Seeff Pringle Bay also covers the Rooi Els area. Pringle Bay and Rooi Els are two of the prettiest coastal villages, located in the scenic Overstrand area of the Western Cape, just 90-minutes from Cape Town.
With the majestic Kogelberg Mountains as a backdrop, the villages are located in the UNESCO World Nature Reserve, an important fynbos reserve home to a wide variety of fynbos, bird and animal species. The area is characterized by a rocky coastline and beautiful white beaches.It forms part of the Cape Whale Coast and you can catch a glimpse of the majestic creatures here between June and November annually. The area is also renowned for spotting dolphins.
Pringle Bay and Rooi Els are popular for second homes and retirement especially due to the close proximity to the city and Cape Town International Airport, and boast a rising number of permanent residents. They are also close to Kleinmond, Betty's Bay and Hermanus for other necessities and facilities.
The lifestyle is laid-back and tranquil and although there are shops, basic necessities and restaurants in Pringle Bay, there is no large-scale commercial development, just beautiful fynbos and narrow roads winding between the homes. Part of the attraction is the unique wildlife; from whales, dolphins, seals, otters, penguins and turtles to an abundance of birdlife.
The village has a single access road and a CCTV security camera system. The close proximity to Cape Town (only about an hour's drive), means that the village is also not just a summer destination, but holds year-round appeal even as a primary residence for buyers that choose to commute for work or business.
Neighboring Rooi Els has no street lights or any shops and is very secure with a single, controlled and manned entrance and security cameras.
Pringle Bay and Rooi Els offer a range of properties, from luxury houses against the mountain slopes with spectacular vistas, to village homes and luxury villas on the water with direct beach access. Prices differ depending on the location and size of the home as well as the finishes.
Adjacent to Pringle Bay, you will find Sea Farm Private Nature Reserve, a unique 259ha peninsula nature reserve situated at the foot of the stunning Hangklip Mountain between Pringle Bay and Betty's Bay with just 12 exclusive properties of approximately 4500sqm each and the remainder being commonage for residents' enjoyment for walks along numerous footpaths. It includes a 6.5km coastline and two private beaches. The entire reserve is covered in fynbos with a large variety of plants, wetlands and milkwood, wild olive and Cape beech trees and a wide variety of roaming wildlife including small buck. The beaches offer excellent swimming and aquatic life including black mussel, crayfish and alikreukel (periwinkle).
Seeff Pringle Bay and Rooi Els have a team of local area property experts who are ready to assist with all your property needs.
