Hout Bay

Hout Bay, situated in the Western Cape of South Africa is a beautiful seaside village surrounded by majestic mountains and fringed by pure white sand along the extensive bay. The laidback lifestyle of Hout Bay draws families, retirees and investors alike, as it is an ideal place to live. It offers a variety of property types including apartments, townhouses and freestanding homes as well as some of the most beautiful scenery in the world.

A brief history of the area

The fishing village of Hout Bay likely originated around 1867, with the arrival of Jacob Trautmann, a German immigrant who started farming and fishing in the region. The name of the village traces its roots to 1653 when early Dutch settlers discovered an abundance of exceptional timber flourishing in the surrounding ravines.

Distance from key points

Hout Bay residents looking to reach Cape Town International Airport can do so in 32 minutes (31,3 km) via Settlers Way and Cape Town Central is a 28-minute drive (18,9 km) via Victoria Avenue. 

Climate

Hout Bay's climate is classified as warm and temperate. There is more rainfall in the winter than in the summer in Hout Bay. The temperature in Hout Bay averages 16.4 °C and receives roughly 498 mm of rainfall each year.

Schools in the area

Families in Hout Bay are fortunate to live in an area that provides some excellent schools to choose from. The top schools worth noting include Wild Olive ECD Learning Centre, Hangberg Pre-Primary School, Hout Bay Primary School, Disa Primary School, Kronendal Primary School, Hout Bay High School, The Bay Academy, Hout Bay International School and Ambleside School of Hout Bay.

Healthcare in the area

Fortunately Hout Bay is a 20-minute drive from three exceptional hospitals, Life Kingsbury Hospital, Groote Schuur Hospital and Melomed Tokai Private Hospital. Should a medical emergency arise, you'll be in good hands at any of these three options.

If it's your beloved pets who are in need of medical attention, you could take them to Hout Bay Veterinary Hospital or Penzance Veterinary Clinic.

Shopping centres

Whether you're in need of some groceries or looking for various products such as home decor, clothing or electronics, you'll be able to find everything you need at Victoria Mall and Mainstream Mall.

Restaurants

Hout Bay is home to some amazing restaurants that are just waiting to tantalise your tastebuds such as Dunes Beach Restaurant & Bar, The Lookout Hout Bay, Woodcutters Arms, Papino's by Jolly Cook, Lucky Bao, Massimo's, Mariner's Wharf Harbour Front Emporium, Snoekies Hout Bay, Mexicola Locale, Wharfside Grill Restaurant, Zur Holzbucht, Fish on the Rocks, Cheyne's and The Pelican.

Special attractions

As Hout Bay is the ultimate holiday destination, you can expect to have a multitude of options to choose from when it comes to attractions in the area. Here are the top three places to visit.

Quentin at Oakhurst is the perfect place to enjoy a delicious meal where they mix traditional and modern cuisine.

The whole family will enjoy visiting the Bay Harbour Market which takes place every weekend and offers live music, lovely food and some stunning products to browse.

Nature lovers and families alike won't want to miss out on visiting the World of Birds Wildlife Sanctuary & Monkey Park.

Make Hout Bay your home. Let it be your story.

Hout Bay is a naturally beautiful seaside town with loads to offer. From excellent schools and great amenities to stunning homes and various attractions, Hout Bay is an ideal place to live for anyone of all ages. Seeff has a wide range of properties within Hout Bay 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.