ST FRANCIS BAY

St Francis Bay, a quaint village situated only 100 kms from Port Elizabeth and at the gateway to the Garden Route, is a very sought after area for homes and vacant land. The Chas Everitt International Property Group, recognized property specialists, are able to assist with all your investment inquiries.

Ideal for holiday get-aways or long earned retirement needs, St Francis Bay is well known for its gracious white walled thatch homes set along quiet, winding canals in the magnificent Marina. The area lies nestled amongst green clad sand dunes, nature reserves, a beautiful shoreline and the Kromme River which is navigable for 10 kms. Inland lie private game reserves, and the Baviaanskloof Wilderness area. Nearby Oyster Bay has long stretches of sandy beach and unspoilt nature. Cape St Francis is popular for its surfing at Seal Point and boasts a historic lighthouse built in 1878.

With a temperate climate of warm summers and mild winters, all can be assured of holiday sporting activities; an 18-hole golf course, a new links golf course development, bowling greens, tennis & squash courts, Bruce’s waves for surfing, a small boat harbour and walking trails along a rocky coastline. The village shopping centre, restaurants and B&Bs cater for visitor needs. Fishing and boating trips can be arranged at Port St Francis.

LOCATION

St Francis Bay is situated on the coast only an hour's drive from Port Elizabeth, the Friendly Watersport City of South Africa and 15 minutes off the N2, the main highway between Cape Town and Port Elizabeth which incorporates the famous Garden Route.

AREA DESCRIPTION

St Francis Bay is broken up into assorted areas to identify the properties easier:

Canals / Village I & II /  Santareme / St Francis on Sea Phase I & II /  Port St Francis / St Francis Field / St Francis Links

CANALS

Explore the man-made canal system where homeowners and visitors can enjoy the freedom of living on the water’s edge, launch their boats, jetskis and canoes with ease and of course fish from their decks.  Access is easy to the Kromme River and the mouth to the sea.  This is a perfect and popular holiday retreat for the whole family. The unique building style creates its own vibe – white walls with roofs of thatch or black tile.

Vacant land bordering on a canal starts at R1,430,000 and off water at R540,000.

The prices of houses on a canal start at R2,800,000 and off water at R1,400,000 upwards depending on location.  This is also a very popular area for year-round rentals.   Join others and spend your next holiday here for a different experience.

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THE VILLAGE

The “Heart” of St Francis Bay.  Growing in infrastructure but retaining its charm, there are two shopping centres – the Old Village Centre and the Village Square that service the immediate needs of the community.   Visit the boutiques, restaurants and shops;  play tennis or squash; treat yourself at one of the numerous spas .  Join the Village Golf Course – 18 holes of pure pleasure and friendliness.   Again not too far from any of the amenities. Walk to the main beach and enjoy some swimming and sunbathing. Go to Granny’s Pool and enjoy the world renowned Bruce’s Beauties – a surfer’s paradise.  CHAS EVERITT is located in the main road – ST FRANCIS DRIVE. Do pop in and let’s discuss your DREAM HOLIDAY or PERMANENT HOME.   We have some incredible properties in our portfolio to suit all needs. 

 

Vacant land starts at R330,000.  Sea views command the higher prices.

Houses vary in size and currently on the market you can view houses from R925,000.

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SANTAREME, ST FRANCIS ON SEA - PHASES 1 AND 2

Developed a little while after the canals, the Mediterranean style homes slope down from the main road to the rocky coastline and hikers trails –  the Two Harbours Walk – from swimming beach to fishing harbour in a matter of 2 to 3 hours,.   The houses in this area are painted in natural colours with terracotta tiled roofs and reflect a charm of their own.

Vacant land starts at R275,000.  Sea views command the higher prices.

Houses vary in size and currently on the market you can view houses from R1,200,000.

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PORT ST FRANCIS

An active fishing harbour with well-known enterprises fishing off these shores.  Their products of freshline fish and calamari are sent to markets around the world.   It is exciting to sit at anyone of the restaurants and watch the activity of the yachts that shelter in moorings in the basin from beautiful apartments which have seafacing frontage as well.   

The shoreline is home to whales, dolphins, seals, otters, seagulls and other incredible bird life.  The “Two Harbours Walk” starts from here or you may choose to visit Seal Point, the beautiful beach at Cape St Francis and its famous lighthouse.

Apartments vary in size and currently on the market you can view apartments from R570,000.

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ST FRANCIS FIELD

This low density residential development incorporates a private airfield.  The Estate, run by a Homeowners Association, has 52 residential stands of approximately 0,8Ha, surrounded by 160 Ha of common property.  This comprises 54 Ha of Nature Reserve and 1200m of private air strip. Taxiways service most residential erven, so hangars may be built on selected freehold property.  

The magnificent beach of Cape St Francis is within walking distance and there are panoramic views of the beach and the Winterhoek Mountains. Vacant land starts at R850,000.

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ST FRANCIS LINKS

A world-class development designed by Jack Nicklaus.  Enjoy the freedom of secure living in this picturesque setting with magnificent views of the village, the dunes and the distant mountains, and nature at your doorstep.  Become a Club member and embrace this incomparable lifestyle and make it your own.  The Aqua Spa has long been associated with excellence in skin and spa treatments.  The Lighthouse Restaurant overlooks the fairways and is an excellent venue to dine and wine guests.   Jack’s Bar, named after Jack Nicklaus, is a tribute to the greatest player of all time.  Vacant land for sale from R340,000 and houses that suite the lifestyle from R2,500,000.  A great investment.

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ACTIVITIES

St Francis Bay offers a healthy and invigorating lifestyle with activities to suit every taste. The wide Kromme River, and its wooded tributary, the Yellowwood, plus the beautiful canals in the village, provide 40 kms of superb, navigable waterways - ideal for sailing, canoeing and small power craft.

The Peninsula and Bay are renowned for superb deep-sea fishing and rock angling. The protected Santareme Bay and Kromme River abound with leer fish, cob, yellowtail, steenbras, red roman, baardman and many other sought after species. The Bay is also famed for its calamari, while the rocks are an unspoilt treasure trove of every form of marine life.

Windsurf boards and hobiecats are a familiar sight in the bay and on the broad lower reaches of the river, where colourful regattas regularly take place. The river and canals offer outstanding warm water skiing opportunities right on your doorstep, while sailing the protected waters of the Bay is another favourite pastime.

Outstanding, all-weather tennis courts cater for tennis lovers and golfers can enjoy the benefits of a well planned 18-hole golf course and relaxing club house, a new links course and numerous other courses in the surrounding areas. Immaculate bowling greens, linked to the bowls club house and community hall are at the disposal of bowling enthusiasts. To enjoy a good game of squash, courts are available both in St Francis Bay and in Humansdorp which is located only 15 kms away.

The village boasts a quaint shopping complex with a variety of shops catering for the requirements of local and holiday shoppers and also a choice of restaurants. The nearby Kouga Mountains provide not only a magnificent back-drop but also scenic and superb hiking trails as do the endless kilometers of unspoilt coastline with its wide variety of plant and wild life. Added attractions are the two nearby huge inland dams, the Churchill and Elandsjacht.

For surfers, the now internationally renowned "Bruce's Beauties" offer 500 metres of surfing sensation in a Bay which is also well suited to beginners. The warm sea water, river and canals entice swimmers and sunbathers and conditions for snorkeling, diving and spear-fishing are excellent.

A wonderful variety of game viewing experiences are available within less than an hour of Port Elizabeth. Shamwari Game Reserve, Addo Elephant National Park, Kariega Game lodge, Schotia Safaris are all on our doorstep.

Did you know that St Francis Bay has:

• an unique, uniform building style - thatched roofs with white walls or Mediterranean-styled homes;
• four kilometers of safe, sandy, clean beaches;
• the first man-made canal system in South Africa - known as the "Little Venice" of South Africa;
• a temperate climate - warm summers and mild winters;
• all the modern facilities, tarred roads, Eskom electricity and municipal water;
• a clean village in a natural environment;
• an international small craft and commercial harbour at Port St Francis surrounded by stylish apartments and a variety of restaurants