{"id":880044,"date":"2026-10-16T07:36:37","date_gmt":"2026-10-16T05:36:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/?p=880044"},"modified":"2026-10-16T09:11:03","modified_gmt":"2026-10-16T07:11:03","slug":"r2990000-for-a-home-in-a-crime-free-coastal-paradise","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/industry-news\/880044\/r2990000-for-a-home-in-a-crime-free-coastal-paradise\/","title":{"rendered":"R2,990,000 for a home in a crime-free coastal paradise"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Just released&nbsp;to market, this&nbsp;quaint home&nbsp;is situated on the beautiful British Colony of Saint Helena Island, which is serviced with a modern airport, hosting direct weekly flights from South Africa, and is also a stopover for yachts and ships passing through, the colourful&nbsp;capital of the island being Jamestown.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The island is a protected heritage site&nbsp;offering great fishing, diving, seafood and yes, boasts the lowest crime rate in the world.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Imagine sleeping with your doors open, and\u00a0letting your children play on the\u00a0streets at all times of the day\u00a0or night.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go for scenic walks and explore&nbsp;the beautiful settings of mountains, sea&nbsp;and wooded vistas in tranquil safety.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>No visas required for SA residents.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tour&nbsp;the Boer Cemetery&nbsp;and Napoleon&#8217;s House, go swimming with whale sharks in&nbsp;pristine water&nbsp;or&nbsp;visit the oldest living creature on earth, a&nbsp;tortoise&nbsp;named Jonathan.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Affordable for South Africans looking at safer&nbsp;offshore opportunities and who wish to protect their investments for the long term.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>This property was the residence of a former governor to the island and has beautiful views as it sits on top of a large hill overlooking the sea and cliffs in the distance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fully furnished, with an adjacent impressive satellite dish for international networking, and also features water, electricity and internet connections\u00a0making this a ready to go &#8216;work from home&#8217; 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