There’s something about Green Point that makes you want to stay a little longer.
Perhaps it’s the tree-lined streets, the easy walk to the promenade, the cafés tucked between everyday essentials or the feeling that the city, coastline and mountain are all within reach. Whatever the draw, the Cape Town neighbourhood has become one of the Atlantic Seaboard’s most sought-after places to live – and now there’s a new address quietly taking shape within it.
Meet TWELVEONB, Blok’s 23rd development and their fourth address in Green Point.
Set within a heritage estate at 12 Braemar Road, the six-storey development introduces 50 new homes to a neighbourhood that has increasingly become a place to live, rather than simply a place to visit.
And the secret is inside.
A building designed to be discovered
Some buildings announce themselves from the street. TWELVEONB takes a different approach.
Its warm, textured brick façade gives the development a sense of permanence, while its understated design allows the existing character of the site to remain part of the story. Rather than competing with its surroundings, the building is designed to sit comfortably within them.
That idea continues once you step inside.
The development has been shaped around contrasts: brick and light, private and shared, enclosed and open. A pocket park creates a small green pause at street level before the minimalist entrance leads residents into the building.
It is a subtle introduction to a development that rewards closer inspection.
TWELVEONB will comprise 50 apartments, including compact One-bedroom homes, One- and Two-bedroom apartments, garden apartments and larger Three-bedroom duplexes. The mix means there are different ways to experience Green Point, whether you’re looking for a city base, a permanent home or an investment property.
Green Point, with room to breathe
One of the biggest attractions of living in Green Point is its sense of convenience.
The neighbourhood sits between Signal Hill and the Atlantic Seaboard, placing the V&A Waterfront, Green Point Park, the promenade and DHL Stadium within easy reach. Its cafés, restaurants, shops and everyday amenities are woven into the surrounding streets, making much of daily life possible without getting behind the wheel.
That walkability has also helped change the way people view the area.
Green Point is increasingly attracting permanent residents, including families and professionals who want access to Cape Town’s energy without giving up green space or the coast.
TWELVEONB responds to that lifestyle with apartments designed to make the most of both privacy and natural light.
Each home steps back from the street, creating sheltered outdoor spaces that allow residents to enjoy the Cape Town sunshine while maintaining a degree of privacy. Inside, the approach is similarly pared back, with light, space and considered finishes taking centre stage.
The result is a home that doesn’t need to shout to make an impression.
More than just an apartment
Life at TWELVEONB extends beyond the front door.
Residents will have access to a rooftop pool and clubhouse, while concierge and building management will be provided through Fluent, Blok’s short-term letting partner. The development will also feature 24-hour on-site security, pet-friendly apartments and private entrance homes, with parking included with select apartments.
The rooftop is perhaps where the Green Point lifestyle comes into its own – a place to retreat above the city after a day spent exploring the neighbourhood or heading down to the waterfront.
For those considering property as an investment, the location also offers another possibility, with Fluent providing a managed route for owners interested in short-term letting.
That dual appeal – a home to live in and a property with rental potential – reflects the changing nature of Green Point itself.
A new chapter for a familiar neighbourhood
TWELVEONB is the latest addition to Blok’s growing collection of developments across Green Point, Sea Point and Cape Town’s CBD.
With more than a decade of building in the city, the developer has returned to Green Point for its fourth address, this time allowing the history and character of the site to influence the design.
There’s something fitting about that.
Green Point is a neighbourhood that reveals itself gradually. The obvious attractions – the stadium, promenade, park and waterfront, are only part of the picture. Spend more time here and the smaller details begin to emerge: the corner cafés, independent businesses, leafy streets and familiar faces that turn a popular suburb into somewhere that feels like home.
For those drawn to the idea of having Cape Town on their doorstep, TWELVEONB offers a chance to become part of a neighbourhood that continues to evolve while holding on to the character that made Green Point special in the first place.
With the city, mountain, coastline and the everyday rhythm of the neighbourhood all within easy reach, it’s a home designed less around making a statement and more around how you want to live.
Completion is targeted for April 2029, with apartments starting from R3 495 000.
Curious to discover what’s inside? Find out more about TWELVEONB, email [email protected] or call 066 186 1658.
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