Franskraal, Gansbaai

Franskraal is a lovely coastal village close to Gansbaai in the Overberg of the Western Cape. Situated approximately 50 kilometres from the holiday hotspot of Hermanus, Franskraal is within easy reach of various facilities and amenities. This quiet little seaside village makes a great place to invest in property for a holiday home, being located only 170 kilometres from Cape Town means that you can escape to a tranquil coastal haven for weekends or longer holidays.

Franskraal is made up predominantly of freestanding homes, some made of timber or with prefabricated materials. Many of these homes are double storey buildings with garages below the house, elevating the living space to offer stunning views of the ocean and surrounds. While Franskraal is a strong holiday home prospect, it could also become your forever home of you are looking for a quiet place to retire to. Here you can spend your golden years in peace and with your toes literally in the sand and surf.

Franskraal is only a short distance from Gansbaai, 6 kilometres to be exact, where you can shop for basic clothing, groceries and other necessities. Hermanus is home to larger shops catering to all your desires from fashion to fine dining and much more. Hermanus is also host to a variety of festivals and celebrations including the annual Hermanus Whale Festival which draws thousands of visitors to the Overberg each year. Franskraal is close enough to all the necessary amenities and facilities for convenience yet far enough from the hustle and bustle of business to offer residents and holiday makers a peaceful coastal atmosphere to relax in and enjoy a slower paced lifestyle.

Other amenities and facilities situated not far from Franskraal include hospitals, clinics and recreation. Aside from the allure of the sea and sandy beaches along the Overberg’s coast, Franskraal is also in close proximity to various adventure activities, nature and wildlife reserves and entertainment. Some of the adventure activities and things to do nearby include shark cage diving, horse riding, quad biking, whale watching, deep sea fishing and much, much more. SEEFF properties Gansbaai offers a wide selection of stunning properties in Franskraal from beautiful historic seaside homes to modern and glamorous beachfront villas. SEEFF also offers vacant land in Franskraal, ideal for building your dream holiday home from the ground up or simply investing in property for the future. Come and find your dream seaside or beachfront property in Franskraal today.

Franskraal is a beautiful coastal village less than 7 kilometres from Gansbaai on the Overberg coast of the Western Cape. Situated less than 200 kilometres from the city centre of Cape Town, Franskraal is the ideal holiday destination with its quiet atmosphere and stunning views of the ocean. Here you can relax and enjoy a slower paced lifestyle, perfect for older couples who want to retire away from the bustle of the city. Franskraal is only 50 kilometres from Hermanus, offering residents easy access to all amenities and facilities from hospitals and schools to shops and restaurants as well as annual festivals and celebrations. Franskraal enjoys a central location in the Overberg, surrounded by adventure activities and reserves.