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Exceptional Historical Educational Landmark Facility

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27 August 2026 | 11:00:00 am

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    Exceptional Historical Educational Landmark Facility

    8 Park Drive, St George's Park, Gqeberha, Eastern Cape

    Combined Extent: ± 30 189 m² | Zoning: Community 1, 2 & Residential | Vacant occupation from 2027 | Utilized as school | Adjacent to St. George’s Cricket Grounds

    Gqeberha, Eastern Cape


    A Rare Opportunity to Acquire an Established Institutional Property

    Situated in the heart of the historic St George's Park precinct, this exceptional institutional property presents a once-in-a-generation opportunity to acquire an established educational campus occupying approximately 3.02 hectares of prime freehold land.

    Home to the iconic Knockfierna Victorian mansion, dating back to 1900, the property combines heritage significance with extensive educational improvements, making it ideally suited to a school operator, tertiary institution, training academy, religious organisation, healthcare or community institution, or owner seeking a prestigious adaptive re-use opportunity.

    Property Highlights
    • Approximately 30,189 m² (3.02 hectares) of freehold land
    • Estimated 7,350 m² of existing improvements
    • Landmark heritage building with established institutional character
    • Long-standing educational campus with extensive facilities
    • Prominent frontage onto Park Drive
    • Excellent accessibility to the CBD and arterial routes
    • Adjacent to St George's Park
    • Within one of Gqeberha's premier educational and institutional precincts
    • Close to Life St George's Hospital, schools, sporting facilities and cultural attractions
    • Secure, mature campus environment with established landscaping

    Outstanding Location
    Positioned just minutes from Gqeberha's Central Business District, the property enjoys exceptional accessibility while benefiting from the leafy surroundings of St George's Park. The campus is surrounded by some of the city's leading educational institutions, hospitals, sporting facilities and cultural landmarks, reinforcing its long-term institutional appeal.

    Ideal For:
    • Private Schools
    • Independent School Groups
    • Universities and Colleges
    • Training Academies
    • Religious Institutions
    • Healthcare and Wellness Facilities
    • Corporate Training Centres
    • Community Organisations
    • Institutional Investors
    • Heritage Adaptive Re-use Projects (subject to statutory approvals)

    Heritage Significance
    The historic Knockfierna building, completed in 1900, is protected under the National Heritage Resources Act, preserving one of Gqeberha's most distinguished architectural landmarks while offering a unique institutional environment seldom available to the market.

    A Truly Rare Acquisition
    Large institutional campuses of this scale, quality and location seldom become available. Combining substantial landholding, established improvements, exceptional accessibility and enduring heritage value, this represents an outstanding opportunity for owner-occupiers and institutional investors alike.
    For further information or to arrange a private viewing, contact the appointed agent.
    Commercial Type:
    Landmark Investment
    Web Reference:
    AUCT-002769
    List price:
    POA
    Address:
    8 Park Drive, St George's Park, Gqeberha, Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality, Eastern Cape
    Auction Venue:
    Mount Edgecombe Country Club

    Auction Date:
    27 August 2026 11:00 am



    Auctioneer:
    Andrew Miller
    Auction Terms and Conditions:
    R50 000 refundable registration deposit. Strictly by EFT. FICA Documents are required DISCLAIMER: Website listings are for information purposes only and remain subject to change, amendment, correction or withdrawal at any time prior to the auction. As further information becomes available, revised listings will be published from time to time. It may not be possible to identify, track or specifically draw attention to every amendment or revision. The final brochure and Conditions of Sale, as issued to each registered bidder via email and/or WhatsApp prior to or on the day of the auction, shall constitute the final, governing and binding documentation applicable to the auction and the sale of the property. It is each Purchaser’s sole onus and responsibility to ensure that he has received, read, understood and agreed to the final brochure and Conditions of Sale and to bid and purchase strictly in accordance therewith. Registration for the auction shall constitute deemed acceptance of the final documentation as issued.

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