Looking for a change in scenery and the opportunity to earn some extra cash?
Driven by the need to generate additional income or simply the desire to be your own boss, properties that come with built-in earning potential are becoming increasingly popular. Here are six properties that could tempt you to take on a new business venture in 2025.
18 Victoria Street, Robe
With two shopfronts, this charming 1865 sandstone cottage in one of South Australia’s most
popular summer holiday spots presents endless opportunities.
Currently operating as a retail shop, 18 Victoria Street, Robe comes with a light-filled loft
that makes for cosy sleeping quarters.
If two shopfronts is too many, one could ideally convert to living space, complete with a
wood fire.
There’s a kitchen and two separate bathrooms, both with toilets, as well as scope to extend
should you need even more business or living room.
The property has been listed with Ray White Kingston SE, without a price guide, and will be
auctioned on January 28, unless sold prior.
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This charming, distinctive house was built in 1865 from sandstone gathered from the coastal cliffs. Mr. William Trail McLean, who arrived from Edinburgh in 1861, set up business here as a tailor, living downstairs and using the well-lit attic as his workroom.
The property currently serves as the shop front for me & miss jones.
252 Piney Ridge Road, Brukunga
Why settle for one extra income stream when you can have many? This 35.64-hectare
lifestyle property in the Adelaide Hills provides options to derive a salary from
accommodation, camping, grazing, agistment and functions.
Just 45 minutes from the city, 252 Piney Ridge Road, Brukunga consists of several dwellings,
all having undergone substantial renovations in recent years.
The main residence is ideal for a bed and breakfast venture, with three of the five bedrooms
located in a separate wing that also includes two bathrooms.
Two more onsite cottages are already popular Airbnbs, while a further two outbuildings are
partway through renovations to become one-bedroom accommodation.
There’s also business opportunities to be accessed through the property’s grazing land, water
supply, cattle yards and a stable for 18 horses, complete with three grooming bays and
separate wash bays.
The property has been listed with Coleman Property Adelaide Hills with a price guide of
$4.995m.
This property offers so much potential from income producing accommodation, camping, grazing, agistment facilities, functions, the options are endless (STCC).
The Shepherds Cottage is extremely popular with those considering Airbnb bookings for groups or family friendly short-term accommodation in the highly sought after Adelaide Hills tourist area.
139 McLaren Flat Road, McLaren Flat
With an established customer base, Perry’s Fruit and Nut Nursery presents as an ideal
business opportunity for green thumbs.
The nursery, at 139 McLaren Flat Road, McLaren Flat, comes with bore-fed fruit and nut
orchards, vast jujube plantations, extensive production shedding, a retail shop front and
strong connections to a range of suppliers.
A four-bedroom home has stone feature walls, large picture windows and a stunning low-
pitched roofline. There’s also a self-contained extension that could provide Airbnb
accommodation if further income streams are desired.
The sprawling 5.14 hectare property has plenty of visitor and customer parking and multiple
vehicle access points.
A licensed bore and access to mains water ensure the orchards are easily maintained.
The property has been listed by Ouwens Casserly Real Estate without a price guide.
After 45 years in business, Perry’s Fruit & Nut Nursery is ready to meet its new owners.
Along with its commercially productive, bore-fed fruit and nut orchards, vast jujube plantations, extensive production shedding, retail shop front, strong connections to a range of suppliers, the sale also includes a versatile four-bedroom family home.
15006 Riddoch Highway, Coonawarra
It currently operates as a conference and dining facility but there’s plenty of room to put your
own business stamp on this Limestone Coast property.
Offering unbeatable road frontage, Chardonnay Lodge, at 15006 Riddoch Highway,
Coonawarra, has potential to convert to a brewery or distillery, art gallery, health retreat or
anything else your heart desires.
The main building has a large conference room and adjoining breakout room, a commercial
kitchen with a cool room, a bar, wine room and cellar door sales area.
A well-appointed, double-brick home is included on the title and comes with three bedrooms,
beautiful raked ceilings and large windows overlooking lush vineyards.
The property has been listed with Thomas DeGaris and Clarkson with no price guide. Offers
close January 31.
Coonawarra’s “Chardonnay Lodge” – as it is widely known – has been listed for sale.
Spanning over 7115sqm, the main building currently operates as a conference and dining facility with cellar door sales.
41 Waymouth Avenue, Glandore
A self-contained studio with direct access to the street could prove a lucrative rental earner
for the new owners of this character art deco home.
The studio, located at the rear of 41 Waymouth Avenue, Glandore, includes a kitchenette,
built-in robes and an ensuite bathroom. There’s also a ceiling fan and airconditioning.
The main home has three bedrooms and a fabulous conservatory-style family room that
connects to a kitchen and formal dining space.
A paved alfresco and a pitched roof pergola are ideal for outdoor entertaining.
The property has been listed by Gary J Smith Real Estate with a price guide of $1.275 million
to $1.35m.
This is classic 1940’s Art Deco home comes with just the right touch of modernity.
It also includes a self-contained studio with direct access to the street.
6 Crocker Road, Ramco Heights
Love animals? A meticulously maintained Riverland home is an ideal haven for dog breeders.
With council permission to accommodate up to 10 dogs, 6 Crocker Road, Ramco Heights is a
2.16 hectare property that includes a three-bedroom, brick home with an inviting outdoor
entertainment space.
Out the back, there’s eight kennels with separate dog run areas, as well as a designated puppy
run area.
Various shedding accommodates dedicated grooming and wash rooms.
There’s also opportunity for small-scale market gardening, with 350 Hass avocados planted
and room for 250 more, with 23.3 megalitres of irrigation delivery rights.
The property has been listed for sale directly through the owner with a price guide of
$650,000.
This meticulously maintained home offers a delightful ambience, featuring generously sized bedrooms, two distinct living areas, shedding facilities, and an inviting outdoor entertainment space.
Notably, this property holds council permit for the accommodation of up to 10 dogs, boasting eight kennels with separate run areas. A dedicated grooming room, washroom, and a designated puppy run area make this property an ideal haven for dog breeders.
