Worcester Area Information

Worcester at a glance

Worcester property: A profile of Worcester property from a buyer’s perspective, with information on facilities, attractions and where to buy in Worcester.

Worcester Property

Surrounded by towering mountain peaks, lush valleys and row upon row of vineyards, Worcester is the major agricultural, commercial and retail hub in the interior of the Western Cape. 

Defined by wonderful examples of early Regency, Cape Dutch and Gothic architecture, Worcester is the focal point of the Breede River Valley, the largest wine producing region in the country.

Located on the N1 highway, only one and a half hour’s drive from Cape Town, Worcester is situated in one of the most picturesque areas in South Africa. In autumn, when the vineyards change colour into shades of red and gold, and in the depths of winter when the surrounding peaks are covered in snow, Worcester and surrounds is truly breathtaking.

Established in 1820 as an administrative centre and hunting base for the erstwhile Governor of the Cape, Worcester has long boasted all the facilities and amenities necessary for comfortable country living. 

A number of schools - Breërivier High School, Drostdy Technical High School, Esselen Park Secondary School, Montana High School, Worcester Gymnasium & Worcester Secondary School – offer good education whereas the Worcester Hospital and Worcester Medi-Clinic provide primary health care.

Why buy in Worcester?

Worcester properties include original dwellings built in the 19th century, upmarket guest houses, modern, spacious family homes with all the modern amenities, country cottages surrounded by vineyards and reasonably priced duplexes in security complexes.

Worcester Attractions

Worcester property owners are able to enjoy countless attractions: 

the Karoo Desert National Botanical Garden offers an insight into the remarkable variety of dry, desert plants and succulents 

wine connoisseurs are invited to taste the tipple and tour the cellars of the 11 wineries and estates that comprise the Worcester Wine Route

countless museums, art galleries and historic homesteads reflect the life and times of early Worcester

Aquila and Vrolijkheid Nature Reserves offer game viewing, birding and hiking trails in spectacular surroundings  

Where to Buy in Worcester 

Affordable Worcester property can be found in 

• Rawsonville
• Worcester West
• Van Riebeeck Park
• Meiringspark
• Avian Park
• Fairway Heights
• Fairy Glen
• Langerug
• Paglande
• Rouxpark
• Breede River
• Leighton Park
• Parkersdam
• Somerset Park
• Bergsig
• Hospital Hill
• Brandwacht
• De Wet
• Riverview
• Panorama 
• Johnson Park 

Find out more about purchasing Worcester properties by contacting a real partner at Jawitz Properties Worcester today!