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The property in Margate took its name from the original farm bought there in 1919 by a Mr. Hugh Balance, who paid a measly £466 for the land. He decided to purchase it for ‘its beautiful beach and picturesque scenery’. By 1921, he realised that farming was not to be its destiny, and sub-divided the land into half-acre plots to establish a township which he initially called Inkongweni after the local river (the place of entertainment in Zulu). Due to the area’s extreme isolation, initial sales were rare, but then a remarkable event occurred that would alter Margate real estate and Balance’s futures forever. During the winter of 1922, a strange occurrence took place off the coast of what is now known as Margate Beach. This event made international headlines and as fate would have it, put this struggling township firmly on the map.

The tale goes that people witnessed two whales fighting against a monster ‘polar bear’. The creature eventually lost the battle and was washed up to shore. It was reported that this white furred, bear-like thing was 14.3m in length, three meters wide with a five foot trunk and three meter tail. It remained on the beach for about two weeks and undoubtedly attracted a lot of attention before being swept away by the next spring tide. What a shame that there were no cameras to capture this historical event! Whether this tale is fact or fiction, the reality still remains that this event turned a struggling township into one of the most exciting holiday destinations that South Africa has to offer. Margate property is amongst the best in the country, enquire today for further details.

This exciting real estate in South Africa offers its visitors a wide variety of accommodation no matter what your age, budget or preference may be. From cozy B&B`s with that special personalised touch, through to comfortable self-catering accommodation, rambling guest houses, well-equipped lodges, established hotels and well-maintained camping and caravanning sites. This bustling town has a vast selection of fine restaurants, inviting pubs and fast food outlets. It is traditionally known to cater for the young and old. Margate has often been hailed as the hot spot on the South Coast property area. For those seeking a bit of the night life it doesn’t get more festive than Margate. Search our Margate Houses and enjoy the good life on the South Coast.