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
New28R21,610,0003 Bedroom House For Sale in Fairways3 Beds2 Baths4 Parkings240m²
New27R1,080,2503 Bedroom Townhouse For Sale in Waterkloof East3 Beds2 Baths4 Parkings121m²
34R630,0002 Bedroom Sectional Title For Sale in Fairleads2 Beds1 Bath1 Parking63m²
New24R9,000,00011 Bedroom Freehold For Sale in Kroondal11 Beds9 Baths10 Parkings1,980m²
New9R6,000 pm1 Bedroom Apartment To Let in Eden Glen56 The Arch, 24 Venda road1 Bed1 Bath1 Parking44m²
New10R6,000 pm1 Bedroom Apartment To Let in Eden Glen24 The Arch, 28 Venda1 Bed1 Bath1 Parking44m²
New10R8,775 pm3 Bedroom Townhouse To Let in Lydenburg3 Beds2 Baths2 Parkings146m²
New8R10,000 pm3 Bedroom Townhouse To Let in Lydenburg3 Beds2.5 Baths1 Parking143m²
6POA214m² Restaurant For Sale in Franschhoek214m²
New12R666,8451,134m² Vacant Land For Sale in Secunda
18POA317m² Office For Sale in Ferndale317m²
20R3,900,000180m² Medical Suite For Sale in Polokwane CentralCoveredOpen180m²
New14R18,000 pm110m² Office To Let in George East110m²
New9R16,750 pm80m² Office To Let in Polokwane Central80m²
New25R30,100 pm180m² Office To Let in Polokwane CentralCovered180m²
New7R4,025 pm13m² Office To Let in Sentra Park13m²
5R2,625,0007.90Ha Vacant Land For Sale in Spitskop SH
18R1,998,0004.30Ha Farm For Sale in Roodewal254m²
Under offer19R1,450,00024.80Ha Farm For Sale in Badplaas
32R2,280,0003.40Ha Farm For Sale in White River 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
10R7,000 pm72m² Office To Let in Worcester Central72m²
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
New21R27,000,0003,000m² Warehouse For Sale in Alton3,000m²
6R850,000775m² Vacant Land For Sale in Magna Via Industrial
8R440,000Industrial Yard For Sale in Cradock13 Olea Street
15R7,900,000589m² Business For Sale in Somerset West Business ParkOpen589m²
New2R12,852 pm178m² Mini Factory To Let in La Colline178m²
New7R18,975 pm136m² Warehouse To Let in Heavy Industrial136m²
New8R21,505 pm166m² Warehouse To Let in Heavy Industrial166m²
10R10,750 pm84m² Workshop To Let in George IndustrialCoveredOpen84m²
New23R12,000,00043Ha Farm For Sale in LeeudoringstadRE ptn25 Farm 89 Klipspruit Maquassi Hills, North West1m²
New19POA1,835m² Service Station For Sale in Wellington North99 Main Road1,835m²
51R49,000,0005,000m² Business For Sale in Mooi River152 Hidcote Road, Mooirivier5,000m²
11R4,000,0003,002m² Vacant Land For Sale in Fountains Estate Business Park
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
14From R860 Per Night2 Bedroom Self-Catering Apartment in Amanzimtoti2 Beds1 Bath1 Parking
18From R2,460 Per Night2 Bedroom Self-Catering Apartment in Mossel Bay Central2 Beds1 Bath1 Parking
21From 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 ParkingsNo listings found
Recently sold in St Francis Bay
NewSold11R595,0002 Bedroom Apartment Sold in Grand Central2 Beds1 Bath1 Parking75m²
NewSold32R2,250,0002 Bedroom House Sold in Lochnerhof2 Beds1.5 Baths2 Parkings106m²
NewSold48R4,795,0004 Bedroom Townhouse Sold in Augusta Country Estate4 Beds4.5 Baths2 Parkings397m²
Sold8R570,0002 Bedroom House Sold in Umhlathuze2 Beds1 Bath2 Parkings218m²
Sold14R580,0003 Bedroom House Sold in Kwamakutha3 Beds1 Bath6 Parkings
Sold9R1,700,0004 Bedroom House Sold in C Place36 Lantern Street4 Beds2 Baths5 Parkings300m²
Sold12POA2 Bedroom House Sold in Bonnievale2 Beds2 Baths4 Parkings185m²
Sold27R2,500,0003 Bedroom Apartment Sold in Claremont Upper4 THE SHELTON, 2 Carbrook Avenue3 Beds1 Bath1 Parking112m²
Sold3R2,150,0002 Bedroom Apartment Sold in Seaside Longships2 Beds2 Baths1 Parking73m²Recently let in St Francis Bay
NewRented15R2,750 pmApartment Rented in Nagina1 Bath1 Parking
Rented18R12,500 pm2 Bedroom Apartment Rented in Tyger Waterfront2 Beds1 Bath1 Parking61m²
Rented21R17,500 pm3 Bedroom Freestanding Rented in Beverley3 Beds2 Baths4 Parkings
Rented56R18,000 pm3 Bedroom Apartment Rented in Paarl North3 Beds2 Baths3 Parkings
Rented8R5,500 pm60m² Storage Unit Rented in Wellington North43 Stokery Road60m²
Rented10R5,500 pm1 Bedroom Garden Cottage Rented in Wyebank1 Bed1 Bath1 Parking
Rented15R11,000 pm2 Bedroom Apartment Rented in Craighall Park2 Beds1.5 Baths1 Parking124m²
Rented33R8,500 pm2 Bedroom Apartment Rented in Amanzimtoti2 Beds2 Baths1 Parking82m²
Rented17R8,400 pm1 Bedroom Sectional Title Rented in Linbro Park744 SS THE REID, 28 Beacon Avenue1 Bed1 Bath1 Parking58m² -
Branches
St Francis BayPhone: 042 294 0317Address: St Francis Drive, The Village Shopping Centre, St Francis Bay 6312
