Paarden Eiland Area Information

Paardeneiland at a glance

Paarden Eiland is a popular industrial area of Cape Town, serving as the gateway to Cape Town Harbour. It is home to a multitude of showrooms, manufacturing facilities and industrial properties, situated close to all the amenities that a business and its employees may need. It was back in 1935 that Paarden Eiland, now a well-known part of the hustle and bustle of Cape Town, was proclaimed to be an industrial area. A variety of car manufacturers, including Dodge, Plymouth and Chrysler, amongst others, were the original owners and tenants in the area. Over the years, Paarden Eiland has evolved to become a mixed-use precinct, giving the area the wide variety that it enjoys today.

Types of industrial/commercial activity taking place in the area
 

There is no shortage of the types of industrial and commercial activity that businesses in Paarden Eiland are involved in. From engineering services to gross mass verification and precision metal processing, it can all be found here. A variety of companies providing services to corporates, such as printing companies, IT service providers, caterers and transactional capital specialists have made Paarden Eiland their home. The automotive industry is still strongly represented in Paarden Eiland, with a variety of fitment centres, panel beaters, new/used car dealership and car rental agencies.

Positioning of Paarden Eiland
 

Paarden Eiland is situated between Cape Town's foreshore and the suburb of Brooklyn, in close proximity to Milnerton.
Distance to Cape Town International Airport: +-15km (18 minutes via Settlers Way and the N2 in average traffic).
Distance to Cape Town's Central Business District: +-6km (11 minutes via the R27 and the N1 in average traffic).

Types of properties available

Industrial properties for sale or up for rent in Paarden Eiland are commonly warehouses, ranging from approximately 1 200m² to 3 500m². The available space is commonly split over up to three floors, and an office section will usually be part of the package, together with bathrooms and a kitchenette. These properties often offer easy access via roller shutter doors. Ample parking is commonly available for staff and visitors. Paarden Eiland offers the opportunity to invest in valuable commercial property, such as multi-tenanted entities which offer fantastic returns on investment.

API Group's perspective: What makes Paarden Eiland a great investment?
 

As a well established industrial and commercial precinct, Paarden Eiland is a natural choice for any business looking for a new home. Thanks to the fact that so many different industries have their headquarters here, it is a diverse area in which a wide variety of products and services can be found. Cape Town's city council has implemented a planning policy designed to increase economic development in the area, paving the way for unprecedented progress. When it comes to investments, it's all about location, and Paarden Eiland boasts close proximity to the airport and the CBD, as well as easy access to various highways and public transport.

Interesting facts about Paarden Eiland

• A few hundred years ago, one needed to keep an eye open for hippos in the rivers near Paarden Eiland and the area was popular hunting territory.
• Back in 1935, land in Paarden Eiland was sold for 4 ½ pence per square foot.
• Paarden Eiland hosts a popular fleamarket every Sunday, at which all sorts of things are sold.

In short, Paarden Eiland is a dynamic mixed-use precinct with a colourful past and a bright future. The API Property Group has a range of property available in this area, including commercial property for sale and to rent and industrial property for sale and to rent.

Contact the API Property Group and find out how your business's move to Paarden Eiland can be the next page in your success story.