Esther Le Roux

I moved to Simon's Town in 1987 when the village was still sleepy and a few years before the penguin colony was established at Boulders Beach. Looking out over the moonlit bay with its necklace of amber beads and witnessing the fantastic fiery winters sunrises always fills my heart with great joy. I am comforted by the six-second rotation of Roman Rock Lighthouse's beam - I feel at home having that landmark in my sights, and I am intimately familiar with each little pocket of this special place; I know which streets are more sheltered from the southeasterly wind than others, the silhouette of the mountains across False Bay is indelibly stamped on my mind, I know when to expect whales, where to find the finest pastries, what fynbos will appear at different times of year, and that in the cooler months, the ocean can settle down and become as glassy and smooth as a lake. I have raised two children here, observing the changing face of this historic naval town I love so much, and see that like me, people are continuously drawn to its many and varied charms.

One of my personal fascinations is for the Cape Floral Kingdom - I am enchanted by the huge array of sometimes miniscule flowering plants that are so dazzling when viewed through a macro lens! I enjoy walking in the reserve and along the shoreline which also offers up its own small treasures from time to time. On the more cerebral side of things, I run a monthly trivia quiz at The Lord Nelson Inn which is great fun, and in true, relaxed, southern peninsula style, I enjoy spending time in the company of good friends over a glass of wine or two, at local eateries and at home.

Now in my eighth year of property sales in adjoining areas, I am so excited to have joined the Jawitz Properties False Bay family with my focus squarely on Simon's Town. I can't wait to share my passion for our neighbourhood and the broad range of homes, views and atmospheres on offer.

If you're considering selling or would like a complimentary, up-to-date valuation of your property in Simon's Town, I would love to meet and chat with you.