Engel & Völkers Clarens

The village has become known as the “Jewel of the Free State” - rich in beauty, with an aura of peace and tranquility. Clarens is endowed with many trees - the fresh, light green willows and colourful blossoms of the many fruit trees are an unforgettable sight in spring time; whilst the magnificent autumn shades of the lombard poplars attract artists, photographers and nature lovers.

The village of Clarens is situated in the foothills of the Maluti Mountains in close proximity to the Golden Gate National Park and the mountain kingdom of Lesotho. Clarens is an Artists haven with many well known artists either living in or frequenting the village on a regular basis with about 18 art galleries scattered around the village. The tranquil village ambience combined with scenic views and a mild climate makes for the ideal weekend getaway (http://www.goclarens.co.za/) and popular place to buy leisure homes in the village or own developments such as the Clarens Golf & Trout Estate.

Clarens is part of the scenic Maloti Route and is surrounded by mountainous splendour. The Rooiberge is the range encompassing the village, whilst overlooking the mighty Maluti’s in Lesotho, standing proud in shades of purple and blue. The area is known for the sandstone cliffs with their multi-coloured layers - this horizontal strata is a unique geological feature of the area, and is known as the Clarens formation. Many homes in the Clarens Valley are built from Clarens Sandstone.
A valley at sunset