Lidgetton is a small rural settlement on the R103 between Howick, Lions River and Balgowan. It suits buyers who want to live on the Midlands Meander route itself, with room for a garden, smallholding or country home, rather than in a conventional Howick suburb.
The village was originally known as Lidgett’s Town, after John Lidgett, who sold plots from his farm to British immigrants in 1850. Today, it remains a low-density area with a small village core, surrounding rural homes, farms and lifestyle properties.
Lidgetton gives residents quick access to many of the places people actually use and enjoy in this section of the Midlands. Piggly Wiggly and Highgate Wine Estate are on the R103 nearby, while Balgowan, Lions River, Michaelhouse and Nottingham Road are all part of the wider daily catchment.
Piggly Wiggly is one of the practical local advantages. It combines eateries, shops and family activities in one stop, which matters when you are living outside a main town.
Nearby destinations and facilities include:
Lidgetton is not one uniform property market. You can find established village homes, larger residential stands, country homes, smallholdings and farms. Some properties have straightforward road access off or near the R103, while others are reached via rural roads and tracks.
This creates opportunities for buyers who want more land than they would find in Howick, but do not necessarily want the scale or isolation of a remote Dargle or Karkloof farm.
Typical property options include:
Lidgetton works well for families connected to Michaelhouse or schools in Howick and Hilton. It also attracts buyers looking for a Midlands base that can be used full time, over weekends or as a short-term accommodation property.
The area has an established hospitality and tourism presence. Lythwood Lodge, for example, is reached from the R103 at Lidgetton, and its directions place it eight kilometres from the railway bridge in Lidgetton.
This is useful context for buyers considering guest cottages or a property with income potential. It does not automatically mean a property can operate commercially, so zoning, consent-use rights and access should be checked before purchase.
Lidgetton is well placed for people who use the Midlands rather than simply visit it. Local activities include fly fishing, horse riding, hiking, cycling and golf, depending on the specific property location and the access arrangements available.
The Caversham Valley and Lions River area add another layer to the lifestyle. There are river settings, farm roads and accommodation venues nearby, while the broader area offers access to fishing waters and golf courses including Bosch Hoek, Gowrie Farm and Sakabula. Lidgetton area overview
Lidgetton is convenient by rural Midlands standards, but it is still country property. A buyer should not assume that every property has the same water supply, fibre coverage, road quality, security setup or power resilience.
Before committing, establish:
Choose Lidgetton if you want a country address on the R103, close to the Midlands Meander’s food, hospitality and outdoor options, but still within reach of Howick and Nottingham Road. It is a practical choice for buyers who want space, access and a more rural rhythm without moving deep into the valleys.
It is less suitable for buyers who need to walk to shops, rely on municipal-style infrastructure, or want a compact estate with managed security and low maintenance.
