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
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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