R590,000

Stop Renting & Start Investing in Morningside!

Property Details
48 French Rd

Why pay someone else's bond when you can own in the heart of Sandton for only R590,000? This spacious apartment is a great investment for the first-time home buyer or a savvy investor, offering the perfect balance of size, location, and financial return with an existing long term tenant and a gross yield of 17.3%.

Discover a peaceful urban sanctuary in the heart of Morningside. Portobello Place is an ever-popular and sought-after complex known for its tranquil living and secure, established feel—all while being just a stone’s throw from the vibrant Sandton CBD. This well-managed complex offers a rare blend of quiet residential charm and ultimate city convenience.

Unbeatable Value:

If you are looking for space and a strategic location in a lovely tranquil complex without the premium price tag, this middle-floor apartment is the perfect find. It offers the rare combination of an entry-level price point and a massive footprint in the heart of sought-after Morningside.

For the Investor:

- High Performance: At a competitive entry price of R590,000, this property offers an incredible 17.3% gross annual yield, far exceeding the area average.

- Tenant in Place: There is a reliable tenant currently in the property who would like to stay on if sold to an investor, ensuring immediate rental income from day one.

- Rental Asset: This unit is a high-demand rental due to its size and proximity to Sandton’s business hub.

The Apartment:

- Living Space: An open-plan, tiled lounge and dining area that leads out to a large undercover balcony.

- Functional Kitchen: Neat, open-plan kitchen with a practical breakfast counter.

- Extra-Large Bedroom: The carpeted bedroom is exceptionally spacious and easily fits a king-size bed. It features a walk-in cupboard section plus additional floor space for a chest of drawers or a dresser.

- Bathroom: A neat, original full bathroom (bath and shower).

Complex Features:

- Pool Area: Enjoy a sparkling pool and a communal clubhouse area—perfect for enjoying your braai by the pool on hot summer days.

- Security: 24-hour guarded security, strict access control, electric fencing, and intercom system.

- Parking: 1 allocated covered parking bay plus ample visitors' parking.

- Policies: Portobello Place is a pet-free complex and no AirBnB is permitted, ensuring a stable and quiet residential environment.

About Morningside, Sandton:

Morningside remains one of Sandton’s most prestigious and enduringly popular suburbs, known for its lush, tree-lined streets and proximity to the "Richest Square Mile in Africa."

- Work & Commute: Just minutes away from the Sandton CBD and Gautrain station.

- Shopping & Dining: Close to Morningside Shopping Centre, The Wedge, and Rivonia Village, Sandton City and Nelson Mandela Square.

- Healthcare: Home to the world-class Morningside Medi-Clinic.

- Leisure: Surrounded by top-tier gyms, cafes, and easy access to the M1 highway.

Property Features
Property Type
Apartment
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
1
Covered Parking
1
Floor Size
57m²
Living Area
1
Costs and Terms
Rates & Taxes
±R710
Levy
±R1,985.99
Location
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