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The Island is registered as a Conservancy with CapeNature. The Island’s charm comes from its location in nature, surrounded by water and wild areas filled with the unspoilt fauna and flora, providing a rich natural environment for various species. The Swartvlei estuary is ideal for water sport adventures and relaxing weekends on the water. The Island is a world class family friendly lifestyle suburb.
Sedgefield—proudly Africa’s first Slow Town, where the tortoise truly sets the pace - No. 38 is a north-facing corner property set in the heart of The Island offering an exceptional lifestyle of calm, security, and community-focused atmosphere. Bordering a conservancy area and located just one road from the estuary, this home enjoys a quiet residential setting filled with morning birdsong and an unmistakable Sunday-vibe that lasts all week long.
This well-built, low-maintenance double-storey family home is perfectly suited to investors and families, where kids safely skateboard the streets and neighbors form part of a close, welcoming community.
The interior is light and bright throughout, with large picture windows in every room. Downstairs features an open-plan lounge, dining area, and kitchen with granite countertops, ample storage, and a walk-in pantry. A separate scullery accommodates all appliances, with direct access to the automated double garage, including plumbing for an additional washing machine. A pub area leads off the living space, creating a relaxed entertainment flow. A guest toilet for ease of convenience for visiting friends.
Sliding doors from both the lounge and pub open onto a wrap-around, under-roof entertainment area complete with a built-in braai - ideal for effortless indoor-outdoor living. A spacious guest bedroom with full en-suite bathroom also opens onto this area, perfect for visitors.
Upstairs, an easy-stride staircase leads to a cozy pajama/TV lounge and separate study, along with two en-suite bedrooms. The private and plush king-size master suite includes a walk-through dressing room and full en-suite bathroom with corner bath. All bedrooms offer generous built-in cupboards. All bedrooms including study and TV lounge are comfortably carpeted, while public areas downstairs are tiled.
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This is a safe, secure, and serene home offering exceptional value, space, and a sought-after Slow Town lifestyle in one of the Garden Route’s most cherished communities.
The Island is the ultimate lifestyle living suburb, a community where bowls, tennis, cycling, walking, jogging, and water sport activities are on your doorstep. The Saturday morning markets is within walking distance. The Wild Oats Community Farmers Market, one of the country’s top markets, offers farm-fresh breakfast and artisanal treats, creating a sense of community you just won’t find in the more commercial hubs.
If you are looking for that authentic, soul-soothing Garden Route experience that feels more like the holidays we grew up with, then it is time to shift your gaze to Sedgefield. Semi-grate to the Garden Route, start living the ‘yesteryear’ lifestyle Sedgefield offers, in the heart of the Lakes District, halfway between Wilderness and Knysna, and a short scenic drive to George airport.
