Your Own Corner Of The Garden Route: A North-East Facing Home That Also Earns

An exceptional opportunity to acquire a distinctive contemporary home set within the private, gated Ballots Bay Private Nature Reserve, one of the Garden Route’s most secluded coastal settings.

Oceans Edge, also known as Baysview, occupies one of the most desirable positions in the reserve, perched in an elevated spot with uninterrupted views across the Indian Ocean and the surrounding Garden Route landscape. Originally built in 1993 as the reserve’s showhouse, it has been extensively renovated and reimagined into a stylish residence with a refined Scandinavian influence. Positioned to face north-east, the home draws in soft morning light off the ocean and holds beautiful natural sun throughout the day, while its exterior in Finnish Lunawood Thermowood weathers gently to an elegant silver-grey that belongs completely to this coastline.

Beyond its appeal as a private coastal home or holiday escape, Oceans Edge is a genuinely attractive investment. It is already operating successfully as a short-term rental with an established presence in the holiday market and a net yield of 8%, giving a new owner both an exceptional residence and a property with proven, income-generating potential. Whether kept as a productive Airbnb, enjoyed as a private retreat or used as both, this is a rare chance to secure a distinctive home in one of the Garden Route’s most special and private settings.

Property Features:

• 2 en-suite bedrooms, extra-length king beds

• North-east facing for all-day sun

• Uninterrupted ocean and mountain views

• Open-plan living opening onto a large deck

• Kitchen with separate scullery

• Full gas backup: geyser, stove, oven and fireplace

• Finnish Lunawood exterior, timber floors, glass sliding doors

• Wood-fired hot tub and fynbos retreat below the deck

• Private, gated nature reserve with trails, hides and communal braai

• Drive-down access to a secluded pebble beach at the river mouth

• Currently a successful Airbnb, 8% net yield

• 5 km from Victoria Bay, 7 km from George, 9 km from Wilderness

Inside, warm timber flooring, clean architectural lines and large aluminium sliding doors create a light, inviting interior that is carefully oriented to make the most of the surroundings. The living area opens effortlessly onto the deck, an ideal setting for relaxed coastal living, a long lunch or a braai as the colours of the ocean shift through the day. A well-appointed kitchen with a separate scullery makes hosting and longer stays easy, while a full gas backup, geyser, stove, oven and fireplace, keeps the home comfortable and self-sufficient during power interruptions.

Both bedrooms are generously sized and en-suite, fitted with extra-length king beds. One bathroom is positioned so the bath looks out to sea, while the other has a large walk-in shower. Outdoor living is a defining feature here: a built-in cargo net on the deck offers a favourite spot to lie back and take in the coast, and a more private retreat sits just below among the fynbos, complete with hammocks, seating and a wood-fired hot tub that is hard to leave once the light starts to drop.

Ballots Bay Private Nature Reserve offers an exceptionally tranquil lifestyle, with indigenous forest, fynbos, coastal trails and abundant wildlife forming part of everyday life. Zebra, wildebeest, ostrich and antelope move freely through the reserve, and resident tortoises and prolific birdlife deepen the sense of living close to nature. A short drive down through the reserve brings you to the secluded pebble beach at the river mouth, where you can launch a kayak, cast a line for the day’s catch or simply spend a quiet afternoon by the water. Despite the privacy and seclusion, the home is remarkably well connected, placing many of the Garden Route’s best attractions within easy reach.