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
New25R795,0002 Bedroom Sectional Title For Sale in Nelspruit Ext 292 Beds2 Baths1 Parking81m²
New16R850,0002 Bedroom Sectional Title For Sale in Nelspruit Ext 292 Beds2 Baths1 Parking81m²
New25R1,280,00042.80Ha Vacant Land For Sale in Ladismith Rural3/103 Buffelsdrift
New31R2,750,0004 Bedroom House For Sale in Country Club4 Beds3 Baths1 Parking194m²
New9R3,500 pm2 Bedroom Garden Cottage To Let in Klaarwater2 Beds1 Bath2 Parkings
New21R14,000 pm0.5 Bedroom Apartment To Let in Woodstock0.5 Bed1 Bath1 Parking
New20R28,000 pm4 Bedroom House To Let in Blue Valley Golf Estate4 Beds3.5 Baths2 Parkings490m²
New28R18,800 pm2 Bedroom Apartment To Let in Century City2 Beds2 Baths2 Parkings103.30m²
New27R2,900,000144.20m² Building For Sale in Heidelberg144.20m²
New22R3,998,000400m² Guesthouse For Sale in Oudtshoorn NorthCoveredOpen400m²
New13R2,550,000210m² Medical Suite For Sale in Polokwane CentralCovered210m²
New149R2,593,000600m² Bar/Pub For Sale in Mondesa600m²
New18R31,660 pm440m² Building To Let in Secunda Commercial440m²
New12R12,500 pm100m² Office To Let in Trichardt100m²
12R28,000 pm221m² Office To Let in Murrayfield221m²
18R14,500 pm57m² Retail To Let in Lyttelton Manor57m²
6R1,100,00010Ha Farm For Sale in Otavi
6R1,100,00010Ha Farm For Sale in Otavi
Reduced5R2,620,0007.90Ha Small Holding For Sale in Spitskop SH
Reduced18R1,780,0004.30Ha Farm For Sale in Roodewal254m²
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
10R56,600 pm450m² Warehouse To Let in Sentra Park450m²
10R7,000 pm72m² Office To Let in Worcester Central72m²
7R8,500 pm70m² Retail To Let in Eduan Park70m²
8R12,600 pm154m² Retail To Let in Melville154m²
New15R16,180,0002,200m² Industrial Yard For Sale in Alton2,200m²
7R450,0002,704m² Vacant Land For Sale in Lydenburg
5R450,0003,486m² Vacant Land For Sale in Lydenburg
4R618,0006,080m² Vacant Land For Sale in Henties Bay Industrial
10R63,250 pm75m² Industrial Yard To Let in Industrial75m²
7R18,975 pm136m² Warehouse To Let in Heavy Industrial136m²
8R21,505 pm166m² Warehouse To Let in Heavy Industrial166m²
10R10,750 pm84m² Workshop To Let in George IndustrialCoveredOpen84m²
53R5,950,000515m² Business For Sale in Kloof29a Abelia RoadOpen515m²
71R6,200,000540m² Office For Sale in Agatha Park540m²
23R12,000,00043Ha Farm For Sale in LeeudoringstadRE ptn25 Farm 89 Klipspruit Maquassi Hills, North West1m²
19POA1,835m² Service Station For Sale in Wellington North99 Main Road1,835m²
New19R12,650 pm120m² Office To Let in Walvis Bay Central120m²
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
New61From R5,000 Per Night3 Bedroom Self-Catering Villa in Pinnacle Point Golf Estate3 Beds3 Baths1 Parking
New58POA4 Bedroom Self-Catering House in Pezula Golf Estate12 Shipwright Road4 Beds4 Baths4 Parkings
21From R14,070 Per Night5 Bedroom Self-Catering House in St Francis Bay Village5 Beds2 Baths
25From R5,860 Per Night4 Bedroom Self-Catering House in Bayview4 Beds3 Baths4 ParkingsNo listings found
Recently sold in St Francis Bay
NewSold10R3,950,0003 Bedroom House Sold in Blouberg Rise3 Beds2 Baths4 Parkings136m²
Sold12R650,0001 Bedroom Studio Apartment Sold in Leonard1 Bed1 Bath2 Parkings30m²
Sold14R895,0003 Bedroom Freehold Sold in Uitsig3 Beds1.5 Baths3 Parkings130m²
Sold7POA3 Bedroom House Sold in Kleinmond Central36 8th Avenue3 Beds2 Baths2 Parkings
Sold8R1,650,000912m² Vacant Land Sold in Kromme River EstatePtn 19 Far Boschkloof
Sold29R2,850,0002 Bedroom House Sold in Wynberg Upper69 Durban Road2 Beds2 Baths1 Parking71m²
Sold28R5,500,0003 Bedroom House Sold in SimolaUnit O Woodlands Terrace, D, E & F Lower Road, Woodlands Drive3 Beds3 Baths4 Parkings230m²
Sold9R1,700,0004 Bedroom House Sold in C Place36 Lantern Street4 Beds2 Baths5 Parkings300m²
Sold35R1,300,0003 Bedroom Freehold Sold in Terenure3 Beds2 Baths2 Parkings206m²Recently let in St Francis Bay
NewRented2R3,000 pm1 Bedroom Flat Rented in Vredenburg1 Bed1 Bath1 Parking
NewRented14R7,000 pm2 Bedroom Apartment Rented in Arboretum2 Beds1 Bath1 Parking
NewRented24R20,000 pm5 Bedroom Freestanding Rented in Auckland Park51 Hampton Avenue5 Beds3 Baths6 Parkings400m²
Rented20R13,400 pm3 Bedroom House Rented in Faerie Glen3 Beds2 Baths2 Parkings
Rented10R3,000 pm1 Bedroom Studio Apartment Rented in Clermont3 ., 18 Gumede Road1 Bed1 Bath1 Parking
Rented21R18,500 pm2 Bedroom Apartment Rented in Century City2 Beds1 Bath2 Parkings87.20m²
Rented23R8,500 pm2 Bedroom Apartment Rented in Caversham Glen28 SS HILLVIEW, 3763 Celtis Road2 Beds1 Bath2 Parkings
Rented1R14,800 pm3 Bedroom House Rented in Secunda3 Beds2 Baths3 Parkings
Rented23R11,000 pm3 Bedroom Apartment Rented in Jeffreys Bay Central3 Beds2 Baths1 Parking100m² -
Branches
St Francis BayPhone: 042 294 0317Address: St Francis Drive, The Village Shopping Centre, St Francis Bay 6312
