Observatory, Cape Town
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Observatory, also known as Obs by the locals, is a mere few minutes away from Cape Town city centre. Observatory residents are an eclectic mix of academics, professionals, students, bohemian artists and young starter families.
The suburb is named after the Royal Observatory which was founded in 1820, and is still operational and open to the public for tours. Its central location allows easy access to all major roads and attracts residents who do not want a long commute to the city.
Rich in character Victorian architecture, Obs is home to many beautiful old buildings including the famous Groote Schuur Hospital where the world’s first heart transplant took place.Observatory has many churches, soccer and hockey facilities, as well as a public swimming pool.The vibrant restaurant and pub night life in Lower Main road is a favourite with the many University of Cape Town and Groote Schuur Medical School students who live in the area.
Accommodation is always in demand which makes Obs the ideal investment for the buy to let investor.
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Areas near Observatory, Cape TownAdriaanse 1 Airport Industria 2 Athlone 3 Bakoven 1 Bantry Bay 9 Belthorne Estate 1 Bergvliet 5 Bishopscourt 9 Bishopscourt Village 3 Bo Kaap 2 Camps Bay 39 Cape Town City Centre 37 Claremont 19 Claremont Upper 12 Clifton 13 Constantia 44 De Waterkant 10 Diep River 2 Foreshore 6 Fresnaye 27 Frogmore Estate 1 Gardens 19 Gleemoor 1 Grassy Park 2 Green Point 20 Harfield Village 1 Higgovale 6 Kenilworth 2 Kenilworth Upper 17 Kensington 5 Kewtown 1 Kirstenhof 1 Kreupelbosch 1 Llandudno 1 Maitland 2 Marina Da Gama 5 Matroosfontein 1 Meadowridge 4 Mouille Point 12 Mowbray 5 Muizenberg 8 Newlands 23 Oranjezicht 10 Ottery 1 Philippi 1 Pinelands 37 Plumstead 8 Retreat 3 Rondebosch 18 Rondebosch East 1 Rosebank 2 Salt River 3 Sea Point 29 Tamboerskloof 12 Thornton 3 Three Anchor Bay 3 Tokai 4 Trovato 3 Vredehoek 9 Walmer Estate 4 Waterfront 22 Windermere 1 Woodstock 13 Wynberg Upper 2 Zonnebloem 10
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Properties in Observatory
New28R2,350,0002 Bedroom House For Sale in Observatory88 Rochester Road2 Beds1.5 Baths100m²
21R2,450,0003 Bedroom Semi Detached For Sale in Observatory232 Lower Main Road3 Beds2 Baths140m²
18R1,700,0002 Bedroom House For Sale in Observatory3 Grove Road2 Beds1 Bath100m²
7R1,050,0000.5 Bedroom Apartment For Sale in Observatory0.5 Bed1 Bath1 Parking37m²
10R19,500 pm3 Bedroom Apartment To Let in Observatory3 Beds1 Bath1 Parking63m²No listings found
Recently sold in Observatory
FeaturedSold34R4,250,0003 Bedroom House Sold in Observatory6 Arnold Street3 Beds3 Baths2 Parkings180m² -
Branches
ConstantiaPhone: 021 794 5252Address: High Constantia House Cnr Main & Groot Constantia Roads Constantia 7806 -
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