Just the other day, during a period when I was trying to appear busy at my desk, I started looking at properties in the area stretching from Muizenberg through to Simon’s Town.

You may recall that I found this gem in St James, with some outrageous views, although it’s going to set you back a cool R20 million.

For those dabbling in the rental market, and keen to escape even further from the hustle and bustle of it all, Simon’s Town might be an attractive option.

You can still get pretty decent bang for your buck, as this Pam Golding listing for a three-bedroom, 408m² house shows.

A pool with a view is always a good start:

More from the listing:

Situated in the sought after location of Seaforth Sound with spectacular views of the mountains and False Bay. Ground level offers a spacious kitchen, large light open plan living areas leading out to a lovely entertainment area with pool.

The upper floor offers three large en-suite bedrooms all with built in cupboards and lovely views as well as an enclosed viewing patio.

Double automated garage rounds off this lovely home.

Come home to the quiet surroundings and enjoy endless days and nights of sun, sea and relaxing.

I like the touch of getting a toy baboon in this picture:

Given that you live in Simon’s Town now, there is a solid chance you’re going to be seeing a few troops along the way.

This one sets you back R25 500 a month, if we’re being precise.

As a point of comparison, city slickers, here are two listings in the Cape Town CBD – R25 000 a month, and R21 000 a month.

You do you.

[source:pamgolding]