1 Bedroom Apartment / flat for sale in Observatory
Observatory, Cape Townlocation approximate: suburb level
1 bed · 1 bath · 1 parking · 47 m² floor
Description
Tenanted Obs Investment - ~10.7% Yield, Huge Private Terrace & Mountain Views A standout buy-and-hold in Madison Place, one of Observatory's best-run modern blocks - and a rare one-bedroom that opens onto a large private timber terrace with sweeping mountain and city views. Sold fully furnished and equipped, with a quality tenant already in place at R15,000/month - around a 10% gross yield from transfer, and comparable units in the building let for up to R16,000. Observatory is Cape Town's strongest rental suburb, anchored by UCT and the Groote Schuur medical campus minutes away; demand from medical staff, postgraduates and young professionals keeps quality one-beds let fast and vacancy low. Inside, an open-plan living and kitchen area flows out to the terrace through sliding doors. The kitchen is fully fitted with oven, ceramic hob, extractor, dishwasher,... Tenanted Obs Investment - ~10.7% Yield, Huge Private Terrace & Mountain Views A standout buy-and-hold in Madison Place, one of Observatory's best-run modern blocks - and a rare one-bedroom that opens onto a large private timber terrace with sweeping mountain and city views. Sold fully furnished and equipped, with a quality tenant already in place at R15,000/month - around a 10% gross yield from transfer, and comparable units in the building let for up to R16,000. Observatory is Cape Town's strongest rental suburb, anchored by UCT and the Groote Schuur medical campus minutes away; demand from medical staff, postgraduates and young professionals keeps quality one-beds let fast and vacancy low. Inside, an open-plan living and kitchen area flows out to the terrace through sliding doors. The kitchen is fully fitted with oven, ceramic hob, extractor, dishwasher, fridge/freezer, washer-dryer and microwave. The bedroom has built-in wardrobes and a wall safe, and the bathroom features a walk-in shower. An exclusive-use undercover parking bay is included and for guests the building has additional underground visitors parking. Madison Place offers 24-hour biometric security, a residents' gym, fibre throughout and lift access, under a proactive body corporate with healthy cash reserves. Walk to Lower Main Road's cafés and restaurants, the Jammie shuttle and the hospital precinct, with quick M3 and N2 access to the City Bowl and Southern Suburbs. Transparent monthly costs, straight from the body corporate: A full POPIA-compliant information pack - levy statement, conduct rules and latest financials - is available to buyers on request. +-Gross yield³ 10,7% now - 11,4% at market rent +-All-in net yield³ 7,9% now - 8,7% at market rent *Pet Friendly - subject to body corp approval Contact today to arrange a viewing. Bailey Real Estate. Read full description + window.loader.addCallback((renderComponent) => renderComponent({"name":"ReadMore","props":"#-2098161834","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 · 98%
- Borehole
- Nofrom the listing text · 98%
- Gas Hob
- Nofrom the listing text · 96%
- 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 · 97%
- Boomed Area
- Nofrom the listing text · 90%
- Burglar Bars
- Nofrom the listing text · 89%
- CCTV
- Nofrom the listing text · 91%
- Electric Fence
- Nofrom the listing text · 97%
- Guard 24h
- Yesfrom the listing text · 70%
- Security Estate
- Nofrom the listing text · 76%
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
- 219 daysfrom our price history
- Gross rental yield
- 10.8%from our price history
- Price change since listed
- 0.0%from our price history
- Price per m²
- R 35 745from our price history
- Times relisted
- 0from our price history
- Vs suburb median
- 0.69×from our price history
- Under Offer
- Yesfrom 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
- Mountainfrom the listing text
- Wind Protected
- Nofrom the listing text · 97%
Layout
- Flatlet
- Nofrom the listing text · 98%
- Furnished
- Yesfrom the listing text · 99%
- Home Office
- Nofrom the listing text · 97%
- Lift Access
- Yesfrom the listing text · 98%
- Living Areas
- 1from the listing text · 89%
- Open Plan
- Yesfrom the listing text · 98%
- Penthouse
- Nofrom the listing text · 95%
- Scullery
- Nofrom the listing text · 95%
- Staff Accommodation
- Nofrom the listing text · 98%
- Walk In Closet
- Nofrom the listing text · 93%
- Wheelchair Access
- Nofrom the listing text · 95%
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 · 96%
- Covered Patio
- Nofrom the listing text · 83%
- Established Trees
- Nofrom the listing text · 98%
- Garage Type
- Carport Onlyfrom the listing text · 83%
- Garden Size
- Nonefrom the listing text · 89%
- Pet Friendly
- Yesfrom the listing text · 99%
- Pool Type
- Nonefrom the listing text
Condition
- Needs Tlc
- Nofrom the listing text · 98%
Architecture
- Original Features
- Nofrom the listing text · 98%
- Thatched Roof
- Nofrom the listing text · 99%
Tenure Rules
- Exclusive Use Area
- Yesfrom the listing text · 94%
- No transfer duty
- Nofrom the listing text · 97%
- Retirement Scheme
- Nofrom the listing text · 98%
- Short Let Allowed
- Nofrom the listing text · 97%
- Special Levy Mentioned
- Nofrom the listing text · 96%
- Tenure
- Sectional Titlefrom the listing text · 97%
- Utilities Included
- Nofrom the listing text · 94%
Connectivity
- Fibre
- Yesfrom the listing text · 98%
Commercial
- Auction
- Nofrom the listing text · 99%
- 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 2 680
- Bedroom
- 1
- Parking
- 1 Carport
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Furnished
- Yes
- Floor Size
- 47 m²
- Listing Date
- 16 February 2026
- Pets Allowed
- Yes
- Price per m²
- R 35 745
- Listing Number
- 116927884
- Internet Access
- Fibre
- Rates and Taxes
- R 1 173
- Reception Rooms
- 1
- Type of Property
- Apartment / Flat