Five ways to know you've found your family home
Category Property Advice
Cape Town is the dream location for many holidaymakers, and families alike. Settling
into your Cape Town family home starts long before you pack a box. Finding the perfect
family home can feel overwhelming, especially if you're growing your family or simply starting your
journey towards parenting. Knight Frank helps you figure out five ways to know you've found
your family home.
Space for growth and childhood imaginations
Families are dynamic by nature. Your needs will evolve as your family grows. From crawling
explorers to independence-seeking teenagers, the journey of childhood goes by so fast.
Your ideal family home should have adaptable spaces that support and nurture this beautiful
journey. When you're looking for that perfect family home, opt for homes that exude a good
flow between living areas and bedrooms. Open-plan living spaces serve as a beautiful
foundation for your family, while also enabling you to switch things up as your family grows.
Open-plan, easy flowing homes are easy to change around, as you move from baby proofing
to planning birthday parties. If you can find a home that has a spare bedroom, that'll work
well if you're considering adding more members to the troop. Of course, outdoor space is a
must for your family. A secure, spacious garden will give your family the perfect opportunity
for imaginative playtime and outdoor living.
Safety and security
Second only to space, security is your priority when picking your perfect family home. Fine-
tune your property search filters to look for your family home located in suburbs with a good
reputation, low crime rate, and a cohesive community. A great sign of community cohesion is
the active engagement of residents in community activities, community security, and more.
An active community watch, combined with clean community facilities are signs you should
look at a particular suburb. Parks and recreational facilities that are well kept and popular
among the residents are essential when choosing where to find your ideal family home.
A place for memories
Your family home will be more than just bricks and mortar. Your perfect family home will
serve as the backdrop for so many core memories. From your baby's first steps, to the first
time they set off in their own car, your family home will be there in the background. Give your
memories the best beginning with a home that has character, charm, and convenience.
Across Cape Town' suburbs, there are many architectural gems that you'll find in the family-
friendly suburbs. As you sort through the selection, envisage the lifestyle you intend for your
family. Does this home match up to those ideals? If so, then you may just have found your
family home.
Love your location
Choose a family home that won't give you a horrible commute to and from your office. The
sweet spot, of course, is finding a family home closely located to the schools you hope your
children will attend. This is a key priority in choosing your family home, as your children's
future schools will often be dictated by where your home is located. Keep that in mind as you
seek out suitable homes. Remember that you must love your location, today, and in the
future.
Sentimental makes sense
As you walk through the homes you've selected, allow yourself a little bit of sentimentality.
Sentimentality makes sense as you seek to select your perfect family home. Meander
through each property with the lifestyle you envision at the top of your mind. If the home
you're walking through gives you a good gut feeling, your gut may just be onto something.
Finding the right balance between form, function, and feel is fundamental when you're
looking for your family home.
Find that home where your family will thrive for years to come with Knight Frank. You need
an agency that sees your family home vision, and helps you make your dream come true.
With our proven track record of success and the privilege of helping many families find their
perfect home, we can't wait to dream with you, and find you your family home.
Author: Knight Frank
