The Adderley

The Heerengracht was Cape Town’s original main street, running from the foreshore to the foot of Government Avenue. Its name was changed in 1850 to honour Charles B Adderley, British Parliamentarian who supported the Colony’s successful campaign against British plans to turn the Cape into a convict station.

Adderley Street was born and initially served to connect the earlier Dutch settlement to the docks and soon became the ‘street du jour’ for the Cape’s wealthiest inhabitants – a sought-after address that became the commercial hub of the city.

The modern Adderley development brings together a number of originally separate buildings, the earliest dates back to 1903, making it a most important heritage sites. Previously the Kottler building, it overlooks numerous National monuments located within the ‘old town’ – including the carefully preserved St George’s Cathedral and Company’s Gardens.

The redevelopment of the buildings began with the original 10 floors being converted into parking bays above 4 floors of offices. Next, during 2004-5, came the addition of 50 luxury apartments.