If you drive along the picturesque Suikerbossie Hill from Hout Bay or Victoria Road from Camps Bay, you’ll find the mountain-lined valley of Llandudno – home to one of the most secluded and magnificent beaches along the peninsula.
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Llandudno Beach is one of Cape Town’s most beautiful locations – known for its clear blue waves, white sands and boulders.
It is also a popular surfing spot; visitors regularly play volleyball, beach rugby or soak up the sun. The area is perfect for a sunset picnic surrounded by untouched fynbos.
The suburb itself is free of commercial activity as there are no shops. However, there is still much to do as the Sunset Rocks Accommodation gives easy access to Sandy Bay (both the beach and the popular shipwreck hiking trail).
A brief drive over the hill will lead you to Hout Bay where you can visit upmarket shopping centres, restaurants and tourist attractions.
The suburb also boasts several exclusive clubs providing a range of activities such as squash, tennis and lifesaving.
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Llandudno was named after the North Wales seaside resort of Llandudno, translating to Parish of Saint Tudno in the Welsh Language. It stems from the word ‘llan’, which means parish.
The town was named in honour of Tudno, who was declared a saint for being the first person to introduce Christianity to North Wales.
A public lot auction took place on 26 March 1904 and by 1905, the first house in Llandudno was erected. By 1930, only two people lived there permanently. Electricity was introduced in 1947 and the road was paved in 1952, Seeff reports.
A farm school was established with only a handful of learners in 1954. Llandudno Primary School is the only public school in the area nowadays. In 1957, Llandudno residents established a church and the Sports Club and Surf Lifesaving Club.
Today, the unspoiled suburb has long remained a wilderness right outside Cape Town. The peaceful bay below Victoria Road, beneath Judas Peak, is a popular stop and lookout spot.
Llandudno’s property scene is premium and upmarket, some reaching well into tens of millions. Properties in this area are highly sought-after. Last December, BusinessTech reported that Llandudno was the third-most expensive suburb in South Africa, with prices averaging R19.95 million.
Last year, the highest prices fetched a whopping R33 million.
However, a six-bedroom mansion recently went on the market for a staggering R195 million, featuring gourmet kitchens with top-of-the-line appliances. Each bedroom has its en-suite bathroom and panoramic views.
Here is a virtual tour of the home:
Although there aren’t any shops in Llandudno, a mere three-kilometre drive to Hout Bay will satisfy those needs. For example, Victoria Mall (along Empire Avenue/Victoria Road) is ideal for those quick trips.
Larger shopping sprees can be enjoyed at the Mainstream Shopping Centre just outside Llandudno along Main Road and Princess Street in Hout Bay.
While secluded, Llandudno is located close to some key locations: about a 17km drive from Cape Town’s CBD and 34km from the Cape Town International Airport.
It is easy to see why Llandudno, home to tranquillity and natural beauty within easy reach of Cape Town, is a great investment choice.
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