Observatory Property
The name Observatory is derived from the location of the first Royal Observatory situated near the Liesbeek River in 1820. This site is now an on-site museum exhibiting historic instruments and telescopes. Observatory traces its origins to the Koornhoop Colony land grant, in 1657.
"Obs"as it is known locally is one of the oldest suburbs in the Cape Town property area. It was where all races lived together during the Apartheid years. It continues to be an alternative part of town with its Holistic fairs held on the first Sunday of each month which offer all sorts of things like physic readings, unusual clothing, jewellery , massage, health foods & tattoo stalls.Age style shops and trendy restaurants are found mainly in Lower Main Road. It is a popular area for students and lecturers as it is close to the University of Cape Town (UCT) and the Medical School. Professor ChristiaanBarnard performed the world's first heart transplant on 3rd December 1967.
In December the "Obs" Festival takes place which attracts colourful and unusual artists which make the streets come alive at that time of the year
"Obs"has a vibrant entertaining history. Students abound in the area with numerous restaurants, bars and has a high turnover of young people. Lower Main Road is full of these venues. The Anglican Parish church of St Michael & All Angels are located here and designed by the famous Sir Herbert Baker. Crime has been a problem but in November 2009Observatory Neighbourhood Watch (OBSID) has been established to improve and enhance the suburb. CCTV cameras have also been erected at most of the exits and entrances to Observatory.
There is a 9 hole golf course and driving range at the Riverclub. The soccer and hockey stadiums below the station are used on a regular basis and The Circus School gives performances quite frequently.Beyond the astronomical observatory is the Valkenberg psychiatric hospital providing patient care for the mentally ill. Close by is the Wild Fig Restaurant & hotel.
Due to its popularity for students, lecturers and medical staff,Observatory is extremely affordable in the property market and if priced correctly the small Victorian homes and Semi's are sold very quickly.Observatory is the location for much of the short-term accommodation used by increasing numbers of overseas, particularly North American and European students attending UCT. The N2 Freeway allows easy access to the city and the International airport which makes Observatory an ideal area to reach certain destinations in the Southern Suburbs.
- Residential Sale Property Ranging from R395,000 to R1,695,000
Tel: 0216731240
Fax: 0216714275
Email: ssho@sothebysrealtyss.co.za
