This prime, secure Estate consists of 354 residential homes. The entrance is manned 24/7 by a Security Service Provider and access/egress is controlled by means of a biometric system. Visitors are issued a secure system generated code from their resident host. The Estate is patrolled by Management Teams, Armed Response vehicle and Security patrols including a K9 dog patrol. This affords residents the luxury and freedom of walking along the pathways, of children being able to wander freely with their friends and pets and climbing up the ‘hill’ to enjoy the splendour of nature and the expanse of Walker Bay.

Residents have first class facilities at their disposal. The Club House is a meeting place for young and old, where sundowners and social functions may be enjoyed. The 25m swimming pool provides relief to all, from the splashers to those training for fitness or competition. Tennis, Squash and Boule (Pètanque) courts provide additional sporting choices.  The well stocked gymnasium is a boon to all wanting to keep fit.  The Hemel & Aarde Community enjoy their time as a community participating in a variety of social functions.

Hemel & Aarde Estate is close to all amenities of Hermanus. Opposite lies the Hemel & Aarde Village with the excellently stocked Wine Village, the Hermanus-Pietersfontein winery and The Brewery.  The Whale Coast Mall, within walking distance has all the mod-cons needed.

Hermanus has many excellent schools, both government and private e.g. Curro Independent School and Generation School.

The Estate also has private open space of approximately 51 300 m2 along the northern ridge largely covered with fynbos and some trees. There are footpaths leading to and from the area which opens up spectacular views with the tranquility of being away from the bustle.