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
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New16R25,000 pm3 Bedroom Apartment To Let in Vogelstrand3 Beds2 Baths2 Parkings
New26R5,000 pm2 Bedroom House To Let in Lufhereng2 Beds1 Bath3 Parkings
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New12R900,000110m² Office For Sale in George Park110m²
New46POA1,497m² Business For Sale in Franschhoek1,497m²
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1R4,322,00039Ha Farm For Sale in Grootfontein80m²
15R13,700,000480m² Lodge For Sale in Dendron480m²
20R20,000,00032Ha Farm For Sale in Wellington Rural
32R21,970,00025Ha Farm For Sale in Wellington Rural150m²
6R50,000 pmFarm To Let in Vaalbank660m²
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25R16,200,000700m² Restaurant For Sale in Lagoon700m²
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New52From R1,750 Per Night3 Bedroom Self-Catering House in Onrus36 Stormvoel Crescent3 Beds2 Baths3 Parkings
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20From R2,500 Per Night2 Bedroom Self-Catering Townhouse in Diaz Beach2 Beds2 Baths1 Parking
37From R2,932 Per Night3 Bedroom Self-Catering Duplex in Canals3 Beds2 Baths2 ParkingsNo listings found
Recently sold in St Francis Bay
NewSold8R148,000373m² Vacant Land Sold in Louwville
Sold27R3,395,0003 Bedroom Apartment Sold in Strand North3 Beds2 Baths1 Parking106m²
Sold43R7,795,0004 Bedroom House Sold in Tokai21 Almora Circle4 Beds3.5 Baths5 Parkings
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Sold8R1,150,0003 Bedroom Duplex Sold in Arboretum3 Beds2.5 Baths3 Parkings124m²
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Sold33R680,0002 Bedroom Apartment Sold in Warner Beach2 Beds1 Bath3 Parkings109m²
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NewRented21R10,900 pm2 Bedroom Flat Rented in Morningside2 Beds1 Bath2 Parkings78m²
NewRented20R14,000 pm2 Bedroom Apartment Rented in De Velde1072 De Velde, 1 De Beers Avenue2 Beds2 Baths2 Parkings96m²
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Rented23R6,600 pm2 Bedroom Townhouse Rented in Mokopane Central2 Beds1 Bath3 Parkings100m²
Rented18R7,500 pm2 Bedroom Townhouse Rented in Mokopane Central2 Beds1 Bath1 Parking73m²
Rented12R15,000 pm1 Bedroom Apartment Rented in Century City1 Bed1 Bath1 Parking88m²
Rented18R14,000 pm2 Bedroom Apartment Rented in Morningside28 Charlton Quay, 807 Desmond Street2 Beds2 Baths2 Parkings101m²
Rented17R9,500 pm3 Bedroom Flat Rented in Wellington Central1 Kerk 26, 26 Kerk3 Beds1 Bath1 Parking -
Branches
St Francis BayPhone: 042 294 0317Address: St Francis Drive, The Village Shopping Centre, St Francis Bay 6312