Kraaifontein, Western Cape

Kraaifontein at a glance

For years Kraaifontein was regarded as the ugly stepsister of the slightly more upmarket Brackenfell and Durbanville. This perception has changed dramatically in recent years, thanks to expansive development and rejuvenation initiatives in the area.

Today Kraaifontein offers excellent value for money. One is often able to find an older, previously loved home for a steal. With a bit of TLC these properties are easily spruced up and it is not uncommon to see minor renovations to these properties adding significant value to overall property price.

Kraaifontein offers easy access to the N1 highway and a selection of shopping malls are conveniently located in close proximity to all the main neighbourhoods in Kraaifontein. The schools in Kraaifontein all enjoy a favourable reputation with lively extra-curricular activities on offers and good student-teacher ratios.

The rapid expansion of Durbanville has seen it integrating, almost seamlessly, with Kraaifontein. This fact, together with the development of various new property estates, has also contributed to the recent surge in Kraaifontein’s popularity, particularly among first-time homeowners and young families.

For people working in the Boland towns of Paarl, Wellington and Stellenbosch, Kraaifontein is an ideal suburb thanks to its easy access to the highway.