36 Bedroom House for sale in Observatory
Observatory, Cape Townlocation approximate: suburb level
36 bed · 22 bath · 911 m² floor · 908 m² erf
Description
*** SOLE & EXCLUSIVE MANDATE *** 36 bedrooms across 7 houses I Fully occupied I ±9117m2 gross lettable area. Invest in one of Cape Town's most established student precincts. The Baker is a fully occupied, income-generating student accommodation property comprising seven fully furnished residential houses in the heart of Observatory — delivering consistent returns in a location where student demand never sleeps! What's included: * 36 fully furnished bedrooms across 7 individually configured houses — sold fully furnished, contents included * Solar power & backup battery — uninterrupted living, no load-shedding stress * Perimeter security including welded wire mesh fencing & electric fencing * Tag-access entry control per house with SMS backup code system * Built-in braai patios across all houses — premium lifestyle finishes throughout * Turnkey asset... *** SOLE & EXCLUSIVE MANDATE *** 36 bedrooms across 7 houses I Fully occupied I ±9117m2 gross lettable area. Invest in one of Cape Town's most established student precincts. The Baker is a fully occupied, income-generating student accommodation property comprising seven fully furnished residential houses in the heart of Observatory — delivering consistent returns in a location where student demand never sleeps! What's included: * 36 fully furnished bedrooms across 7 individually configured houses — sold fully furnished, contents included * Solar power & backup battery — uninterrupted living, no load-shedding stress * Perimeter security including welded wire mesh fencing & electric fencing * Tag-access entry control per house with SMS backup code system * Built-in braai patios across all houses — premium lifestyle finishes throughout * Turnkey asset — all leases in place, full furniture registry included VATable Sale — (R29,995,000 excl VAT) Potential Zero Rating: This is a sale by a VAT-registered seller, making it a VATable transaction. Qualifying purchasers buying through a VAT-registered entity may be able to zero rate the transaction, effectively eliminating the VAT cost and meaningfully improving the overall return on investment. Prospective buyers are advised to consult their tax advisor to confirm eligibility. The numbers speak for themselves - 100% occupancy. Gross annual rental income of approximately R3.3 million. A fully tenanted, turnkey asset — sold fully furnished with like-new interiors and a comprehensive asset registry — with consistent demand driven by Cape Town's thriving student population. The Property The Baker is zoned Mixed Use 2 * Erf 25486 | 908m2 | Houses 1–7 * House 1 = 6 Bedrooms, 4 bathrooms * Houses 2 - 7 = 5 Bedrooms, 3 bathrooms Total gross lettable area: ±911m2 Bordering the Liesbeek Parkway and directly alongside AFDA's Cape Town campus, The Baker is within easy reach of UCT and other major tertiary institutions — placing it firmly in the heart of Cape Town's most sought-after student precinct. This is a spectacular property, not to be missed - Contact me for more information and to set up an appointment to view. Read full description + window.loader.addCallback((renderComponent) => renderComponent({"name":"ReadMore","props":"#-2055880968","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
- Battery Backup
- Yesfrom the listing text · 99%
- Borehole
- Nofrom the listing text · 98%
- Gas Hob
- Nofrom the listing text · 97%
- Generator
- Nofrom the listing text · 92%
- Grey Water
- Nofrom the listing text · 98%
- Heat Pump
- Nofrom the listing text · 98%
- Inverter
- Yesfrom the listing text · 97%
- Solar Geyser
- Nofrom the listing text · 96%
- Solar panels
- Yesfrom the listing text · 99%
- Water Tank
- Nofrom the listing text · 98%
Security
- Alarm Beams
- Nofrom the listing text · 97%
- Armed Response
- Nofrom the listing text · 97%
- Boomed Area
- Nofrom the listing text · 87%
- CCTV
- Nofrom the listing text · 97%
- Electric Fence
- Yesfrom the listing text · 99%
- Guard 24h
- Nofrom the listing text · 97%
- Security Estate
- Nofrom the listing text · 93%
Location
- Exposed to coastal wind
- Nofrom open data · 60%
- Estimated commute to CBD
- 11 minfrom open data · 60%
- Crime trend
- Stablefrom open data · 60%
- Distance to the sea
- 3.2 kmfrom open data · 60%
- Load-shedding block
- 15from open data · 60%
- SAPS precinct risk
- Highfrom open data · 60%
Market
- Days on market
- 113 daysfrom our price history
- Price change since listed
- 0.0%from our price history
- Price per m²
- R 37 798from our price history
- Times relisted
- 0from our price history
- Vs suburb median
- 9.84×from 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 · 98%
- 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 · 76%
- Furnished
- Yesfrom the listing text · 99%
- Home Office
- Yesfrom the listing text · 81%
- Lift Access
- Nofrom the listing text · 97%
- Living Areas
- 14from the listing text · 92%
- Open Plan
- Nofrom the listing text · 96%
- Penthouse
- Nofrom the listing text · 98%
- Scullery
- Nofrom the listing text · 97%
- Single Level
- Nofrom the listing text · 95%
- Staff Accommodation
- Nofrom the listing text · 96%
- Walk In Closet
- Nofrom the listing text · 97%
- Wheelchair Access
- Nofrom the listing text · 98%
Outdoor
- Balcony
- Nofrom the listing text · 74%
- Boat Caravan Parking
- Nofrom the listing text · 98%
- Borehole Irrigation
- Nofrom the listing text · 98%
- Braai Area
- Yesfrom the listing text · 98%
- Covered Patio
- Nofrom the listing text · 85%
- Established Trees
- Nofrom the listing text · 98%
- Garage Type
- Nonefrom the listing text
- Garden Size
- Nonefrom the listing text · 76%
- Pool Type
- Nonefrom the listing text
Condition
- Needs Tlc
- Nofrom the listing text · 98%
Architecture
- Double Storey
- Nofrom the listing text · 76%
- Original Features
- Nofrom the listing text · 98%
- Thatched Roof
- Nofrom the listing text · 98%
Tenure Rules
- Exclusive Use Area
- Nofrom the listing text · 98%
- No transfer duty
- Yesfrom the listing text · 62%
- Retirement Scheme
- Nofrom the listing text · 98%
- Short Let Allowed
- Nofrom the listing text · 97%
- Special Levy Mentioned
- Nofrom the listing text · 97%
- Utilities Included
- Nofrom the listing text · 94%
Connectivity
- Fibre
- Nofrom the listing text · 98%
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 · 96%
Portal facts
- Solar
- Solar Panels
- Bedrooms
- 36
- Erf Size
- 908 m²
- Kitchens
- 7
- Bathrooms
- 22
- Furnished
- Yes
- Floor Size
- 911 m²
- Backup Power
- Backup Battery / Inverter
- Listing Date
- 03 June 2026
- Pets Allowed
- No
- Listing Number
- 117282421
- Office/studies
- 36
- Rates and Taxes
- R 7 800
- Reception Rooms
- 14
- No Transfer Duty
- Yes
- Type of Property
- House