Located halfway between Cape Town and Port Elizabeth, George forms the heart and hub of the Garden Route.
The picturesque city offers anything a modern-day holidaymaker could want, including renowned golf courses and top-class restaurants and tourist attractions.
Spread over a 10km plateau between the Outeniqua Mountains to the north and the Indian Ocean to the south, George has never ceased to enthrall visitors. 18th century traveller Le Vaillantasts said "Nature has made an enchanting abode of this beautiful place", and his words still ring true today.
If you’re yearning to escape to a tranquil and scenic haven, take the leap. Here are five glorious homes boasting majestic views for sale in George:
1. Spectacular designer home in Herolds Bay for R21.5 million
Jaw-dropping views. Ultra-modern intelligent features. Luxury finishes. This six bedroom, six bathroom home for sale in the Breakwater Bay Eco Estate in Herolds Bay ticks all the boxes.
Designed by Geniel de Kock with the interiors kitted out by Robin's Nest Interiors, this home offers the ultimate in luxury, sophistication and ambience.
The state-of-the-art kitchen with wine bar flows out into four entertainment areas, offering even the most lavish of entertainers the prefect venue to impress guests.
A few of the home’s many features include three fireplaces, climate-controlled bedrooms, outside spa bath area, open-plan living spaces, landscaped garden, swimming pool and sliding doors to let in the summer breeze.
A must-have for the discerning buyer, this extravagant home is being sold with its furniture for R21.5 million.
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2. Private, tranquil escape in Oubaai for R8.5 million
Perched overlooking the green fairways in Oubaai Golf Estate, this five bedroom, four bathroom home boasts endless valley and mountain views.
Designed by architect Rheinardt Retief, the south-entry, north-facing home is ideal for a family with high standards of sophistication and elegant living.
The home’s spacious open-plan entertainment areas flow seamlessly around its centre - a modern, immaculate kitchen with a separate pantry and laundry.
The long patio stretching from its east to west side gives you the opportunity to entertain friends and family while soaking up the inspiring views.
Filled with natural light, the home offers four extra-length, remote-controlled garages and a landscaped garden.
This private and tranquil abode can be yours for R8.5 million.
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3. Modern rustic comfort for R6.5 million
Offering a seamless blend of modern contemporary and rustic features, this home beautifully expresses clean and simple lines with wooden accents like exposed wooden beams.
Set on a prime north-facing stand in the Kingswood Golf Estate in George, this four bedroom en suite home overlooks a wetland teeming with birdlife for your viewing pleasure.
It is situated on the golf course close to a green, and boasts endless, uninterrupted views towards the Outeniqua Mountains
Its various living areas include patios and an internal courtyard, as well as a kitchen courtyard where you can try your hand at cultivating a vegetable and herb garden.
The home boasts natural light throughout, as well as top-end luxury finishes and four garages.
Escape to this beautifully-designed home for R6.5 million.
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4. Entertainer’s spot in Oubaai for R7.9 million
A floor-to-ceiling glazed, central atrium forms the focal point of this magnificently-designed home situated on the edge of a lake in the Oubaai Golf Estate.
All seven bedrooms are en suite, making it the perfect retreat for extended families or friends.
The home was built with entertainment as its top priority, and the open-plan entertainment areas - inside and out - enjoy a well-thought-out flow, while the swimming pool is sheltered from coastal winds.
Incorporating finishes of fine hard woods, stainless steel balustrades, travertine surfaces and mazista slate and stone, this sprawling home offers an elegant and simplistic welcoming space where you can kick back and relax.
And don’t forget the year-round views across the waters of the lake to the mountains beyond on offer though the glazed windows and from the various decks and balconies.
This entertainer’s spot is on sale for R7.9 million.
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5. Chic mansion surrounded by nature for R12.5 million
Living in this ultra-modern home in Breakwater Bay Estate will allow you to think you’re living on the edge of the world, yet the George airport is only a 5-minute drive from the development.
Perched on a cliff overlooking the ocean, this home offers four en suite bedrooms, three of which have inside/outside showers.
Set on a 2 641sqm erf, this exquisite home boasts smart technology features and central sound system throughout.
Open the hidden stacking doors to let the outside come inside and enjoy the various ocean-side entertainment areas, like the patios, jacuzzi, gas barbeque area and seaside pool.
Not to mention the internal swimming pool with bar, braai area, changing rooms and bathrooms, as well as your very own gourmet, state-of-the-art kitchen with scullery where you can cook up storm.
Whatever your entertainment, privacy or relaxation needs are, they will be met at this home.
This chic mansion surrounded by nature can be yours for R12.5 million.
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6. Epitome of luxury seaside living for R29.5 million
If money is no object, this is the architecturally-designed home set on a 1 283sqm erf in Oubaai is the one for you.
The home features six en suite bedrooms, expansive entertainment areas, fully-fitted study and private gym.
Designed to offer the ultimate in convenient living, state-of-the-art technology and electronics have been installed throughout, including fully-automated blinds and sound and temperature management.
Where better to relax than in one of the home’s heated swimming pools, or bask in the sun and views on one of its decks?
Built over three levels, the home includes an elevator, four garages, backup generator, solar heating and wine cellar fitted with temperature management, to name but a few special features.
Boasting a clean and uncluttered design, this home truly epitomises luxurious seaside living.
It can be yours for R29.5 million.
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