings
Rented15R8,750 pm3 Bedroom Freehold Rented in Vredenburg3 Beds1 Bath1 Parking77m² -
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