Commercial property for sale in Cape Town City Centre

Description

Positioned in the heart of Cape Town’s sought-after Bree Street precinct, this exceptional four-level mixed-use commercial building presents a rare opportunity to acquire a highly recognizable property in one of the CBD’s most established and vibrant urban nodes. Located on Shortmarket Street, just off Bree Street, the property is surrounded by award-winning restaurants, cafés, boutique hotels, creative businesses and premium residential developments, providing exceptional visibility and long-term commercial appeal. The building is now vacant and has been whiteboxed, creating a clean and versatile space ready for a new occupier, tenant fit-out or repositioning strategy. The entire building is also currently being offered to let at R170,000 per month, providing an immediate rental opportunity for an investor while retaining the flexibility for an owner-occupier. The... Positioned in the heart of Cape Town’s sought-after Bree Street precinct, this exceptional four-level mixed-use commercial building presents a rare opportunity to acquire a highly recognizable property in one of the CBD’s most established and vibrant urban nodes. Located on Shortmarket Street, just off Bree Street, the property is surrounded by award-winning restaurants, cafés, boutique hotels, creative businesses and premium residential developments, providing exceptional visibility and long-term commercial appeal. The building is now vacant and has been whiteboxed, creating a clean and versatile space ready for a new occupier, tenant fit-out or repositioning strategy. The entire building is also currently being offered to let at R170,000 per month, providing an immediate rental opportunity for an investor while retaining the flexibility for an owner-occupier. The property comprises approximately 480m² of gross lettable area across four levels on a ±122m² erf and benefits from MU3 zoning, allowing for a broad range of commercial and mixed-use applications. The building retains significant character and architectural appeal, including its distinctive façade, large timber-framed windows, exposed yellowwood beams, timber flooring, exposed brickwork, large windows and a spectacular attic level with vaulted ceilings and exposed rafters. Each level offers excellent usability, providing flexibility for a single occupier, multi-tenancy configuration or a combination of commercial uses. Air-conditioning and existing infrastructure further enhance the property`s functionality, while the whiteboxed condition allows a purchaser to create a bespoke modern workspace, hospitality concept, showroom, retail environment or mixed-use investment. Read full description + window.loader.addCallback((renderComponent) => renderComponent({"name":"ReadMore","props":"#-1493556653","type":"c"}));

What we know about this property

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Portal facts

Roof

Galvanised Steel

Wall

Brick, Concrete

Floor

Wooden Floors

Style

Modern, Victorian

Facing

Mountain View

Window

Wood

Zoning

General Business

Kitchens

1

Security

Alarm System, Closed Circuit TV, Boomed Area

Bathrooms

4

Floor Size

480 m²

Description

Single Storey

Listing Date

23 September 2026

Natural Light

Yes

Listing Number

117652951

Street Address

84 Shortmarket, Cape Town City Centre

Internet Access

Fibre

Rates and Taxes

R 9 624

Building Grading

A Grade

Number of floors

1

Type of Property

Commercial Property

Availability Date

23 September 2026

Gross Lettable Area

480 m²

Standalone Building

Yes

Nearby Public Transport

Bus, Train, Minibus Taxi