5 Bedroom House to rent in Observatory
16 Lytton Street, Observatory, Cape Town
5 bed · 3 bath
Description
This spacious home is perfect for students and young professionals, offering a furnished “home away from home” experience. Tenants can relax and socialize on the patios, in the courtyard, or under the shade of established trees. Shops and restaurants are just a short walk away! The contemporary property features high ceilings and beautiful original wooden flooring. The main house includes: • A fully furnished kitchen • Lounge/dining area • Private courtyard Water and electricity are billed in arrears. Secure parking bays are available to rent for R350 per month. A 1.5-month deposit is required. Additional Fees (Effective 1 January 2026): Non-refundable application fee: R1,095 Once-off lease drafting fee: 11% of the monthly rental amount (excluding VAT), payable upon signing the lease agreement Monthly cleaning material fee: R220 Monthly tenant user charge:... This spacious home is perfect for students and young professionals, offering a furnished “home away from home” experience. Tenants can relax and socialize on the patios, in the courtyard, or under the shade of established trees. Shops and restaurants are just a short walk away! The contemporary property features high ceilings and beautiful original wooden flooring. The main house includes: • A fully furnished kitchen • Lounge/dining area • Private courtyard Water and electricity are billed in arrears. Secure parking bays are available to rent for R350 per month. A 1.5-month deposit is required. Additional Fees (Effective 1 January 2026): Non-refundable application fee: R1,095 Once-off lease drafting fee: 11% of the monthly rental amount (excluding VAT), payable upon signing the lease agreement Monthly cleaning material fee: R220 Monthly tenant user charge: R155 - Cleaning Fees (Non-Negotiable): Standard Room: R200 per month (1 clean per week) En Suite Room: R300 per month (1 clean per week) Micro Unit: R400 per month (1 clean per week) Qualification Requirements: • The account payer must earn at least 3 times the rental amount • Good credit history is required for all applicants Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity—contact us to schedule a viewing. Read full description + window.loader.addCallback((renderComponent) => renderComponent({"name":"ReadMore","props":"#-975657285","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 · 98%
- Boomed Area
- Nofrom the listing text · 97%
- Burglar Bars
- Nofrom the listing text · 93%
- CCTV
- Nofrom the listing text · 97%
- Electric Fence
- Nofrom the listing text · 97%
- Guard 24h
- Nofrom the listing text · 98%
- Security Estate
- Nofrom the listing text · 96%
Location
- Shops and cafés within 500 m
- 31from open data
- Exposed to coastal wind
- Nofrom open data
- Estimated commute to CBD
- 9 minfrom open data
- Crime trend
- Stablefrom open data
- Distance to the sea
- 2.4 kmfrom open data
- Nearest highway
- 634 mfrom open data
- Nearest hospital or clinic
- 453 mfrom open data
- Nearest primary school
- 588 mfrom open data
- Nearest school
- 278 mfrom open data
- Nearest high school
- 278 mfrom open data
- Nearest station or stop
- 391 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
- 35from open data
- Under the flight path
- Nofrom open data
- Walkability
- Very Walkablefrom open data
Market
- Days on market
- 1 daysfrom our price history
- Price change since listed
- 0.0%from our price history
- Times relisted
- 0from our price history
- Vs suburb median
- 0.76×from our price history
- Under Offer
- Nofrom our price history
Comfort
- Air Conditioning
- Nofrom the listing text · 98%
- Double Glazing
- Nofrom the listing text · 98%
- Fireplace
- Nofrom the listing text · 98%
- High Ceilings
- Yesfrom the listing text · 98%
- North Facing
- Nofrom the listing text · 98%
- Quiet Street
- Nofrom the listing text · 97%
- Underfloor Heating
- Nofrom the listing text · 98%
- Wind Protected
- Nofrom the listing text · 97%
Layout
- Flatlet
- Nofrom the listing text · 96%
- Furnished
- Yesfrom the listing text · 99%
- Home Office
- Nofrom the listing text · 96%
- Lift Access
- Nofrom the listing text · 97%
- Open Plan
- Nofrom the listing text · 68%
- Penthouse
- Nofrom the listing text · 98%
- Scullery
- Nofrom the listing text · 96%
- Single Level
- Nofrom the listing text · 90%
- Staff Accommodation
- Nofrom the listing text · 96%
- Walk In Closet
- Nofrom the listing text · 97%
- Wheelchair Access
- Nofrom the listing text · 98%
Outdoor
- Boat Caravan Parking
- Nofrom the listing text · 98%
- Borehole Irrigation
- Nofrom the listing text · 97%
- Braai Area
- Nofrom the listing text · 86%
- Covered Patio
- Nofrom the listing text · 78%
- Established Trees
- Yesfrom the listing text · 97%
- Garage Type
- Nonefrom the listing text · 79%
- Garden Size
- Courtyardfrom the listing text
- Pet Friendly
- Nofrom the listing text · 75%
- Pool Type
- Nonefrom the listing text
Condition
- Needs Tlc
- Nofrom the listing text · 98%
Architecture
- Architecture Style
- Contemporaryfrom the listing text · 99%
- Double Storey
- Nofrom the listing text · 84%
- Original Features
- Yesfrom the listing text · 62%
- Thatched Roof
- Nofrom the listing text · 98%
Tenure Rules
- Exclusive Use Area
- Nofrom the listing text · 91%
- Minimum lease
- 3from the listing text · 99%
- No transfer duty
- Nofrom the listing text · 98%
- Retirement Scheme
- Nofrom the listing text · 98%
- Short Let Allowed
- Nofrom the listing text · 86%
- Special Levy Mentioned
- Nofrom the listing text · 96%
- Utilities Included
- Nofrom the listing text · 93%
Connectivity
- Fibre
- Nofrom the listing text · 98%
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 · 97%
Portal facts
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Kitchens
- 1
- Bathrooms
- 3
- Furnished
- Yes
- Lifestyle
- Shared Living
- Lease Period
- 3 months
- Pets Allowed
- No
- Listing Number
- 107378614
- Street Address
- 16 Lytton Street, Observatory
- Occupation Date
- 15 August 2026
- Reception Rooms
- 1
- Type of Property
- House