3 Bedroom Townhouse for sale in Bo Kaap
53 Lion St, Bo Kaap, Cape Town
3 bed · 3.5 bath · 183 m² floor · 93 m² erf
Description
Price inclusive of VAT, no transfer duty Two-Bedroom Bo-Kaap Character Home with Table Mountain Views A rare offering in one of Cape Town's most photographed neighbourhoods. Recognisable by its black façade and yellow trim, Number 53 sits on the slopes of Table Mountain, overlooking the colourful rooftops the area is known for. The interior is funky and eclectic, with two large wall murals anchoring an otherwise pared-down, light-filled space. Built across two storeys with mezzanine levels between, the home offers two airy bedrooms — the main en suite — and two bathrooms, along with a series of nooks, reading corners and small work spaces. Wifi runs throughout. Two verandahs and a private greened courtyard open the home outwards to uninterrupted mountain views. Positioned within walking distance of the CBD, Bree Street and the city's best-known... Price inclusive of VAT, no transfer duty Two-Bedroom Bo-Kaap Character Home with Table Mountain Views A rare offering in one of Cape Town's most photographed neighbourhoods. Recognisable by its black façade and yellow trim, Number 53 sits on the slopes of Table Mountain, overlooking the colourful rooftops the area is known for. The interior is funky and eclectic, with two large wall murals anchoring an otherwise pared-down, light-filled space. Built across two storeys with mezzanine levels between, the home offers two airy bedrooms — the main en suite — and two bathrooms, along with a series of nooks, reading corners and small work spaces. Wifi runs throughout. Two verandahs and a private greened courtyard open the home outwards to uninterrupted mountain views. Positioned within walking distance of the CBD, Bree Street and the city's best-known restaurants and galleries, with five beaches a short drive away. The character, layout and location make this a strong short-term rental performer or an ideal lock-up-and-go for a buyer wanting the city without an apartment block. Read full description + window.loader.addCallback((renderComponent) => renderComponent({"name":"ReadMore","props":"#617295510","type":"c"}));
What we know about this property
Each attribute shows where it came from and how sure we are. Model-derived attributes arrive as enrichment runs.
Resilience
- Backup Power Level
- Nonefrom the listing text
- Battery Backup
- Nofrom the listing text · 98%
- Borehole
- Nofrom the listing text · 98%
- Gas Hob
- Nofrom the listing text · 98%
- Generator
- Nofrom the listing text · 98%
- Grey Water
- Nofrom the listing text · 98%
- Heat Pump
- Nofrom the listing text · 98%
- Inverter
- Nofrom the listing text · 98%
- Solar Geyser
- Nofrom the listing text · 98%
- Solar panels
- Nofrom the listing text · 98%
- Water Tank
- Nofrom the listing text · 98%
Security
- Alarm Beams
- Nofrom the listing text · 98%
- Armed Response
- Nofrom the listing text · 98%
- Boomed Area
- Nofrom the listing text · 97%
- Burglar Bars
- Nofrom the listing text · 96%
- CCTV
- Nofrom the listing text · 98%
- Electric Fence
- Nofrom the listing text · 98%
- Guard 24h
- Nofrom the listing text · 98%
- Security Estate
- Nofrom the listing text · 97%
Location
- Shops and cafés within 500 m
- 49from open data
- Exposed to coastal wind
- Nofrom open data
- Estimated commute to CBD
- 3 minfrom open data
- Crime trend
- Worseningfrom open data
- Distance to the sea
- 1.8 kmfrom open data
- Nearest highway
- 1.7 kmfrom open data
- Nearest hospital or clinic
- 1.2 kmfrom open data
- Nearest primary school
- 177 mfrom open data
- Nearest school
- 122 mfrom open data
- Nearest high school
- 122 mfrom open data
- Nearest station or stop
- 333 mfrom open data
- Independent schools within 5 km
- 16from open data
- Load-shedding block
- 7from open data
- SAPS precinct risk
- Highfrom open data
- Schools within 3 km
- 37from open data
- Under the flight path
- Nofrom open data
- Walkability
- Very Walkablefrom open data
Market
- Days on market
- 21 daysfrom our price history
- Price change since listed
- 0.0%from our price history
- Price per m²
- R 32 787from our price history
- Times relisted
- 0from our price history
- Under Offer
- Nofrom our price history
Comfort
- Air Conditioning
- Nofrom the listing text · 97%
- Double Glazing
- Nofrom the listing text · 98%
- Fireplace
- Nofrom the listing text · 97%
- High Ceilings
- Nofrom the listing text · 85%
- Natural Light
- Brightfrom the listing text
- North Facing
- Nofrom the listing text · 97%
- Quiet Street
- Nofrom the listing text · 98%
- Underfloor Heating
- Nofrom the listing text · 98%
- View Type
- Mountainfrom the listing text
- Wind Protected
- Nofrom the listing text · 97%
Layout
- Flatlet
- Nofrom the listing text · 98%
- Furnished
- Yesfrom the listing text · 98%
- Home Office
- Nofrom the listing text · 62%
- Lift Access
- Nofrom the listing text · 97%
- Open Plan
- Nofrom the listing text · 90%
- Penthouse
- Nofrom the listing text · 96%
- Scullery
- Nofrom the listing text · 97%
- Single Level
- Nofrom the listing text · 98%
- Staff Accommodation
- Nofrom the listing text · 97%
- Walk In Closet
- Nofrom the listing text · 97%
- Wheelchair Access
- Nofrom the listing text · 97%
Outdoor
- Balcony
- Yesfrom the listing text · 87%
- Boat Caravan Parking
- Nofrom the listing text · 98%
- Borehole Irrigation
- Nofrom the listing text · 96%
- Braai Area
- Nofrom the listing text · 96%
- Covered Patio
- Nofrom the listing text · 60%
- Established Trees
- Nofrom the listing text · 88%
- Garage Type
- Nonefrom the listing text
- Garden Size
- Courtyardfrom the listing text
- Pet Friendly
- Yesfrom the listing text · 96%
- Pool Type
- Nonefrom the listing text
Condition
- Needs Tlc
- Nofrom the listing text · 97%
Architecture
- Double Storey
- Yesfrom the listing text · 97%
- Original Features
- Nofrom the listing text · 96%
- Thatched Roof
- Nofrom the listing text · 98%
Tenure Rules
- Exclusive Use Area
- Nofrom the listing text · 87%
- No transfer duty
- Yesfrom the listing text · 97%
- Retirement Scheme
- Nofrom the listing text · 98%
- Short Let Allowed
- Nofrom the listing text · 83%
- Special Levy Mentioned
- Nofrom the listing text · 97%
- Utilities Included
- Nofrom the listing text · 98%
Connectivity
- Fibre
- Yesfrom the listing text · 96%
Commercial
- Auction
- Nofrom the listing text · 98%
- Bank Assisted
- Nofrom the listing text · 98%
- Off Plan
- Nofrom the listing text · 98%
- Owner Relocating
- Nofrom the listing text · 98%
- Price Reduced
- Nofrom our price history
- Priced To Sell
- Nofrom the listing text · 98%
Portal facts
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Erf Size
- 93 m²
- Bathrooms
- 3.5
- Furnished
- Yes
- Floor Size
- 183 m²
- Listing Date
- 03 September 2026
- Pets Allowed
- Yes
- Listing Number
- 117588727
- Street Address
- 53 Lion St, Bo Kaap
- Internet Access
- Fibre
- No Transfer Duty
- Yes
- Type of Property
- Townhouse