Elora: Embracing Coastal Calm in Hout Bay

Hout Bay’s unique location gives it its identity. A harbour, a long sandy beach, an embracing backdrop of mountains… It’s a suburb of Cape Town yet it feels far removed from the city. At the heart of the Hout Bay lifestyle is a village feel and strong community dynamic. It’s a place where you can surf before work, take long beach walks, cycle along Chapman’s Peak Drive, go horse-riding, or hike the Table Mountain trails… and Elora, a new boutique development of luxury apartments, is perfectly placed to be part of this enviable vibe.

A coastal lifestyle

Hout Bay is seeing growing interest at the top end of the market from both visiting travellers and locals looking for an active outdoor lifestyle close to the ocean. Elora’s position on a quiet street just two blocks from the beach, and within walking distance of the harbour (with the lively Bay Harbour Market on weekends), looks out over soul-soothing views of the bay and the mountains. Whether you’re looking for a permanent home (it’s pet-friendly, too) or an investment for the future, it’s a property that has unlimited potential.

Growing potential

Hout Bay is on the cusp of a renaissance, with plans underway to redevelop the harbour into a destination, with new retail, dining and leisure outlets, an extensive tidal-pool project on the beach set to improve swimming and beach access, as well as plans for infrastructure upgrades to roads and public amenities. The developers, Hawkins Construction, have seen the potential of well-located property here, and have partnered with Daryl Croome Architects on a contemporary but timeless design (with clean lines) that fits right into the breezy coastal setting.

Clean lines, gentle curves

Carefully designed to make the most of the views, each of the 19 apartments spread over four floors has its own private balcony (or garden courtyard). A mix of studio, one- and two-bedroom homes, each is planned with thoughtful layouts, soft, natural tones and minimalist finishes and seamless indoor-outdoor flow, with the balcony creating extra living space to spread into. Some units even include a built-in braai. There’s a shared garden space too, and a ground-floor coffee shop with outdoor tables. Secure indoor parking allows the option of purchasing your own parking bay, plus there’s controlled access and enhanced security.

Invest now

Offering a lifestyle that blends coastal ease, village charm and the convenience of being close to Cape Town and the neighbouring suburbs of Constantia and Camps Bay, Elora’s 19 apartments look set to be snapped up promptly.

Sales open on 6 November 2025 at 12pm via the online sales platform. A 10% deposit is required and launch-day pricing is applicable for 24 hours only. Expected completion is the third quarter of 2027.

Cost From R2.595 million – R5.125 million.
Where 23 Victoria Avenue, Hout Bay
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