Observatory, Cape Town
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Observatory, also known as Obs by the locals, is a mere few minutes away from Cape Town city centre. Observatory residents are an eclectic mix of academics, professionals, students, bohemian artists and young starter families.
The suburb is named after the Royal Observatory which was founded in 1820, and is still operational and open to the public for tours. Its central location allows easy access to all major roads and attracts residents who do not want a long commute to the city.
Rich in character Victorian architecture, Obs is home to many beautiful old buildings including the famous Groote Schuur Hospital where the world’s first heart transplant took place.Observatory has many churches, soccer and hockey facilities, as well as a public swimming pool.The vibrant restaurant and pub night life in Lower Main road is a favourite with the many University of Cape Town and Groote Schuur Medical School students who live in the area.
Accommodation is always in demand which makes Obs the ideal investment for the buy to let investor.
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Areas near Observatory, Cape TownAdriaanse 1 Athlone 4 Bantry Bay 8 Belthorn Estate 2 Bergvliet 1 Bishopscourt 5 Bo Kaap 2 Bonteheuwel 1 Bridgetown 1 Camps Bay 11 Cape Town City Centre 24 Capricorn 2 Claremont 17 Claremont Upper 9 Clifton 4 Constantia 32 De Waterkant 4 Diep River 2 Foreshore 2 Fresnaye 14 Gardens 8 Grassy Park 2 Green Point 9 Harfield Village 1 Heathfield 1 Higgovale 6 Kenilworth 6 Kenilworth Upper 7 Kensington 2 Kewtown 1 Kirstenhof 2 Kreupelbosch 1 Lakeside 2 Lansdowne 1 Llandudno 1 Maitland 1 Marina Da Gama 5 Meadowridge 2 Mouille Point 8 Muizenberg 9 Newlands 27 Oranjezicht 7 Ottery 1 Paarden Eiland 1 Pelican Park 1 Philippi 1 Pinelands 16 Plumstead 4 Retreat 1 Rondebosch 12 Rylands 1 Salt River 5 Sea Point 30 Steenberg Golf Estate 1 St James 1 Surrey Estate 1 Tamboerskloof 2 Thornton 4 Three Anchor Bay 1 Tokai 4 Trovato 1 Vredehoek 7 Waterfront 12 Windermere 1 Woodstock 11 Wynberg 4 Wynberg Upper 2 Zonnebloem 3 Zwaanswyk 1
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Properties in Observatory
9R14,500 pm2 Bedroom Apartment To Let in Observatory2 Beds1 Bath1 Parking
10R7,500,000467m² Office For Sale in Observatory303 Waverley Business Park, 48 Kotzee RoadOpen467m²
11R43,260 pm309m² Office To Let in Observatory309m²
15R23,660 pm169m² Office To Let in Observatory169m²
36R5,240,000392m² Office For Sale in Observatory60 SS WAVERLEY BUSINESS PARK, 157880 Kotzee Road392m²
Under Offer36R4,500,0006 Bedroom House For Sale in Observatory43 Polo Road6 Beds3 Baths165m²
8R7,800,000444m² Office For Sale in Observatory304 Waverley Business park, 48 Kotzee RoadOpen444m²
10R187,050 pm1,293m² Office To Let in Observatory1,293m²
12R64,160 pm444m² Office To Let in Observatory444m²
13R4,128,5002 Bedroom Apartment For Sale in Observatory706 THE WINCHESTER, 228 Main Road2 Beds2 Baths1 Parking75m²
Under Offer12R3,737,5002 Bedroom Apartment For Sale in Observatory407 THE WINCHESTER, 228 Main Road2 Beds2 Baths1 Parking75m²No listings found
Recently sold in Observatory
Sold16R3,199,0002 Bedroom Apartment Sold in Observatory2 Beds2 Baths1 Parking75m²
Sold27R2,695,0004 Bedroom Semi Detached Sold in Observatory5 Scott Road4 Beds1 Bath -
Branches
ConstantiaPhone: 021 794 5252Address: High Constantia House Cnr Main & Groot Constantia Roads Constantia 7806 -
Observatory in the news
Shortage of properties for sale has now given sellers the edge in the market
The property market looks set for a return of some exuberance.
