House for sale
Entertain effortlessly on a wraparound deck and plunge pool, high above Simola with sweeping Knysna River-to-Heads views; reclaimed beams and oversized island kitchen. Five beds, six baths.
Some homes are built. Others are crafted.
High above the ravines of Simola, with sweeping views tracing the Knysna River toward the distant hint of the Knysna Heads, this owner-built industrial farmhouse carries both strength and soul.
Reclaimed wool warehouse beams anchor the home in history. Exposed off shutter concrete ceilings and clean architectural lines bring a confident, modern edge. Old and new sit comfortably together, warm, grounded and beautifully resolved.
The living spaces flow effortlessly from a contemporary kitchen with an oversized conversational island into dining and lounge areas that open completely on both sides. On summer days, sliders disappear and the home breathes insides and outside becoming one.
A glass-cubed study adds architectural interest. The central deck wraps around a plunge pool and undercover patio with built-in-barbeque, private, elevated and designated for long, relaxed family afternoons.
With air conditioning, underfloor heating and a rainwater harvesting and reverse osmosis water purification system the home is as intelligent as it is beautiful.
This is not a formula estate property. It is a home with a story positioned in one of Knysna’s most elevated settings.
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Listed for sale at R15,490,000
Price reduced by 3.5% to R14,950,000
How this home compares with 37 active listings in Knysna.
Insight
Priced 69% above the local median — but still inside the typical range for Knysna.
It is higher per m² than typical, which helps explain where it sits in the range. 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.
Similar properties pricing
Key differences
Premium priced · based on 30 listings
Large at a premium · based on 30 listings
Market depth
37 listings
Similar homes town-wide
135 days
Median time on market
Medium inventory
Active across Knysna
Insights are based on current active listings (excludes sold data) and may change. This is not a valuation or appraisal.
Simola is an exclusive, secure golf and lifestyle estate perched high above the Knysna River, offering residents unparalleled panoramic views, world-class sporting facilities, and a tranquil, sophisticated living environment.
* Distances and amenities are approximate.