Country Style Opportunity in Balgowan – Multiple Cottages, Off-Grid Living & Income Potential

Our new exclusive mandate is set in the heart of Balgowan’s countryside, just minutes from Granny Mouse, this property offers a lifestyle and an income stream in one. With wide-open views across paddocks, and multiple well-positioned dwellings, it’s perfectly suited to someone looking to step into hospitality or create a flexible multi-generational setup.

On the property is a main house, two cottages and two separate guest suites.

The main house sits comfortably on the property, elevated to take in the pastoral outlook. Inside, it’s simple and practical, with a warm, lived-in feel. Here you’ll find three bedrooms and three bathrooms, with the main bedroom upstairs opening onto a wooden deck that looks straight out over the surrounding countryside – a quiet, private spot that sets the tone for the home. The living area includes an open plan kitchen and lounge with a fireplace, plus a separate dining room.

Below the main house is a freestanding cottage, offering an enclosed patio, open plan kitchen and lounge, and two bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms. There is a covered patio on the side, which is ideal for relaxing in the wholesomeness of the country.

Behind the main house sits the second cottage, a spacious and well-laid-out unit with an open plan kitchen and lounge, flanked by a bedroom and bathroom on either side. It has its own private garden for guests to unwind and perhaps enjoy a traditional South African braai.

A standout feature on the property is the cleverly designed water tower suite. Underneath the tower is a storeroom and the solar equipment, comprising an 8KW inverter and a 30.8kW battery back-up. Part of the bottom floor also includes a compact kitchenette, while upstairs, accessed via an L-shaped staircase, is a bedroom and bathroom – a charming, slightly quirky space that guests tend to remember. It also has a patio where guests can sit and enjoy the fresh country air.

The ‘stable’ guest suite is positioned privately next to the garage, sectioned off privately with a sheltered patio overlooking the garden. It includes a bedroom, ensuite bathroom, and basic kitchenette setup with coffee facilities and a microwave. You could easily convert this into a third full cottage by incorporating part of the garage.

The garage itself is generous – a single garage door but double in size – and there is additional covered parking for up to six vehicles under two solid carport structures.

Outdoors, there’s a productive vegetable garden for those who enjoy the purity and crispness of home-grown vegetables. The entire property runs off-grid, powered by 30 solar panels. Water, stored in three 5 000l tanks, is supplied via a borehole; a major advantage in this area.

In the favoured Balgowan area, you’re surrounded by well-known country attractions, schools, and wedding venues. Easy access to the Midlands Meander keeps you connected while still offering that quiet, rural feel buyers are looking for. You can live comfortably in the main house while generating income from the cottages and guest suites, or fully lean into the existing B&B setup and expand on it. The layout naturally supports privacy between units, which is key for guest turnover.

The off-grid setup reduces running costs and increases appeal for eco-conscious travellers, while the views and setting do most of the marketing for you.

There’s also long-term potential here – whether that’s expanding accommodation, refining the offering, or repositioning it as a boutique country stay.

If you’ve been waiting for a property that offers both a home and a business opportunity in one of the Midlands’ most desirable pockets, this is worth a closer look. Contact Catherine to arrange your personal viewing.