Westdene, Bloemfontein
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According to Gijsbertus Hoogendoorn's, research paper: Critical perspectives on the (re)development of Westdene, Bloemfontein, during the South African War (1899-1902), the town council of Bloemfontein contemplated plans to develop new neighbourhoods, as residential accommodation was in short supply.
So, in October 1901, the council decided to develop what was then known as the "Western Extensions", later to be known as Westdene. Westdene was initially developed for lower income residents. It is furthermore speculated that the types of lots in Westdene were developed as an alternative to the agricultural plots which were being established around Bloemfontein from 1903 onward. As a whole, Westdene, during the first decade of the twentieth century, displayed a predominantly residential character.Over the past decade a form of gentrification has taken place in the northern part of this neighbourhood. Young, upwardly-mobile professionals have created waves of neighbourhood renewal and change by buying up large parts of the housing stock. Some have chosen to significantly renovate and modernise their homes and some not, leaving a compelling sight of simultaneous regeneration and degradation visible.
Westdene is also known as a prime entertainment area in the city, with the famous Second Avenue, which is lined with restaurants and night clubs, constantly filled with the people looking for a good time.
Westdene has become a neighbourhood in which entertainment amenities and art-orientated facilities are connected to corporate businesses and restaurants and exist within the context of old and modern suburbia. -
Areas near Westdene, BloemfonteinArboretum 3 Ashbury 1 Bainsvlei 5 Baysvalley 3 Bayswater 7 Bloemdustria 2 Bloemfontein Central 7 Bloemfontein Rural 2 Bloemside 5 1 Bloemspruit 10 Blomanda 4 Botshabelo 1 Brandwag 18 Dan Pienaar 7 Ehrlich Park 1 Estoire 2 Fairview 1 Fauna 3 Fichardt Park 2 Fleurdal 3 Gardeniapark 1 Generaal De Wet 1 Grasslands 6 Groenvlei SH 1 Hamilton 3 Heuwelsig 13 Hillside 2 Hillside View 1 Hilton 1 Hospitaalpark 2 Kellys View 1 Lakeview 2 Langenhovenpark 23 Lilyvale Estate 1 Lourierpark 4 Mandela View 11 Mangaung 2 Maselspoort 5 Midway 1 Navalsig 11 Noordhoek 3 Oos Einde 8 Oranjesig 2 Pellissier 15 Pentagon Park 2 Quaggafontein 2 Raceway 1 Rayton 1 Ribblesdale 1 Rocklands 1 Roodewal 1 Shellyvale 6 Somerton Estate 3 Spitskop SH 3 Universitas 14 Universitas Ridge 1 Vallombrosa 1 Vista Park 1 Vredenhof SH 5 Waverley 5 Wild Olive Estate 9 Willows 7 Woodland Hills Bergendal 4 Woodland Hills Wildlife Estate 7
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Properties in Westdene
New9R799,0004 Bedroom Apartment For Sale in Westdene4 Beds1 Bath1 Parking
21R26,000 pm4 Bedroom House To Let in Westdene4 Beds1 Bath6 Parkings137m²
14R1,595,000158m² Office For Sale in Westdene158m²
9R735,0002 Bedroom Apartment For Sale in Westdene2 Beds1 Bath1 Parking55m²
9R365,0001 Bedroom Flat For Sale in Westdene1 Bed1 Bath1 Parking37m²
26R3,150,000136m² Office For Sale in Westdene136m²
FeaturedReduced27R2,100,0005 Bedroom House For Sale in Westdene5 Beds3 Baths4 Parkings290m²
FeaturedReducedUnder Offer15R2,899,000317m² Office For Sale in Westdene317m²
Featured11R850,00079m² Office For Sale in Westdene79m²No listings found
Recently sold in Westdene
Sold13R699,0002 Bedroom Flat Sold in Westdene2 Beds1.5 Baths1 Parking104m² -
Branches
BloemfonteinPhone: 051 492 3450Address: Woodlands Hills Village, shop17 Woodland Hills Blvd, Woodlands Hills Wildlife Estate, Bloemfontein, , 9301 -
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