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1 248 m² Land available in Brenton On Lake

1 248 m²

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369 Tuna Avenue | Brenton On Lake | 1,248m²

Vacant land in Brenton On Lake is becoming increasingly scarce, making this substantial 1,248m² stand an interesting opportunity to secure land in one of Knysna''s established and sought-after lifestyle areas.

Situated towards the rear of Brenton On Lake, the stand rises fairly steeply from the road, with the upper section offering distant views across the treetops towards the Knysna Lagoon and the hills beyond.

The gradient is an important part of the property rather than something to hide. A thoughtfully designed split-level, timber, Nutec or conventional home could work with the slope, positioning the main living areas higher on the stand to take advantage of the outlook, with garaging and additional accommodation lower down.

The property is well wooded and includes protected Milkwood trees. These don''t necessarily prevent the stand from being developed. There is a formal process to follow for the removal of protected trees affected by the footprint of a proposed dwelling, together with the required OSCA process and building-plan approvals. A considered design could retain as many of the established trees as practical and create a home that feels part of the natural environment. Some of the dense growth is also wild vine rather than protected trees and can be cleared more easily.

Contour information and a previous conceptual house proposal are available, giving prospective buyers useful information when considering how a home could work on the site. Any concept drawings or artist''s impressions provided are for illustrative purposes only and are not approved building plans.

There is also an investment argument here. Brenton On Lake has a finite footprint and very few undeveloped residential stands remain. Scarcity of land, combined with the area''s established homes, natural environment and lagoon lifestyle, supports its long-term appeal. For a buyer looking to build rather than compromise on an existing home, opportunities like this are becoming harder to find.

And then there is the Brenton lifestyle...

Brenton On Lake sits on the western side of the Knysna Lagoon, surrounded by indigenous vegetation and abundant bird and wildlife, including the Bushbuck regularly seen throughout the area. The lagoon is a playground for boating, sailing, kayaking, fishing, paddling and swimming.

Just over the ridge is Brenton On Sea, with its spectacular coastline and long sandy beach stretching towards Buffels Bay. Beach walks, rock pools, fishing, hiking, dolphin and seasonal whale watching are all part of life on this side of Knysna.

Knysna itself is approximately 15 km away, so the shops, restaurants, Waterfront, schools and medical facilities remain within easy reach while Brenton retains its peaceful, almost removed-from-town atmosphere.

For the buyer prepared to work with the slope rather than against it, 369 Tuna Avenue offers the opportunity to create something quite special - a home amongst the Milkwoods, elevated into the tree canopy, with distant lagoon views and the lifestyle that makes Brenton On Lake such a desirable place to own propertyB

CIRCLE BROKERS CC trading as REMAX Coastal Knysna operates in terms of a franchise agreement with REMAX of Southern Africa.

Property details

  • Listing number T5607293
  • Property type Residential Land
  • Listing date 1 Sep 2026
  • Land size 1 248 m²
  • Rates and taxes R 1 080

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