Retirement-friendly coastal towns where oceanfront property sells for R600 000

South Africa’s coast spans two oceans and roughly 3 000 kilometres.

Large portions of the coast are unspoiled; in many coastal towns, plots along the water’s edge sell first.

Affordable plots sell even quicker.

But in two towns you can get this exclusive privilege for R600 000.

The seaside towns selling oceanfront property

According to Property24, only one town in South Africa currently has oceanfront land on the market for R600 000.

In another town, you can buy waterfront property for the same price.

Unsurprisingly, neither of these towns is in the Western Cape.

In towns like Helena Bay, Saldanha and Gaansbaai in the Western Cape, you can still buy land with ocean views for below R600 000.

But the beach won’t be on your doorstep.

In the Eastern Cape, towns like Kleinemonde and Cinsta allow you to buy property metres from the ocean for as little as R350 000.

But this land won’t be on the shore.

If you’re dreaming of building a sprawling waterfront property on a budget, you only have one option.

Port Nolloth, Northern Cape

Land in the seaside town of Port Nolloth starts at R160 000, for a plot metres from the beach.

But you can buy property directly on the water’s edge starting at R600 000.

This may be one of the last chances along South Africa’s 3 000 kilometre coast to build your waterfront dream.

The town, with a 3.64% crime rate, is within driving distance to most conveniences.

These amenities mean Port Nolloth may be the perfect destination for a retiree looking to “winter” in a warmer destination.

In August, the average temperature in the town is 26° Celsius.

In June and July, daily highs can dip to 14° Celsius, but typically average in the mid-20s.

But in Summer, temperatures in Port Nolloth can reach the high-30s and cross into the 40s.

If retirees can bear the heat, Port Nolloth may be their last chance to clench oceanfront property at bargain pricing.

Kingsburgh, KwaZulu-Natal

The other town offering beachfront property is Kingsburgh, specifically in the suburb of Doonside, close to Amanzimtoti.

If you don’t want the hassle of building a home, you can buy a flat with sweeping sea views from as little as R600 000.

Doonside, like Port Nolloth, also offers safety, being part of the larger Amanzimtoti police precinct.

The seaside town has a 3.62% crime rate, with crime in the area currently on a downward trend.

Conveniences are even closer than they are in Port Nolloth.

But the town is known as a holidaymakers’ destination, so peace and tranquillity aren’t promised year-round.

That could be the price you have to pay for waterfront living.

Once seaside property hits the market, it’s the first to go, as many crave the lifestyle offered by living on the shore.