Sanddrift, Milnerton

Sanddrift in Milnerton is a suburb that was developed in the 1960s. The area was originally farmland, but it was subdivided and developed into a residential suburb. The suburb is located in the north-eastern part of Milnerton, and it is bordered by Century City to the north, Tijgerhof to the east, and Milnerton Central to the south. Sanddrift is exclusively made up of freestanding homes, and it has a population of around 2,000 people. The suburb comprises of three zones, namely Sanddrift, Sanddrift East and Sanddrift North. Each area offers its own unique charm.

The suburb is well-located, with easy access to major roads and amenities. It is also close to Sable Square Shopping Centre and the Milnerton Golf Course. Sanddrift is exclusively made up of freestanding homes, so there is no high-density living.

Sable Square Shopping Centre

Sable Square is your ultimate convenience outdoor village, located on the corner of Bosmansdam & Ratanga Road, Milnerton with FREE secure undercover and open parking. Sable Square offers great variety at affordable prices, so you need look no further for easier and fun shopping at the best value and convenience. The anchor tenants include Pick n Pay, Clicks, Spur, Zone Fitness and China Town.

The history of Sanddrift is relatively short, but the suburb has come a long way in the past few decades. It is now a popular residential area, and it is sure to continue to grow in the years to come.

There are currently 645 houses in Sanddrift. The majority of homeowners (59%) have owned their homes for more than 11 years. However, two-thirds of recent sellers were long-time homeowners. This is good news for the area, as young buyers are more likely to renovate and improve their homes, raising the overall value of the suburb.

Amenities

Some nearby places of interest include:

• Milnerton Methodist Church, a place of worship and community service.
• Century City, a mixed-use development with shopping, entertainment, office and residential facilities.
• Lagoon Beach, a coastal area with hotels, restaurants and views of Table Mountain.

There are some parks near Sanddrift. One of them is Milnerton Waterpark, which has a super tube, pools, paddle boats and braai facilities. Another one is Lobelia Street Park, which is a small green space with a playground. You can also visit the nature attractions in Milnerton, such as the Rietvlei Wetland Reserve or the Milnerton Lagoon.

Schools In the area and surrounds

• Milnerton High School, a public co-educational school with a history of academic excellence and cultural diversity.
• De Grendel High School, a public school that offers a variety of subjects and extracurricular activities.
• Curro Century City High School, a private school that offers grades 8 to 12 with a focus on robotics and technology.
• Curro Century City Primary School, a private school that offers grades R to 7 with isiXhosa and robotics as subjects.
• Overland Ave Elementary School, a public school in Los Angeles, California that serves grades K to 5 with a diverse student body.

Sanddrift property is an excellent investment. The few properties that come onto the market can be picked up at an excellent price, mostly due to the age of the homes and renovations needed. Buyers can then afford to invest capital into the property for renovations, which brings the property value in line with the suburb value. This somewhat mirrors the property value of other neighbouring suburbs, such as Century City and Milnerton.