Observatory, Cape Town, Western Cape

Observatory is a suburb in Cape Town, South Africa that is bordered by Mowbray to the south, and Salt River to the northwest. Known affectionately as Obz, the area is best known as a student neighbourhood, most of the students attending the University of Cape Town located close by. It is also the home of the South African Astronomical Observatory headquarters as well as Groote Schuur Hospital.

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11 Bishop Road – Observatory

ZAR 1,750,000

A private, light filled home, central and quiet.

36 Lytton Street – Observatory

ZAR 1,950,000

Three bedrooms home with parking for two cars, and a completely separate, self-contained flat

6 Donne Street – Observatory

ZAR 1,750,000

Central city, upmarket low-income housing. Rooms from ZAR 2800 per month. Potential turnover: ZAR 39,500 per month when we’re back to normal

21 Lower Collingwood Road – Observatory

ZAR 2,650,000

Modern home for the minimalist perfectionist you. Quiet street line with trees. Immaculate with large cellar.

23 Roman Road – Observatory

ZAR 1,950,000

Spacious semi-detached cottage with private stoep and sun-filled patio/garden flowing off the kitchen.

Unit A21, 5 Howe Street – Observatory

ZAR 1,495,000

Lock-up-and-go, double volume loft apartment in the first floor of a mixed use building with a security guard on 24 hours duty. For living and / or business in central Observatory.

37 Station Road – Observatory

ZAR 2,350,000

Double story house with generous sized rooms, north facing with a private garden. Good condition throughout, in central Observatory

2 Pitt Street – Observatory

ZAR 1,375,000

Renovated cottage, ideal work-from-home property with little maintenance. Investment opportunity with tenant in place until 31 December 2021 at gross rental of ZAR 8900 per month.

14 Howe Street – Observatory

ZAR 3,295,000

Large freestanding house with mountain views and garage, beautiful entertainer’s kitchen and private outside living areas. 5000 liters of water storage capacity. Walking distance to Spar and the local shops and restaurants. Move-in condition.

11 Perth Road – Observatory

ZAR 3,650,000

Freestanding sun-filled home with a garage and private garden in a peaceful and quiet part of Observatory

8 Dove Street – Observatory

ZAR 2,150,000

An immaculate Victorian cottage with yellow-wood and walnut floors, private indoor / outdoor living in a quiet street. Two bedrooms. Calling for the perfectionist / minimalist inside of you. COVID-effect priced in. Excellent value for money.