Christian Steinmann
Pearly Beach, Franskraal, Gansbaai
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Estate agents on the Whale Coast: Golden Homes Whale Coast
Golden Homes Whale Coast sells homes and plots in Pearly Beach, Franskraal, Gansbaai, Kleinbaai and De Kelders, on the Overberg coast near Hermanus.
- 3 Versig Street, Pearly Beach
- 079 088 4928
- andre@goldenhomes.co.za
- Monday to Friday: 09:00 to 16:00
- Find us on Google, with our reviews
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About the branch
About Golden Homes Whale Coast
Golden Homes Whale Coast sells homes in Pearly Beach, Franskraal, Gansbaai and the villages around them, on the Overberg coast. Andre Bredenkamp opened the branch in March 2025. Andre is also the principal of Golden Homes Midrand, which has sold more than 550 homes since 2007. Christian Steinmann sells for the branch on the ground. If you’re buying or selling on the Whale Coast, call Andre or Christian.
Life on the Whale Coast
From June to October, southern right whales come close to shore here to calve and mate, and you can often watch them from the rocks. Great white sharks feed around Dyer Island and Geyser Rock, which makes Gansbaai famous for shark cage diving. It’s smaller and slower-paced than Hermanus, about 45 minutes away, and Cape Town is about two hours’ drive. People buy here for a holiday home, a place to retire, or a plot to build on later.
A coast of shipwrecks and fishermen
Gansbaai means “bay of geese”, after the Egyptian geese that once gathered at a spring here. Fishermen settled the bay in the 1800s, and Gansbaai became a municipality in 1963. Off Danger Point, the troopship HMS Birkenhead sank in 1852, the first wreck where “women and children first” was followed. The Danger Point Lighthouse, built in 1895, still stands, and more than 140 ships have been wrecked between Danger Point and Cape Infanta.
- Where to live on the Whale Coast
- Pearly Beach. A small village with a long white beach, rock pools and whales offshore in season. Homes range from two-bedroom cottages to large family houses, and there are plenty of plots to build on.
- Franskraal. Next to Gansbaai, with family homes, retirement homes and affordable plots close to the sea.
- Gansbaai and Kleinbaai. The working town and harbour, with the shops, schools and clinic, and Kleinbaai for the shark-diving boats.
- De Kelders. On the cliffs above Walker Bay, with sea views, apartments and some of the best land-based whale watching in the country.
- Perlemoenbaai. A smaller coastal suburb with houses and plots.
- What homes cost on the Whale Coast
Asking prices on Property24, October 2026
| Area | Houses | Plots |
|---|---|---|
| Pearly Beach | R1.25 million to R4.45 million | R550,000 to R960,000 |
| Franskraal | R630,000 to R6.35 million, most R1.5 million to R3.85 million | R650,000 to R890,000 |
| De Kelders | R2.5 million to R4.35 million | From about R1.35 million |
| Kleinbaai | R2.75 million to R6.95 million | From about R595,000 |
These are asking prices, so the final selling price can be lower. Ask us what homes in your street have sold for.
- Things to do
- Whale watching. From June to October, from the rocks at De Kelders and along the beaches at Pearly Beach.
- Shark cage diving. Boats leave Kleinbaai to see great white sharks in Shark Alley, between Dyer Island and Geyser Rock.
- Danger Point Lighthouse. Climb the steps of the 1895 lighthouse for views over the coast.
- Walker Bay Nature Reserve. Hiking, birdwatching and Klipgat Cave, where some of the earliest signs of Khoi herders in the Western Cape were found.
- Strandveld Museum. A small museum at the Franskraal cliffs with relics from the Birkenhead.
- Beach walks. About 5 km along Pearly Beach to an old shipwrecked trawler.
- Fees van die Ganse. Gansbaai’s festival, held in July.
- Schools
Gansbaai Primary and Gansbaai Academia are the local public schools, and Curro Hermanus is the nearest private school.
- Hospitals
- Gansbaai Clinic handles everyday care.
- Mediclinic Hermanus is the nearest private hospital, about 45 km away.
- Caledon Hospital, a government hospital, is about 65 km away.
- Shopping and eating out
Gansbaai Mall covers everyday shopping, and the Whale Coast Mall in Hermanus has the bigger shops. For a meal out, there’s Kloeks@Home and Blue Goose in Gansbaai, and The Rooibier pub and restaurant in Pearly Beach is known for spare ribs and fresh fish.
Why Golden Homes Whale Coast
Andre Bredenkamp opened Golden Homes Whale Coast in March 2025, bringing the experience of Golden Homes Midrand and our West Coast branch to the Overberg. Christian Steinmann sells from our office in Pearly Beach. Many buyers here live far away, so we send video walk-throughs and keep you updated until the keys are in your hand.
Pop in at 3 Versig Street, Pearly Beach, call Andre on 079 088 4928 or Christian on 060 844 4115, or email andre@goldenhomes.co.za.
Areas worked
What Whale Coast covers
If your street is not on this list, ring anyway. The boundaries are where the stock is, not where the branch will go.
- Estate agents in Pearly Beach:
- Christian Steinmann
- Estate agents in Franskraal:
- Christian Steinmann
- Estate agents in Gansbaai:
- Christian Steinmann
- Estate agents in Whale Coast:
- Christian Steinmann
The people
Who you will be dealing with
On the books
Property for sale with Golden Homes Whale Coast
Sole Mandate
Guides
Buying or selling on the Whale Coast
The steps, costs and paperwork, written by Golden Homes. Then ring the branch for what they mean on your street.
- Buying a HomeWhat the offer commits you to, and what happens after it is signed.
- Selling a HousePricing, mandates, compliance and the paperwork a seller must produce.
- The Transfer ProcessFrom accepted offer to the deed in your name, and who does what.
- Bond FinanceHow the bond clause works and why eight weeks is the safer assumption.
- Mandates and Estate AgentsSole, open and dual mandates, and what each one commits you to.
- The Property MarketReading the cycle rather than chasing the sentiment.
Questions
Questions about Golden Homes Whale Coast
What does a house in Pearly Beach cost?
In October 2026, houses on Property24 in Pearly Beach were asking about R1.25 million to R4.45 million, and plots about R550,000 to R960,000. Asking prices aren’t selling prices, so ask us what homes in your street have sold for.
Can I buy a plot in Pearly Beach or Franskraal and build later?
Yes. In October 2026, plots in Pearly Beach and Franskraal were asking from about R550,000 to R900,000 on Property24. Ask us about building rules for the plot you like.
When can I see whales on the Whale Coast?
From June to October, southern right whales come close to shore to calve and mate. De Kelders has some of the best land-based whale watching in the country.
Is Pearly Beach a good place to retire?
Many people retire here for the beach and the slower pace. Gansbaai has the shops and a clinic, and Mediclinic Hermanus is about 45 km away.
What does a house in Franskraal cost?
In October 2026, most houses in Franskraal were asking about R1.5 million to R3.85 million on Property24, with a few smaller homes from about R630,000.
How far is Gansbaai from Cape Town and Hermanus?
About 160 km, or two hours, to Cape Town, and about 45 km, or 45 minutes, to Hermanus.
Which hospital is closest to Pearly Beach?
Gansbaai Clinic handles everyday care. Mediclinic Hermanus is the nearest private hospital, and Caledon Hospital is the nearest government hospital.
Where can I go shark cage diving?
Boats leave from Kleinbaai, near Gansbaai, to see great white sharks in Shark Alley between Dyer Island and Geyser Rock.
Can I buy on the Whale Coast without coming to view?
Yes. Many of our buyers live far away. We send video walk-throughs, answer your questions and keep you updated through the transfer.
Which schools are near Gansbaai?
Gansbaai Primary and Gansbaai Academia are the local public schools, and Curro Hermanus is the nearest private school.
Which areas does Golden Homes Whale Coast work?
Golden Homes Whale Coast sells property in Pearly Beach, Franskraal, Gansbaai, Kleinbaai, De Kelders, Perlemoenbaai and Whale Coast. If your suburb is not listed, phone 079 088 4928 and the branch will tell you whether it can help, or which Golden Homes branch can.
Property for sale with Golden Homes Whale CoastWhere is Golden Homes Whale Coast, and how do I contact it?
The office is at 3 Versig Street, Pearly Beach. Phone 079 088 4928. Email andre@goldenhomes.co.za.
See the branch on GoogleWhen is Golden Homes Whale Coast open?
Monday to Friday, 09:00 to 16:00. Closed on Sundays. Viewings outside these hours can be arranged with the agent.
Who runs Golden Homes Whale Coast?
Andre Bredenkamp is the principal of Golden Homes Whale Coast. The branch has 1 agent listed on this page, each with their own profile and listings.
Can Golden Homes Whale Coast value my home?
Yes. Book a free property evaluation with the branch at no charge and no obligation. An agent who works the Whale Coast looks at the home and at what has sold nearby, and tells you what it should sell for.
Book a free evaluationIs Golden Homes Whale Coast registered with the PPRA?
Yes. Golden Homes is registered with the Property Practitioners Regulatory Authority (PPRA), and every agent who sells for the branch must hold a current Fidelity Fund Certificate. Ask the branch to show you the certificate before you sign a mandate or an offer.