Commercial property to rent in Observatory
1 Black River Park, Observatory, Cape Town
4375 m² floor
Description
A rare opportunity to secure an entire commercial building within the highly sought-after Black River Park precinct. This 4,375 m2 building is currently undergoing an extensive renovation and will be available for occupation from 1 December 2026. Spanning both ground and first floors, the building offers high ceilings and expansive shopfront-style glazing, creating a light-filled, showcase environment ideal for a wide range of commercial uses. Significant upgrades are underway, including a new internal ramp, new staircase, and a new elevator, ensuring improved accessibility and modern functionality throughout. The renovation also includes new landscaping, new balustrades, and newly glazed windows, all finished to a high standard. Internally, the building will feature newly renovated his and hers bathroom facilities, dedicated storage areas, and a flexible floor... A rare opportunity to secure an entire commercial building within the highly sought-after Black River Park precinct. This 4,375 m2 building is currently undergoing an extensive renovation and will be available for occupation from 1 December 2026. Spanning both ground and first floors, the building offers high ceilings and expansive shopfront-style glazing, creating a light-filled, showcase environment ideal for a wide range of commercial uses. Significant upgrades are underway, including a new internal ramp, new staircase, and a new elevator, ensuring improved accessibility and modern functionality throughout. The renovation also includes new landscaping, new balustrades, and newly glazed windows, all finished to a high standard. Internally, the building will feature newly renovated his and hers bathroom facilities, dedicated storage areas, and a flexible floor plate that can be configured to suit tenant requirements. Designated parking bays are available at an additional cost. Tenants will benefit from 24-hour security and access to Black River Park’s exceptional onsite amenities, including a fully equipped gym, car wash, bistro, and Vida e Caffe`. This is a standout leasing opportunity offering excellent exposure, great views, modern infrastructure, and unmatched convenience within one of Cape Town’s most prestigious business parks. Read full description + window.loader.addCallback((renderComponent) => renderComponent({"name":"ReadMore","props":"#-141347066","type":"c"}));
What we know about this property
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Resilience
- Backup Power Level
- Nonefrom the listing text · 99%
- Battery Backup
- Nofrom the listing text · 97%
- Borehole
- Nofrom the listing text · 98%
- Gas Hob
- Nofrom the listing text · 98%
- Generator
- Nofrom the listing text · 97%
- 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 · 97%
- Solar panels
- Nofrom the listing text · 96%
- Water Tank
- Nofrom the listing text · 98%
Security
- Alarm Beams
- Nofrom the listing text · 96%
- Armed Response
- Nofrom the listing text · 95%
- Boomed Area
- Yesfrom the listing text · 79%
- Burglar Bars
- Yesfrom the listing text · 98%
- CCTV
- Yesfrom the listing text · 95%
- Electric Fence
- Yesfrom the listing text · 98%
- Guard 24h
- Yesfrom the listing text · 92%
Location
- Shops and cafés within 500 m
- 11from open data
- Exposed to coastal wind
- Nofrom open data
- Estimated commute to CBD
- 10 minfrom open data
- Crime trend
- Stablefrom open data
- Distance to the sea
- 2.2 kmfrom open data
- Nearest highway
- 805 mfrom open data
- Nearest hospital or clinic
- 186 mfrom open data
- Nearest primary school
- 771 mfrom open data
- Nearest school
- 771 mfrom open data
- Nearest high school
- 875 mfrom open data
- Nearest station or stop
- 163 mfrom open data
- Independent schools within 5 km
- 31from open data
- Load-shedding block
- 15from open data
- SAPS precinct risk
- Highfrom open data
- Schools within 3 km
- 34from open data
- Under the flight path
- Nofrom open data
- Walkability
- Walkablefrom open data
Market
- Days on market
- 2 daysfrom our price history
- Price change since listed
- 0.0%from our price history
- Times relisted
- 0from our price history
- Vs suburb median
- 17.87×from our price history
- Under Offer
- Nofrom our price history
Comfort
- Air Conditioning
- Yesfrom the listing text · 97%
- Double Glazing
- Nofrom the listing text · 97%
- Fireplace
- Nofrom the listing text · 98%
- High Ceilings
- Yesfrom the listing text · 98%
- Natural Light
- Brightfrom the listing text
- North Facing
- Nofrom the listing text · 98%
- Quiet Street
- Nofrom the listing text · 98%
- Underfloor Heating
- Nofrom the listing text · 98%
- View Type
- Nonefrom the listing text · 99%
- Wind Protected
- Nofrom the listing text · 98%
Layout
- Flatlet
- Nofrom the listing text · 98%
- Floor Number
- 0from the listing text · 93%
- Furnished
- Nofrom the listing text · 90%
- Home Office
- Nofrom the listing text · 97%
- Lift Access
- Yesfrom the listing text · 95%
- Open Plan
- Nofrom the listing text · 97%
- Penthouse
- Nofrom the listing text · 98%
- 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 · 98%
- Wheelchair Access
- Yesfrom the listing text · 96%
Outdoor
- Balcony
- Yesfrom the listing text · 98%
- Boat Caravan Parking
- Nofrom the listing text · 98%
- Borehole Irrigation
- Nofrom the listing text · 97%
- Braai Area
- Nofrom the listing text · 97%
- Covered Patio
- Nofrom the listing text · 98%
- Established Trees
- Nofrom the listing text · 97%
- Garage Type
- Nonefrom the listing text · 95%
- Garden Size
- Nonefrom the listing text
- Pet Friendly
- Nofrom the listing text · 98%
- Pool Type
- Nonefrom the listing text
Condition
- Needs Tlc
- Nofrom the listing text · 88%
- Renovation Status
- Partially Renovatedfrom the listing text · 82%
Architecture
- Architecture Style
- Contemporaryfrom the listing text · 99%
- Double Storey
- Yesfrom the listing text · 98%
- Original Features
- Nofrom the listing text · 98%
- Thatched Roof
- Nofrom the listing text · 98%
Tenure Rules
- Exclusive Use Area
- Nofrom the listing text · 96%
- Minimum lease
- 60from the listing text · 95%
- No transfer duty
- Nofrom the listing text · 97%
- Retirement Scheme
- Nofrom the listing text · 99%
- Short Let Allowed
- Nofrom the listing text · 98%
- Special Levy Mentioned
- Nofrom the listing text · 96%
- Tenure
- Sectional Titlefrom the listing text · 94%
- Utilities Included
- Nofrom the listing text · 95%
Connectivity
- Fibre
- Nofrom the listing text · 97%
Commercial
- Auction
- Nofrom the listing text · 99%
- Bank Assisted
- Nofrom the listing text · 98%
- Off Plan
- Nofrom the listing text · 97%
- Owner Relocating
- Nofrom the listing text · 98%
- Price Reduced
- Nofrom our price history
- Priced To Sell
- Nofrom the listing text · 98%
Portal facts
- Solar
- Solar Panels
- Security
- 24 Hour Access, 24 Hour Response
- Furnished
- No
- Floor Size
- 4375 m²
- Lease Type
- Fully Serviced Lease (Gross Lease)
- Lease Period
- 60 months
- Building Name
- Media Building
- Listing Number
- 116848156
- Street Address
- 1 Black River Park, 6 Fir, Observatory
- Occupation Date
- 01 February 2027
- Building Grading
- AAA Grade
- Type of Property
- Commercial Property
- Availability Date
- 01 February 2027
- Temperature Control
- Air Conditioning Unit