78 Church Street - Commercial Space to Let in Cape Town CBD
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78 Church Street
389m² retail to let in 78 Church Street.
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231m² office to let in 78 Church Street.
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78 Church Street
140m² retail to let in 78 Church Street.
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78 Church Street
124m² office to let in 78 Church Street.
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About 78 Church Street
78 Church Street is a B-Grade mixed-use commercial building in Cape Town CBD with an authoritative gross lettable area of 389 m². Public commercial material describes a multi-level configuration combining a street-facing ground-floor showroom or retail environment, mezzanine accommodation and upper-level open-plan space that can support office, studio, gallery or additional retail functions. The property therefore differs from a conventional single-purpose office block by allowing customer-facing and workspace functions to operate within the same building. Commercial sources also describe natural light, fibre infrastructure and ablution facilities, while an independent contractor records internal refurbishment work completed in 2025. Its Church Street position places occupiers within the central-city pedestrian and public-transport network and close to established civic and cultural destinations.
Position in the local market
78 Church Street is best positioned as a compact mixed-use city-centre property for occupiers that value adaptable, character-led accommodation rather than a conventional corporate office tower. The street-facing lower level lends itself to functions where visibility, display or direct customer interaction matters, while the mezzanine and upper levels provide separation for offices, studios, meeting areas or supporting operations. This combination can suit a single occupier using different floors for different functions, or a business whose brand benefits from a physical street presence. The building's recent internal refurbishment and proximity to central Cape Town transport and civic destinations reinforce that practical mixed-use role.
Space at 78 Church Street
Retail space
Commercial sources describe the ground floor as a street-front commercial space with an entrance, reception or showroom area and natural light, with a mezzanine positioned above part of the trading area. That configuration can accommodate retail, showroom, gallery and other customer-facing concepts where merchandise, products or services need visible presentation space. Upper levels can provide complementary office, storage, studio or administrative functions, subject to the occupier's fit-out and applicable approvals.
- Showroom
- Boutique retail
- Gallery
- Design-led retail
- Customer-facing service business
Office space
The mezzanine, first-floor and second-floor areas are described in commercial material as adaptable office or retail accommodation, including open-plan space with scope for private offices or meeting functions. This can suit creative, professional, media, design and technology-oriented businesses that are comfortable operating across more than one level. A second-floor Brightwave listing states that there is no lift to that space, making floor access an important consideration for staff, visitors and any occupier with universal-access requirements.
- Creative studio
- Design agency
- Professional office
- Media or production studio
- Technology workspace
Access and surrounding destinations
The building fronts Church Street in Cape Town's central city. Commercial sources place it close to the Company's Garden and Parliament precinct, while the City of Cape Town records the Company's Garden at 19 Queen Victoria Street and notes that it is adjacent to Parliament. Public transport is an important part of the location profile. Current MyCiTi timetable information lists routes serving Adderley, including routes 104, 113, 118 and 261. MyCiTi documentation also identifies its Adderley station as integrated with the Cape Town railway-station area, and Western Cape Government mobility material confirms passenger rail activity to Cape Town Station in 2025. This gives staff and visitors several central-city public-transport options. Car-based occupiers should separately confirm parking arrangements for their space, as no authoritative building-level parking allocation is recorded.
Road access
- Direct street frontage and access from Church Street
Public transport
- MyCiTi services via the Adderley corridor, with current timetable routes including 104, 113, 118 and 261
- Cape Town Station passenger rail access
- Central-city bus and taxi interchange context around the Adderley and station precinct
Nearby
- The Company's Garden
- Parliament precinct
- Adderley Street MyCiTi corridor
- Cape Town Station
Building features
Mixed-level commercial configuration
Commercial sources consistently describe a ground floor, mezzanine, first floor and second floor, with lower-level showroom potential and adaptable upper-level commercial space.
Street-front commercial presence
The building is described as having a formal street-front entrance and customer-facing showroom environment, supporting retail, gallery, display and experiential commercial uses.
Fibre infrastructure
Both Brightwave and an independent brokerage listing identify fibre infrastructure or fibre connectivity at 78 Church Street, supporting data-dependent office and creative uses.
Ablution facilities
Commercial property material describes ablution facilities across the building, and the contractor responsible for the 2025 refurbishment specifically records the installation of new bathrooms.
Natural light and open-plan potential
The ground-floor showroom and upper commercial areas are described as benefiting from natural light, with open-plan layouts capable of adaptation for different occupier functions.
Recent internal refurbishment
A contractor project record states that internal renovation work completed in 2025 included floors, walls, new bathrooms and repainting in preparation for rental use.
Vertical access
A Brightwave listing for second-floor accommodation states that there is no lift. Occupiers requiring step-free access should confirm the current access arrangement for their intended space.
Who this building may suit
Best for
- Retailers and showrooms seeking a street-facing customer environment
- Creative studios, galleries and design businesses that can use flexible open-plan accommodation
- Professional or service businesses comfortable with a compact multi-level property
- Businesses combining customer-facing space with office, studio or administrative functions
Strengths
- Mixed-use property type and Mixed Use / General Business zoning provide a flexible commercial positioning, subject to applicable use approvals.
- The 389 m² gross lettable area supports a compact whole-building or multi-function occupation strategy.
- B-Grade positioning may suit occupiers prioritising functional central-city accommodation over premium-grade tower specification.
- The combination of customer-facing and upper-level workspace can support businesses that need both public and operational functions at one address.
Points to consider
- Confirm accessibility and vertical circulation requirements before lease signature.
- Confirm parking arrangements for staff, customers and deliveries.
- Confirm power-resilience, air-conditioning and connectivity specifications for the selected accommodation.
- Assess whether a multi-level layout suits the business's customer flow, internal communication and movement of goods or equipment.
Building background
A project record from 13 Arrows Construction identifies 78 Church Street, Cape Town as a completed 2025 renovation project. The contractor describes the scope as a minor internal renovation involving floors, walls, new bathrooms and repainting, undertaken to restore the property for rental purposes. The record indicates that the building's present commercial presentation follows a relatively recent internal refresh rather than a new-build development. The documented works are useful for occupiers because they identify tangible improvements to internal finishes and sanitary facilities without implying that the building underwent a complete structural redevelopment.
Questions about 78 Church Street
What type of property is 78 Church Street?
78 Church Street is recorded as a B-Grade mixed-use property with 389 m² of gross lettable area. Commercial material describes both retail or showroom functions and upper-level office or studio accommodation, making it more adaptable than a conventional single-purpose office building.
What kinds of businesses could suit 78 Church Street?
The configuration can suit retailers, showrooms, galleries, creative studios and professional businesses, particularly where a customer-facing lower floor can be combined with office, studio or supporting functions above. Final suitability depends on fit-out, access requirements and the intended business use.
Is 78 Church Street accessible by public transport?
Yes. Commercial sources identify access to the Cape Town Station and MyCiTi network, while current MyCiTi timetable material confirms several services through Adderley. Western Cape Government mobility material also confirms passenger rail activity involving Cape Town Station.
Does 78 Church Street have a lift?
A Brightwave listing for second-floor accommodation states that there is no lift to that space. Businesses with universal-access requirements, frequent visitors or regular movement of equipment should confirm the current floor-access arrangement before committing to premises.
Has 78 Church Street been refurbished recently?
Yes. A contractor project record states that minor internal renovation work was completed in 2025. The recorded scope included work to floors and walls, installation of new bathrooms and repainting to prepare the property for rental use.
What established destinations are close to the building?
Commercial property sources place 78 Church Street close to the Company's Garden and Parliament precinct. The City of Cape Town records the Company's Garden at 19 Queen Victoria Street and identifies Parliament among the landmarks directly adjoining the garden.
Research sources
Independent references used to verify this building profile.
- 13 Arrows Construction, recent work including 78 Church Street Cape Town13arrows.co.za
- Brightwave Property, 78 Church Street retail listing BWP02581brightwaveproperty.co.za
- City of Cape Town, The Company's Gardencapetown.gov.za
- MyCiTi, route timetable downloadsmyciti.org.za
- Western Cape Mobility Department, passenger rail trip to Cape Town Stationwesterncape.gov.za
- Brightwave Property, 78 Church Street second-floor office listing BWP02583brightwaveproperty.co.za
