RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY REVIEWS
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OUBAAI
the country, having enjoyed only minimal
maintenance since it was completed in
1848. It’s a trip back into time. Or drive into
Knysna via the “Seven Passes” route – the
original, skinny, twisty little ancestor of the
N2. Go surfing in Victoria Bay, shopping in
George, sailing in Knysna, hiking in Robberg
near Plett, paddling on the Wilderness
Lakes or mountain biking in the fabulous
Harkerville Forest, with its plethora of worldclass trails. Or indulge your palate. On a
the 17th hole
Saturday, take a break from the golf course
and visit the nearby Wild Oats Community
Security is paramount. Thorburn Security
three bedrooms, and cater to a rental market.
Farmers’ Market in Sedgefield, enjoy oysters
manage the access control and guarding,
Property prices range from R 1.5 million for
in Knysna or Mossel Bay, pick strawberries
and the perimeter is secured by electric
a one-bedroom unit to R 3.5 million for a
near George, or explore the fine cuisine
fencing, CCTV cameras and mother nature.
three-bedroom unit. Freehold homes range
options in Knysna and Plett.
The HOA encourages sustainable practices
in price from R 3.5 million to R 25 million,
and acts like a mini-municipality by
depending on location and views.
Or, of course, just stay right where you are
and relish a slow afternoon stroll along the
assuring the supply of water and electricity,
Based in Oubaai you will be well placed to
ragged cliff face, as your children regale
explore the many delights of the Garden
you with stories of adventures, hideouts
Residents and homeowners range from
Route. Maybe take a drive over to the
and who’s caught the biggest fish that day.
young families to retired folk, served by
Little Karoo via one of the many beautiful
the area’s excellent private schools and
mountain passes. The Outeniqua Pass is
hospitals. Being only an 8km drive to the
scenic and reliable, but a little ordinary,
George Airport, makes commuting very
while the Montagu Pass is slower but well
easy. The village units range from one to
worth it. It’s the oldest unchanged pass in
sewerage and road maintenance.
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