2 Bedroom House in Observatory
Contact agent for street address, Observatory, Cape Townlocation approximate: suburb level
2 bed · 1 bath · 246 m² erf
Description
Charming Victorian cottage in the heart of Observatory.Would you like to call this gorgeous, classic Victorian style semi-detached property on sought after Arnold street in Observatory homeThis is a home with real soul characterful, comfortable, and ready for its next chapter. Warm, welcoming, and just the right amount of quirky.The 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom home is pure Cape Town character with a side of everyday joy. After parking in one of your 2 secure off street parking you are greeted with an ornate white lacework veranda, soft grey walls, and a corrugated iron roof that catches the light just right the kind of place that makes you smile the moment you pull up.Step inside through the stunning wooden front door and the high, pressed ceilings, original wooden floors take you back in time, which is highlighted further by the originally decorated, working fireplace in the living room which sets the tone.Its bright, airy, and full of personality enhanced by the absolutely stunning pressed high ceiling with plenty of space to stretch out on the sofa with a book or magazine and fully relax in the warmth of the space. The open flow living and dining areas feel lived-in and welcoming, with a skylight bringing natural light right into the heart of the home.The kitchen is a delightful mix of old and new with plentiful cabinets, terracotta tiles, open shelves giving you plenty of packing space and a steam punk feel, and everything you need to cook up a storm or just reheat last nights leftovers without judgement.A handy little studyoffice nook opens straight onto the garden, perfect for working from home with a view of the greenery.The bathroom keeps the vintage vibe alive with a claw-foot bath, a modern glass shower, and plenty of natural light.Both bedrooms are generously sized with beautiful wooden floors and ample built-in cupboards, the high ceilings and large sash windows giving a light filled spacious place to rest and recover from your busy days.And then theres the garden. This is the real show-stealer. A leafy, enclosed sizeable yard with established trees, banana plants. Its peaceful, private, and a wonderful green space for the middle of the city the perfect spot for a slow morning coffee, an afternoon braai, or just ignoring the world for a bit.Observatory itself is the bonus. Youre right in one of Cape Towns most vibrant, creative neighbourhoods cafs, bookshops, live music, and that easy, slightly bohemian energy that makes the suburb so loved, mixed with the convenance of the new Riverlands Mall and easy access to all main transport routes. While Table Mountain peeks into view from the front veranda , making you close to everything without feeling crowded.
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
- Battery Backup
- Nofrom the listing text · 98%
- Borehole
- Nofrom the listing text · 98%
- Gas Hob
- Nofrom the listing text · 96%
- 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 · 98%
- Armed Response
- Nofrom the listing text · 98%
- Boomed Area
- Nofrom the listing text · 98%
- Burglar Bars
- Nofrom the listing text · 94%
- CCTV
- Nofrom the listing text · 98%
- Electric Fence
- Nofrom the listing text · 97%
- Guard 24h
- Nofrom the listing text · 98%
- Security Estate
- Nofrom the listing text · 97%
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
- 29 daysfrom our price history
- Gross rental yield
- 5.4%from our price history
- Price change since listed
- 0.0%from our price history
- Times relisted
- 0from our price history
- Vs suburb median
- 1.07×from our price history
- Under Offer
- Nofrom our price history
Comfort
- Air Conditioning
- Nofrom the listing text · 97%
- Double Glazing
- Nofrom the listing text · 98%
- Fireplace
- Yesfrom the listing text · 99%
- High Ceilings
- Yesfrom the listing text · 99%
- Natural Light
- Brightfrom the listing text
- North Facing
- Nofrom the listing text · 97%
- Quiet Street
- Nofrom the listing text · 95%
- Underfloor Heating
- Nofrom the listing text · 98%
- View Type
- Mountainfrom the listing text · 61%
- Wind Protected
- Nofrom the listing text · 95%
Layout
- Flatlet
- Nofrom the listing text · 95%
- Furnished
- Nofrom the listing text · 94%
- Home Office
- Yesfrom the listing text · 90%
- Lift Access
- Nofrom the listing text · 98%
- Open Plan
- Yesfrom the listing text · 93%
- Penthouse
- Nofrom the listing text · 98%
- Scullery
- Nofrom the listing text · 97%
- Staff Accommodation
- Nofrom the listing text · 97%
- Walk In Closet
- Nofrom the listing text · 96%
- Wheelchair Access
- Nofrom the listing text · 97%
Outdoor
- Boat Caravan Parking
- Nofrom the listing text · 97%
- Borehole Irrigation
- Nofrom the listing text · 97%
- Braai Area
- Yesfrom the listing text · 97%
- Established Trees
- Yesfrom the listing text · 98%
- Garage Type
- Nonefrom the listing text · 72%
- Garden Size
- Largefrom the listing text · 64%
- Off-street parking bays
- 2from the listing text · 97%
- Pet Friendly
- Yesfrom the listing text · 98%
- Pool Type
- Nonefrom the listing text
Condition
- Needs Tlc
- Nofrom the listing text · 94%
- Renovation Status
- Partially Renovatedfrom the listing text · 75%
Architecture
- Architecture Style
- Victorianfrom the listing text
- Build Era
- Pre 1920from the listing text · 99%
- Double Storey
- Nofrom the listing text · 87%
- Original Features
- Yesfrom the listing text · 97%
- Thatched Roof
- Nofrom the listing text · 98%
Tenure Rules
- Exclusive Use Area
- Nofrom the listing text · 96%
- No transfer duty
- Nofrom the listing text · 98%
- Retirement Scheme
- Nofrom the listing text · 98%
- Short Let Allowed
- Nofrom the listing text · 98%
- Special Levy Mentioned
- Nofrom the listing text · 98%
- Utilities Included
- Nofrom the listing text · 98%
Connectivity
- Fibre
- Nofrom the listing text · 98%
Commercial
- Auction
- Nofrom the listing text · 98%
- Bank Assisted
- Nofrom the listing text · 98%
- Off Plan
- Nofrom the listing text · 98%
- Owner Relocating
- Nofrom the listing text · 97%
- Price Reduced
- Nofrom our price history
- Priced To Sell
- Nofrom the listing text · 98%
Portal facts
- Land size
- 246 m²
- Listing date
- 25 Aug 2026
- Feature: Deck
- yes
- Property type
- House
- Feature: Patio
- yes
- Listing number
- T5599085
- Feature: Garden
- yes
- Rates and taxes
- R 2 500
- Feature: Kitchen
- yes
- Feature: Lounges
- 1
- Feature: Bedrooms
- 2
- Feature: Bathrooms
- 1
- Feature: Fireplace
- yes
- Feature: Dining areas
- 1
- Feature: Pet friendly
- yes
- Feature: Built In braai
- yes
- Feature: Family TV room
- yes
- Feature: Built in cupboards
- yes