With a host of outdoor activities, an affordable cost of living, minimal crime levels, mild weather patterns, and an unmatched natural beauty, it’s no wonder Mosselbay residents are considered some of the happiest in the country. If you're looking for a place where you’re most likely be greeted with a smile it may be time to move to one of this picture-perfect Garden Route destination.
Mossel Bay is situated halfway between Cape Town and Port Elizabeth, making it an ideal stop over for visitors to the Western and Eastern Cape Provinces. Neighbouring towns include George, Outshoorn and Albertinia, which are all dotted along the N2 route. Once a small town, Mosselbay has grown into a popular holiday destination for both local and international tourists with the famous self-catering holiday advancing incoming tourism.
When looking for property for sale in Mossel Bay, buyers are spoilt for choice with various neighbourhoods and private estates, both coastal and inland. Although the number of property sales during the past three months of 2011 of both freehold and sectional scheme are the lowest recorded since 2004, average freehold prices here peaked at R1.6-million in 2010.
Lightstone indicates that Pinnacle Point Beach and Golf Estate hold the highest average freehold ranking of R2.5- million, followed by Mosselbay Golf Estate at R1.9-million, and Monte Christo Estate at R1.8-million. Next in line are Village on Sea at R1.7-million, Linkside at R1.6-million and Bakke at R1.5-million and falling just below the R1-million mark are De Nova and Mosselbay Extention 15.
Mosselbay may be renowned for its natural charm but it’s the people who make it special. The town truly captures the spirit and pride of rural communities. It is where everything comes together and neighbourly bonds last – all the essentials for a cheerful and a fulfilling life.
