luxury real estate for sale Plettenberg Bay, South Africa

Sole Mandate. Exclusive Thesen Island home offering 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, study, 2 lounges and sweeping canal views. Features parking for 6 cars, private jetty and double garage. Where award-winning marina living meets impeccable South African style. Welcome to your new sanctuary on the water. Imagine waking to a view of the water with your own private jetty and the sun glinting off the wide canal just beyond your garden. This is not just a house; it is a lifestyle statement. Recently reimagined with top-class finishes and a designer’s eye for effortless flow, this magnificent family home on the prestigious Thesen Islands is a rare jewel that blends indoor elegance with the magic of coastal living. The Heart of the Home: Step inside and be welcomed by a sense of airy sophistication. The master suite is a retreat on the ground floor and a sanctuary of calm. It features a huge walk-through dressing room that leads to the bathroom. The main living area features an open-plan kitchen, dining room, and large lounge designed for comfort and easy living. The kitchen is a chef’s dream, boasting a sleek Smeg oven and gas hob, modern appliances, and a separate scullery and laundry that keep life’s mess elegantly hidden. But the true star is the large lounge, with wood-burning fireplace - perfect for cosying up on those chilly Knysna evenings. When the sun is out, simply slide away the glass stacking doors to dissolve the boundary between inside and out, opening onto a large wrap-around deck that leads to the jetty and wide water canal. For a change of scenery, there is a second casual lounge, complete with a built-in coffee station. Opening from this room is a magical, north-facing courtyard bathed in sun, with a soothing water feature. It’s the perfect spot for your morning coffee or an intimate evening glass of wine. The upper level is designed for family and guests. A second main en-suite bedroom opens to a balcony with breathtaking views over the water - a perfect sunrise spot. Two additional bedrooms, each with their own balcony, share a beautifully appointed bathroom. A large, versatile study (perfect as a pyjama lounge or kids' media room) completes the upper level, giving everyone their own space. The Exterior & The Extras: This property is a complete package. With 2 garages, 2 carports, and water access directly from your own private jetty, life here is set up for adventure. But the real peace of mind comes from the home’s modern infrastructure: water tanks, an inverter and solar panels ensure you’re powered and prepared, no matter what. You are not just buying a home; you are buying into an award-winning lifestyle. Thesen Islands is an exclusive, secure marina village offering a world of walkable amenities, from delis and excellent restaurants, exclusive boutique clothing shops to pristine waterways. This is the ultimate family home in one of South Africa's most sought-after addresses. Why You'll Love It: • Master Suite on Main: Rare and perfect for multi-generational living or ultimate privacy. • Dual Living Areas: A formal lounge and a relaxed family lounge with coffee bar. • Sun-Drenched Courtyard: A north-facing secret garden with a water feature. • Light & Connection: Stacking doors that merge home with nature. • Fully Equipped: Smeg appliances, sink master, inverter, 12 solar panels, 4 water tanks = 1500 litres, water filter plant, private jetty. Prepaid electricity • Triple Balconies: Views from every upstairs room. • Parking for 6 cars undercover, double garage, carport and undercover shade parking. This is an opportunity to secure a turn-key waterfront home that needs nothing but your personal touch. This piece of paradise won’t be available long. Call me today to schedule your private viewing.

Wake up to the sound of the ocean, endless blue horizons, and the feeling of living in your own private coastal retreat.This exceptional contemporary residence offers an effortless blend of luxury, privacy, and coastal beauty. Designed to embrace its breathtaking ocean and cliffside surroundings, the home centres around a sun-filled private pool courtyard, creating a seamless flow between indoor and outdoor living. Spacious entertainment areas, elegant finishes, and separate guest accommodation make this property perfectly suited for extended family living, entertaining on a grand scale, or an exclusive coastal retreat where every day feels like a holiday.Property Features:•7 Bedrooms in total•Main residence with 3 bedrooms•Luxurious main suite with panoramic ocean views•Cellar / home office•Formal lounge and dining room with wood-burning fireplace•Modern kitchen with seamless indoor-outdoor flow•Covered entertainment patio overlooking the ocean and cliffs•Central swimming pool with pool shower and guest toilet•3 separate guest suites, each offering:oBedroomoLoungeoKitchenetteoBathroom•Ideal for guest accommodation•Inverter system•3 Garages with ample storage•2 Laundry areas•Secure estate living with exceptional privacy

STRICTLY BY APPOINTMENT ONLY!JOINT MANDATE!Nestled within vibrant, indigenous fynbos, this private and picturesque home is bathed in natural light and offers generous proportions throughout. Five spacious bedrooms each enjoy their own en suite bathroom, ensuring comfort and privacy for both family and guests. Expansive aluminium-framed windows showcase sweeping southern ocean views, while the north-facing orientation welcomes warm winter sun into the living spaces.The sleek, contemporary kitchen is fitted with extensive quartz countertops and matching splashbacks - ideal for effortless entertaining. Airy reception areas with elevated ceilings flow seamlessly onto a covered terrace and a sun-filled, north-facing swimming pool.Home Features:• Flowing open-plan living and dining areas designed for easy entertaining• Separate media/family room with direct access to the pool terrace• Covered alfresco dining patio with built-in braai overlooking the sunny north-facing pool• Modern, fully fitted kitchen with integrated casual dining area• Built-in coffee/bar station with wine cooler• Premium SMEG appliances and separate scullery/utility room• Main bedroom suite with walk-in dressing room, private balcony, and full en suite bathroom• Second bedroom near the main suite with sliding door access to the garden• Air-conditioned study/home office with pool access• Separate guest cloakroom• Three additional bedrooms, each with private en suite bathrooms• Two double garages (four-car capacity)• Ample built-in storage throughout• Energy-efficient double glazing installed throughout• Integrated private LIFT offering seamless access between levels and enhanced everyday convenience

Exclusive Mandate , Pezula Golf Estate, Knysna, Garden Route, South Africa. Few homes offer a vantage point quite like this. Elevated above the estate with sweeping 180-degree views across the ocean, fynbos and golf course, this double-storey home is a rare find in one of the Garden Route's most sought-after addresses. The layout is thoughtfully designed for easy living. Upstairs, the open-plan living areas take full advantage of the position - wrap-around views are the backdrop to every meal, every sundowner, every quiet morning. Downstairs, three bedrooms (main en suite) offer comfortable, private retreat, along with a cosy TV room and double garage. Step outside and the home continues to deliver - a generous paved terrace with built-in braai and large swimming pool make for effortless entertaining, with the kind of outdoor living that draws people to Knysna in the first place. Whether you're looking for a permanent home, a holiday escape, or a foothold in a blue-chip estate, this property offers exceptional value as an entry into Pezula.

This well-positioned home in Pezula Golf Estate, Knysna, Garden Route, South Africa, offers comfortable single-level living with open views across the golf course. The front door opens into a spacious open-plan living area, with a conveniently positioned guest bathroom located near the entrance. On the left is the lounge, dining room and main en-suite bedroom, while the kitchen, second lounge and remaining guest suites are positioned on the right-hand side, creating a practical layout for both everyday living and entertaining. Aluminium glass doors across the front of the home allow natural light to fill the space and frame uninterrupted views over the 15th hole. The home offers four en-suite bedrooms, with the main suite on the left providing privacy and easy access to the living areas. An enclosed patio extends the living area for year-round use and opens onto the deck and saltwater pool overlooking the fairway. A newly installed sauna adds an additional wellness feature. At the rear of the home, a drying courtyard includes an additional outside bathroom. Air conditioning is installed in all bedrooms, with two units servicing the main living space, complemented by a wood-burning fireplace for cooler months. Practical additions include approximately 4 000 litres of filtered water storage plumbed into the home, as well as a 5 kW inverter system with solar panels. Additional features include a double garage and an easy-flow layout suited to both permanent living and a lock-up-and-go lifestyle within the estate. Set above Knysna along the Garden Route, Pezula Golf Estate is a secure, low-density estate known for its privacy and natural surroundings. Large areas of preserved green space, indigenous fynbos and extensive walking and running trails create a strong connection to nature. Residents enjoy access to the Pezula Championship Golf Course, communal leisure facilities including a pool, gym, tennis court and children’s play areas, as well as private beach access. The estate offers 24-hour controlled access, ensuring a peaceful and well-managed environment.

A lovely family home, four en-suite bedrooms, with uninterrupted views over natural forest and golf course, to a stretch of ocean beyond. Built on a large stand of 1405sqm, prioritising privacy, and immersed in nature. Located in Pezula Golf Estate, Knysna, Garden Route, South Africa. Upstairs are the easy open-plan living areas, with lounge, dining and entertainment area monopolising the wonderful views. There is an aircon/heating system for both the hot and cold months. The open-plan living areas lead out to the salt-water swimming pool, which enjoys the protected northern aspect. The spacious granite kitchen has a separate scullery/laundry. On the same level is the master suite with full bathroom, plus a second guest bedroom. ‘Easy stairs’ lead down to two further en-suite bedrooms on the ground level and all bedrooms are carpeted for winter warmth. The extra-large garage allows space for a golf cart and has direct access to the home. There is a convenient outside loo and washbasin. The home is equipped with a large solar system, giving you a near zero utility account and power throughout loadshedding. This easy-to-live-in home is within walking distance of the golf clubhouse and seconds from the chip-and-putt practice facility. Pezula Golf Estate offers a lovely homeowner’s clubhouse with large swimming pool, tennis court, children’s play area and gym. There is a small private beach on the estate and stunning nature walks. Pezula Golf Estate is just 10 minutes from the centre of Knysna, with its cosmopolitan shops, restaurants, coffee shops, art galleries, museums and library and just five minutes from the Knysna Private Hospital. The estate is built around the award-winning Pezula Championship Golf Course.

Pezula Golf Estate, Knysna, Garden Route, South Africa Immaculately renovated and reconfigured to let in plenty of light, this five-bedroom home occupies a prime spot on Pezula Golf Estate. From its elevated position you’ll take in fairway views and the ever-changing Knysna Lagoon - especially dramatic at night - which makes this outlook truly special. On entry, freshly painted walls and oak Oggi flooring lead through split-level living areas. Skylights, large double-glazed windows and a set of new west-facing windows fill the interior with sunshine while one gas and two wood fireplaces keep you warm in winter. The kitchen features Caesarstone countertops, a central island with prep bowl, a 5-plate Smeg gas hob, two electric ovens, plus a separate scullery and laundry. Four bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms and are laid out in different wings for privacy. The upstairs main bedroom has its own balcony overlooking the estuary, built-in cupboards, and a bathroom with double vanity, shower, bath and enclosed loo. A guest loo is available for visitors, and there’s a service bathroom off the garage. Outside, a recently refurbished (Micklewood Construction) salt-chlorinated pool with overflow and storage room sits next to a covered TV lounge with a wood-burning fireplace. The double plot is fully enclosed - ideal for pets - and the driveway leads to four automated garages, with extra off-street parking available. Practical infrastructure you’ll appreciate: • 20 000 L JoJo tanks linked to an automated garden irrigation system. • Four geysers: main on solar, kitchen on gas, plus two on Eskom power. • Heated pool. • Three-phase power throughout. • Solar panels with Victron inverters, ready for off-grid use. • Plantation shutters on select windows. • Air-conditioned wine cellar with new glass doors. Furniture is available by separate negotiation. This is Pezula Golf Estate’s finest offering - truly a home where every thoughtful detail has been considered.

Tucked away at the end of a cul-de-sac in Pezula Golf Estate, Knysna, along the Garden Route of South Africa, this home offers complete privacy and uninterrupted views over the golf course, cliffs and ocean. Facing northeast, it’s filled with light throughout the day and has a natural, open feel. A solid-wood and glass front door leads into a spacious entrance hall – the perfect drop-off spot for coats, jackets and shoes. From here, the living areas open up beautifully, creating a comfortable open-plan living area. The lounge and kitchen are positioned to the right, flowing through large glass doors onto a deck with a rim-flow pool that looks straight onto the golf course – ideal for entertaining or simply enjoying the scenery. The passage leads to a guest bathroom, as well as a generously sized study or 4th en suite, giving you a quiet and private workspace. Upstairs you’ll find three en-suite bedrooms and a TV lounge. The first bedroom at the top of the stairs has its own balcony with golf course views. The TV lounge in the middle brings in plenty of natural light, while further down the passage are two more bedrooms: a guest suite, and the main bedroom. The main suite is a standout with a private balcony, a full bathroom, and ample built-in cupboards, all designed around the views of the pool, golf course and ocean. The home has been exceptionally well cared for, tastefully renovated and is in move-in condition. Nothing needs to be done, it’s light, airy and offers the space and lifestyle that makes estate living so desirable. • 4 en-suite bedrooms • Double garage with extra height • 10kw Victron inverter and solar system • Backup water supply • Entire house water filtration system • Rim-flow pool • Garapa deck • Induction hob • Slow-combustion wood-burning fireplace • Prime position with ocean and golf course views • Northeast orientation • Ready to move in!

Opulent, grand and meticulous maintained, this luxury home situated on the gentle slopes of the prestigious Pezula Golf Estate, Knysna, Garden Route, South Africa is a prized find. Large windows and doors throughout the home provide sweeping views of the Indian Ocean from almost every room. Spaces are crafted and refined by double-volume and high ceilings throughout, from entrance hall to entertainment areas. The impressive entertainment areas lead out onto a large patio featuring a sizeable plunge pool that overlooks the natural fynbos and 180-degree ocean views. This home exudes quality. The kitchen comprises of solid cherry-wood cabinetry and granite tops. The bathrooms boast imported European sanitary ware and are fully fitted with Hans Grohe finishes. Wrought-iron balustrades line the staircases and upstairs walkways, and intricate wrought-iron chandeliers hang throughout the home. The flooring throughout is a stunning travertine marble tile and luxury soft Belgotex carpet. Pezula Golf Estate is one of the premier residential developments in South Africa, consistently ranking in the upper end of the top 10 best golf and residential estates in the country. With its prime location high above the lagoon-side town of Knysna on the Garden Route coast and its unique natural environment, this sought-after estate offers the discerning buyer excellent security, an unparalleled lifestyle, and a superb investment opportunity. Residents have access to a communal swimming pool, tennis court and club house, which can be hired for private events. The estate boasts a stunning private beach, which residents can access from the bottom of the estate with just a short walk. Homeowners are also entitled to one free golf membership per home. Situated within the estate is the world-renowned Pezula Resort Hotel & Spa, providing numerous 5-star amenities which residents have access to.

Welcome to 6 & 7 Bowsprit – a forest retreat where bush-lodge architecture and indigenous nature blend seamlessly. From arrival, the experience is unique: a sculptural waterfall flows beneath the entrance stairs into a natural pond beside the front door, setting a calm and organic tone. A double garage with golf-cart space adjoins a fully self-contained apartment with kitchenette, full bathroom and Juliet balcony overlooking the forest and lagoon. Its placement ensures privacy from the main home and cottage – perfect for visiting guests or an Airbnb/Home Exchange arrangement, already successfully utilised. Descending to the main living level, double-volume ceilings and expansive glass open directly to the surrounding trees. The open-plan design connects a generous granite kitchen with central island to a dining space set on warm Kiaat hardwood floors – continued through the windows and staircases for a timeless, high-end finish. The lounge centres around a large Jetmaster fireplace clad in natural stone, offering both scale and cosiness. Glass doors extend the living area to two outdoor spaces: a deck overlooking an indigenous herb garden, and a lush enclosed courtyard known as “The Cave.” Currently serving as a utility area for the waterfall and pond pump, it holds exciting potential for a future wine cellar, games room or wellness space. Inside the home, another versatile utility room – previously a gym and microgreens studio – includes extraction fans and a reverse osmosis system, ready for further transformation. Upstairs, a TV lounge opens onto a large balcony with spectacular forest-and-lagoon views. The main bedroom feels like a private treetop hideaway, wrapped in glass and immersed in nature. Its en-suite bathroom features natural stone finishes, a large bath with forest views, a walk-in shower and double vanities. A secluded deck among the branches offers the perfect perch for birdwatching – Turacos, Sunbirds, Paradise Flycatchers and more are frequent visitors, with Owls heard at night. A second en-suite bedroom shares the elevated views with access to its own deck. The third bedroom delivers architectural character with a handcrafted Kiaat spiral staircase leading to a loft-style workspace that connects to the garage – ideal as an artist’s studio or office. Set on an expansive 2,016m² erf at the end of a cul-de-sac, the property ensures exceptional privacy with only one neighbour and no future development alongside. The sheltered forest setting creates a calm microclimate all year round. A separate cottage – “The Pool House” – adds additional accommodation and lifestyle appeal. Glass stacking doors open directly to the pool terrace, showcasing superb lagoon views. Recently upgraded, the outdoor space features two connected pools – a lap pool and a heated pool with spa jets, remote lighting and a waterfall feature. A rock wall built from the property’s own sandstone frames this serene space. Inside, a compact kitchen and bathroom sit below a spacious upstairs bedroom. Infrastructure enhances the property’s eco-conscious, off-grid potential: • 8kW Sunsynk inverter + 20kWh battery system supporting the home, apartment and cottage • 5-stage water filtration in The Cave • Household reverse osmosis system A network of private walking paths winds through the surrounding indigenous forest, with hidden picnic spots and regular sightings of bushbuck, genets, butterflies and abundant birdlife – a reminder that nature is truly part of everyday living here. 6 & 7 Bowsprit is more than a home – it is a living sanctuary that celebrates African texture, tranquillity and modern comfort. Private, peaceful and unlike anywhere else… a place to live close to nature without compromise.

Exquisite Lagoon Views! This modern home for sale on The Heads has exquisite views across the lagoon to the Outeniqua Mountains in the distance. The wide enclosed verandah at the front of the house allows for spectacular views of the lagoon & the glorious sunsets. The spacious open plan living room has lovely soft colours, & the home has high quality finishes. The kitchen has a gas & electrical hob & an eye-level oven, & a separate scullery. There is a TV room & a study, four bedrooms & four bathrooms. One of the bedrooms is on ground level with a full bathroom en suite. You will find three bedrooms upstairs. The main bedroom has a large dressing room & a full bathroom en-suite. The second bedroom has a full bathroom en suite & the third bedroom has a bathroom with a shower across the passage. The property has two gas fireplaces & fibre connectivity. The double garage leads directly into the house. This is a beautiful home with an outstanding position. The Heads is very safe with CCTV cameras monitored by the security company.

An exceptional home. This north-facing property for sale in Knysna has panoramic views of the Outeniqua Mountains in the distance, & the waves breaking onto the rocks in The Heads to the south. This elegant home has been built with a great amount of attention to detail, & the finishes are outstanding. The open plan living room is spacious & filled with light. Set to one side is a comfortable TV room. Doors open to a gorgeous patio with a rim-flow pool. The kitchen is superb with a centre island, a gas stove & an eye-level oven, & a separate scullery & laundry. There are four bedrooms en suite as well as a flatlet with a separate entrance. The small garden has been planted with indigenous plants. There are two 5000 litre water tanks & a large double garage. Enjoy the sheltered position of this exceptional home.