House for sale
Embrace waterfront living on Knysna Lagoon with private boat access, lit-up treetop boardwalks and Balau deck — entertainer's kitchen and bar, five bedrooms and double garage.
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Once in a while, a truly unique and exquisite property comes to market - There is no other like it. Ensconced on one of the most private and largest plots, your own portion of this 11.75 Ha Private Estate, located on the waters-edge of the world renown Knysna Lagoon. From the moment you enter the beautiful estate entrance, you just know something special awaits you.
Craving for peace and tranquillity, privacy and security, together with unconditional freedom of direct access to the Knysna Lagoon to launch your boat from within the estate, pop over to the Waterfront for lunch or take a picnic to the nearby little beach and throw a line into the water. Take an early morning swim, meander along lit-up boardwalks at night through the forest, bike/hike to the nearby ocean, or just chill in your hammocks on your private Balau deck and more....the superb modern clubhouse offers a Gym, sauna, sparkling lap-pool, table tennis, tennis court, and outdoor built in braai/barbecue and kitchenette for those special occasions. WOW...
So versatile – Permanent lifestyle home, holiday getaway, writer’s retreat, artists escape, investors wanting to earn additional income from holiday experience rentals, the opportunities are endless...
Clever collaboration between architect and builder, with detailed conceptualisation and forward planning, much thought went into creating the optimal open-plan design for a five-bedroom multi-generational home, to capture and incorporate the surrounding canopy of majestic ancient Yellowwood and Milkwood trees, providing a magical merging treetop experience. Lights in the trees and surrounding garden at night, accentuate their aura and mystery, so special.
A seamless floor plan from the beautiful high performance chef`s kitchen, integrated with the diner and luxury lounge, flows easily through to a magnificent family braai room with a superb built in bar, which can be left wide open or fully enclosed with a special feature glass slider to the living areas plus stackaway doors along to the patio and garden. A spacious garden flat located on a corner wing on the ground floor with separate entrance and parking is perfect for guests, holiday lets, or a magnificent big office / studio etc.... There is a private study upstairs situated away from the living areas. The luxurious main bedroom with full en-suite, occupies a corner wing upstairs plus a further three large bedrooms opposite the cozy pyjama TV lounge. Third bedroom has own en-suite bathroom and balcony, bedrooms four and five have large comfy fitted bay windows and share a full family bathroom.
Hear the loud silence of tranquillity, observe in awe, the buck roaming quietly past - enjoy the gentle chirping of birds, or special calling of the enchanting and vibrant colourful Knysna Turaco (Loerie)
Please contact me now to arrange an exclusive viewing of this simply amazing property.
SOME ADDITIONAL FEATURES:
+ Strategically placed XL windows and sliders allow natural lighting to soak the home
+ XXL double garage – 74 SQM – Tiled flooring – direct entrance to home
+ Cavity sliding doors in living area plus a Feature Lacunza Fireplace
+ Double volume ceilings with down-lighters and exposed beams
+ Separate scullery / laundry room
+ Walk in pantry and walk-in linen room
+ Gas appliance fittings and water heaters
Listed for sale at R8,850,000
Compared with 38 active listings in Knysna.
Insight
Priced close to the local median, and inside the typical range for Knysna.
Benchmarked on town-level data where the suburb sample is limited. Premium pockets may trade above town averages — check with the agent for local guidance.
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Market depth
38 listings
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142 days
Median time on market
Medium inventory
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Brenton-on-Lake is a tranquil, nature-focused residential enclave offering residents a serene lifestyle nestled between the Knysna Lagoon and lush indigenous forests, perfect for those seeking peace and scenic beauty.