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Ruben van Berge

Property Practitioner

Meridian Realty

Get to know Ruben

Ruben van Berge is a dedicated and people-focused property professional with a passion for connecting clients with homes that truly fit their needs. Having been active in real estate since 2021, Ruben specialises in the marketing and sale of residential, lifestyle, and sectional title properties throughout the Helderberg region.

A long-time resident of the area, Ruben moved to the Helderberg in 2004 to study at Stellenbosch University, where he completed his BA in Humanities with majors in English and Psychology. His journey then led him to the world of fine dining, completing a Chefs Diploma at the prestigious Institute of Culinary Arts and later establishing the well-known Café Zest in Gordon’s Bay in 2012. His years as a business owner gave him invaluable experience in leadership, client service, and relationship-building. Qualities that now define his approach as a property professional.

Ruben’s clients value his professionalism, integrity, and ethical approach to every transaction. Known for his adaptability and commitment to excellence, he consistently goes the extra mile to ensure a seamless and rewarding property experience for both buyers and sellers. His guiding philosophy is simple yet effective: understand the needs and concerns of your clients first, everything else naturally falls into place.

Deeply connected to the Helderberg community, Ruben continues to nurture long-standing relationships built over more than a decade as a local business owner. Outside of real estate, he is an avid sports enthusiast who enjoys cricket, tennis, fishing, and the outdoors. Family remains the cornerstone of his life and motivation.

Ruben's latest property listings

Gordons Bay Village Van Ryneveld

Corner property featuring a white perimeter wall, metal fencing, and an elevated roof terrace with mountain views.

A street-level view of the property featuring a white perimeter wall, metal fencing, and an elevated balcony with an external staircase.

Front elevation of a house featuring a secure boundary wall, gated entrance, and an expansive upper-level balcony with mountain views.

Front elevation of a white-painted house featuring a paved carport, balcony with metal railings, and a chimney stack.

An empty living room featuring terracotta floor tiles, wooden window frames, and a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor patio area.

An empty living room featuring terracotta tiled flooring, a wooden door, and a large sliding glass door providing access to an outdoor patio area.

Open plan living area featuring tiled flooring, a functional kitchen with blue cabinetry, and direct access to an exterior door.

An open-plan living and kitchen area featuring terracotta-style floor tiles, blue cabinetry, and a built-in breakfast counter, offering a versatile and functional layout.

A bright kitchen featuring blue cabinetry, a gas hob with extractor, tiled splashback, and a breakfast counter, complemented by terracotta floor tiles.

Modern kitchen featuring blue cabinetry, stone countertops, gas hob with extractor, tiled backsplash, and terracotta flooring with integrated wooden shelving.

Available now

R 18,000per month

Mansfield

Relaxed coastal entertaining in Gordon's Bay with panoramic False Bay and mountain views; renovated modern kitchen, built-in braai room and upper deck — two bedrooms, two bathrooms.

140 m²

240m²

HousePets Allowed

Scenic coastal view featuring a rocky shoreline, sandy beach, and distant mountain range with modern apartment buildings in the background.

A scenic coastal view overlooking the sandy beach and ocean with the city skyline visible in the distance.

Bright and modern living area featuring timber flooring, a custom slatted media wall, and expansive floor-to-ceiling windows with ocean views.

Modern living room featuring a custom built-in media console with slatted timber detailing, recessed lighting, and expansive floor-to-ceiling windows with ocean views.

Modern open-plan living area featuring a stylish timber slat feature wall with integrated media console, recessed lighting, and seamless flow into the kitchen.

An open-plan living and dining area featuring light laminate flooring, recessed lighting, and a modern kitchen with a functional island and built-in appliances.

An open-plan living and dining area featuring modern laminate flooring, recessed lighting, and a functional kitchen with a central island.

A bright and modern living area featuring timber flooring, large floor-to-ceiling windows, and elegant timber wall paneling, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere.

Modern open-plan kitchen featuring sleek white cabinetry, stone countertops, a breakfast bar, and integrated appliances, seamlessly connecting to the living area.

A bright open-plan living and kitchen area featuring modern white cabinetry, a functional kitchen island, and warm timber flooring throughout.

R 3,150,000

Van Ryneveld

Wake to False Bay sunrises and entertain in this Welgelegen Strand apartment with panoramic ocean views, minimalist Bosch kitchen, motorised blinds and clever storage — two bedrooms, one bathroom.

89 m²

Apartment

Spacious living area featuring stone tile flooring, a built-in fireplace, and large windows offering panoramic beach and ocean views.

Spacious living area featuring a built-in braai, stone tile flooring, and large windows offering direct ocean and beach views.

Open-plan kitchen featuring built-in cabinetry, stone flooring, and an indoor braai, with large windows offering direct ocean views.

Spacious kitchen featuring wooden cabinetry, built-in oven and hob, integrated braai area, and durable stone tile flooring throughout.

Enclosed balcony featuring a built-in braai with stainless steel extractor, stone tile flooring, and expansive ocean views.

An empty living area featuring large windows with direct beach and ocean views, finished with natural slate tile flooring and a decorative ceiling beam.

Open-plan kitchen and living area featuring stone tile flooring, built-in cabinetry, and expansive windows offering direct ocean views.

Open-plan living and kitchen area featuring slate tile flooring, built-in wooden cabinetry, and a built-in indoor braai with a stainless steel extractor.

R 4,150,000

Gordons Bay Village

Wake up to False Bay sunsets in Gordon’s Bay Village — top-floor beachfront living above Café Zest with uninterrupted sea views, built-in braai, two en-suite bedrooms and private garage.

2.5

96 m²

Apartment