Knysna Property - Real Estate

Choose gorgeous property in Knysna, a paradise located on the Garden Route. Recently named one of the Top 100 destinations in the world, the picturesque town of Knysna derives its name from the indigenous Khoi-San people. There is a bit of uncertainty about the exact meaning of the name, some saying it means “ferns”, or “a place of wood” and others “Straight Down”, which is an obvious reference to the two sandstone Heads that stand as sentinels to the lagoon. Regardless of the meaning though, a world of opportunity awaits you with countless Knysna property opportunities.

From these humble beginnings, the town has grown into a mini-metropolis which draws visitors from around the globe. Knysna offers an abundance of encounters, from a selection of world class restaurants to cultural and heritage activities, or adventure and leisure experiences. If it's adrenaline you're after, then enjoy mountain biking in the lush surrounding forests, paddling and fishing on the lagoon and nearby rivers, paragliding or surfing and paddling on the waves. For the less adventurous, Knysna offers a meander along the lagoon, bird-watching in the forests, basking in the sun on the beach, shopping, festivals and art exhibitions. Take a township tour, visit the renowned local brewery, track the elusive Knysna elephant through the forest or simply sit on the edge of the lagoon with your favourite drink and watch the sun set. The unique Knysna seahorse and Pansy shell grace the Knysna Lagoon where succulent oysters are produced. The colourful Knysna Loerie and Narina Trogon delight bird watching enthusiasts in the indigenous forest, the largest close-canopy forest in southern Africa.

Knysna real estate in South Africa offers a little bit of everything, from waterfront lifestyle properties in Leisure Isle, Thesen Island and Belvidere to exclusive golf resort properties in Pezula, Sparrebosch and Simola. Thesen Islands Estate has replaced an extremely toxic timber mill which had operated in the heart of the sensitive Knysna Lagoon for three quarters of a century. Thesen Islands consist of 19 individual islands connected by waterways, which not only provide opportunities for boating and swimming, but also prove highly successful from an environmental perspective. The sheltered waterways provide a refuge for fish - especially the Knysna seahorse, which has taken up residence in the waterways. The Pezula Golf Estate too has seen the eradication of millions of alien pine and gum trees in a very sensitive coastal fynbos ecosystem and replaced by a very low density estate. The Homes Overseas Magazine in the UK awarded Pezula as the Most Environmentally Aware Development in the World as well as the Best Development in South Africa.

For the country lovers, there are farms and small holdings in the Rheenendal and Sedgefield areas, and Knysna itself has nature estates in the forests surrounding the town. Brenton-on-Sea, Buffalo Bay, and even The Heads have easy access to the sea and beaches. Surrounding the Knysna Lagoon are many affordable properties with views of the lagoon and easy access to the town. Knysna has a growing CBD and industrial area, with a waterfront development, modern shopping complexes and most amenities.

The property in Knysna has developed into a cosmopolitan hub with an ever-increasing number of people moving from up-country within South Africa to enjoy the lifestyle and political stability the area has to offer. A number of foreigners already own property in Knysna as this area is an undoubtedly a popular choice for anyone considering a home far removed from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. It is not surprising then that Knysna, as the hub of the Garden Route, has earned its place as one of South Africa's best known and most popular travel destinations and a key area in which to invest. If you have had your fill of standard South Africa property  options, then escape to Knysna and experience a world of difference.

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Our listings price ranges for Knysna Property:

• Residential Sale Property Ranging from R580,000 to R35,000,000

• Developments Sale Property Ranging from R549,000 to R1,090,000

• Commercial Sale Property Ranging from R1,500,000 to R7,200,000