Industrial property to rent in Observatory
14 St Michael's, Observatory, Cape Townlocation approximate: suburb level
13 parking · 945 m² floor
Description
If you're looking for serious space with serious potential — in a location that gives you reach, flexibility, and presence — this is it. Set in the highly secure and well-run St Michaels Park, this 945m2 multi-use facility blends a polished office setup with industrial-grade power, warehousing, training rooms, storage, and even an on-site coffee shop. Whether you're running production, distribution, technical services, a creative lab, or a hybrid retail setup, this unit adapts to your workflow. What You Get: > ±500m2 of industrial/factory/warehouse floor space > Air-conditioned office wing with 6 private offices + parquet floors > Fully equipped training facility (or repurpose as boardroom/showroom) > 5 climate-controlled storerooms for sensitive stock > Private reception + working canteen (Currently used with a coffee shop) > Welcoming entrance off St Michaels Rd... If you're looking for serious space with serious potential — in a location that gives you reach, flexibility, and presence — this is it. Set in the highly secure and well-run St Michaels Park, this 945m2 multi-use facility blends a polished office setup with industrial-grade power, warehousing, training rooms, storage, and even an on-site coffee shop. Whether you're running production, distribution, technical services, a creative lab, or a hybrid retail setup, this unit adapts to your workflow. What You Get: > ±500m2 of industrial/factory/warehouse floor space > Air-conditioned office wing with 6 private offices + parquet floors > Fully equipped training facility (or repurpose as boardroom/showroom) > 5 climate-controlled storerooms for sensitive stock > Private reception + working canteen (Currently used with a coffee shop) > Welcoming entrance off St Michaels Rd + drive-in roller shutter at back > Secure courtyard delivery area accessible via Howe St > Toilets + kitchenette – fully self-contained > Natural light + clean, professional finishes Infrastructure: > 400 Amps, 3-phase power – already in place with upgrade potential > On-site electrical substation for easy expansion > Fibre internet ready > 13 secure inside the park parking bays available at R 850p/m > 2 reserved in front on St Michael's road inc in the rent > Week day evening security and 24/h weekend security guards Why Observatory? Perfectly located just off the N2, M5, and Main Road, this address puts you minutes from: > Cape Town CBD > The airport > Southern Suburbs > UCT and key research/creative hubs > Major transport routes and train stations This space isn’t just functional — it gives you a foothold in one of Cape Town’s fastest-evolving commercial nodes, known for its urban grit, creative energy, and unmatched accessibility. Ideal for: > Light manufacturing or assembly > Product or tech distribution > Medical, scientific, or dental product suppliers > Creative production or film industry back-office > Hybrid retail–industrial businesses > Training or education centres needing a practical, central base This is one of those rare “it’s got everything” spaces — warehouse power, office polish, flexible floorplates and parking Let’s set up a time to view. These don’t sit long. Read full description + window.loader.addCallback((renderComponent) => renderComponent({"name":"ReadMore","props":"#1961991016","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 · 92%
- 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 · 96%
- 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 · 93%
- Boomed Area
- Yesfrom the listing text · 60%
- CCTV
- Nofrom the listing text · 95%
- Electric Fence
- Nofrom the listing text · 96%
- Guard 24h
- Yesfrom the listing text · 60%
- Security Estate
- Yesfrom the listing text · 91%
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
- 3.36×from our price history
- Under Offer
- Nofrom our price history
Comfort
- Air Conditioning
- Yesfrom the listing text · 98%
- Double Glazing
- Nofrom the listing text · 98%
- Fireplace
- Nofrom the listing text · 98%
- High Ceilings
- Nofrom the listing text · 69%
- Natural Light
- Brightfrom the listing text · 68%
- North Facing
- Nofrom the listing text · 98%
- Quiet Street
- Nofrom the listing text · 97%
- 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 · 71%
- Home Office
- Nofrom the listing text · 92%
- Lift Access
- Nofrom the listing text · 96%
- Open Plan
- Nofrom the listing text · 98%
- Penthouse
- Nofrom the listing text · 98%
- Scullery
- Nofrom the listing text · 96%
- Single Level
- Nofrom the listing text · 95%
- Staff Accommodation
- Nofrom the listing text · 97%
- Walk In Closet
- Nofrom the listing text · 98%
- Wheelchair Access
- Nofrom the listing text · 97%
Outdoor
- Balcony
- Nofrom the listing text · 97%
- Boat Caravan Parking
- Nofrom the listing text · 97%
- Borehole Irrigation
- Nofrom the listing text · 98%
- Braai Area
- Nofrom the listing text · 98%
- Covered Patio
- Nofrom the listing text · 97%
- Established Trees
- Nofrom the listing text · 97%
- Garage Type
- Nonefrom the listing text · 86%
- Pet Friendly
- Nofrom the listing text · 97%
- Pool Type
- Nonefrom the listing text
Condition
- Needs Tlc
- Nofrom the listing text · 97%
Architecture
- Double Storey
- Nofrom the listing text · 86%
- Original Features
- Nofrom the listing text · 97%
- Thatched Roof
- Nofrom the listing text · 98%
Tenure Rules
- Exclusive Use Area
- Nofrom the listing text · 96%
- Minimum lease
- 36from the listing text · 96%
- No transfer duty
- Nofrom the listing text · 98%
- Retirement Scheme
- Nofrom the listing text · 99%
- Short Let Allowed
- Nofrom the listing text · 98%
- Special Levy Mentioned
- Nofrom the listing text · 97%
- Utilities Included
- Yesfrom the listing text · 69%
Connectivity
- Fibre
- Yesfrom 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 · 73%
Portal facts
- Parking
- 13
- Furnished
- No
- Floor Size
- 945 m²
- Lease Type
- Fully Serviced Lease (Gross Lease)
- Lease Period
- 36 months
- Truck Access
- Small Trucks
- Listing Number
- 116189087
- Multi Tenanted
- Yes
- Street Address
- 14 St Michael's, 14 St Michael's road, Observatory
- Type of Property
- Industrial Property
- Power Availability
- Three Phase
- Roller Shutter Doors
- 1
- Height of Roller Shutter Doors
- 3.6 m