Croydon, Somerset West

Take a 15-minute drive from Somerset West, and you'll discover charming Croydon. It's the epitome of Cape country living. A number of vineyards and olive estates here offer exclusive residence. When you step out of your home, you'll stand in awe of the magnificent Helderberg mountain range on the horizon. Croydon is also well known for its specialist food shops, craft markets, and top restaurants. 

If you're looking to retire, you'll enjoy the peaceful setting. If you're a family, you'll take pleasure in Croydon's amenities and safety. And if you're an investor, you'll want to add a prime piece of property to your portfolio. 

A brief history of the area

As South Africa was a British colony, Croydon's name can be traced to the similarly named town in England. The name has an Anglo-Saxon origin which translates to 'valley of the crocuses'. There's also another Croydon in South Africa - the established suburb in Kempton Park, Gauteng.

Climate

As a producer of world-renowned wines and olive, you know the area has the ideal warm Mediterranean climate. Croydon has a similar climate to neighbouring Somerset West. The temperature here averages 16.6 °C while 708 mm of precipitation falls annually.

Schools in the area

As a parent, you want to set your child up for success. Rest assured, Croydon's schools will help make that happen. 

Primary schools include St Paul's Primary School, False Bay Primary School, and Marvin Park Primary School. For a combined school option, you can enrol your child at Curro Sitari (3 months old up to Grade 12). Secondary schools include Zandvliet High School and Macassar Secondary School. 

Healthcare in the area

When an emergency strikes, it's good to know you have a medical professional around. Die Huisdokter is a dedicated house-call-based GP practice in Croydon. For further medical attention, you can visit the Helderberg Hospital, Mediclinic Vergelegen, or Busamed Paardevlei Private Hospital.

Shopping centres

Croydon has a Woolworths Food for basic groceries. Since the area is rustic, you'll need to travel out for shopping. Head to nearby Macassar, Firgrove, or Khayelitsha to get some retail therapy. Your options include Sitari Village Mall, Park 'n Shop Shopping Centre, and Khayelitsha Mall.

Distance from key points (Airport/CBD)

The driving distance from Croydon to Cape Town International Airport is 22.1 km. This will take you roughly 17 minutes to reach your destination.

Restaurants

Croydon's fresh country air will help you work up an appetite. There are many good food options to choose from. For fast food, you can stop by Steers, Debonairs Pizza, or Wimpy. Sitari's Country Clubhouse has a delightful cafe that prepares meals with the freshest of ingredients. You can even have a picnic on the lawn. Pizzayiro's pizzas are wood fired and packed with flavour. 96 Winery Road Restaurant is unmatched for local and international fine dining.

Special attractions

1. Croydon Lifestyle Centre: Located on the Croydon Vineyard Estate, this is a great place to taste and buy Croydon wines. The estate is also known for its events including the Grape Stomping Festival, Women's High Tea, and Potjiekos Competition. 

2. Croydon Olive Estate: Need quality olive oil for your pasta? Simply pop into this gorgeous estate for some of South Africa's best. 

3. Macassar Beach Pavilion: Once a water park, nature has been allowed to reclaim this spot. You can fish, braai, and even surf here. 

4. Cheetah Outreach: This centre works hard to ensure the survival of these incredible animals. Here you can get up close to them, learn more about their lives, and become a volunteer. 

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