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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, BloemfonteinAlbert Luthuli 1 Arboretum 6 Ashbury 1 Bainsvlei 7 Baysvalley 5 Bayswater 14 Bloemfontein Central 8 Bloemfontein Rural 1 Bloemside 2 1 Bloemspruit 6 Blomanda 2 Botshabelo 2 Brandwag 9 Cambleton 1 Dan Pienaar 11 Ehrlich Park 2 Estoire 4 Fauna 9 Ferreira 1 Fichardt Park 4 Fleurdal 2 Gardeniapark 1 Generaal De Wet 2 Glen 1 Grasslands 9 Hamilton 2 Heidedal 4 Helicon Heights 2 Heuwelsig 14 Hillsboro 1 Hillside 5 Hilton 2 Hospitaalpark 1 J B Mafora 1 Kenilworth SH 1 Kiepersol 5 Lakeview 2 Langenhovenpark 20 Lilyvale Estate 1 Lourierpark 5 Mandela View 16 Maselspoort 8 Navalsig 9 Olive Hill 2 Oos Einde 6 Oranjesig 1 Park West 1 Pellissier 13 Pentagon Park 3 Phahameng 1 Quaggafontein 4 Raceway 1 Rayton 1 Ribblesdale 1 Rocklands 1 Roodewal 6 Shannon Valley 1 Shellyvale 8 Somerton Estate 2 Spitskop SH 4 The Bend 2 Tredenham 1 Uitsig 5 Universitas 16 Universitas Ridge 1 Vallombrosa 1 Vista Park 3 Vredenhof SH 3 Waverley 9 Wild Olive Estate 15 Wilgehof 3 Willows 11 Woodland Hills Bergendal 8 Woodland Hills Wildlife Estate 11
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Properties in Westdene
15R1,150,0003 Bedroom Townhouse For Sale in Westdene3 Beds2 Baths4 Parkings132m²
11R529,0002 Bedroom Flat For Sale in Westdene2 Beds1 Bath2 Parkings79m²
13R560,0001 Bedroom Townhouse For Sale in Westdene1 Bed1 Bath1 Parking48m²
13R750,0002 Bedroom Townhouse For Sale in Westdene2 Beds1 Bath4 Parkings67m²
26R3,150,000136m² Office For Sale in Westdene136m²
5R750,00079m² Office For Sale in Westdene79m²
FeaturedReducedUnder Offer15R2,899,000317m² Office For Sale in Westdene317m²
Featured11R850,00079m² Office For Sale in Westdene79m²No listings found
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