1 Bedroom Apartment / flat for sale in Observatory

Observatory, Cape Townlocation approximate: suburb level

1 bed · 2 bath · 49 m² floor

Description

Positioned in the sought-after The Paragon development, this unfurnished 1-bedroom, 2-bathroom apartment offers a rare blend of secure modern living and proven income performance. Property overview Open-plan living, dining and kitchen with modern finishes and integrated appliances Well-proportioned bedroom with built-in storage and natural light Two bathrooms - a rare configuration in a one-bedroom and a proven driver of tenant appeal and premium rentals Neutral, low-maintenance interiors suited to immediate rental activation Secure basement parking bay included (Level 2) Secure visitors parking Building features Rooftop swimming pool with panoramic city and mountain views Covered braai and entertainment deck Fully equipped communal gym and on-site laundry 24-hour security, controlled access, reception and lifts, with well-maintained common areas... Positioned in the sought-after The Paragon development, this unfurnished 1-bedroom, 2-bathroom apartment offers a rare blend of secure modern living and proven income performance. Property overview Open-plan living, dining and kitchen with modern finishes and integrated appliances Well-proportioned bedroom with built-in storage and natural light Two bathrooms - a rare configuration in a one-bedroom and a proven driver of tenant appeal and premium rentals Neutral, low-maintenance interiors suited to immediate rental activation Secure basement parking bay included (Level 2) Secure visitors parking Building features Rooftop swimming pool with panoramic city and mountain views Covered braai and entertainment deck Fully equipped communal gym and on-site laundry 24-hour security, controlled access, reception and lifts, with well-maintained common areas throughout Location - Observatory rental hotspot Ideally located on the corner of Main and Bowden Roads: walking distance to Observatory station, cafés, restaurants and retail, and minutes from UCT, Groote Schuur Hospital and the UCT Private Academic Hospital. Structural housing demand from students, medical staff, academics and young professionals makes Observatory one of Cape Town's most resilient rental markets, with consistently low vacancy. Investment profile Long-term letting is anchored by the verified figures below rather than estimates. The scheme's rules also permit short-term letting (registered at the security desk), so the apartment supports a genuine dual-income strategy - conventional long-term tenancy or a furnished short-stay asset near UCT and the City Bowl. Detailed short-let modelling and assumptions are available in the investor pack. Observatory has averaged roughly 6–9% per annum capital appreciation in recent years, underpinned by the same structural demand. A furnished one-bedroom in this building was let in June 2026 at R17 000 per month. At R16 000 – R17 000, that translates to a gross yield of 10.7% – 11.3% and a net yield of ±8.6% – 9.3% after levies and rates. The recent special levy has been settled in full by the seller - the purchaser takes transfer clear of it. Verified numbers, not projections. Serious buyers can request the full investor pack: body corporate financials, levy and rates statements, and a yield brief showing exactly how these returns are built. Contact us for the pack, a financial breakdown, or a private viewing. Bailey. Real Estate - discreet, strategic property advisory in Cape Town. Exclusive Sole Mandate. Read full description + window.loader.addCallback((renderComponent) => renderComponent({"name":"ReadMore","props":"#-636584695","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 · 99%
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 · 98%
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 · 96%
Boomed Area
Nofrom the listing text · 85%
Burglar Bars
Nofrom the listing text · 76%
CCTV
Nofrom the listing text · 92%
Electric Fence
Nofrom the listing text · 97%
Guard 24h
Yesfrom the listing text · 92%
Security Estate
Nofrom the listing text · 64%

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
149 daysfrom our price history
Gross rental yield
10.1%from our price history
Price change since listed
0.0%from our price history
Price per m²
R 36 735from our price history
Times relisted
0from our price history
Vs suburb median
0.73×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 · 97%
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
Cityfrom the listing text · 89%
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 · 97%
Lift Access
Yesfrom the listing text · 98%
Living Areas
1from the listing text · 93%
Open Plan
Yesfrom the listing text · 99%
Penthouse
Nofrom the listing text · 95%
Scullery
Nofrom the listing text · 78%
Staff Accommodation
Nofrom the listing text · 98%
Walk In Closet
Nofrom the listing text · 94%
Wheelchair Access
Nofrom the listing text · 96%

Outdoor

Balcony
Nofrom the listing text · 93%
Boat Caravan Parking
Nofrom the listing text · 98%
Borehole Irrigation
Nofrom the listing text · 98%
Braai Area
Yesfrom the listing text · 85%
Covered Patio
Nofrom the listing text · 83%
Established Trees
Nofrom the listing text · 98%
Garage Type
Singlefrom the listing text · 94%
Garden Size
Nonefrom the listing text
Pet Friendly
Nofrom the listing text · 97%
Pool Type
Communalfrom the listing text · 99%

Condition

Needs Tlc
Nofrom the listing text · 98%

Architecture

Double Storey
Yesfrom the listing text · 83%
Original Features
Nofrom the listing text · 98%
Thatched Roof
Nofrom the listing text · 99%

Tenure Rules

No transfer duty
Nofrom the listing text · 97%
Retirement Scheme
Nofrom the listing text · 98%
Short Let Allowed
Yesfrom the listing text · 98%
Special Levy Mentioned
Yesfrom the listing text · 98%
Tenure
Sectional Titlefrom the listing text · 99%
Utilities Included
Nofrom the listing text · 97%

Connectivity

Fibre
Nofrom 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

Pool
Yes
Garage
1
Levies
R 2 115
Bedroom
1
Bathrooms
2
Floor Size
49 m²
Listing Date
27 April 2026
Price per m²
R 36 735
Listing Number
117162558
Rates and Taxes
R 992
Reception Rooms
1
Type of Property
Apartment / Flat