Whale Rock at a glance
The suburb of Whale Rock includes the gated secure estates of Whale Rock Ridge, Whale Rock Heights, Whale Rock Hill, Whale Rock Gardens, Verde, and Whale Rock Sun.
The area situated between Dassen Island Drive, Whale Rock Drive and Christina Street has no sectional title developments or gated estates and houses range from modest to large. The natural terrain rises from Whale Rock Drive and elevated properties enjoy panoramic views of the ocean and shoreline extending from Robberg Nature Reserve to Keurbooms and the Tsitsikamma Mountains beyond.
Whale Rock Ridge
This 100-hectare Estate characterised by its extensive fynbos and indigenous flora, is located seven kilometres from the centre of Plettenberg Bay. It is undoubtedly one of Plett's most desirable and prestigious secure developments and one of the few estates where the greater part of the estate faces north. It offers unique views of Robberg Beach towards the Beacon Island Hotel with the Tsitsikamma Mountains in the distance.
A large majority of the 157 residential sites are located high above De Vlei with homes closest to Robberg Beach a mere 300 metre walk away. The Estate has strict architectural and environmental rules and offers public common areas such as walking trails, floodlit tennis courts and clubhouse, boma and children's play area. In 2016 this Estate was ranked 6th in the "top ten most exclusive estates in South Africa".
Whale Rock Heights.
Located on the ridge adjacent to Whale Rock Ridge, this secure residential complex boasts magnificent ocean and mountain views. This Estate is characterised by spacious homes in earthy colours and is some 6 kilometres from the centre of Plettenberg Bay. Security measures include electrified perimeter fencing and a manned guard house with controlled access.
The Estate borders Robberg Road, Whale Rock Drive, Whale Rock Sun and Robberg Ridge Private Estate.
Whale Rock Sun.
This secure and small estate, with an unmanned guard house and palisade perimeter fencing, provides buyers the opportunity of more affordable housing within the suburb of Whale Rock. Properties in Whale Rock Sun are freehold and accessed from Agnes Street. The Estate is nestled between Whale Rock Heights, Robberg Ridge Estate and Whale Rock Drive.
Whale Rock Hill.
Properties in this small elevated and upmarket Estate enjoy magnificent views over the ocean, De Vlei and the Tsitsikamma Mountains. It is surrounded by electrified palisade fencing and has a manned guard house. Located just over six kilometres from the centre of Plettenberg Bay, the Estate is accessed off Whale Rock Drive.
Whale Rock Gardens.
Located at the foot of Whale Ridge, Whale Rock Gardens comprises both sectional title and freehold properties. The Estate is within walking distance of Solar Beach via the walkway through De Vlei and is secured by palisade and electric fencing. It has a manned gatehouse and the development is characterised by Tuscan style architecture painted in warm, earthy colours. Accessed via White Caps Way, 6 kilometres from the Town Centre, the entrance to the Estate is directly opposite the proposed new shopping centre.
Verde
Verde is an exclusive secure estate and is the only remaining luxury estate within walking distance of Solar Beach. Situated at the foot of the Robberg Nature Reserve, this development borders De Vlei which is a natural bird sanctuary forming part of the Eden to Addo Wildlife corridor.
This exclusive estate with 32 pristine freehold erven ranging in size from 551m² to 1365m², offers privacy and a tranquil lifestyle. It is secured with a guard house, access control and electrical fences.
Whale Rock.
The suburb is located between Dassen Island Drive, Whale Rock Drive and Christina Road. It borders Whale Rock Gardens, Robberg Nature Reserve and Robberg Ridge. There are no sectional title developments or gated estates in the suburb and houses range from modest to large. The natural terrain rises from Whale Rock Drive and elevated properties enjoy panoramic views of the ocean and shoreline extending from Robberg Nature Reserve to Keurbooms and the Tsitsikamma Mountains beyond.
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