Cape Town

In Cape Town's Observatory — the storied suburb named for Africa's first astronomical observatory, built nearby in 1820 — stands a late-Victorian residence that has been reimagined with extraordinary care. Dating to around 1890 and entirely reconstructed from the ground up, the property bridges its 19th-century origins with contemporary European refinement.

Behind its graceful façade lies a rare configuration: three fully independent dwellings beneath three roofs, offering six bedrooms and six bathrooms across roughly 406 square meters of interior space. Each has its own entrance, utilities, and outdoor area, allowing complete autonomy while remaining part of one cohesive estate.

Registered within Cape Town's heritage-protected zone, the home's restoration adhered to strict conservation standards. The original sash windows, Oregon pine floors, and Victorian doors have been preserved, while all modern systems — electrical, water, and gas — were replaced to contemporary specifications. 

Each residence — the front house (6A), the back house (6B), and a self-contained cottage — is individually equipped and elegantly finished. The front home features a bedroom suite with a private verandah overlooking a heated saltwater pool; the back home and cottage share a larger garden with a second heated pool and shaded dining terrace. Together, they occupy approximately 440 square meters of landscaped grounds, enclosed by greenery and sandstone walls.

Italian tiles and lighting, German Stiebel Eltron instant water systems, inverter backup power, and high-grade security, including CCTV, intercoms, and electric fencing, reflect the meticulous attention to detail. Folding steel-and-glass doors open to verdant gardens, while working Victorian fireplaces lend warmth and authenticity throughout.

Designed for flexibility, the property suits multi-generational families, groups of friends, or private owners seeking guest accommodation. For investors, it offers a ready-made retreat in one of Cape Town's most character-rich suburbs — where history, culture, and creativity meet.

Observatory remains one of the city's most eclectic enclaves, home to academics, artists, and innovators. Just minutes from the University of Cape Town and within easy reach of the city center, the mountain, and the sea, it offers a lifestyle that is as distinctive as the house itself. In this restored Victorian estate, the spirit of old Cape Town endures — polished, purposeful, and alive once more.