Houghton, Sandton
Houghton is an extremely wealthy suburb of Johannesburg, South Africa. In fact, one of the most famous residents of Houghton was Nelson Mandela, who owned a home there.
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Besides Nelson Mandela’s home, upper Houghton contains many buildings and houses of historical value to Johannesburg. Taking a trip visiting these sites is intriguing and not to be missed. One of these buildings includes the King Edwards VII School for Boys which is located just off of the Munro Drive. This exquisite school boasts a long cultural and historical heritage and is over 100 years old!
Another favourite tourist spot is Munro Drive, which offers spectacular views over the northern suburbs of Johannesburg. The sunsets here are truly radiant and at night one can witness the effulgence of lights. The suburb of Houghton is currently experiencing rapid redevelopment and growth. This redevelopment is sanctioned by the City of Johannesburg's Regional Spatial Development Framework. The City sees many positive aspects to the redevelopment as well as continuous growth.
Houghton boasts plenty of lavish upper class homes and a few tall residential buildings. It is a quiet suburb where people enjoy their idyllic surroundings. Houghton is home to a spectacular golf course boasting large, undulating and green hills as well as lush foliage. The amenities here are superb. One can snack at the bar, enjoy a gastronomic meal at their restaurant or enjoy a challenging round of golf.
Other exciting activities include horse riding, hiking and bird watching and there are a few excellent coffee shops as well as world class restaurants. Being predominantly a residential suburb, Houghton boasts just a few activities and amenities. Yet, this adds to the idyllic nature of the suburb and an ideal area to just sit back and relax.
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Hotels & other accommodation options
Ravinala Guest House
Situated in a tranquil and calm environment, surrounded by beautiful trees, Ravinala Guest House offers bed and breakfast accommodation in three ...
The Great Gatsby
The Great Gatsby in Houghton is conveniently close to Killarney and Rosebank and close to top private schools in the area. It offers a selection ...
Villa Simonne Guest Lodge
Villa Simonne's individually themed suites find their inspiration in the history and character of the most enchanting cities in the world. From P...
The Residence Boutique Hotel
The Residence is a one of a kind boutique hotel. No effort has been spared in creating the most exquisite surroundings that surpass your greatest...
Houghton Place Guest House
Houghton Place Guest House offers bed and breakfast accommodation in three double rooms. The establishment is within walking distance of a Gautra...
Foxwood House
Foxwood House offers accommodation in luxurious garden suites, a theatre and a private restaurant are only a few features that sets Foxwood House...
The Houghton Cottage
The Houghton Cottage is located in Fellside, a quiet gated neighbourhood right across the road from The Houghton Golf Club. Double doors lead ont...
Things to do in the area
Artyli Gallery
Artyli Gallery, is a contemporary African Art Gallery based in Sandton which showcases various collections of artwork created by artists at vario...
Beaconsfield Bowling Club
Lawn bowls is an ever-growing sport, and invites players of all ages to enjoy sunshine, fresh air and a healthy dose of challenge as they test th...
Killarney Mall
Johannesburg is the retail and commercial hub of South Africa and the Killarney Mall is one of its most established shopping centres. This mall, ...
Noteworthy attractions
Bryanston Golf Course
The cover is cynodon, which is a strain of bent grass. Another feature of the Bryanston Golf course is the abundance of water hazards and it's po...
Dainfern Golf Course
Dainfern Country Club golf course is a bold and beautiful Gary Player design. There are big, undulating greens, plenty of interesting water holes...
Houghton Golf Club
Centrally situated in Johannesburg's wealthy suburb of the same name, the Houghton Golf course has hosted no fewer than eight South African Opens...
Killarney Country Club
The challenging and lovely Killarney golf course was developed and is owned by the old Transvaal Automobile Club. Originally situated in Killarne...
Parkview Golf Club
The par 72, 18-hole Parkview Golf course features bent grass greens and kikuyu fairways and is beautifully laid out in a quiet, well-established ...
River Club Golf Course
Situated in Sandton in Johannesburg, the River Club Golf Course not only scored highest for conditioning, but has some of the best finishing hole...
Wanderers Golf Club
Lying alongside the famous Wanderers cricket stadium, the scenic 18-hole Wanderers Golf Course is centrally located and plays 6 274 metres long, ...
Johannesburg Country Club
The country club Johannesburg is one of Africa's finest golfing facilities, with two championship courses on a large piece of ground in the plush...
Sandton City Shopping Centre
The scale and elegance of the Sandton City Shopping Centre is known the world over by dedicated shopaholics. It is situated within the richest sq...
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