Groot Phesantekraal View: Durbanville’s Landmark Retail & Lifestyle Hub Opens

• 30,000sqm destination: A lifestyle retail centre blending heritage charm with modern convenience in Cape Town’s booming Northern Suburbs.
• Strong tenant mix: Anchored by Woolworths, Checkers, Dis-Chem, SuperSpar, Clicks, Mr Price, Ackermans, Pick n Pay Clothing, and top food brands.
• Catalyst for growth: Developed by Abland & Sasol Pension Fund, unlocking jobs, investment and lifestyle value for Durbanville’s expanding community.

Durbanville’s much-anticipated Groot Phesantekraal View has officially opened, marking the arrival of a 30,000sqm retail and lifestyle centre designed to serve Cape Town’s rapidly growing Northern Suburbs.

Developed by Abland Property Developers in collaboration with the Sasol Pension Fund, this state-of-the-art shopping destination sits at the corner of Okavango Road and Klipheuwel Road (R312), positioning it at the heart of the greater Groot Phesantekraal precinct, a vibrant new node that integrates modern development with the area’s rich farming heritage.

A powerful mix of convenience and leisure

‍The centre houses a dynamic tenant line-up including Woolworths, Checkers, Dis-Chem, SuperSpar, Clicks, Mr Price, Ackermans and Pick n Pay Clothing, complemented by a variety of family-friendly restaurants such as KFC, McDonald’s and Wimpy. Uniquely, Groot Phesantekraal View also features a 200-metre underground shooting range by Dave Sheer Guns, the first of its kind in the area, adding a premium lifestyle experience to the mix.

Growth driver for Durbanville

According to Grant Silverman, Director at Abland, the opening represents more than a new shopping destination:

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“Groot Phesantekraal View offers a blend of convenience, leisure and quality retail in a unique setting. It’s a major investment in the area and a catalyst for growth.”

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The development has already created significant employment opportunities during construction and into operations. Its location supports the surrounding residential boom fuelled by semigration trends, with Durbanville increasingly seen as one of Cape Town’s most desirable suburbs thanks to its wine estates, schools and scenic lifestyle appeal.

Part of a broader precinct vision

‍The retail centre forms part of the Groot Phesantekraal precinct, which includes the award-winning Curro Durbanville High School and will soon welcome a Stadio tertiary education campus in 2026. Its proximity to the R7 billion Cape Winelands Airport expansion further strengthens the area’s growth trajectory, improving connectivity for business, tourism and residents.

Beyond retail, the precinct preserves its working farm identity, with award-winning wines, a tasting room and a heritage restaurant in a restored stable, offering visitors a unique heritage-meets-modernity experience.

Groot Phesantekraal View is more than a shopping centre; it is a lifestyle-led destination at the intersection of convenience, heritage and growth, poised to become a central hub for Durbanville’s thriving community.

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