Commercial property to rent in Observatory
Media Black River Park, Observatory, Cape Townlocation approximate: suburb level
4 bath · 4006 m² floor
Description
Prime Black River Office Park | Observatory Position your business in one of Cape Town’s most prestigious and forward-thinking commercial precincts with this immaculate, standalone building opportunity in the highly sought-after Black River Office Park. This entire-building unit offers a rare combination of open-plan warehousing and distribution space on the ground floor, complete with roller shutter access, and a first-floor office component, making it ideal for logistics-driven businesses, head offices with storage requirements, or companies seeking a scalable, customisable premises. The building is delivered white-boxed and fully open-plan, allowing incoming tenants complete freedom to tailor the space to their exact operational and branding requirements. Bathrooms are conveniently located on both floors, with showers on the ground floor, enhancing staff... Prime Black River Office Park | Observatory Position your business in one of Cape Town’s most prestigious and forward-thinking commercial precincts with this immaculate, standalone building opportunity in the highly sought-after Black River Office Park. This entire-building unit offers a rare combination of open-plan warehousing and distribution space on the ground floor, complete with roller shutter access, and a first-floor office component, making it ideal for logistics-driven businesses, head offices with storage requirements, or companies seeking a scalable, customisable premises. The building is delivered white-boxed and fully open-plan, allowing incoming tenants complete freedom to tailor the space to their exact operational and branding requirements. Bathrooms are conveniently located on both floors, with showers on the ground floor, enhancing staff comfort and functionality. Set within the immaculately maintained Black River Office Park—South Africa’s greenest office precinct—this ultra-modern environment offers Green Star-rated buildings, solar infrastructure, and an exceptional corporate address. Tenants benefit from outstanding accessibility just off the N2, with quick links to the CBD, N1, and Cape Town International Airport, as well as excellent public transport connectivity, including the Observatory train station within walking distance. On-site amenities include coffee shops, restaurants, ATM facilities, a car wash, and lifestyle conveniences, while immediate neighbours such as Riverlands (Amazon’s new HQ) and Hartleyvale Stadium further enhance the location’s appeal. This is a rare, high-calibre opportunity to secure an entire, standalone building in one of Cape Town’s most desirable and future-focused commercial nodes. Read full description + window.loader.addCallback((renderComponent) => renderComponent({"name":"ReadMore","props":"#776824623","type":"c"}));
What we know about this property
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Resilience
- Battery Backup
- Nofrom the listing text · 96%
- Borehole
- Nofrom the listing text · 98%
- Gas Hob
- Nofrom the listing text · 97%
- Generator
- Nofrom the listing text · 90%
- 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 · 94%
- Water Tank
- Nofrom the listing text · 98%
Security
- Alarm Beams
- Nofrom the listing text · 98%
- Armed Response
- Nofrom the listing text · 98%
- Boomed Area
- Nofrom the listing text · 84%
- Burglar Bars
- Nofrom the listing text · 92%
- CCTV
- Nofrom the listing text · 98%
- Electric Fence
- Nofrom the listing text · 98%
- Guard 24h
- Nofrom the listing text · 97%
- Security Estate
- Nofrom the listing text · 85%
Location
- Exposed to coastal wind
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- 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
- 16.52×from our price history
- Under Offer
- Nofrom our price history
Comfort
- Air Conditioning
- Nofrom the listing text · 96%
- Double Glazing
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- Fireplace
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- High Ceilings
- Yesfrom the listing text · 79%
- 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 · 92%
- Home Office
- Nofrom the listing text · 97%
- Lift Access
- Nofrom the listing text · 93%
- Open Plan
- Nofrom the listing text · 81%
- Penthouse
- Nofrom the listing text · 97%
- Scullery
- Nofrom the listing text · 96%
- Single Level
- Nofrom the listing text · 98%
- Staff Accommodation
- Nofrom the listing text · 89%
- Walk In Closet
- Nofrom the listing text · 98%
- Wheelchair Access
- Nofrom the listing text · 97%
Outdoor
- Balcony
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- Borehole Irrigation
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- Braai Area
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- Covered Patio
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- Established Trees
- Nofrom the listing text · 93%
- Garage Type
- Nonefrom the listing text · 97%
- 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 · 96%
Architecture
- Architecture Style
- Contemporaryfrom the listing text · 76%
- Build Era
- 2015 Plusfrom the listing text · 71%
- Double Storey
- Yesfrom the listing text · 98%
- Original Features
- Nofrom the listing text · 98%
- Thatched Roof
- Nofrom the listing text · 98%
Tenure Rules
- Exclusive Use Area
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- No transfer duty
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- Retirement Scheme
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- Short Let Allowed
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- Special Levy Mentioned
- Nofrom the listing text · 97%
- Utilities Included
- Nofrom the listing text · 97%
Connectivity
- Fibre
- Nofrom the listing text · 97%
Commercial
- Auction
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- 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
- Kitchens
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 4
- Furnished
- No
- Floor Size
- 4006 m²
- Truck Access
- Single Trailer
- Building Name
- Media Building
- Listing Number
- 116876716
- Street Address
- Media Black River Park, 2 Fir Street, Observatory
- Height Of Eaves
- 7 m
- Occupation Date
- 03 February 2026
- Building Grading
- A Grade
- Type of Property
- Commercial Property
- Availability Date
- 03 February 2026
- Power Availability
- Three Phase
- Deposit Requirements
- Deposit Required: 1940987.12
- Roller Shutter Doors
- 2
- Height of Roller Shutter Doors
- 3 m