Observatory, Cape Town
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- Overview
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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 Airport Industria 2 Athlone 5 Bantry Bay 8 Belgravia 1 Bishopscourt 7 Bishopscourt Village 1 Bridgetown 1 Camps Bay 23 Cape Town City Centre 27 Claremont 16 Claremont Upper 8 Clifton 6 Constantia 45 Costa Da Gama 3 De Waterkant 5 Diep River 1 Foreshore 8 Fresnaye 17 Gardens 7 Grassy Park 3 Green Point 7 Heathfield 1 Higgovale 5 Kenilworth 5 Kenilworth Upper 10 Kensington 2 Kewtown 1 Kirstenhof 2 Lakeside 3 Lansdowne 1 Lotus River 2 Maitland 3 Marina Da Gama 6 Meadowridge 2 Mouille Point 8 Mowbray 1 Muizenberg 8 Newlands 15 Oranjezicht 1 Pelican Park 1 Philippi 1 Pinelands 35 Plumstead 4 Retreat 2 Rondebosch 13 Salt River 1 Sea Point 31 Steenberg Golf Estate 1 Tamboerskloof 5 Thornton 8 Three Anchor Bay 3 Trovato 1 Vredehoek 9 Walmer Estate 3 Waterfront 38 Woodstock 11 Wynberg 2 Zonnebloem 4 Zwaanswyk 1
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Properties in Observatory
New12R16,000 pm1 Bedroom Apartment To Let in Observatory1 Bed1 Bath1 Parking49m²
34R4,495,0008 Bedroom House For Sale in Observatory130 Rochester Road8 Beds4 Baths230m²
15R2,395,0002 Bedroom Apartment For Sale in Observatory2 Beds1 Bath1 Parking60m²
36R4,500,0006 Bedroom House For Sale in Observatory43 Polo Road6 Beds3 Baths165m²
16R3,399,0002 Bedroom Apartment For Sale in Observatory2 Beds2 Baths1 Parking75m²
8R6,750,000444m² 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 Observatory444m²No listings found
Recently sold in Observatory
Sold25R2,250,0002 Bedroom Semi Detached Sold in Observatory9 Duke Street2 Beds1 Bath2 Parkings90m² -
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.
