Kommetjie Area Information

Kommetjie is a charming village isolated by majestic mountains and situated on the Atlantic Coast of the Western Cape’s Southern Peninsula. Conveniently close to Cape Town, the area is delightfully rural and unspoiled, maintaining an atmosphere of peaceful isolation even in peak holiday season. The properties for sale here are renowned for their panoramic ocean views across to Hout Bay and the beautiful Slangkop Mountains that stand guard over the seaside village. Named for the natural tidal pool that forms as the tides rise and fall, Kommetjie derives from Dutch and means “little basin”.


The area is also known for its scenic drives, whether you approach the hamlet from Ou Kaapse Weg via the Silvermine Nature Reserve with views of False Bay and Long Beach, or along Chapman’s Peak Drive from Hout Bay with a dramatic cliff edge perspective of the awe-inspiring Atlantic Ocean. Those who buy property here are guaranteed the advantage of extensive ocean views and access to pristine sandy white beaches that go for miles on end.

Adding to the village’s charming appeal is the fact that it is essentially a fisherman’s haven, with its resources of crayfish and perlemoen in the early days unequalled by any other area on the Atlantic coastline. Unfortunately, over-fishing and poaching has caused these resources to deplete, but there are conservation plans in place to ensure that it endures. Many of the residential homes and holiday houses for sale in Kommetjie overlook Long Beach, which is renowned for its excellent surfing conditions and consistent waves. It’s not unusual for residents to watch wind and kitesurfers actively taking part in the excellent water activities on offer.

Kommetjie has developed into a close-knit community over recent years, as residents from other parts of the Cape have settled in and around the area. There is an adequate infrastructure that services the local residents, with a range of supermarkets and 24-hour stores, as well as restaurants and garages. Klein Slangkop Estate is an upmarket gated development located right on the beach and other residential areas include Riverside Glen, the Old Kom, Imhoff Gift and Blue Water Bay.

Kommetjie’s growing popularity as a property investment option can be attributed to its beautiful coastal setting, the various aquatic and boating activities available in the area, as well as its relative proximity to Cape Town. The properties for sale include houses and homes, apartments and flats, stands and smallholdings, as well as commercial property and vacant land.

Below is a list of attractions in the area and some landmarks:

Long Beach Mall

Misty Cliffs beaches

Scarborough beaches

Witsands windsurfing and surfing Mecca

Simon’s Town

Cape Point

Boulder’s Beach

Boulder’s Beach Penguin Reserve

Kalk Bay Fish Harbour

False Bay Yacht Club

Chapman’s Peak

HoutBay

St James

Glencairn Beach

Whale watching along both coastlines

False Bay with all its beaches

Bird watchers haven

Hiking trails on Slangkop mountain

If you would like to buy or sell property in Kommetjie or the False Bay area, please feel free to visit www.kommetjieproperty.co.za ; www.falsebayproperty.co.za or www.coastalrealestate.co.za.