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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17 Oxford Road – Observatory

ZAR 1,750,000

Pretty Victorian terraced home in popular street, and with private secure parking

98 Rochester Road – Observatory

ZAR 1,850,000

Good condition, light and airy, lock-up-and-go living with friendly neighbours. ***Great value for money***

29 Robins Road – Observatory

ZAR 2,100,000

Modernized, sun-filled cottage – 2 bedrooms – immaculate, with separate entrance flat, and tenants that would love to stay for at least another year. (Rental = ZAR 11,770 per month)

6 Arnold Street – Observatory

ZAR 3,650,000

Freestanding family home immaculate, with gardens and gardens and parking; private and secure luxury living.

46 Polo Road – Observatory

ZAR 1,990,000

A semi-detached home with 3 bedrooms and private parking. Wood floors and high ceilings and lots of natural light pouring in

20 Trill Road – Observatory

ZAR 2,450,000

This home is like a castle, many rooms ,big rooms, endless views from upstairs, a garden and parking

23 Lower Main Road – Observatory

ZAR 2,950,000

Healthcare professionals, accountants, architects, stop renting! You can open your practice in this densely populated part of the city. Private parking too.

147 Rochester Road – Observatory

ZAR 2,350,000

Gracious freestanding home with your own avocados almost all year round. Walking distance to Spar. Scope to add value. An investment property as it is rented long term at ZAR 14,000 per month.

Unit A6, 5 Howe Street – Observatory

ZAR 1,780,000

An industrial loft conversion with four rooms, a reception area, kitchen and private parking for two cars.

W210, The Factory, 1 Howe Street – Observatory

ZAR 1,100,000

Lovely one bedroom apartment overlooking the mountain, with garaging. Investment opportunity with a monthly rental of ZAR 7500 until 31 May 2023.

Unit A10, 5 Howe Street – Observatory

ZAR 1,200,000

Entry level residential / commercial loft. VAT included, with no transfer duty applicable.

21 Bowden Road, Observatory

ZAR 2,350,000

Modern family work-from-home or student accommodation. Very convenient position. Investment property with a tenant in place until 28 February 2023 at ZAR 16,000 per month

G6, 5 Howe – Observatory

ZAR 2,200,000

Business premises consisting of offices and workshop space, with parking on the ground floor of this central complex with 24 hours’ manned security.

Unit A21, 5 Howe Street – Observatory

ZAR 1,325,000

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.