When buying a property, obviously the property itself and the buildings on it are very important, but so is the community into which you will be moving.
Shopping is a very important part of our lives. This is because there are many essential items that we need for our homes such as food and paying for bills. In addition to the essentials, shopping for luxury items is also an enjoyable passtime.
French Village Feel
Franschhoek has a kind of French village feel to it so the shopping experience in that area feels less commercial. There are fresh food markets, arts and crafts markets as well as jewellery and clothing markets that make shopping in Franschhoek very exciting.
Franschhoek Main Road
This road runs through the village centre and it is where a lot of the action in the area is. Along Franschhoek’s Main Road you will have access to a wide variety of shops and stands where you can shop to your heart’s content. There are a variety of items for sale that include decor, high-end art, arts and crafts, antiques and books shops, as well as grocery stores such as Pick n Pay and Clicks.
Exotic Gift Shops
Franschhoek is a paradise for those who love African arts and crafts. There are a number of little shops that have a wide range of items from African jewellery through to big sculptures. The carpet emporium Rugs of Persia, though not African, is equally exotic. They supply beautiful handmade and oriental carpets of a high quality.
Pour la Vie (PLV) is a clothing, textile and home gifts store from which you can get yourself or your loved ones something unique. It is the perfect place to shop for small gifts for friends and family.
Jewellery
Tracey’s Diamonds is a jewellery shop in Franschhoek with exciting designs for you to choose from. Purchase something special for a loved one, or something to spoil yourself. Another exclusive jewellery shop is African Touch Jewellery. This shop has beautiful and unique African jewellery that will melt any heart.
Chocolate
One of the things Franschhoek is famous for is the Bijoux Chocolates shop. All the chocolates are hand crafted and utterly scrumptious. Another exclusive chocolate shop is Huguenot Fine Chocolates.
These are just a few of the types of shops you can expect in Franschhoek, which is a truly unique village, wth a distinctly French feel to it, set in the heart of the winelands, nestling at the foot of majestic mountains.
Intrigued by Franschhoek? The Next Steps in Buying A Property There
Many prospective buyers have never before been introduced to a property buyers consultant, let alone used one. Buyers agents are common in many other countries, though, because they are buyer focused and help source and secure your ideal property (usually with large discounts). And in 99% of cases they are free of charge.
SAHomeBuyers is a property buyers consultant. Of course, we help search and secure that ideal Franschhoek property, but we also put great emphasis on all the other considerations – both good and bad. Our only goal is to serve your interests and help you make the best informed decision.
Learn more and SAHomeBuyers and arrange to talk to one of our property consultants by e-mailing us here or telephoning + 27 (0) 83 265 8800.
