Belvidere Estate Area Information

Belvidere Estate at a glance

Belvidere Estate is on the western side of Knysna, en route to Brenton-on-Sea. Belvidere has been established to resemble a typical English hamlet, set on the shore of the Knysna Lagoon. Belvidere is a historical estate, having retained its natural areas and historical avenues. Belvidere Manor Hotel is the original house of Thomas Duthie and Caroline Rex, who bought the farm on their return to Knysna in 1834.

The estate includes cul-de-sacs in keeping with an intimate village atmosphere, narrow gravel roads, and a ring road, ensuring traffic is limited.

The estate has over 200 homes that either boast lagoon or forest views. They are all built to resemble 19th-century Eastern Cape buildings in either luxury Georgian or Victorian and Cape Colonial styles.

Belvidere Estate is both secure, offering house and garden maintenance to residents and a lifestyle that includes jetty access to the lagoon.

Discerning buyers, investors, and retirees looking for property in the Garden Route of South Africa need look no further than this unique lifestyle, which is only 10 minutes from Knysna town.

Climate in Knysna

Knysna has a temperate oceanic climate. With warm summers and mild winters. In summer, the average temperature is 25 °C, and an annual high of 34°C . While winter temperatures can drop to an average low of 16 °C, the coldest month of July has temperatures as low as 10°C. But the climate is perfect for summer activities and holidays.

Distance from Belvidere Estate to Locations:

• Brenton-on-Sea: 9 minutes (6,6 km) via State President CR Swart Road.
• Knysna: 12 minutes (8.5 km) via N2.
• Plettenberg Bay Airport: 45 minutes (42 km) via N2.
• George Airport: 51 minutes (66 km) via N2.
• Port Elizabeth International Airport: 3 hours, 15 minutes (281.8 km) via N2.
• Cape Town: 5 hours, 3 minutes (470,5 km) via N2.

Hospitals in Knysna and surrounds.

• Life Knysna Private Hospital
• Knysna Provincial Hospital
• Advanced Knysna Surgical Centre
• Hunters Medical Centre

Schools in Knysna.

• Knysna High School
• Knysna Primary School
• Knysna Secondary School
• Knysna Educare Academy
• Oakhill Private School
• Trinity Private School
• Knysna Montessori
• Keurbosch International School
• Hungry Caterpillar Edu Care Pre-School
• Riverwood Primary School
• Hornlee Primary School
• Fraaisig Primary School 
• Little Elephants Pre-Primary School

Restaurants in Belvidere and Knysna.

• Belvidere Manor Restaurant
• Oak Leaf Brunch Café
• Butterfly Blu Brenton-on-Sea
• Olde's Restaurant
• The Farm Kitchen
• Grain Mill
• Nautical South
• 34 degrees south
• O' Pescador
• Chatters
• Black Japanese @Freshline
• L'Opera
• Drydock Food Co.
• Falcon Creek Spur
• The Shed Restaurant
• Sirocco

Shopping in Belvidere and Knysna.

• Knysna Waterfront
• Knysna Shopping Mall
• Woodmill Lane Shopping Centre
• Knysna Waterfront
• Oaks on Main
• Woodmill Walk

Knysna and Belvidere Attractions:

This quintessential English hamlet, with its ancient oak trees, is home to the Holy Trinity Church, which was built by Thomas Duthie. Modelled on the Norman churches of the 11th and 12th centuries, it still holds weekly services.

Residents can also enjoy a family day of cricket on the village lawn annually on Boxing Day.

Residents of Belvidere Estate can enjoy birding, boating, cycling, sailing, paddling, fishing, tennis, and the many walking trails. There is a fabulous walk from Brenton on Sea to Buffalo Bay for beach lovers.

There is also a retirement village on site, and this area is perfect for anyone looking to enjoy the many attractions and activities in the area.

The iconic Knysna Heads, Leisure Isle, the Thesen Island Marina, and Knysna Quays Waterfront provide many activities, shops, and restaurants from which to choose.

Golfing enthusiasts can enjoy the Simola Golf Estate, Pezula Golf Estate, and Knysna Golf Club. Knysna offers the ultimate leisure, golfing, and seaside destination.

Belvidere Estate is a prime destination and offers a worthwhile investment in the top area of the Garden Route. Belvidere Estate offers discerning buyers and investors a tranquil lifestyle. Contact our esteemed property consultants at Seeff Knysna to enjoy the diverse portfolio on offer.