Sedgefield : South africa

Sedgefield is a peaceful town of 8,200 on the southeast coast of South Africa.  It was settled in the 1920's when it was advertised as the new winter resort. The town’s motto of being a place where ‘the tortoise sets the pace’ will give you an idea why it is popular for retirees looking for a good place to retire. The Wild Oats market attracts tourists and residents from the region every Saturday morning with offerings of fresh produce and local crafts. A golf course (the ‘Fynbos Links’), tennis court and bowls field caters to the significant portion of retired permanent residents of the town. Nearby George is the administrative and commercial centre of the region.

You can live near the sea or in the hills overlooking it. A 2013 review of a Sedegfield real estate site found a 1 BR apt for 399,000 R, a 2 BR home for 690,000 R, and a 4 BR home at the upper end for 4,900,00 R. The Rand converts at .097 of the U.S. dollar, so it would appear real estate is fairly inexpensive by U.S. and European standards.

Quiet and low key near a beautiful coast and many nature reserves. Local natural attractions include Gericke’s lookout point which resembles the profile of a resting lion and the protected natural dune areas which harbours Cape Fynbos plantations and rare bird species.

It is a small town that is a long drive from a big city.

There are a number of retirees who have located here. The population is fairly evenly split among whites, African blacks, and coloured.

The town’s main economic activity revolves around tourism, with secondary activities centred on serving the needs of local residents and regional farmers.

Sedgefield is on the Garden Route in the Western Cape province of South Africa. It is situated on the N2 national road, between George and Knysna. Located in the Garden District, it has an oceanic climate, with mild to warm summers, and mild to cool winters. It has the mildest climate in South Africa. Temperatures rarely fall below 10°C in winter and rarely climb beyond 28°C in summer. Rain occurs year-round, with a slight peak in the spring months.

Sedgefield has a library that has been expanded several times, along with a number of shops.