The 300km coastal route between Stillbaai and nature’s valley on the Garden Route remains one of the most sought-after property investment destinations in South Africa.

With its charming towns and villages, beautiful countryside, and pristine beaches, the Garden Route is not only the top holiday destination for South Africans and international travelers, but has also become a popular settlement area, as telecommunication infrastructure is rolled out and more families are moving out of the major metropolises.

A mere hour’s drive from Mossel Bay and four hours from Cape Town, Stilbaai, also known as the Bay of Sleeping Beauty, is home to one of the most exciting beach developments to come about in the last decade or so: Preekstoel Beach Estate.

Perfection 18 years in the making

The idea for Preekstoel Beach Estate was born 18 years ago when Vivren Properties owners Tjaart van der Walt and Bruce Ladegaard came across an incredible opportunity to purchase pristine beachfront farmland right next to the Geelkrans Nature Reserve. Instead of breaking ground immediately, the developer had a number of regulation changes and challenges, which put more than a few spanners into the works.

But when the waters get choppy, it is only the brave who get rowing. In true pioneer fashion, the developers have worked tirelessly alongside local authorities and communities to find sustainable solutions that bring a multitude of mutual benefits.

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What we can expect from Preekstoel Beach Estate and Apartments

Preekstoel Beach Estate is situated in Stilbaai East on the edge of the Geelkrans Nature Reserve and has spectacular views of the Stilbaai Peninsula and arresting mountains in the backdrop. With unparalleled scenic splendour on all sides, it can easily be said that Preekstoel Beach Estate is set in one of the most beautiful surroundings in the country.

The aesthetic of the estate is one of shoreline serenity. With calming cool white tones and natural grey stone accents all throughout the estate, the subtle modern design is intended to blend in with the gracious landscape as much as possible. It has a new-world charm, a nice touch in an area known for its old-world magnetism.

The Preekstoel Beach Estate offers a ‘plot and plan’ purchasing model. This means that investors can choose the plot of land and style of home or villa from different villa configurations. The starting price of the villa range is R3,245,000*.

In addition to the villas, the development includes the stunning beachfront plots with bespoke home designs, starting from R5,376,000*, and The Preekstoel – beach apartments with all the hotel-styled facilities. Preekstoel Beach Estate offers a family home for people who desire a practical yet sophisticated lifestyle, or for those ready to downscale. The lock-up-and-go lifestyle is also perfect for holiday-makers, and offers investors an opportunity to capitalise from the active rental market. The double-storey homes are capped at 50% of the footprint, thereby ensuring all residents a charming view of the incredible surroundings.

Stilbaai remains one of the last outposts of truly beachside small-town living in South Africa. Described by residents as a place where children still leave their bicycles outside, streets are well maintained, and there is a spirit of community that has become something of a rarity in the city hustle and bustle. Most importantly, Stilbaai is renowned for its safety and security – even more of a rarity in modern-day South Africa.

Living your best investment

It is not only the reasonable pricing of the Preekstoel Beach Estate homes and excellent location that make this estate such an incredible investment. The beach estate comes with a number of fabulous amenities that up the ante immeasurably. With a clubhouse, a restaurant, gym, spa, playgrounds and function venue all part of the design, Preekstoel Beach Estate offers more lifestyle living than merely a place to call home.

For the water-sporting residents, the estate has a designated boat yard where all manner of boats, jet skis and surfboards may be kept. There is beach and river launching access just down the road, and boardwalks for those rambling walkers. Not to forget, the estate borders the magnificent Geelkrans Nature Reserve, which has incredible hiking trails and over 164 hectares of unspoiled landscape.

A stone’s throw from the beach

One of the most significant aspects of the Preekstoel Beach Estate is its proximity to the beach. This is a game changer for homeowners who want to build their dream homes with the waves practically lapping on their doorstep.

There is much excitement regarding the November 2022 launch of Preekstoel Beach Estate. With so many units already sold, it will be an exciting next few months for the developers of this sensational gem. If you are interested in shoreline living in an area of arresting beauty, Preekstoel Beach Estate will be paradise to you.

*Plot and plan property prices open to change, final pricing available in November 2022. Prices mentioned are correct at the time of going to publishing.