Wilderness Property

Wilderness Property, sought after the world over!

Wilderness in the Western Cape lies 40 km west of Knysna, and 15 km east of the George property area, on the Garden Route between the Kaaimans River and the Goukamma Nature Reserve. It is renowned for its vast stretches of beach, tranquility and the absence of windswept highlands and wild and stormy seas.   Own a unique piece of real estate in Wilderness - one of the prime areas for property in South Africa.

Wilderness overlooks not only the ocean, but also the placid lagoon, the Serpentine River which meanders between the Touws River, Island Lake, Langvlei Lake and Rondevlei Lake.  Island Lake is a favourite water sports venue.
Today Wilderness is an internationally acclaimed holiday town that is known for its tranquil beach- and ocean vistas. The area boasts a surprising number of rivers, lakes and lagoons, which makes it a haven for watersports enthusiasts, who flock here in great numbers. Visitors’ attractions abound and include (amongst others):

• Wilderness National Park, a 2500ha wildlife sanctuary with five rivers, five lakes, two estuaries and 18km of   coastline and indigenous forest.
• Rich wildlife, especially birds - making it the ideal destination for ornithologists and fledgling birders alike. 
• Magnificent hiking routes.
• Various dolphin- and whale watching locations, including Dolphin Point.
• Hang gliding-, paragliding-, horse riding- and mountain biking activity providers.
• The Wilderness Lake Art Route.
• Scenic drives.
• Day tours.
• Ferry cruises.
• Numerous angling spots.
• The Woodville Tree, said to be over 800 years old and a favourite picnicking spot.

Wilderness Property presents natural attractions that include the 800 year old Big Tree in Woodville, as well as viewing of birds and wildlife, boating and fishing at Island Lake.  Take a leisurely hike then picnic at the waterfall above Ebb & Flow in Wilderness National Park, or take a scenic drive to Map of Africa in Wilderness Heights. The tranquil beauty of Wilderness is a great source of inspiration, so it is not surprising that Wilderness boasts as many talented artists as mountains and farms!

Property in Wilderness is attractive to potential investors for a holiday/family homes or to invest in a smallholding or open vacant land. Wilderness is a huge tourist attraction and thus ideal for those looking to invest in and run a Guesthouse. Other people buy property simply to relax during a long holiday or to live here and experience the lifestyle on offer.

Wilderness has a diverse community. Apart from South Africans, many foreigners such as German, English, Danish, Italian, Dutch, Belgium, American and Swiss choose to make this their permanent home. This makes Wilderness a vibrant and cosmopolitan place to live year round and Wilderness property sought after the world over.

The small Village is everything you dream about, a safe environment where a tightly knit community aspires to retain the town’s peaceful and safe stature that’s earned envious acknowledgements from both tourists and local communities.
 
Wilderness Properties are available in five closely interwoven residential areas:

Wilderness Central

This area is the heart of Wilderness where houses are either perched high on the Dunes (Die Duine) or comfortably sheltered close to the lagoon, the Serpentine, and the Touws River. Perfectly balanced log homes in the Bird Sanctuary looms above the Central Village and up market properties higher up perch close to cliffs, affording striking views across the ocean below.

Wilderness Heights

This area is reached by meandering across Constantia Kloof towards the Outeniqua Mountains.
Renowned for its smallholdings, breathtaking valleys and the generous sized properties, the Heights caters for exquisite sea views for exclusive viewpoints amidst the lush indigenous bush and fynbos. 

Constantia Kloof

Following the road into Constantia Kloof reveals up market properties where viewpoints surpass most other anywhere in the world. Running into a cul-de-sac, Constantia Kloof affords the best in quiet, private living.

Wilderness East

Slightly further from the Village, Wilderness East remains a very popular area. With properties up against the beach and others the lagoon or Island Lake, the area is renowned for the excellent tranquility, sun-swept days and easy accessibility to the Island Lake for water sports.

Hoekwil

Hoekwil, approximately 5 kilometers away, provides blissful freedom and peace.  In and around the area are an abundance of properties for the most discerning buyer, the more adventurous and the individual seeking a restful and quiet lifestyle and vistas of the magnificent Outeniqua mountain Range.

All properties have magnificent views of the main nature conservation attraction, the Wilderness National Park, and many properties are fronted directly onto the lagoon.

Climate

Wilderness property is set at the heart of one of South Africa’s most temperate regions in South Africa. Wilderness enjoys a Mediterranean climate with warm summers and mild winters with temperatures that hardly ever venture below 8°C.

Rainfall, which averages at around 700mm per annum, is spread out through the year, which means that winters days are often as pleasant and sunny as the summer months. 

Invest in a piece of paradise – let Colliers International find you a property in Wilderness today!

• Residential Sale Property Ranging from R650,000 to R22,000,000