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
New9R1,950,000760m² Vacant Land For Sale in Mount Royal Golf Estate
New38R2,950,0003 Bedroom Freehold For Sale in Pecanwood Estate3 Beds2.5 Baths2 Parkings256m²
New41R1,890,0005 Bedroom Freehold For Sale in Navalsig5 Beds2 Baths5 Parkings355m²
New11R930,0001 Bedroom Apartment For Sale in Waterfall1 Bed1 Bath1 Parking39m²
New15R8,750 pm3 Bedroom Freehold To Let in Vredenburg3 Beds1 Bath1 Parking77m²
New22R14,800 pm2 Bedroom Apartment To Let in Tyger Waterfront2 Beds2 Baths2 Parkings71m²
New21R32,000 pm3 Bedroom Apartment To Let in Houghton Estate3 Beds2 Baths2 Parkings
New42R60,000 pm4 Bedroom Apartment To Let in Zimbali Estate4 SS Phezulu Villas, 624 Horsewood Drive, Unit 4 Phezulu Villas4 Beds4 Baths22 Parkings556m²
New25R1,650,0001,355m² Building For Sale in Newcastle Central1,355m²
New33R4,800,000485m² Office For Sale in Polokwane CentralCoveredOpen485m²
New32R540,0006,035m² Warehouse For Sale in RooihuiskraalCovered6,035m²
New53POA594m² Bar/Pub For Sale in The Village594m²
New7R7,820 pm30m² Office To Let in Polokwane CentralCoveredOpen30m²
New10R17,900 pm40m² Office To Let in Polokwane CentralCoveredOpen40m²
New15R27,900 pm80m² Office To Let in Polokwane CentralCoveredOpen80m²
New8R3,450 pm24m² Office To Let in Wellington Central1 Rose Street Unit 524m²
19R1,450,00024.80Ha Farm For Sale in Manzana
32R2,280,0003.40Ha Farm For Sale in White River Rural
6R1,400,000Farm For Sale in Nelspruit Rural
77R12,000,0001,823.20Ha Farm For Sale in Douglas Rural
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
7R9,000 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
15R12,130 pm70m² Office To Let in Somerset West Central43 Caledon street70m²
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10R1,100,00094m² Workshop For Sale in Mossdustria6 SS JDM CENTRE, 29 Voorloper Crescent94m²
9R2,070,0002,386m² Vacant Land For Sale in Vredenburg238m²
40POA5,027m² Warehouse For Sale in Kwambonambi5,027m²
11R18,000 pm240m² Warehouse To Let in George Industrial240m²
15R502,182 pm5,429m² Warehouse To Let in Blackheath Industrial5,429m²
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31R21,500 pm168m² Workshop To Let in George IndustrialOpen168m²
51R49,000,0005,000m² Business For Sale in Mooi River152 Hidcote Road, Mooirivier5,000m²
New11R4,000,0003,002m² Vacant Land For Sale in Fountains Estate Business Park
8R22,995,0001,753m² Retail For Sale in Wellington Central1,753m²
14R1,200,000105m² Workshop For Sale in Voorbaai38 SS VOORBAAI COMMERCIAL PARK, 38 COMMERCIAL PARK105m²
16R15,500 pm90m² Business To Let in Bedfordview80A Van der Linde Road90m²
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
New21From R4,550 Per Night4 Bedroom Self-Catering House in Onrus8 Erica Street4 Beds4 Baths4 Parkings
34From R1,950 Per Night2 Bedroom Self-Catering House in Onrus43 Mc Farlane Street2 Beds2 Baths2 Parkings
48From R2,250 Per Night3 Bedroom Self-Catering House in Westcliff74 Westcliff Road3 Beds2 Baths3 Parkings
39From R2,250 Per Night4 Bedroom Self-Catering House in Onrus43 Mc Farlane Street4 Beds2 Baths4 ParkingsNo listings found
Recently sold in St Francis Bay
NewSold21R3,050,0003 Bedroom House Sold in Bankenveld Estate3 Beds2.5 Baths2 Parkings250m²
Sold21R450,0003 Bedroom Duplex Sold in Wilgehof3 Beds1.5 Baths3 Parkings118m²
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Sold22R1,600,0001 Bedroom Apartment Sold in Strand North1 Bed1 Bath1 Parking49m²
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Sold2R15,000684m² Vacant Land Sold in Venterstad
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Rented28R23,000 pm4 Bedroom House Rented in Loevenstein4 Beds4 Baths4 Parkings
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Rented22R10,500 pm1 Bedroom Flat Rented in De Velde1 Bed1 Bath1 Parking50m²
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Rented31R9,500 pm3 Bedroom House Rented in Elandspark3 Beds2 Baths2 Parkings109m²
Rented7R4,500 pm1 Bedroom Flat Rented in Vredenburg1 Bed1 Bath1 Parking40m²
Rented12R3,500 pm50m² Farm Rented in Velddrif1 Bed1 Bath -
Branches
St Francis BayPhone: 042 294 0317Address: St Francis Drive, The Village Shopping Centre, St Francis Bay 6312
