Rare 1,500m² First-Floor Factory/Commercial Unit with Goods Lift – Prime Location in Maitland
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CL14416
Land size
1677.00 m²
Floor size
1500.00 m²
📍 Address: 5 Mowbray rd
📐 Size: 1,500m² (Single Level – First Floor)
⚡ Power: 200+ Amps of 3-Phase Power
🚚 Access: Ground Floor Loading Bay + 2,000kg Goods Lift
🚗 Parking: Ample Off-Street Parking
🏗️ Zoning: Mixed Use / Light Industrial
Property Overview:
Large-format industrial units of this scale are increasingly hard to come by, especially in centrally located nodes like Maitland, where demand far outweighs supply. This 1,500m² first-floor factory presents a rare opportunity for businesses needing scale, power, and accessibility — all within minutes of Cape Town’s key commercial and logistics zones.
Strategically positioned, the property offers excellent exposure and logistical convenience, with a dedicated loading area on the ground floor and a heavy-duty goods lift (2,000kg capacity) connecting to the expansive upper level. The space is ideally suited for light manufacturing, warehousing, assembly, creative industries, or hybrid commercial/industrial operations.
🔑 Key Features:
1,500m² open-plan factory space on the first floor with excellent natural light
Heavy-duty goods lift with 2,000kg capacity
Ground floor loading area with direct lift access to first floor
High power supply: 200+ Amps of 3-phase electricity
Generous 7m column spans allow flexible internal layout and machinery placement
Large staff canteen or breakout area
8 ablutions (4 male + 4 female)
Wide road frontage allows for easy truck access and offloading
Ample off-street parking for staff and visitors
Secure premises within a well-managed building
🌍 Location Benefits – Why Maitland?
Maitland is a high-demand industrial and commercial precinct just east of Cape Town CBD. Known for its accessibility, infrastructure, and strategic position, Maitland offers quick access to:
Voortrekker Road, N1, N2, M5, and M3
Cape Town Harbour, Airport Industria, Epping, and Paarden Eiland
An extensive public transport network (train, taxi, and bus routes)
As one of the oldest industrial hubs in the city, Maitland has evolved into a mixed-use business zone that now attracts everything from logistics and distribution centres to food producers, engineering firms, and creative studios.
🔒 A Scarce Opportunity in a Tight Market
Large-format industrial spaces like this 1,500m² “big box” unit are in very limited supply in Cape Town’s inner-city market. With increasing demand for centrally located, high-power, flexible-use facilities, this property stands out as a unique chance to secure scalable space in a high-performance location.
Whether you're expanding your operations or consolidating under one roof, this unit is a rare find in today’s industrial property landscape.
📞 Contact us now to schedule a viewing or for more details. Don’t miss out on this high-demand opportunity in Maitland.
📐 Size: 1,500m² (Single Level – First Floor)
⚡ Power: 200+ Amps of 3-Phase Power
🚚 Access: Ground Floor Loading Bay + 2,000kg Goods Lift
🚗 Parking: Ample Off-Street Parking
🏗️ Zoning: Mixed Use / Light Industrial
Property Overview:
Large-format industrial units of this scale are increasingly hard to come by, especially in centrally located nodes like Maitland, where demand far outweighs supply. This 1,500m² first-floor factory presents a rare opportunity for businesses needing scale, power, and accessibility — all within minutes of Cape Town’s key commercial and logistics zones.
Strategically positioned, the property offers excellent exposure and logistical convenience, with a dedicated loading area on the ground floor and a heavy-duty goods lift (2,000kg capacity) connecting to the expansive upper level. The space is ideally suited for light manufacturing, warehousing, assembly, creative industries, or hybrid commercial/industrial operations.
🔑 Key Features:
1,500m² open-plan factory space on the first floor with excellent natural light
Heavy-duty goods lift with 2,000kg capacity
Ground floor loading area with direct lift access to first floor
High power supply: 200+ Amps of 3-phase electricity
Generous 7m column spans allow flexible internal layout and machinery placement
Large staff canteen or breakout area
8 ablutions (4 male + 4 female)
Wide road frontage allows for easy truck access and offloading
Ample off-street parking for staff and visitors
Secure premises within a well-managed building
🌍 Location Benefits – Why Maitland?
Maitland is a high-demand industrial and commercial precinct just east of Cape Town CBD. Known for its accessibility, infrastructure, and strategic position, Maitland offers quick access to:
Voortrekker Road, N1, N2, M5, and M3
Cape Town Harbour, Airport Industria, Epping, and Paarden Eiland
An extensive public transport network (train, taxi, and bus routes)
As one of the oldest industrial hubs in the city, Maitland has evolved into a mixed-use business zone that now attracts everything from logistics and distribution centres to food producers, engineering firms, and creative studios.
🔒 A Scarce Opportunity in a Tight Market
Large-format industrial spaces like this 1,500m² “big box” unit are in very limited supply in Cape Town’s inner-city market. With increasing demand for centrally located, high-power, flexible-use facilities, this property stands out as a unique chance to secure scalable space in a high-performance location.
Whether you're expanding your operations or consolidating under one roof, this unit is a rare find in today’s industrial property landscape.
📞 Contact us now to schedule a viewing or for more details. Don’t miss out on this high-demand opportunity in Maitland.
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Maitland, Cape Town
Maitland is considered the industrial and transport hub of Cape Town. Its central location, situated between 10 km and 12 km from the CBD, harbour, and airport, has contributed to its reputation. The area is known for its diverse range of industries and excellent transportation options. In addition, the Maitland City Improvement District (CID) plays a significant role in enhancing the area for businesses and residents.Infrastructure:Maitland's infrastructure consists of small to medium-sized warehouses and factories, both freestanding and within business parks. These cater to various industries including printing and packaging, engineering, automotive, media, recycling, clothing, and accounting. Along Voortrekker Road, there is a...
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