It was a fairly quick drive from the Cape Town suburbs, a little more than 1 and a half hours (160km) to get to Shelley Point, along the R27 or West Coast Road as it’s known.  Shelley Point is situated only 25km’s from the town Vredenburg.

Route along the R27

I’m not sure if I went the right way just after passing through Vredenburg as I ended up at a fork in the road, signposted for either Britannia Bay or Paternoster. I decided to take the gravel road to Britannia Bay because what I do know is that Britannia Bay is right next to Shelley Point. It turned out to be a scenic little drive past farms and the village of Klipheuwel. I reached the top of the hill and was excited to see the Lighthouse on Shelley Point beach in the far distance!

View coming into Shelley Point. The Lighthouse is on the right.

If one continues down the gravel road you approach an intersection which joins up with the West Coast Road.  Selecting to turn left will bring you to the Shelley Point turnoff.  A couple of metres further you’ll arrive at the impressive entrance gates to Shelley Point.  Obviously, I had to stop and take another photo:

Shelley Point Entrance Gates

What you can’t see in this photo, and that I only realised as I walked back to my car is that somewhere along the way my wheel lost its hub-cap! I passed the security gates after signing in, and went on to the West Coast Properties Sales Office. I met Ann Wessels who told me what to go see and more importantly, how to get there. Turns out no directions are needed within the Shelley Point estate. It is very easy to find your way around, as there’s a stunning golf course slap-bang in the middle of it all;  and you always find yourself next to, or close to it.  And what a pleasure it was to drive or walk around this absolutely breathtaking estate!

Golden Mile Boulevard

The famous Golden Mile Beach

The brochures states: “Tranquillity sets the tone of the West Coast. White granite rocks, a cobalt sea and bright fishing boats greet you on arrival.” Tranquil indeed… There is beauty and a sense of aspiration everywhere you go. It’s still pretty quiet as most of the houses still need to be built but its not crowded with cement mixers and builders. I only spotted about 6 houses that’s being built and there’s still a lot of empty stands around. There is an abundance of birds and palm-trees and I’m sure there is a lot more one can encounter when staying here longer.

Shelley Point Country Club

I drove through to the Shelley Country Hotel, Spa and Country Club that offers a spectacular 9 hole links golf course to get an idea of what guests can expect and it’s just as beautiful.  Being unable to meet with Carolyn Savage, sales person for the Hotel, who was unfortunately in Cape Town gives me another reason for a return visit.

Vasco Da Gama statue

Shelley Point Hotel Golf Course with Hotel, Spa & Country Club in the background

I decided to shortly leave Shelley Point so I can see the other developments on sale for West Coast Properties, and drove to St. Helena Views which has been split into 3 phases.  St Helena Views has a beautiful ocean view with natural beauty and St. Helena Bay is recognised as one of the calmest bays in the world. There are only a couple of houses built on the shore. The rest of the developments are brand new and I drove through the empty stands and tried to imagine it full of houses and people and I got the feeling that it will remain a peaceful environment to live in.

One of the St. Helena Views developments

I returned to Shelley Point and decided to go view Gert Joubert’s, the Developer for West Coast Properties’ house.  Situated right on the shore of Stompneusbaai, it is a truly special house.  Looking rather modest from the back, you can only really appreciate it when looking at it from the front or beach.

Mr. Gert Joubert's house (Developer of Shelley Point)

The Lighthouse up close

I also went to view the light-house up close and had a great vantage point of  Stompneusbaai and Shell Bay. The ocean looks really calm and it seems as if you can always see a passing ship somewhere in the distance.

At the close of day I was greeted with the beautiful sunset you can see everyday along the famous Golden Mile Beach.  I grabbed my camera and rushed to the beach-side to get a glimpse of it on camera and albeit a bit late to see the sun go down, I got a couple of photos before the camera ran out of battery! I managed to get some more photos the next day as you can see below.

At night-time there is almost absolute silence and all I could hear was the slight winter breeze.  You can clearly see the amazing unspoilt view of the stars and lights of passing ships in the distant ocean.

Sunset on the Golden Mile Beach

Offering unsurpassed coastal living in a relaxed environment with all creature comforts and abundant nature, Shelley Point really is a perfect example of the quintessential lifestyle development.  I went for a stroll on the Golden Mile beach and can see exactly what makes  Shelley Point a special place to visit (or even live in!) and can’t wait for my next visit here.  Oh and if anyone who drives up along the R27 or within the estate spots my hub-cap, please let me know!

Sunset over Shell Bay

10 reasons why Shelley Point is the best address on the West coast

• Within easy reach of Cape Town (150km or 1.5 hours)
• 24 hour security with private access control and patrols
• Almost an island as the peninsula juts into the ocean, fringed by 3 natural bays
• 9 hole links golf course rated as one of the best on the coastline
• Amazing sea life, fauna and flora
• Beach front property available
• Already home to over 300 beach houses
• Caters for all age groups
• Hotel & Spa offer additional lifestyle benefits
• Close to local schools and towns and medial facilities

Shelley Point with its three private bays offers a multitude of locations and plot positions.

You’re first choice would be to visit us – on site. One only gets true a feel for the layout of the peninsula once you’ve driven around or even spent the night there in the hotel or a rental home.

We offer a return shuttle service from Cape Town International Airport, Canal Walk and the Waterfront.

For those who can’t visit us immediately, but still wish to purchase a plot we describe the various locations as follows:

Golden Mile Beach/Britannia Bay. This the first and most established phase of the development with West facing frontage. This phase fronts onto miles of sandy white beaches and offers spectacular West Coast sunsets. Exclusive beachfront properties come available from time to time. Please enquire to fine out what’s available.

Shell Bay offers North-facing frontage for optimum exposure to the sun. See the sunrise and sunset over the ocean.

Stompneus Bay offers East facing frontage and calm tropical blue waters.

The Golf Estate plots form the central part of the peninsula. Here there is a wide selection of both plots that front onto the fairways and others that do not have golf course frontage. Some plots are located on a rising ridge and offer ocean views.

The ridge that runs through Shelley Point offers plots with views in either direction.

Plam Beach offers easy access to one of the calmest beaches in the area

Professional sales team

Consult with our resident agents who will offer you expert advice to select a plot that meets your lifestyle requirements, taking factors such as location, budget and vision into consideration.

Finance

We are aligned with reputable bond originators and conveyancing lawyers who will guide and assist you during the purchasing process.

Cash Transactions

· A Cash transaction is defined as when a buyer indicates that he/she does not want to apply for a mortgage bond and wants to settle the outstanding balance on the purchase price in cash when transfer takes place.

· A deposit of 10% is payable within 30 (thirty) days of signature of the Deed of Sale.

· Immediate transfer (3 – 4 months).

Bond Transactions

· A Bond transaction is defined as when a buyer wants to apply for a mortgage bond.

· A deposit of 10% is payable within 30 (thirty) days of signature of the Deed of Sale.

· A mortgage bond has to be approved within 60 (sixty) days after signature of Deed of Sale.

Delayed Transfer Transactions

· Delayed transfer offered until 31 January 2012.

· No discount on purchase price.

· 15% Non-refundable deposit is payable. If the buyer can not take transfer of the property for whatever reason on or before the said date, the deposit will be forfeited.

· The buyer has 12 (twelve) months to settle the deposit.

· This transaction is not subject to the obtaining of a mortgage bond or any other suspensive condition. The balance on the purchase price must be settled in cash or by an approved mortgage bond as guarantees.

GENERAL INFORMATION FOR SHELLEY POINT

Development

· Spa, Beauty Salon, Restaurant, Coffee shop, 86 luxury units, conference facilities

· Municipal services by local municipality under supervision of the Shelley Point Homeowners’ Association.

· The rates and taxes are approximately R180 per month.

· Building guidelines available – see building guidelines