Claremont - Where Coast Meets Cosmo
Category Commercial Property News
Located an easy 10km from Cape Town's CBD, Claremont has become the most desirable southern suburb.
Founded in the mid-1800s, Claremont remained predominantly residential until the 1970s, when commercial development began. The award-winning Cavendish Square shopping centre was opened in 1973, and commercial construction continued throughout the 1990s. The area is currently experiencing a further boost in development, with the construction of three large apartment blocks, a hotel, two office blocks, the re-modelling of three other commercial buildings, and the construction of a transport interchange and a bypass road.
Over the years, Claremont has managed to maintain its residential charm, effortlessly blending the suburban and commercial areas with well-kept streets and efficient service delivery.
Business Activity
Claremont has become an important commercial and residential area in the province. The economy of the precinct has grown significantly in the past few years and is in the process of expansive growth and development. It also has an advantage over other Cape Town suburbs: it's a diverse and agile area offering a range of mixed-use properties.
The area is perfect for flexible working: it offers a variety of shared workspaces as well as expansive and customisable commercial properties to choose from, with a variety of malls and restaurants on your doorstep.
Booming industries in the precinct include IT companies, finance & investment specialists, commodity traders, retail outlets, business consulting companies and more.
Property Market
Claremont is known to be a diverse suburban and commercial area with properties on the market that serve both sectors.
The commercial properties are often quite vintage, with high ceilings and an abundance of natural light, while still being an ideal place for business. These properties generally have shared public areas such as receptions and boardrooms, which come with the adequate furniture.
The office spaces within the precinct are ideally located close to the public transport zones making it easier for workers to enter and exit their offices. OfficePlace listings in the Claremont area offer an upmarket appeal with perks such as added security, more parking, and well-maintained garden and outside areas. The other added bonus of office space in Claremont is that one is never far from the convenience offered by Cavendish Square.
Why choose Claremont?
Being situated only 10km outside of the main city, this prime location is separated from the peak hour traffic rush. Claremont is located close to Kenilworth, Newlands and Rondebosch and relatively central to the important destinations for travelers: it's a 19-minute drive to Cape Town International Airport and 21 minutes drive to the CBD.
The precinct is a City Improvement District which means the area is always clean with efficient service delivery at its core. Businesses and residents benefit from these privileges - the suburb is well taken care of and earmarked for further commercial and residential development. This is catching the eye of investors.
Claremont is also home to several commercial companies, places of worship, schools, hospitals and clinics as well as many public amenities such as post offices, a town hall, library and two shopping malls. The suburb offers the relaxed and serene feel of a coastal region while also providing the passionate city-goers with an upmarket, cosmopolitan vibe.
Contact OfficePlace Cape Town for more information about your business's move to Claremont. OfficePlace has leading area specialists, with a comprehensive and holistic approach to commercial property.
Author: OfficePlace
