Newlands Area Profile

Newlands at a glance

Newlands Property

Newlands Location

Newlands is one of Cape Town's most sought after Southern Suburbs. With some properties around 180 metres above sea level, the famously leafy Newlands offers some spectacular views from the foot of Table Mountain. Newlands is steeped in beauty and her tree-lined streets will transport you to a place of pure magic.

Newlands is surrounded on all sides by other upmarket suburbs from Claremont Upper, to Bishops Court. The area is in close proximity to some of the Cape's most loved and important locations like UCT, Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens, Table Mountain, and of course Newlands Forest itself. The roads and avenues are predominantly shouldered by large free-hold homes with sold erven routinely exceeding sold sectional scheme units. However, there are many gems for those looking to invest in Newlands apartments as owner-occupiers or landlords.

Newlands Property For Sale & Newlands Rental Property
Newlands Best Blocks

• Albion Mill

Albion Mill is a secure complex on the edge of Newlands featuring spacious flats (up to 104 sqm), safe parking, and a very convenient location. Positioned near Cavendish, it's an excellent block for young professionals working in the upmarket offices and makes shopping a breeze. The block is also very close to the University of Cape Town with Jammie shuttle stops right on the doorstep. The high quality construction is built to last and apartments here are usually snapped up in a matter of days.

Newlands Lifestyle

• Newlands Forest is one of the most beautiful, lush and verdant locales, not only in the Cape but in the whole of South Africa. With towering trees, streams snaking the slopes, and a web of hiking trails for all ages, Newlands Forest is a paradise for nature lovers. Did we mention that access is totally free?
• Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens is another one for the whole family! Expansive, well curated and landscaped to perfection the gardens are a sight to behold. Truly speaking, words cannot do justice to the splendour of this natural masterpiece and it's best experienced first hand. Remember to bring along a picnic basket!
• Kildare Road Cafes & Restaurants: this cosy hub at the intersection of Kildare and Main is home to the iconic Hans & Lloyd Coffee Co, the always exceptional Italo's Deli, the bustling Barristers Grill & Cafe, as well as a taste of the far east with Sushi Box. The eclectic mix found here is unlike any other and is sure to offer something to suit any craving.
• The Montebello Design Centre was founded in 1993 as a non-profit organisation. The centre is a celebration of the arts - painting, music, ceramics, crafts, and jewellery. The centre offers regular classes for any and all skill levels and the adjacent gift shop and cafe are a treat.

Newlands Shopping

Newlands is well catered for in terms of shopping with Cavendish Square just 5 minutes away and the fantastic Constantia Village plus Constantia Emporium a 10 minute dash down the M3.

Newlands Weather

Comfortable summers are extremely pleasant to enjoy in Newlands. The weather affords crystal clear views of the mountain and makes for wonderful hiking. The wet winters are also a joy to experience where the regular rain causes the verdant greens of the abundant trees and mountains to explode in a full symphony of saturated colour. Additionally, the wispy clouds, huggy and draping over the slopes are simply exquisite.

Newlands Healthcare

The area is well cared for in terms of hospitals near Newlands with Life Kingsbury Hospital in neighbouring Claremont. Newlands is home to many family doctors and there are many paediatricians nearby.

Newlands Schools & Education

Newlands is completely catered for when it comes to education. From pre-primary, to foundation phase and secondary, into university. Barkley House and Kildare Pre-Primary are nurturing, fun-filled learning environments perfect for preparing littles ones to enter primary school. Once they're ready, kids aged 5 and up can dive headfirst into their education at the Grove Primary School, Western Province Prep, or Herschel Girls. Before heading over to get further education at UCT, the International School of Cape Town, Westerford, Rondebosch Boys, and many more offer top class high schooling.