4 Bed House in Houghton Estate

Ideal family home! Renovated and restored 1920s property in Upper Houghton, with separate cottage bringing in R7.5k per month. Charming and in great condition with excellent security, green features and little you need to do… simply move in! Asking R3.15 million… offering plenty of off-street parking, easy-to-maintain garden and lots of mod-cons.

Set at the back of the 1980sqm stand, the house faces north with views over the garden and out towards the northeast of Joburg. Save time in traffic being close to top schools like Sacred Heart, KEPS, KES, St John’s, Roedean and the Muslim Academy. Also, a short 12-25 minute drive to OR Tambo International Airport, depending on traffic.

Special features:

• North-facing front veranda, main bedroom and lounge, with glorious winter sunshine.

• Oregon pine flooring in all rooms, except kitchen and bathrooms. This was replaced to match the original by the Antique Building Yard.

• Oregon pine windows and two feature bay windows, some with lead-pane glass.

• 4 bedrooms (or 3 and a study) offer plenty of space and high ceilings.

• Modern kitchen with Bosch oven and hob, pantry cupboard and laundry area.

• Two full modern bathrooms, one with a spa bath.

• Double garage, double carport with space for 3-4 cars plus an extra carport used for trailers. Ample additional parking inside the property.

• Solar geyser (newly installed in January 2024) and two 2 500 litre water tanks used for the garden.

• 4 original feature fireplaces for cosy winter nights.

Security:

• Alarm linked to CAP Security with a dedicated proactive patrol vehicle for the area.

• High stone walls at the back and front of the property, with electric fencing.

• 3m x 5.2m woven steel driveway slider gate with industrial D10 motor (replaced end 2023, with warranty) and anti-tamper device.

• Steel or security gates on external doors.

Garden and outdoors:

• Established, water-wise garden with feature 45-year-old Willow and other trees, which create a tranquil retreat from city life.

• Superb back veggie garden outside the kitchen.

• Smart Stone paved kitchen back and cottage courtyards.

• Brick paved west-facing kitchen courtyard with water fountain from Little Italy.

• Pretty east-facing courtyard off the study/4th bedroom.

• Built-in three-section composting area.

• Possibility for a borehole.

Cottage and outbuildings:

• One bedroom, one bathroom cottage with separate lounge and built-in kitchenette. Cottage has its own private outdoor courtyard.

• Staff room or storeroom adjoining an outside bathroom with shower.

• Large cellar space under the house for garden tools and extra storage.

• Built-in cupboards in the garage and wood-fenced dustbin area near the gate.

There is Vumatel and Telkom fibre in the suburb. Architect plans for a second storey on the existing cottage plus an additional flatlet are drawn, but not submitted.

Conveniently located with plenty to offer and nothing much you need to do… come and have a look. Call or email to make an appointment to view or visit on show days.

This is a private listing – no agents please.