Knysna
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Knysna is a town situated within the Western Cape province of South Africa and is part of the sought-after Garden Route. The lush and leafy town offers a family-friendly appeal with gorgeous views of the waterfront and a variety of property types including apartments, townhouses and freestanding homes, making it an ideal place to live for anyone of all ages.
A brief history of the area
Archaeological discoveries in Knysna, including forty fossilised hominid footprints dating back approximately 90,000 years, provide evidence that humans have been living in the area for more than 300,000 years. The first inhabitants were the San Hunter-gatherer peoples who lived in most of Southern Africa during the Paleolithic era. Over time, these people were displaced and assimilated by the Khoekhoe peoples who migrated southward.
Distance from key points
Knysna residents looking to reach George Airport can do so in approximately 56 minutes (70 km) via the N2 and Knysna Airfield is a 20-minute drive (20,3 km) via the N2 as well. Knysna Central is three minutes away via Gray Street.
Climate
In Knysna, the summers are warm and dry, the winters are long and cool, and it is mostly clear year-round. The average temperature in Knysna reaches around 34 °C with an average annual rainfall of 674 mm.
Schools in the area
Knysna offers some great schools that have families flocking to the area to enrol their kids. The top schools worth looking into include Riverwood Primary School, Knysna Primary School, Knysna High School, Oakhill School and Knysna Montessori School.
Healthcare in the area
Life Knysna Private Hospital is only an 11-minute drive and is known for the exceptional care and service it provides.
Should your furry loved ones be in need of medical attention you could take them to Knysna Veterinary Clinic, BlackWaters Veterinary Hospital or George Rex Veterinary Clinic.
Shopping centres
For all your retail therapy needs, whether you are looking to buy clothing, home decor, electronics, jewellery or just some groceries, you will find everything you need at Knysna Mall, Woodmill Lane Shopping Centre, Woodmill Walk, Oaks on Main or Knysna Waterfront.
Restaurants
Whenever you don't feel like cooking or just feel like being wined and dined, you will want to check out O Pescador Restaurant Knysna, Blend Country Restaurant & Pub, Anchorage Restaurant CC, Olde's Restaurant, Caffe Mario, Bosun's Arms, Chatters, 34 Degrees South, Knysna Social Eatery, Royal Siam Thai Knysna, Cruise Café and Sirocco.
Special attractions
Knysna is home to some amazing attractions that you and your family will enjoy exploring. The top three attractions are listed below.
Ocean Sailing Charters offers unique scenic nature tours the whole family will enjoy.
The Steenbok Nature Reserve is the perfect place to take your dog for a walk or take a stroll with the family through a beautifully landscaped nature reserve.
You could brush up on some of Knysna's history when visiting the Old Gaol which is a historical site within the area.
Make Knysna your home. Let it be your story.
Knysna is a beautiful suburb that offers residents vacation-style living with stunning coastal views within lush greenery. Seeff has a wide range of properties within Knysna for you to choose from whether you're looking to purchase a property or rent a home, so contact one of our property practitioners today.
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Properties in Knysna
New19R3,950,0001,021m² Vacant Land For Sale in Pezula Golf Estate
New42R4,775,0005 Bedroom House For Sale in Meer En See5 Beds5 Baths3 Parkings458m²
New37R11,000,00056Ha Farm For Sale in Tulbagh Rural3 Beds2 Baths4 Parkings340m²
New42R1,567,5001,042m² Vacant Land For Sale in Port Zimbali Estate10 Finfoot Street, Erf 525
New16R16,000 pm3 Bedroom House To Let in Sandbaai3 Beds2 Baths3 Parkings
New10R9,000 pm1 Bedroom Garden Cottage To Let in Hermanus Central11 Hope Street1 Bed1 Bath1 Parking
New16R14,000 pm3 Bedroom House To Let in Onrus3 Beds2 Baths4 Parkings
New13R24,000 pm3 Bedroom Freestanding To Let in Onrus3 Beds2 Baths4 Parkings
32R3,499,0001,260m² Industrial Yard For Sale in Botshabelo1,260m²
Under offer4R4,000,000450m² Building For Sale in Kleinmond Central450m²
16R1,699,000130m² Business For Sale in Tulbagh15 Van der Stel Street130m²
17R800,000211m² Building For Sale in Nieuwoudtville211m²
19R49,500 pm274.60m² Office To Let in La Lucia Ridge274.60m²
21R19,250 pm87.50m² Office To Let in Umhlanga Central87.50m²
17R12,000 pm77m² Office To Let in Mount Edgecombe77m²
35R56,500 pm750m² Building To Let in Trichardt750m²
35R45,000,00011.60Ha Small Holding For Sale in Wellington Rural350m²
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
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
20R30,000 pm103m² Retail To Let in Umhlanga Ridge103m²
4R96,200 pm520m² Retail To Let in Diep River520m²
15R12,130 pm70m² Office To Let in Somerset West Central43 Caledon street70m²
16R13,950 pm141m² Retail To Let in WalmerCovered141m²
8R1,955,000600m² Building For Sale in Tzaneen Industrial600m²
7R625,0001,250m² Vacant Land For Sale in N2 Industrial Park56 Kort
6R450,0001,850m² Vacant Land For Sale in Kwanonqaba51 Kort
7R600,0002,200m² Vacant Land For Sale in Lydenburg
18R21,500 pm168m² Workshop To Let in George Industrial168m²
25R43,000 pm385m² Warehouse To Let in Riverhorse Valley385m²
On Show9R14,500 pm350m² Warehouse To Let in Nelspruit Rural350m²
On Show4R16,800 pm600m² Warehouse To Let in Nelspruit Rural600m²
4R1,390,00053,365m² Vacant Land For Sale in Lydenburg
19R1,700,000120m² Business For Sale in Lydenburg120m²
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
18R30,000 pm500m² Office To Let in Worcester Central500m²
18R77,000 pm424m² Office To Let in Mbabane CBD424m²
On Show6R15,000 pm1,450m² Small Holding To Let in Nelspruit Rural450m²
48POA5 Bedroom Self-Catering House in Bantry Bay5 Beds5 Baths5 Parkings
15POA2 Bedroom Self-Catering Flat in Scottburgh Central2 Beds1 Bath1 Parking
29From R5,500 Per Night4 Bedroom Self-Catering Townhouse in Brenton On Sea4 Beds2 Baths2 Parkings
16From R4,950 Per Night4 Bedroom Self-Catering House in Dana Bay4 Beds2.5 Baths4 ParkingsNo listings found
Recently sold in Knysna
Sold3R2,900,000565m² Vacant Land Sold in Franschhoek15 HEIDE STREET
Sold10R2,895,0003 Bedroom Freehold Sold in Berg En Dal3 Beds3 Baths2 Parkings
Sold20R940,0003 Bedroom Freestanding Sold in Portlands3 Beds1 Bath4 Parkings100m²
Sold18R2,290,0002 Bedroom Apartment Sold in Santos Bay2 Beds1 Bath1 Parking61m²
Sold30R2,050,0002 Bedroom Apartment Sold in Langebaan Country Estate2 Beds2 Baths2 Parkings95m²
Sold32R2,950,0003 Bedroom House Sold in Plumstead6 Garden Street3 Beds2 Baths7 Parkings140m²
Sold9R560,000865m² Vacant Land Sold in Prince Alfred Hamlet15 Du Plessis
Sold20R1,755,0003 Bedroom Apartment Sold in Strand North3 Beds1 Bath2 Parkings106m²
Sold43R2,600,0004 Bedroom House Sold in Strand Central4 Beds2 Baths2 ParkingsRecently let in Knysna
Rented10R9,850 pm1 Bedroom Studio Apartment Rented in Leonard1 Bed1 Bath2 Parkings
Rented18R6,500 pm1 Bedroom Apartment Rented in Wellington Central24 SS RIVERSIDE, 0 East1 Bed1 Bath1 Parking
Rented15R12,500 pm2 Bedroom Flat Rented in Tyger Waterfront2 Beds2 Baths1 Parking
Rented33R9,500 pm3 Bedroom Flat Rented in Boggomsbaai3 Beds3 Baths1 Parking
Rented38R16,500 pm3 Bedroom House Rented in Dana Bay3 Beds2 Baths2 Parkings
Rented33R14,300 pm3 Bedroom Freehold Rented in Noorsekloof3 Beds2 Baths2 Parkings144m²
Rented14R20,500 pm2 Bedroom Apartment Rented in Herrwood Park2 Beds2 Baths2 Parkings130m²
Rented14R5,500 pm2 Bedroom Townhouse Rented in Impala Park2 Beds1 Bath2 Parkings
Rented7R8,500 pm1 Bedroom Flat Rented in Garlington1 Bed1 Bath1 Parking -
Branches
KnysnaPhone: 044 382 5919Address: TH9 Long Street, Seeff House Thesen Harbour Town, Thesen Island Knysna 6571 -
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