Trendy Fresnaye is a popular destination for an array of holiday makers whether business executives or families, as it offers convenience, sweeping vistas of the Atlantic ocean, the stunning vacation homes in Fresnaye offer protection from the notorious south-easter wind and easy accessibility to many of Cape Town’s city attractions.
Fresnaye, an affluent suburb on the slopes of the awe-inspiring Lions Head, is situated between Bantry Bay and Sea Point. Boasting an average of 9 windless months a year, it’s a popular destination providing a uniquely sheltered holiday experience.
Due to its choice placement on the mountainside, Fresnaye is in high demand for the exquisite views and breath-taking sunsets. This trendy suburb is close to popular tourist attractions such as the fashionable beaches of Clifton and Camps Bay, the restaurant strip of Sea Point as well as the shopping experience and harbour views of the V & A Waterfront – all of which are just a few minutes away.
Fresnaye was originally an Estate of 200 acres, acquired in the early 1800s, and belonging to Ryk Le Sueur, a barrister, and French aristocrat from Bayeux in Normandy and descendant of the French Huguenots. The original name was Winterslust, and the farmhouse was at that time, the only building on the mountain slopes, other than Heeren Huis near Bantry Bay, built in 1776. Fresnaye was set in vineyards and orchards, and referred to as “A Garden of Eden” at the time.
The suburbs street names reflect its French heritage to this day.
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Head down the hill to the Sea Point Promenade for walks, runs and ocean air.
Fresnaye sits on the slopes of Lion's Head, so the trailhead is just minutes away.
Explore the cafés, restaurants and bars along Regent Road and Main Road in Sea Point.
The beaches of Clifton and Camps Bay are a short drive over the hill.
Swim in the large ocean-fed pools at the Sea Point Pavilion.
Enjoy elevated ocean views and spectacular sunsets from Fresnaye's hillside homes.
Fresnaye is an upmarket residential suburb on the slopes of Lion’s Head, above Sea Point and Bantry Bay.
Yes. Fresnaye is one of the most wind-sheltered suburbs in Cape Town, making it pleasant even on windy summer days.
The V&A Waterfront is about 10 minutes’ drive away.
Fresnaye combines privacy, ocean views and quiet streets with easy access to the beaches, restaurants and city.
Many homes are within walking distance of Sea Point’s restaurants, though the streets are steep.
