Commercial property to rent in Observatory

Observatory, Cape Townlocation approximate: suburb level

4257 m² floor

Description

Black River Office Park is a modern office precinct located in Observatory, Cape Town, known for being the greenest office precinct in South Africa. All eight buildings within the park have Green Star SA-rated credentials and extensive solar installations. Key Features and Amenities The park offers various on-site amenities, including coffee shops, a gym, a yoga studio, laundry services, a car wash, and an indoor adventure playground. The location provides easy access to the N1 and N2 freeways and is situated a 5-minute walk from the Observatory train station. Adjacent to the park is the Riverlands development, which houses a shopping center and the new Amazon headquarters. The Media Building Details This standalone property offers 4,257 m² of space and is scheduled for a mini-upgrade, providing a rare opportunity for tenants to influence the refurbishment. The... Black River Office Park is a modern office precinct located in Observatory, Cape Town, known for being the greenest office precinct in South Africa. All eight buildings within the park have Green Star SA-rated credentials and extensive solar installations. Key Features and Amenities The park offers various on-site amenities, including coffee shops, a gym, a yoga studio, laundry services, a car wash, and an indoor adventure playground. The location provides easy access to the N1 and N2 freeways and is situated a 5-minute walk from the Observatory train station. Adjacent to the park is the Riverlands development, which houses a shopping center and the new Amazon headquarters. The Media Building Details This standalone property offers 4,257 m² of space and is scheduled for a mini-upgrade, providing a rare opportunity for tenants to influence the refurbishment. The premises will be available starting 01/10/2026. Financial terms include a gross rental of R240.00/m², a CID levy of R2.26/m², and rates of R12.02/m². The building is equipped with fiber connectivity, a backup generator, and standby water. Parking is provided at a ratio of 3, with basement bays available at R1,800.00 each. Access control is charged at R9.00 per user per month, and balcony space can be rented for R90/m² plus VAT. Broker Contact For further information or to arrange a viewing, please contact the broker, Janet Lightbody, at Remax Living. City and Atlantic Real Estate cc Trading as RE/MAX Living, an independently owned and operated franchise of RE/MAX SA. Registered with the PPRA. Read full description + window.loader.addCallback((renderComponent) => renderComponent({"name":"ReadMore","props":"#385046042","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
Partialfrom the listing text · 99%
Battery Backup
Nofrom the listing text · 77%
Borehole
Nofrom the listing text · 97%
Gas Hob
Nofrom the listing text · 98%
Generator
Yesfrom the listing text · 97%
Grey Water
Nofrom the listing text · 98%
Heat Pump
Nofrom the listing text · 98%
Inverter
Nofrom the listing text · 91%
Solar Geyser
Nofrom the listing text · 96%
Solar panels
Yesfrom the listing text · 93%
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 · 86%
Burglar Bars
Nofrom the listing text · 89%
CCTV
Nofrom the listing text · 96%
Electric Fence
Nofrom the listing text · 97%
Guard 24h
Nofrom the listing text · 96%
Security Estate
Nofrom the listing text · 85%

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
1 daysfrom our price history
Price change since listed
0.0%from our price history
Times relisted
0from our price history
Vs suburb median
17.39×from our price history
Under Offer
Nofrom our price history

Comfort

Air Conditioning
Nofrom the listing text · 96%
Double Glazing
Nofrom the listing text · 98%
Fireplace
Nofrom the listing text · 98%
High Ceilings
Nofrom the listing text · 97%
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 · 98%
Furnished
Nofrom the listing text · 90%
Home Office
Nofrom the listing text · 96%
Lift Access
Nofrom the listing text · 94%
Open Plan
Nofrom the listing text · 98%
Penthouse
Nofrom the listing text · 98%
Scullery
Nofrom the listing text · 90%
Single Level
Nofrom the listing text · 98%
Staff Accommodation
Nofrom the listing text · 98%
Walk In Closet
Nofrom the listing text · 98%
Wheelchair Access
Nofrom the listing text · 97%

Outdoor

Balcony
Yesfrom the listing text · 88%
Boat Caravan Parking
Nofrom the listing text · 98%
Borehole Irrigation
Nofrom the listing text · 97%
Braai Area
Nofrom the listing text · 97%
Covered Patio
Nofrom the listing text · 97%
Established Trees
Nofrom the listing text · 93%
Garage Type
Nonefrom the listing text · 68%
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 · 76%

Architecture

Architecture Style
Contemporaryfrom the listing text · 61%
Double Storey
Nofrom the listing text · 61%
Original Features
Nofrom the listing text · 98%
Thatched Roof
Nofrom the listing text · 98%

Tenure Rules

Exclusive Use Area
Nofrom the listing text · 97%
Monthly levy
R 2from the listing text · 92%
No transfer duty
Nofrom the listing text · 96%
Monthly rates
R 12from the listing text · 93%
Retirement Scheme
Nofrom the listing text · 99%
Short Let Allowed
Nofrom the listing text · 98%
Special Levy Mentioned
Nofrom the listing text · 83%
Utilities Included
Nofrom the listing text · 92%

Connectivity

Fibre
Yesfrom the listing text · 96%

Commercial

Auction
Nofrom the listing text · 99%
Bank Assisted
Nofrom the listing text · 98%
Off Plan
Nofrom the listing text · 97%
Owner Relocating
Nofrom the listing text · 98%
Price Reduced
Nofrom our price history
Priced To Sell
Nofrom the listing text · 98%

Portal facts

Furnished
No
Floor Size
4257 m²
Description
Office
Listing Number
117060282
Occupation Date
01 October 2026
Type of Property
Commercial Property
Availability Date
01 October 2026
Gross Lettable Area
4257 m²