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.Â
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
New28R2,890,0002 Bedroom House For Sale in Suurbraak116 Over the River2 Beds2 Baths2 Parkings170m²
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New26R1,995,0003 Bedroom Sectional Title For Sale in Wembley3 Beds2 Baths4 Parkings240m²
New44R8,995,0003 Bedroom Penthouse For Sale in Strand Central3 Beds4.5 Baths3 Parkings375m²
New14R4,200 pm2 Bedroom Apartment To Let in Braamfontein Werf2 Beds1 Bath67m²
New23R24,900 pm3 Bedroom House To Let in Sonstraal Heights3 Beds2 Baths2 Parkings
New14R3,900 pm4 Bedroom Apartment To Let in Braamfontein4 Beds1 Bath95m²
New14R13,500 pm3 Bedroom House To Let in Hillcrest3 Beds2 Baths3 Parkings
New27R3,040,800320m² Investment For Sale in Bo-dorp320m²
New37R12,000,00085,400m² Hotel For Sale in Keimoes Rural85,400m²
New10POA627m² Business For Sale in Walvis Bay Central627m²
New34POA1,254m² Business For Sale in Walvis Bay Central1,254m²
New57R160,000 pm1,812m² Building To Let in Worcester Central118 High Street1,812m²
New15R14,200 pm439m² Building To Let in Worcester Central439m²
New6R132,944 pm627m² Business To Let in Walvis Bay Central627m²
New6R11,500 pm100m² Business To Let in Navalsig100m²
New77R12,000,0001,823.20Ha Farm For Sale in Douglas Rural
35R45,000,00011.60Ha Small Holding For Sale in Paarl Rural350m²
1R4,322,00039Ha Farm For Sale in Grootfontein80m²
15R13,700,000480m² Lodge For Sale in Dendron480m²
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
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20R30,000 pm103m² Retail To Let in Umhlanga Ridge103m²
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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
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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
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On Show6R15,000 pm1,450m² Small Holding To Let in Nelspruit Rural450m²
New67POA3 Bedroom Self-Catering House in The Heads3 Beds2 Baths3 Parkings
36From 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 ParkingNo listings found
Recently sold in St Francis Bay
NewSold15R799,0002 Bedroom Sectional Title Sold in Vredenburg2 Beds1 Bath1 Parking
Sold6R400,0003 Bedroom House Sold in Ncandu Park3 Beds1.5 Baths1 Parking
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Sold3R2,900,000565m² Vacant Land Sold in Franschhoek15 HEIDE STREETRecently let in St Francis Bay
NewRented28R14,500 pm3 Bedroom Apartment Rented in Pinelands3 Beds2 Baths2 Parkings91m²
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Rented10R13,500 pm2 Bedroom Townhouse Rented in Durbanville Central2 Beds2 Baths2 Parkings
Rented15R8,000 pm2 Bedroom Apartment Rented in The Wolds2 Beds1 Bath2 Parkings -
Branches
St Francis BayPhone: 042 294 0317Address: St Francis Drive, The Village Shopping Centre, St Francis Bay 6312