Brackenfell Area Information

Brackenfell at a glance

Welcome to Brackenfell

Nestled between the metropolis of Cape Town and the beauty of the Winelands, Brackenfell is an ideal home for those looking for a peaceful way of life. With easy access to both city life and scenic countryside, Brackenfell offers the best of both worlds. 

Brackenfell gets its name from George Henry Walton, who bought the land in 1901 and named the area in honour of his Scottish roots. The word "bracken" refers to a Scottish fern. 

If you're looking for real estate in Brackenfell, you are spoilt for choice. Properties on the market courtesy of Dickson Real Estate include starter homes in the form of one and two-bedroom apartments in complexes, often boasting security features and small private gardens. The area also offers luxurious four, five and six-bedroom homes boasting every luxury from sculleries and formal lounges to spacious entertainment areas and state-of-the-art appliances.

Location

Brackenfell is located within easy reach of everything that Cape Town has to offer. Its closest neighbours include Bellville, Durbanville, Kraaifontein and Kuils River. Residents of Brackenfell will need to travel approximately 20 km to get to Cape Town International Airport - a drive that will take around 25 minutes in average traffic. If you drive roughly the same distance from Brackenfell in a different direction, you will find yourself in Stellenbosch. A trip to Cape Town's City Centre will take approximately 35 minutes in average traffic.

Schools

Families who call Brackenfell home are spoilt for choice when it comes to top-quality schools to send their children to. Primary schools in the area include Laerskool Brackenfell Primary, Bastion Primary School, Destinatus Private School and Curro Brackenfell. When your child reaches high school, he or she can attend schools such as Brackenfell High School, Northpine Technical High School or Protea Heights Academy.

Amenities and entertainment 

Convenience is close to home for residents of Brackenfell thanks to a variety of shopping centres including Brackenfell Centre, Cape Gate Centre (with over 160 stores) and Okavango Crossing.  

The area is home to an array of well-loved restaurants. Sir Loin Steak House & Deli in Cape Gate Centre is a great choice if you're in the mood for a steak, burger or pizza. Blasters is the perfect choice for an evening out with the whole family, and there's something for everyone on the mouth-watering menu. When you're in the mood for a takeaway vetkoek, footlong roll or wood-fired pizza, look no further than Vetkoek Paleis. 

If you live in Brackenfell, you have no shortage of opportunities to stay active. The Brackenfell Action Sports Arena offers action cricket and netball for adults, as well as kids' parties that your little one won't soon forget.

4 factors that make Brackenfell a great place to live

There are many great reasons to make Brackenfell your home. Here are four reasons topping our list:

1. An outdoor way of life
   
   Over and above its proximity to the beauty of the Cape Winelands, Brackenfell offers residents opportunities to enjoy the great outdoors. Bracken Nature Reserve is an ideal spot to go picnicking or birdwatching. 
    
2. The family-friendly ambience 
   
   The fact that many young families have chosen to make Brackenfell their home means that there is a strong feeling of safety and community that prevails in the area.
    
3. Opportunities to stay active
   
   Chances to get out and about aren't limited to going for a walk in Brackenfell. Hostile Paintball caters for every occasion from a fun afternoon out to corporate functions and bachelor parties.
    
4. Proximity to Cape Town and Stellenbosch 
   
   Being a stone's throw from both Cape Town and Stellenbosch puts Brackenfell residents within easy reach of a bustling metropolis, a quaint town described as heaven on earth and the world-renowned Cape Winelands.

Make Brackenfell your new home

Dickson Real Estate has a wide variety of properties for sale and to rent in Brackenfell. To find out more about all the reasons to love Brackenfell, contact us today.