Apartment / flat for sale in Cape Town City Centre
27 Leeuwen Street, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Townlocation approximate: suburb level
50 m² floor
Description
Tucked between Loop Street and Bree Street, in the heart of Cape Town's most walkable business and lifestyle precinct, this beautifully finished studio/one-bedroom apartment in The Sentinel offers the very best of upper-floor city living, with an added edge for investors. Steps from the CBD's top restaurants, coffee spots, gyms, offices and nightlife, this lock-up-and-go home suits owner-occupiers, long-term tenants, and Airbnb investors alike. Apartment features: Bright, open-plan lounge and dining area with glass sliding doors Sleek single-line open kitchen with double basin, built-in stove and oven Microwave and fridge included; plumbed for a washing machine Generous bedroom area with built-in cupboards Air-conditioning throughout Private balcony with sweeping north-facing city views Modern bathroom with a large walk-in shower Secure underground... Tucked between Loop Street and Bree Street, in the heart of Cape Town's most walkable business and lifestyle precinct, this beautifully finished studio/one-bedroom apartment in The Sentinel offers the very best of upper-floor city living, with an added edge for investors. Steps from the CBD's top restaurants, coffee spots, gyms, offices and nightlife, this lock-up-and-go home suits owner-occupiers, long-term tenants, and Airbnb investors alike. Apartment features: Bright, open-plan lounge and dining area with glass sliding doors Sleek single-line open kitchen with double basin, built-in stove and oven Microwave and fridge included; plumbed for a washing machine Generous bedroom area with built-in cupboards Air-conditioning throughout Private balcony with sweeping north-facing city views Modern bathroom with a large walk-in shower Secure underground parking Access to a communal rooftop-style pool area with views of Signal Hill 24-hour manned security with strict visitor check-in procedures For the Owner-Occupier A genuine lock-up-and-go in one of the CBD's most sought-after buildings — walk to work, weekend brunches, and everything in between. The north-facing balcony catches the light all day, the open-plan layout makes the most of every square metre, and 24-hour front-desk security means you can travel without a second thought. This is city living at its most convenient, in a building residents rarely want to leave. For the Investor This isn't just an apartment — it's a fully operational, income-producing short-term rental business, ready to hand over on transfer. The Sentinel has an established reputation as one of the CBD's standout Airbnb-performing buildings. This specific unit has been professionally managed by an experienced Airbnb operator for several years, with a verifiable trading history and average occupancy of 70–100%. Full financial statements and booking history are available to serious buyers for due diligence before purchase. The unit is partially furnished by the owner, with the Airbnb operator having added further furnishings to elevate the guest experience and rental appeal — meaning a buyer can step straight into a turnkey, cash-flowing asset. Income snapshot: Average monthly income: R32,000 Peak season monthly income: up to R50,000 Average occupancy: 70–100% Return on investment (before expenses): Purchase price R2,480,000 Average monthly income R32,000 Estimated annual gross income R384,000 Gross ROI (before expenses) ˜ 15.5% per annum Peak-season monthly income R50,000 If sustained year-round (illustrative only) ˜ 24.2% per annum Figures above are gross, before operating costs such as levies, rates, utilities, and Airbnb management fees. Net yield will depend on the buyer's specific expense structure, full income and expense financials are available for review prior to offer. Read full description + window.loader.addCallback((renderComponent) => renderComponent({"name":"ReadMore","props":"#723974182","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 · 99%
- Battery Backup
- Nofrom the listing text · 98%
- Borehole
- Nofrom the listing text · 98%
- Gas Hob
- Nofrom the listing text · 97%
- Generator
- Nofrom the listing text · 97%
- Grey Water
- Nofrom the listing text · 98%
- Heat Pump
- Nofrom the listing text · 97%
- 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 · 97%
- Armed Response
- Nofrom the listing text · 96%
- Boomed Area
- Nofrom the listing text · 92%
- Burglar Bars
- Nofrom the listing text · 83%
- CCTV
- Nofrom the listing text · 92%
- Electric Fence
- Nofrom the listing text · 97%
- Guard 24h
- Yesfrom the listing text · 96%
- Security Estate
- Nofrom the listing text · 82%
Location
- Exposed to coastal wind
- Yesfrom open data · 60%
- Estimated commute to CBD
- 1 minfrom open data · 60%
- Crime trend
- Worseningfrom open data · 60%
- Distance to the sea
- 1.1 kmfrom open data · 60%
- Load-shedding block
- 7from open data · 60%
- SAPS precinct risk
- Highfrom open data · 60%
Market
- Days on market
- 43 daysfrom our price history
- Gross rental yield
- 6.0%from our price history
- Price change since listed
- 0.0%from our price history
- Price per m²
- R 49 800from our price history
- Times relisted
- 0from our price history
- Vs suburb median
- 0.86×from our price history
- Under Offer
- Nofrom our price history
Comfort
- Air Conditioning
- Yesfrom the listing text · 99%
- Double Glazing
- Nofrom the listing text · 97%
- Fireplace
- Nofrom the listing text · 98%
- High Ceilings
- Nofrom the listing text · 97%
- Natural Light
- Brightfrom the listing text
- North Facing
- Yesfrom the listing text · 68%
- Quiet Street
- Nofrom the listing text · 98%
- Underfloor Heating
- Nofrom the listing text · 98%
- View Type
- Cityfrom the listing text
- Wind Protected
- Nofrom the listing text · 94%
Layout
- Flatlet
- Nofrom the listing text · 97%
- Furnished
- Yesfrom the listing text · 96%
- Home Office
- Nofrom the listing text · 97%
- Living Areas
- 1from the listing text · 99%
- Open Plan
- Yesfrom the listing text · 99%
- Penthouse
- Nofrom the listing text · 85%
- Scullery
- Nofrom the listing text · 96%
- Single Level
- Yesfrom the listing text · 74%
- Staff Accommodation
- Nofrom the listing text · 98%
- Walk In Closet
- Nofrom the listing text · 93%
- Wheelchair Access
- Nofrom the listing text · 97%
Outdoor
- Balcony
- Yesfrom the listing text · 99%
- Boat Caravan Parking
- Nofrom the listing text · 98%
- Borehole Irrigation
- Nofrom the listing text · 98%
- Braai Area
- Nofrom the listing text · 97%
- Covered Patio
- Nofrom the listing text · 96%
- Established Trees
- Nofrom the listing text · 98%
- Garage Type
- Singlefrom the listing text · 63%
- Garden Size
- Nonefrom the listing text
- Pet Friendly
- Nofrom the listing text · 97%
- Pool Type
- Communalfrom the listing text
Condition
- Needs Tlc
- Nofrom the listing text · 98%
Architecture
- Double Storey
- Yesfrom the listing text · 66%
- Original Features
- Nofrom the listing text · 98%
- Thatched Roof
- Nofrom the listing text · 99%
Tenure Rules
- No transfer duty
- Nofrom the listing text · 98%
- Retirement Scheme
- Nofrom the listing text · 99%
- Special Levy Mentioned
- Nofrom the listing text · 97%
- Tenure
- Sectional Titlefrom the listing text · 96%
- Utilities Included
- Nofrom the listing text · 98%
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 · 98%
Portal facts
- Levies
- R 1 650
- Floor Size
- 50 m²
- Listing Date
- 12 August 2026
- Price per m²
- R 49 800
- Listing Number
- 117517965
- Street Address
- 27 Leeuwen Street, Cape Town City Centre
- Type of Property
- Apartment / Flat