Entire Building, 140 Upper Canterbury Street - Retail Space To Let in Gardens

Located at 140 Upper Canterbury Street, on the corner of Glynn and Harrington Streets in Gardens, this 1,200m² commercial property offers the opportunity to lease an entire building across two floors, comprising the ground and first floors. With high visibility and the flexibility to develop the space to suit tenant requirements, the property presents an opportunity for businesses seeking a substantial retail, showroom or destination space within Cape Town’s creative hub.

The entire building is available to one tenant and will be developed according to the incoming tenant’s specific requirements, allowing for a purpose-designed environment that aligns with the business’s brand, layout and operational needs.

Key Property Features

• 1,200m² across the ground and first floors

• Entire building available to one tenant

• Prominent corner position at Upper Canterbury, Glynn and Harrington Streets

• High street visibility

• Located within a creative hub

• To be developed to suit tenant requirements

• Potential for retail, showrooms and destination concepts

Ideal Businesses for This Space

This Gardens property is suited to showroom operators, furniture and interior design brands, lifestyle retailers, creative businesses and established brands seeking a larger retail presence. The two-floor configuration and opportunity for tenant-specific development provide flexibility for businesses looking to incorporate product displays, customer-facing retail areas, consultation spaces or complementary functions across the building.

Location Highlights

Positioned at the corner of Upper Canterbury, Glynn and Harrington Streets, the property benefits from prominent street exposure in Gardens, an established Cape Town neighbourhood with a creative and commercial presence. Its location within a creative hub makes it an option for businesses looking to establish a distinctive retail destination or showroom.

Broker Insights

The key advantage of this property is the opportunity to lease the entire building and have the space developed to suit your requirements. With 1,200m² spread across the ground and first floors, tenants can explore a layout that supports their brand, customer experience and operational needs, rather than adapting to a fixed retail configuration.

The prominent corner position, two-floor layout and substantial floor area make this an opportunity for businesses seeking a dedicated retail destination, flagship store or showroom with scope for a tailored fit-out.

Rental is R400/m² per month, equating to R480,000 per month, excluding VAT and utilities.

Ready to View?

Contact Anvil Property Smith to discuss your requirements and explore the potential of this 1,200m² building to let at 140 Upper Canterbury Street, Gardens, Cape Town.

The main image is a rendering illustrating the potential use and layout of the space.