Somerset Lakes

Nestled between the slopes of the Hottentots Holland Mountain range and the Atlantic ocean, the Somerset Lakes is surrounded by breathtakingly beautiful landscapes.

At Somerset Lake life is convenient and easy-going, it feels calm and natural.  Somerset Lakes offers residents the opportunity to live a life that gives back valuable time and creates space to enjoy life with family and friends.

This estate understands that we live in a crazy humdrum world, with an unprecedented amount to keep track of.  With a 24/7 lifestyle offering, living at Somerset Lakes will centralise your life.  Both the things you need and the things you want are right on your doorstep.

It offers immediate access to beautiful surroundings, state-of-the-art security, high-tech infrastructure, the finest schooling and a vibrant community.

Life at Somerset Lakes

Wherever you are in Somerset Lakes, the spectacular six-hectare lake creates a tranquil atmosphere.  Surrounded by captivating mountains, a forest of stone pine trees, vineyards and the ocean, Somerset Lakes is a sensory indulgence.

Currently home to seven phases which offer 51 townhouses and 58 lakeside homes. Somerset Lakes’ architectural style utilises a modern vernacular idiom, which is expressed across the seven developments, each offering their own personality and sense of place.

Each housing development offers unique benefits for its residential community, as well as a unique look and feel.  Many of Somerset Lakes’ architectural elements were borrowed from the basics of architecture, find a perfect balance between texture, proportion, scale, shape and shadow.  All brought together in harmony to create a home that satisfies all your needs.

At the estate’s heart, the scenic six-hectare lake and stone pine forest meet, offering an extensive playground for you to explore. The picturesque boardwalk that encircles the lake extends onto the estate’s premises for a sensational running or walking route.

Somerset Lakes’ amenities cater for those who live and enjoy life to the fullest, filled with adventure and wellness. The estate offers activities like running, hiking, kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding, open water swimming, birdwatching and much more. In the vast forest of pine trees, an obstacle course is at your disposal 24/7.

A lakeside outdoor gym can be enjoyed throughout the year and the pet-friendly estate caters for animal lovers. Try your hand at mountain biking or perhaps take up volleyball and partake in the Clubhouse Volleyball League. Whatever your favourite activity, Somerset Lakes is there for you to enjoy.

Whether you are an outdoor enthusiast or prefer the finer things in life, Somerset Lakes’ unique geographical setting allows you to benefit from all the activities there are to explore and discover.

Part of the Cape Metropole, Somerset West is a gorgeous town, with world-class schools, including the prestigious Reddam House, which is ideally located on Somerset Lakes’ premises. The estate is only a stone’s throw from conveniences such as the Vergelegen Medical Centre and multi-purpose shopping centres.

Nearby, vineyard-studded mountains produce award-winning wines. Where nature takes it course, the Helderberg Nature Reserves offer several thrilling trails showcasing the area, including striking vistas of False Bay and Cape Point.