1 Bedroom Apartment / flat for sale in Observatory
4 Penzance Road, Observatory, Cape Town
1 bed · 1 bath · 1 parking · 58 m² floor
Description
Situated in the well-positioned Devon Place complex in Observatory, this unique 1-bedroom loft-style apartment offers plenty of character and potential. Featuring an upstairs loft bedroom area overlooking the living space, the open-plan layout creates a spacious and airy feel while offering a distinctive layout rarely found in conventional apartments. Whether you`re looking to expand your investment portfolio or secure a property in one of Cape Town’s consistently high-demand rental areas, this apartment presents an excellent opportunity. A lease is already in place, allowing for immediate rental income from transfer. Ideally located close to the medical campus, public transport routes, universities, cafés, restaurants, and other everyday amenities, the property offers convenience and strong rental appeal for students and young professionals alike.... Situated in the well-positioned Devon Place complex in Observatory, this unique 1-bedroom loft-style apartment offers plenty of character and potential. Featuring an upstairs loft bedroom area overlooking the living space, the open-plan layout creates a spacious and airy feel while offering a distinctive layout rarely found in conventional apartments. Whether you`re looking to expand your investment portfolio or secure a property in one of Cape Town’s consistently high-demand rental areas, this apartment presents an excellent opportunity. A lease is already in place, allowing for immediate rental income from transfer. Ideally located close to the medical campus, public transport routes, universities, cafés, restaurants, and other everyday amenities, the property offers convenience and strong rental appeal for students and young professionals alike. Property features: • 1 Loft-style bedroom (upstairs open-plan) • 1 Bathroom (En-suite - shower) • Open-plan kitchen and living area • 1 Secure parking • Existing lease in place - immediate rental income potential • Character-filled apartment with opportunity to add value • Located in Devon Place, Observatory • Conveniently close to the medical campus A great opportunity to secure an income-generating property in a vibrant area known for its strong tenant demand. Read full description + window.loader.addCallback((renderComponent) => renderComponent({"name":"ReadMore","props":"#827614666","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 · 97%
- 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 · 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 · 79%
- Burglar Bars
- Yesfrom the listing text · 93%
- CCTV
- Yesfrom the listing text · 98%
- Electric Fence
- Nofrom the listing text · 96%
- Guard 24h
- Yesfrom the listing text · 97%
- Security Estate
- Yesfrom the listing text · 97%
Location
- Shops and cafés within 500 m
- 16from 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
- 3.0 kmfrom open data
- Nearest highway
- 140 mfrom open data
- Nearest hospital or clinic
- 337 mfrom open data
- Nearest primary school
- 463 mfrom open data
- Nearest school
- 463 mfrom open data
- Nearest high school
- 498 mfrom open data
- Nearest station or stop
- 517 mfrom open data
- Independent schools within 5 km
- 36from open data
- Load-shedding block
- 15from open data
- SAPS precinct risk
- Highfrom open data
- Schools within 3 km
- 39from open data
- Under the flight path
- Nofrom open data
- Walkability
- Very Walkablefrom open data
Market
- Days on market
- 129 daysfrom our price history
- Gross rental yield
- 11.0%from our price history
- Price change since listed
- 0.0%from our price history
- Price per m²
- R 28 448from our price history
- Times relisted
- 0from our price history
- Vs suburb median
- 0.67×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 · 98%
- 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
- Wind Protected
- Nofrom the listing text · 98%
Layout
- Flatlet
- Nofrom the listing text · 98%
- Floor Number
- 0from the listing text · 99%
- Furnished
- Nofrom the listing text · 95%
- Home Office
- Nofrom the listing text · 97%
- Lift Access
- Nofrom the listing text · 96%
- Living Areas
- 1from the listing text · 99%
- Open Plan
- Yesfrom the listing text · 98%
- Penthouse
- Nofrom the listing text · 98%
- Scullery
- Nofrom the listing text · 97%
- Single Level
- Nofrom the listing text · 94%
- Staff Accommodation
- Nofrom the listing text · 97%
- Walk In Closet
- Nofrom the listing text · 98%
- Wheelchair Access
- Nofrom the listing text · 97%
Outdoor
- Balcony
- Yesfrom the listing text · 97%
- 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
- Nonefrom the listing text · 70%
- Garden Size
- Nonefrom the listing text
- Pet Friendly
- Nofrom the listing text · 97%
- Pool Type
- Nonefrom the listing text
Condition
- Needs Tlc
- Nofrom the listing text · 97%
- Renovation Status
- Recently Renovatedfrom the listing text
Architecture
- Architecture Style
- Loft Conversionfrom the listing text · 85%
- Double Storey
- Nofrom the listing text · 92%
- Original Features
- Nofrom the listing text · 98%
- Thatched Roof
- Nofrom the listing text · 98%
Tenure Rules
- Deposit (months)
- 2from the listing text
- Exclusive Use Area
- Nofrom the listing text · 77%
- Minimum lease
- 12from the listing text · 96%
- No transfer duty
- Nofrom the listing text · 98%
- Retirement Scheme
- Nofrom the listing text · 98%
- Short Let Allowed
- Nofrom the listing text · 97%
- Special Levy Mentioned
- Nofrom the listing text · 97%
- Tenure
- Sectional Titlefrom the listing text · 87%
- Utilities Included
- Nofrom the listing text · 97%
Connectivity
- Fibre
- Yesfrom the listing text · 99%
Commercial
- Auction
- Nofrom the listing text · 99%
- Bank Assisted
- Nofrom the listing text · 99%
- 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 3 195
- Bedroom
- Upstairs Studio Bedroom with En-suite Bathroom (shower) Open Plan, Built-in Cupboards, King Bedroom
- Parking
- 1
- Bathroom
- Basin, Bidet, Shower, En suite, Toilet
- Security
- 24 Hour Access, Guard, Electric Gate, Guard House, Safe
- Lifestyle
- Security Complex
- Floor Size
- 58 m²
- Description
- Single Storey, Second floor and above
- Listing Date
- 17 May 2026
- Price per m²
- R 28 448
- Listing Number
- 117225083
- Street Address
- 4 Penzance Road, Observatory
- Rates and Taxes
- R 800
- Special Feature
- Balcony, Totally Walled
- Number of floors
- 1
- Type of Property
- Apartment / Flat