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R 1,800,000
South AfricaWestern Cape›Cape Town›Observatory›2489677
A well-maintained bedroom featuring neutral wall tones, tiled flooring, and a large window with fitted curtains, providing a bright and comfortable living space.
Compact kitchen featuring white cabinetry, black stone countertops, integrated oven, hob, extractor fan, and a stainless steel sink with a modern mixer tap.
A well-maintained bedroom featuring tiled flooring, neutral walls, and an adjoining scullery or utility area with built-in cabinetry.
A well-maintained bedroom featuring neutral wall tones, tiled flooring, and a large window with fitted curtains, providing a bright and comfortable living space.
Compact kitchen featuring white cabinetry, black stone countertops, integrated oven, hob, extractor fan, and a stainless steel sink with a modern mixer tap.
A well-maintained bedroom featuring tiled flooring, neutral walls, and an adjoining scullery or utility area with built-in cabinetry.
Modern bathroom featuring a glass-enclosed walk-in shower with a rainfall showerhead, wall-mounted toilet, and a sleek vanity basin.
A rooftop lap pool featuring a glass balustrade, tiled surround, and stainless steel ladder, offering a modern outdoor swimming area.
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Apartment for sale

Observatory, Cape Town
1 Beds
2 Baths
1 Garages
49m² Floor
1 Living Areas
Pool

Luxury 1 Bedroom Apartment (Strong-Yield)

Urban living in Observatory steps from cafés, UCT and transport — enjoy a rooftop pool with city and mountain views, one bedroom, two bathrooms and secure basement parking.

Positioned in the sought-after The Paragon development, this unfurnished 1-bedroom, 2-bathroom apartment offers a rare blend of secure modern living and proven income performance.

Property overview

Open-plan living, dining and kitchen with modern finishes and integrated appliances

Well-proportioned bedroom with built-in storage and natural light

Two bathrooms - a rare configuration in a one-bedroom and a proven driver of tenant appeal and premium rentals

Neutral, low-maintenance interiors suited to immediate rental activation

Secure basement parking bay included (Level 2)

Secure visitors parking

Building features

Rooftop swimming pool with panoramic city and mountain views

Covered braai and entertainment deck

Fully equipped communal gym and on-site laundry

24-hour security, controlled access, reception and lifts, with well-maintained common areas throughout

Location - Observatory rental hotspot

Ideally located on the corner of Main and Bowden Roads: walking distance to Observatory station, cafés, restaurants and retail, and minutes from UCT, Groote Schuur Hospital and the UCT Private Academic Hospital. Structural housing demand from students, medical staff, academics and young professionals makes Observatory one of Cape Town's most resilient rental markets, with consistently low vacancy.

Investment profile

Long-term letting is anchored by the verified figures below rather than estimates. The scheme's rules also permit short-term letting (registered at the security desk), so the apartment supports a genuine dual-income strategy - conventional long-term tenancy or a furnished short-stay asset near UCT and the City Bowl. Detailed short-let modelling and assumptions are available in the investor pack. Observatory has averaged roughly 6–9% per annum capital appreciation in recent years, underpinned by the same structural demand.

A furnished one-bedroom in this building was let in June 2026 at R17 000 per month. At R16 000 – R17 000, that translates to a gross yield of 10.7% – 11.3% and a net yield of ±8.6% – 9.3% after levies and rates. The recent special levy has been settled in full by the seller - the purchaser takes transfer clear of it.

Verified numbers, not projections.

Serious buyers can request the full investor pack: body corporate financials, levy and rates statements, and a yield brief showing exactly how these returns are built.

Contact us for the pack, a financial breakdown, or a private viewing.

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Ownership costs

Home Loan Repayment
R 16,447
Rates & Taxes
R 992
Levy
R 2,115
TotalR 19,554
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Property history

Listed for sale at R1,960,000

24 Apr 2026

Price reduced by 8.2% to R1,800,000

18 Jul 2026
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Area overview

Observatory is a vibrant, bohemian neighborhood known for its eclectic mix of Victorian architecture, lively student culture, and a thriving community of artists and young professionals.

Shopping

  • •
    Observatory Spar(0.5 km) · Grocery Store
  • •
    Access Park(3.5 km) · Outlet Shopping Center

Education

  • •
    University of Cape Town Medical Campus(1.0 km) · University
  • •
    Observatory Junior School(0.8 km) · Primary School

Transport

  • •
    Observatory Railway Station(0.4 km) · Train Station
  • •
    N2 Highway(1.2 km) · Highway Access

Parks & Recreation

  • •
    Observatory Park(0.6 km) · Park
  • •
    Liesbeek River Trail(0.5 km) · Nature Trail

Healthcare

  • •
    Groote Schuur Hospital(2.5 km) · Hospital
  • •
    Obs Medical Centre(0.3 km) · Medical Center

Dining & Entertainment

  • •
    Lower Main Road(0.2 km) · Restaurant Hub
  • •
    The Armchair Theatre(0.3 km) · Entertainment Venue
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* Distances and amenities are approximate.