Only a 5 min walk through an enchanting dune forest and you're on the pristine Cintsa beach. This beautiful and immaculately kept home was featured in the October/November 2019 issue of Timber iQ magazine*. It was designed as two adjoining homes in one, which gives you many options - as a home for 2 families; or use one side to live in and the other as a b&b or a business; or take down the dividing drywall to make one large living area.
Key features include:
-relaxed beach style with exposed ceiling and roof trusses;
-common front door with separate entrances to each house in the hallway;
-4 bedrooms (2 in each house) 2 of which have sea views, with plenty of built in cupboards:
- side has a gorgeous mezzanine space which can be a cozy library, an office or a small studio;
- the other side has a sea facing bedroom/study/atelier which can be completely opened up to be incorporated into the open plan living area;
-kitchen in each house (both with large pantries);
-2 bathrooms (1 in each house);
-220m2 timber home with Vermont Nutec cladding;
-laminate flooring throughout (vinyl in the bathrooms);
-long 50m2 deck with magnificent sea and coastal dune forest views (including partially covered sections sheltered from the elements);
-open fireplace in each house;
-grid tied power with 9 x 415W solar panels, a 5kW Sunsync inverter and 2 x 5,5kW batteries;
-6 x 5000 litre rainwater tanks with submerged pump and 3 stage UV filter;
-large storeroom;
-well established garden with several fruit trees, including lemon, orange, kei apple, guava.
There is also the option to buy the stands in front of and/or to the left of the house.
Chintsa East** is a hidden gem on South Africa's stunning Wild Coast! This charming coastal town where Nguni cows roam, and dolphins and whales are regular sightings, offers a unique blend of natural beauty, rich culture, and investment potential. Here's what sets Chintsa East apart:
1. Unspoiled coastline: Pristine beaches, rocky shores, and scenic hiking trails along the Indian Ocean make Chintsa East a nature lover's paradise.
2. Cultural heritage: The town has a rich Xhosa cultural history, offering opportunities for cultural immersion and community engagement.
3. Tourism growth: Chintsa East is poised for tourism growth, with increasing demand for eco-tourism and adventure activities like surfing, fishing, and hiking.
4. Affordable property: Compared to other coastal towns in South Africa, Chintsa East offers relatively affordable property options, from vacant land to homes and apartments.
5. Development potential: The town is ripe for development, with opportunities for innovative, sustainable projects that blend with the natural environment.
6. Community-focused: Chintsa East has a strong community spirit, making it an attractive destination for families and those seeking a relaxed, coastal lifestyle.
7. Easy access: The town is situated near major cities like East London (35 minutes) and Port Elizabeth (3.5 hours), making it an ideal weekend getaway or permanent residence.
8. Amenities : For a small village which has a country club, several restaurants and pubs, there is a surprising number of things to do. A few shops provide the basics, there is a shopping centre a 15 minute drive away, and several good schools are in close proximity.
Investing in Chintsa East offers a unique chance to be part of a growing, sustainable community that combines natural beauty, cultural richness, and economic potential. Join the wave of savvy investors discovering this hidden gem!
* To read the article go to https://joom.ag/xLNe
** For further information about Chintsa go to https://www.hellochintsa.co.za/
