St Francis Bay
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St Francis Bay is a holiday town located in the Sarah Baartman District Municipality within the Eastern Cape province of South Africa. St Francis Bay is famous for much more than just surfing, it boasts a beautiful canal system surrounded by picturesque homes in a setting of lush greenery and breathtaking views. Its natural harbours, towns and villages along the coastline have evolved to provide everything sailors need for a spectacular sailing experience. The area has various property types available to suit everyone's needs whether you are an investor, couple or family looking to set down roots.
A brief history of the area
Manuel de Perestrelo, a Portuguese explorer weighed anchor in a sheltered bay in 1575. He was struck with the natural beauty of what he saw and named it Bahia de Sao Francisca after the Patron Saint of Sailors, St Francis of Assissi. As legend has it, the landward side reminded him of the beautiful cloisters of the 14th Century Gothic monastery of St Francisca, in his hometown of Santareme.
In 1954 a new adventurer, Leighton Hulett, paid £1 750 for the farm Goedgeloof and moved here from KwaZulu-Natal with his young family. After he exchanged a house and plot in the village for a further 179 hectares of swampy land alongside the Kromme River, he dredged a canal system, making St Francis the first marina in Southern Africa.
Distance from key points
St Francis Bay residents looking to reach Port Elizabeth International Airport can do so in approximately one hour and 20 minutes (116,2 km) via the N2. Port Elizabeth Central is one hour and 13 minutes (113 km) away via the N2 as well while the beach at Cape St Francis is only a 10-minute drive (7,5 km) via the R330.
Climate
St Francis Bay's climate is classified as warm and temperate. The average temperature in St. Francis Bay is 17.9 °C with the area seeing approximately 601 mm of rainfall each year. August is the wettest month of the year with an average of 68 mm of rainfall while February is the hottest month of the year with an average temperature of 21.5 °C.
Schools in the area
Although St Francis Bay is classified as a holiday town, the area is home to, as well as close to some excellent schools for residents to enrol their kids into. Some of the top schools in the area include St Francis College, Sea Vista Primary School, Stulting Primary School and Nico Malan High School.
Healthcare in the area
When it comes to medical emergencies, you'll be happy to know that St Francis Bay is home to Life Isivivana Private Hospital.
If you're just in need of a check-up you could visit St Francis Bay Medical Practice and if it's your furry loved one who needs medical assistance you could take them to Aloe Veterinary Clinic.
Shopping centres
For all your retail therapy needs whether it's jewellery, clothing, home decor, electronics or just groceries you're after, you could pop into The Village Square Shopping Centre or Rhapsody centre.
Restaurants
St Francis Bay has some great restaurants in and near the area that you should add to your list of places to visit such as Chokka Block, Big Time Taverna, Twenty-Two Eatery & Wine Bar, The Quays, Rambling Rose Tea Garden & Coffee Shop, Christy's Seafood & Grill and Bistro Vin de Boeuf.
Special attractions
There are various attractions within and around St Francis Bay for you to enjoy. Here are some of the best places to visit.
St Francis Bay Golf Club is a great place to spend the day playing golf in beautiful surroundings.
For the nature lovers, you could go for a walk or hike in the Cape Saint Francis Nature Reserve which includes a sandy beach, a rustic rocky point and beautiful sand dunes with a spectacular view over St Francis Bay.
You won't want to miss out on a canal cruise with St Francis Bay Adventures where you can sip on sundowners while taking in the magnificent views.
Make St Francis Bay your home. Let it be your story.
St Francis Bay is a family-oriented area that provides a clean and safe suburb close to pristine beaches and amazing attractions. Whether it's a townhouse, flat or free-standing home you're after, Seeff has a wide variety of properties for you to choose from, so contact one of our property practitioners today.
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Properties in St Francis Bay
New13R950,0003 Bedroom Apartment For Sale in Willows3 Beds2 Baths1 Parking101m²
31R1,149,0002 Bedroom Apartment For Sale in Loevenstein2 Beds1 Bath2 Parkings72m²
New41R2,500,0003 Bedroom Freestanding For Sale in Forest Downs3 Beds2 Baths5 Parkings
New36R3,290,0003 Bedroom Flat For Sale in Mzingazi Golf Estate3 Beds3 Baths2 Parkings113m²
New15R4,300 pm1 Bedroom Garden Cottage To Let in Kensington9 Flora street1 Bed1 Bath1 Parking62m²
New11R8,000 pm1 Bedroom Sectional Title To Let in De Tijger1 Bed1 Bath1 Parking
New29R30,000 pm4 Bedroom Freestanding To Let in Welgelegen4 Beds2 Baths7 Parkings258m²
New17R15,000 pm1 Bedroom Apartment To Let in Natures Valley1 Bed1 Bath1 Parking85m²
New28R11,500,000966m² Building For Sale in Greenhills966m²
New14R10,000,000580m² Investment For Sale in Moregloed580m²
New35POA28,051m² Small Holding For Sale in Ashburton795m²
New40R3,840,0001,386m² Factory For Sale in Jeppestown39 Betty streetCovered1,386m²
New13R6,780 pm125m² Office To Let in Trichardt125m²
New4R4,937 pm8m² Office To Let in Light Industrial8m²
New29R153,000 pm1,000m² Office To Let in Secunda1,000m²
18R31,660 pm425m² Building To Let in Secunda Commercial425m²
6R1,100,00010Ha Farm For Sale in Otavi
6R1,100,00010Ha Farm For Sale in Otavi
Reduced5R2,620,0007.90Ha Small Holding For Sale in Spitskop SH
Reduced18R1,780,0004.30Ha Farm For Sale in Roodewal254m²
6R50,000 pmFarm To Let in Vaalbank660m²
7R1,250,000Business For Sale in Wavecrest
25R16,200,000700m² Restaurant For Sale in Lagoon700m²
Reduced15R4,276,000494m² Office For Sale in Walvis Bay Central494m²
15R6,000,0000.10m² Service Station For Sale in Thornville0.10m²
10R7,000 pm72m² Office To Let in Worcester Central72m²
7R8,500 pm70m² Retail To Let in Eduan Park70m²
8R12,600 pm154m² Retail To Let in Melville154m²
8R7,000 pm49.09m² Business Centre To Let in Scottburgh Central49.09m²
New19R3,730,000Building For Sale in Klipfontein
New24R1,200,000143m² Industrial Yard For Sale in Wolseley143m²
15R16,180,0002,200m² Industrial Yard For Sale in Alton2,200m²
7R450,0002,704m² Vacant Land For Sale in Lydenburg
New23R35,000 pm800m² Industrial Yard To Let in Germiston Central800m²
10R63,250 pm75m² Industrial Yard To Let in Industrial75m²
7R18,975 pm136m² Warehouse To Let in Heavy Industrial136m²
8R21,505 pm166m² Warehouse To Let in Heavy Industrial166m²
New15R7,000,000680m² Building For Sale in Langerug680m²
53R5,950,000515m² Business For Sale in Kloof29a Abelia RoadOpen515m²
71R6,200,000540m² Office For Sale in Agatha Park540m²
23R12,000,00043Ha Farm For Sale in LeeudoringstadRE ptn25 Farm 89 Klipspruit Maquassi Hills, North West1m²
19R12,650 pm120m² Office To Let in Walvis Bay Central120m²
6R16,500 pm330m² Workshop To Let in Wellington North330m²
13R8,000 pm40m² Office To Let in Weltevreden Park40m²
12R20,000 pm120m² Building To Let in Fisherhaven67 Medway120m²
New26POA3 Bedroom Self-Catering Duplex in Knysna Quays9330 Spinnaker Drive3 Beds3 Baths6 Parkings
New4From R5,000 Per Night4 Bedroom Self-Catering House in Onrus32 Chanteclaire Avenue4 Beds4 Baths4 Parkings
New19POA3 Bedroom Self-Catering House in Thesen IslandsA35 Advocet Crescent3 Beds3 Baths3 Parkings
50POA3 Bedroom Self-Catering Villa in Pinnacle Point Golf Estate3 Beds3 Baths1 ParkingNo listings found
Recently sold in St Francis Bay
NewSold8R1,295,0002 Bedroom Freehold Sold in Vredenburg2 Beds2 Baths1 Parking
Sold10R3,950,0003 Bedroom House Sold in Blouberg Rise3 Beds2 Baths4 Parkings136m²
Sold7R470,000862m² Vacant Land Sold in Bayview
Sold12R650,0001 Bedroom Studio Apartment Sold in Leonard1 Bed1 Bath2 Parkings30m²
Sold23R450,0003 Bedroom House Sold in Gariepdam3 Beds1 Bath3 Parkings
Sold21R1,150,0002 Bedroom Apartment Sold in Modderfontein505 SS WESTLAKE ECO-ESTATE, 43 Westfield Road2 Beds2 Baths2 Parkings106m²
Sold14R895,0003 Bedroom Freehold Sold in Uitsig3 Beds1.5 Baths3 Parkings130m²
Sold7POA3 Bedroom House Sold in Kleinmond Central36 8th Avenue3 Beds2 Baths2 Parkings
Sold8R1,650,000912m² Vacant Land Sold in Kromme River EstatePtn 19 Far BoschkloofRecently let in St Francis Bay
NewRented12R6,800 pm2 Bedroom Townhouse Rented in Mokopane Central2 Beds1 Bath2 Parkings82m²
Rented9R3,300 pm1 Bedroom Flat Rented in Vredenburg1 Bed1 Bath1 Parking
Rented14R7,000 pm2 Bedroom Apartment Rented in Arboretum2 Beds1 Bath1 Parking
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Rented19R9,350 pm2 Bedroom Apartment Rented in Wavecrest2 Beds2 Baths1 Parking78m²
Rented20R14,500 pm2 Bedroom Apartment Rented in Tyger Waterfront2 Beds2 Baths1 Parking85m²
Rented20R13,400 pm3 Bedroom House Rented in Faerie Glen3 Beds2 Baths2 Parkings
Rented15R18,000 pm3 Bedroom House Rented in Laguna Sands3 Beds2 Baths2 Parkings -
Branches
St Francis BayPhone: 042 294 0317Address: St Francis Drive, The Village Shopping Centre, St Francis Bay 6312
