Johannesburg's most elegant venue
Hello, and welcome.
Welcome to Houghton 1938 - a beautiful, manicured Heritage Home in the heart of Houghton which boasts an unusual, unique and magnificent backdrop for your bespoke, intimate events, elopments, celebrations, and private events and shoots.
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By using Houghton 1938 as your chosen venue, you contribute to the support and maintanance of a piece of South African history.
The Story of Houghton 1938
Stockbroker and influential gold commentator, Maurice Lipschitz commissioned John Albert Hoogterp to design 'Noordhoek House' in 1938. Hoogterp had established his career working with Baker on the Union Buildings, and proceeded to numerous civic projects in then Northern Rhodesia and Kenya. The enormous scale of the house reflects its owner's wealth and aspirations. It was designed in the fashionable style of the time, Cape Dutch Revival, and set on a double Houghton acre. Today, Houghton 1938 in all its grandeur provides the perfect setting for couples seeking an exclusive, beautiful and stately location to say 'I Do'. This is laidback elegance at its finest!
Get In Touch
Jackie: +27 64 772 7141 (Private events & shoots)
Blythe: +27 82 583 2358
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www.instagram.com/Houghton.1938
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11, 7th Avenue
Houghton Estate
Johannesburg
Download Our Wedding Information Booklet here:
"Every great love
starts with a great story,"
― F. Scott Fitzgerald
Our Intimate Wedding
Booking Process
Enquiry
Receive our Wedding Brochure and introduce yourselves to our in-house Wedding Planner
Request a viewing
If you are satisfied with what Houghton 1938 has to offer, request a viewing to experience it for yourselves
Secure your date
Pay your 50% deposit and return your signed contract to secure your wedding date
The planning begins
Our in-house planning and floral & décor team will assist you with bringing your unique vision to life
Private Events
Getting ready and Pre-wedding shoots
Proposals
Foodie events
Book launches
Baby showers
Bridal showers
Anniversaries
Photoshoots
Ladies Events (Such as corporate)
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Enquire
Get in touch with Jackie on +27 64 772 7141.
Request a viewing
If you are satisfied with what Houghton 1938 has to offer, request a viewing to experience it for yourselves. Thereafter a date can be secured.
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Please Note:
- Each booking includes complete exclusivity of the use of our venue and privacy.
- Our venue accommodates a maximum of 40 guests.
- We are in a residential area and therefore sound restrictions apply.
