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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 6 Ashbury 3 Bainsvlei 11 Baysvalley 3 Bayswater 13 Bloemfontein Central 7 Bloemfontein Rural 2 Bloemside 2 2 Bloemspruit 4 Blomanda 2 Botshabelo 1 Brandwag 14 Chris Hani 2 Dan Pienaar 4 Ehrlich Park 2 Fauna 5 Ferreira 1 Fichardt Park 4 Fleurdal 3 Generaal De Wet 3 Grasslands 5 Groenvlei SH 1 Hamilton 2 Heidedal 1 Helicon Heights 3 Heuwelsig 16 Hillside 7 Hillside View 1 Hilton 5 Hospitaalpark 3 J B Mafora 2 Kiepersol 2 Lakeview 3 Langenhovenpark 44 Lourierpark 6 Mandela View 14 Mangaung 4 Martindale 2 Maselspoort 3 Navalsig 12 Noordhoek 2 Olive Hill 2 Oos Einde 10 Oranje SH 1 Park West 4 Pellissier 11 Pentagon Park 11 Phahameng 1 Pinehaven 2 Raceway 1 Ribblesdale 1 Rocklands 2 Roodewal 6 Shellyvale 10 Somerton Estate 3 Spitskop SH 3 Tredenham 2 Uitsig 8 Universitas 26 Universitas Ridge 3 Vallombrosa 1 Vista Park 4 Vredenhof SH 3 Waverley 6 Wild Olive Estate 12 Wilgehof 4 Willows 10 Woodland Hills Bergendal 10 Woodland Hills Wildlife Estate 13
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Properties in Westdene
13R630,0002 Bedroom Apartment For Sale in Westdene2 Beds2 Baths2 Parkings103m²
13R499,0002 Bedroom Sectional Title For Sale in Westdene2 Beds1 Bath1 Parking69m²
13R750,0002 Bedroom Townhouse For Sale in Westdene2 Beds1 Bath4 Parkings67m²
38R3,650,0004 Bedroom House For Sale in Westdene4 Beds3 Baths3 Parkings452m²
26R3,150,000136m² Office For Sale in Westdene136m²
5R750,00079m² Office For Sale in Westdene79m²
FeaturedReduced15R2,899,000317m² Office For Sale in Westdene317m²
Featured11R850,00079m² Office For Sale in Westdene79m²No listings found
Recently sold in Westdene
Sold29R6,499,0006 Bedroom Guest House Sold in Westdene6 Beds12 Baths17 Parkings960m² -
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