Knysna
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Knysna is a town situated within the Western Cape province of South Africa and is part of the sought-after Garden Route. The lush and leafy town offers a family-friendly appeal with gorgeous views of the waterfront and a variety of property types including apartments, townhouses and freestanding homes, making it an ideal place to live for anyone of all ages.
A brief history of the area
Archaeological discoveries in Knysna, including forty fossilised hominid footprints dating back approximately 90,000 years, provide evidence that humans have been living in the area for more than 300,000 years. The first inhabitants were the San Hunter-gatherer peoples who lived in most of Southern Africa during the Paleolithic era. Over time, these people were displaced and assimilated by the Khoekhoe peoples who migrated southward.
Distance from key points
Knysna residents looking to reach George Airport can do so in approximately 56 minutes (70 km) via the N2 and Knysna Airfield is a 20-minute drive (20,3 km) via the N2 as well. Knysna Central is three minutes away via Gray Street.
Climate
In Knysna, the summers are warm and dry, the winters are long and cool, and it is mostly clear year-round. The average temperature in Knysna reaches around 34 °C with an average annual rainfall of 674 mm.
Schools in the area
Knysna offers some great schools that have families flocking to the area to enrol their kids. The top schools worth looking into include Riverwood Primary School, Knysna Primary School, Knysna High School, Oakhill School and Knysna Montessori School.
Healthcare in the area
Life Knysna Private Hospital is only an 11-minute drive and is known for the exceptional care and service it provides.
Should your furry loved ones be in need of medical attention you could take them to Knysna Veterinary Clinic, BlackWaters Veterinary Hospital or George Rex Veterinary Clinic.
Shopping centres
For all your retail therapy needs, whether you are looking to buy clothing, home decor, electronics, jewellery or just some groceries, you will find everything you need at Knysna Mall, Woodmill Lane Shopping Centre, Woodmill Walk, Oaks on Main or Knysna Waterfront.
Restaurants
Whenever you don't feel like cooking or just feel like being wined and dined, you will want to check out O Pescador Restaurant Knysna, Blend Country Restaurant & Pub, Anchorage Restaurant CC, Olde's Restaurant, Caffe Mario, Bosun's Arms, Chatters, 34 Degrees South, Knysna Social Eatery, Royal Siam Thai Knysna, Cruise Café and Sirocco.
Special attractions
Knysna is home to some amazing attractions that you and your family will enjoy exploring. The top three attractions are listed below.
Ocean Sailing Charters offers unique scenic nature tours the whole family will enjoy.
The Steenbok Nature Reserve is the perfect place to take your dog for a walk or take a stroll with the family through a beautifully landscaped nature reserve.
You could brush up on some of Knysna's history when visiting the Old Gaol which is a historical site within the area.
Make Knysna your home. Let it be your story.
Knysna is a beautiful suburb that offers residents vacation-style living with stunning coastal views within lush greenery. Seeff has a wide range of properties within Knysna for you to choose from whether you're looking to purchase a property or rent a home, so contact one of our property practitioners today.
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Properties in Knysna
New23R2,350,0003 Bedroom Townhouse For Sale in Kyalami3 Beds2.5 Baths3 Parkings173m²
New12POA2 Bedroom Sectional Title For Sale in Franschhoek2 Beds1 Bath1 Parking66m²
22R1,590,0001 Bedroom Townhouse For Sale in Winston Park36 Chartwell Estate, 12 Retief Road1 Bed1 Bath1 Parking98m²
New34R2,950,0003 Bedroom House For Sale in Kleinmond Central42 4th Avenue3 Beds1 Bath3 Parkings280m²
New10R5,500 pm1 Bedroom Apartment To Let in Guldenland1 Bed1 Bath1 Parking
New24R9,000 pm1 Bedroom Apartment To Let in Somerset Lakes1 Bed1 Bath1 Parking
New15R8,500 pm2 Bedroom Townhouse To Let in Bendor2 Beds1 Bath1 Parking73m²
New14R12,000 pm3 Bedroom Freestanding To Let in Hilton Central3 Beds2 Baths2 Parkings
32R3,499,0001,260m² Industrial Yard For Sale in Botshabelo1,260m²
Under offer4R4,000,000450m² Building For Sale in Kleinmond Central450m²
16R1,699,000130m² Business For Sale in Tulbagh15 Van der Stel Street130m²
17R800,000211m² Building For Sale in Nieuwoudtville211m²
New8R3,450 pm24m² Office To Let in Wellington Central1 Rose Street Unit 524m²
New5R11,000 pm80m² Office To Let in Lydenburg80m²
New5R8,500 pm45m² Office To Let in Lydenburg45m²
22R43,200 pm240m² Office To Let in La Lucia Ridge240m²
35R45,000,00011.60Ha Small Holding For Sale in Wellington Rural350m²
1R4,322,00039Ha Farm For Sale in Grootfontein80m²
15R13,700,000480m² Lodge For Sale in Dendron480m²
20R20,000,00032Ha Farm For Sale in Wellington Rural
6R50,000 pmFarm To Let in Vaalbank660m²
11R3,400,000450m² Business Centre For Sale in Haumannshof49 Lourens streetOpen450m²
27R7,750,000176m² Retail For Sale in Umhlanga RidgeOpen176m²
7R1,250,000Business For Sale in Wavecrest
25R16,200,000700m² Restaurant For Sale in Lagoon700m²
4R15,500 pm100m² Retail To Let in Hermanus Central100m²
20R30,000 pm103m² Retail To Let in Umhlanga Ridge103m²
4R96,200 pm520m² Retail To Let in Diep River520m²
15R12,130 pm70m² Office To Let in Somerset West Central43 Caledon street70m²
New5R680,0001,334m² Vacant Land For Sale in N2 Industrial Park
8R1,955,000600m² Building For Sale in Tzaneen Industrial600m²
7R625,0001,250m² Vacant Land For Sale in N2 Industrial Park56 Kort
6R450,0001,850m² Vacant Land For Sale in Kwanonqaba51 Kort
25R22,680 pm216m² Warehouse To Let in Briardene216m²
19R6,000 pm78m² Office To Let in George IndustrialOpen78m²
18R21,500 pm168m² Workshop To Let in George Industrial168m²
25R43,000 pm385m² Warehouse To Let in Riverhorse Valley385m²
4R1,390,00053,365m² Vacant Land For Sale in Lydenburg
19R1,700,000120m² Business For Sale in Lydenburg120m²
17R1,450,000120m² Office For Sale in Randpark Ridge120m²
30R4,500,000207m² Building For Sale in Heidelberg339 kloof207m²
12R20,000 pm120m² Building To Let in Fisherhaven67 Medway120m²
Reduced18R29,000 pm500m² Office To Let in Worcester Central500m²
18R77,000 pm424m² Office To Let in Mbabane CBD424m²
On Show6R15,000 pm1,450m² Small Holding To Let in Nelspruit Rural450m²
New26From R10,553 Per Night3 Bedroom Self-Catering House in St Francis Bay Village3 Beds3 Baths2 Parkings
48POA5 Bedroom Self-Catering House in Bantry Bay5 Beds5 Baths5 Parkings
15POA2 Bedroom Self-Catering Flat in Scottburgh Central2 Beds1 Bath1 Parking
29From R5,500 Per Night4 Bedroom Self-Catering Townhouse in Brenton On Sea4 Beds2 Baths2 ParkingsNo listings found
Recently sold in Knysna
NewSold4R1,600,0005 Bedroom Freehold Sold in Protea Park5 Beds2 Baths6 Parkings
NewSold5R5,600,0004 Bedroom House Sold in Essexwold4 Beds4.5 Baths13 Parkings450m²
NewSold10R520,0001 Bedroom Sectional Title Sold in Darling1 Bed1 Bath2 Parkings
Sold24R2,395,0002 Bedroom Apartment Sold in Claremont Upper2 Lichfield, 1 Foyle Road2 Beds1 Bath3 Parkings84m²
Sold43R1,750,0005 Bedroom House Sold in Illovo Glen5 Beds4 Baths3 Parkings
Sold3R2,900,000565m² Vacant Land Sold in Franschhoek15 HEIDE STREET
Sold12R2,250,0002 Bedroom Apartment Block Sold in Umhlanga Ridge2 Beds2 Baths1 Parking71m²
Sold16R1,580,0003 Bedroom House Sold in Faerie Glen3 Beds2 Baths4 Parkings196m²
Sold12R650,0003 Bedroom House Sold in Embalenhle3 Beds1 Bath2 Parkings60m²Recently let in Knysna
NewRented26R15,000 pm2 Bedroom Townhouse Rented in Lynnwood2 Beds2 Baths2 Parkings
NewRented12R14,000 pm1 Bedroom Studio Apartment Rented in Sante Winelands Estate1 Bed1 Bath65m²
NewRented26R15,000 pm3 Bedroom Townhouse Rented in Lonehill3 Beds2.5 Baths4 Parkings174m²
Rented22R32,000 pm3 Bedroom House Rented in Baronetcy Estate3 Beds3 Baths6 Parkings
Rented68R36,500 pm4 Bedroom House Rented in Fernkloof17 Selkirk Street4 Beds4.5 Baths3 Parkings220m²
Rented29R8,000 pm1 Bedroom Apartment Rented in Lonehill1 Bed1 Bath1 Parking52m²
Rented22R17,000 pm3 Bedroom Freehold Rented in Lonehill3 Beds2 Baths4 Parkings
Rented11R5,700 pm1 Bedroom Flat Rented in Pinetown Central1 Bed1 Bath1 Parking
Rented37R7,500 pm1 Bedroom Garden Cottage Rented in Blairgowrie1 Bed1 Bath1 Parking72m² -
Branches
KnysnaPhone: 044 382 5919Address: TH9 Long Street, Seeff House Thesen Harbour Town, Thesen Island Knysna 6571 -
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