Area Information
Arboretum
This affordable neighbourhood is the ideal choice for beginner flat- and townhouse dwellers and for those who want to start scaling down. This area is centrally situated to the CBD. It lies at the foot of Naval Hill and the Franklin Game Reserve, making it a beautiful area for nature-lovers to explore.
Baysvalley
Young, small and up-market area near Pentagon Park and Helicon Heights, with a charming, suburban feel. Modern new houses and duet homes in a neat, safe environment. Close to North Ridge Mall and the newly developed Olive Hill Estate, and as such, residents don’t have to travel far to shop or enjoy recreational activities. This suburb is also conveniently close to some of Bloemfontein’s best schools, medical facilities and retirement villages.
Main routes: Melanie Street and Olympus Road.
Bayswater
Well-established northern suburb with affordable family homes and spacious gardens. If you are in the market for something smaller, there is also the choice of modern townhouses and cluster complexes. North Ridge Mall, Bays Village and Preller Square shopping centres are close-by, with easy access to the N1. Schools in the immediate area include David Davidson Pre-Primary School, Brebner Primary and Secondary School and the Bloemfontein Laer- en Hoërskool.
Brandwag
One of the older areas in Bloemfontein, this affordable suburb is close to the University of the Free State, close to some of Bloemfontein’s best schools, Mimosa Mall- and Brandwag Shopping Centre and the Tempe Army Base. Easy access to the N1 and other main routes. The area offers a selection of apartments, flats and family-homes. Ideal choice if you want to buy property for rental income.
Dan Pienaar
Nestled in the centre of the northern suburbs, Dan Pienaar is a beautiful and popular upmarket area, ideal for raising a family. This suburb is located close to some of Bloemfontein’s best schools (including Willem Postma Laerskool and Sentraal Hoërskool), the ever popular Preller Plein- and Emily Hobhouse Shopping Centres, and other well-loved attractions such as the Oliewenhuis Art Museum and various sporting facilities. This area also boasts some of the most renowned retirement villages in Bloemfontein, namely Sewe Damme, Bewarea and Serenitas, to name just a few.
Main route: Louw Wepener Street.
Helicon Heights
Like most of the norther suburbs, Helicon Heights is a popular, up-market area close to all amenities, including some of the best schools in the city and superb medical facilities. This well-established suburb has a homely feel with nice gardens, beautiful trees and easy access to the N1 and Bram Fischer Airport.
Heuwelsig
Well-established and sought-after area, offering lovely, spacious homes, beautiful gardens and panoramic views of Bloemfontein. Adjacent to the Groenvlei and Lilyvale areas. Within easy driving distance of many excellent schools, including Willem Postma Laerskool and Sentraal Hoërskool ‘just down the road’. Heuwelsig is close to some of Bloemfontein’s best medical facilities, the popular Preller Square Centre (including most of the major banks, Woolworths and Pick n Pay), and the Heuwelsig Shopping Centre, which boasts a Spar, pharmacy and quaint little coffee shop, Iewers Nice. ‘Location’ defines this area to a tee.
Main route: Lucas Steyn Street.
Hillsboro
Small well-established northern suburb, clustered in a tranquil, leafy borough with lovely views, trees and a sense of peace, ideal for family living. Situated just beyond Heuwelsig and Dan Pienaar on the way to Waverley, this suburb is easily accessible to schools, all the major shopping centres and medical facilities Bloemfontein has to offer, as well as being only a stone throw away from the Botanical Gardens.
Main route: Rayton Road.
Hillside
This new, yet affordable suburb is ideal for young, upcoming professionals and students. Close to the North Ridge Mall and N1, it boasts modern, safe complex-living. As with all the northern suburbs, this area is also close to all amenities, schools and medical facilities and has relatively easy access to town, including the Loch Logan- and Mimosa Mall Shopping Centres.
Kiepersol
This beautiful, secluded suburb (one access road) for the discerned buyer is one of Bloemfontein’s best kept secrets, located in a quiet cul de sac. This suburb is known for its tranquillity and beautiful views over the city. In close proximity to the Sewe Damme conservation area, amenities, schools and main access routes. North Ridge Mall and Preller Square offers convenient shopping, with easy access to Mimosa Mall and Loch Logan Shopping Centre. The Kiepersol-oord retirement village offers a safe, up-market, cost-effective property option for people over 50.
Langenhovenpark
Langenhovenpark is one of the most popular areas in Bloemfontein to buy property and caters for young and old! Langenhovenpark is a well-established, affordable residential suburb, conveniently close to the N1 and other main access routes. The University of the Free State, including some of Bloemfontein’s best schools (including Grey College and Eunice High School) is in close proximity. For convenience, this suburb has its own shopping centres (housing most of the well-known retail brands), beautiful nurseries (including Pretty Gardens Lifestyle Centre), and sufficient banking facilities, filling stations, a post office, lovely restaurants, a library, clinic and beauty salons. Bloemfontein’s popular Mimosa Mall is less than ten (10) minutes away.
Lilyvale
A new, fast growing development in the northern suburbs of Bloemfontein close to the Botanical Gardens. The development consists of a variety of houses, duets, townhouses, apartments and a security lifestyle estate. This development is known for its ‘green areas’ and architectural theme. Easy access to Preller Square Shopping Centre, Preller Walk, Bays Village and Mimosa Mall. Movie theatres and a gymnasium at North Ridge Mall are additional attractions close to this beautiful new suburb, with a choice of some of Bloemfontein’s most prestigious schools in close proximity.
Navalsig
Centrally situated to the CBD.
Pentagonpark
A relatively new, modern and up-market suburb with a blend of family homes, townhouses and duets. Ideal for young professionals, families and guest house owners. Adjacent to the Sewe Damme conservation area, known for its tranquillity, hiking- and off-road mountain bike trails and the newly developed Wild Olive Estate. Close to North Ridge Mall, sought-after schools, and N1.
Main route: Gascony - and Calliope Road.
Universitas
Universitas provides excellent property investment opportunities and ideal if a central location is important. A peaceful residential suburb, close to the N1 and other main access roads, with easy access to the University of the Free State and some of Bloemfontein’s best schools like Universitas Primary School (Tjokkies), Grey College, Eunice High School as well as Mimosa Mall. Small, convenience shopping centres, ample banking facilities, filling stations, a post office and beauty salons, gives ‘convenience’ a new meaning. The Striata retirement village offers a safe, up-market, cost effective property option for people over 50.
Waverley
Waverley is one of the northern suburbs older, more exclusive areas, known for its beautiful, stately homes and well-established gardens. This suburb borders Naval Hill Nature Reserve (South-Africa’s only registered National Park within a city), which also boasts a fully-functional Planetarium. Waverley is characterised by spacious gardens, tree-lined streets, charming homes, and the renowned Innes Avenue. Known for its beautiful trees of purple, orange and green during day time and flickering lights at night, this suburb is located close to Oranje Meisies Hoërskool and Christian Brothers College and just a stone-throw away from Bays Village Shopping Centre and North Ridge Mall.
Main route: Waverley Road.
Westdene
Westdene, with its ‘old warm charm’-character is the oldest suburb in northern Bloemfontein and conveniently close to sports stadiums and shopping malls, such as Mimosa Mall and the Loch Logan Waterfront. This area is known for its combination of residential and business properties, and close to many of Bloemfontein’s arts and culture venues, including the Sand du Plessis and Observatory Theatres, Oliewenhuis Art Museum and the Orchid House, which lies at the foot of Naval Hill and boasts to be housing the world’s largest collection of orchids. Many of Bloemfontein’s finest schools are in close proximity to Westdene, including Grey College, Eunice High School, Oranje Meisieskool, St Michael’s School and St Andrew’s School.
Wild Olive Estate
Wild Olive Estate, a new, modern development near North Ridge Mall, offers townhouse developments, full title houses and stands. A safe, well-kept area, boasting an eco-friendly “green area” with walking trails, biking trails and nature reserve. Conveniently part of the estate, is the CRC Church, a planned private school and modern, up-market Office Park, and a planned convenience store.
Woodland Hills Wild Life Estate
Where humans and nature co-exist as one (there are more than 20 wildlife species in the estate). One of the biggest and most attractive benefits of Woodlands is the lifestyle. Secure complex developments, full title houses, townhouses and stands in a safe, quiet estate, where children can still ride their bikes and families can go for a walk, even after dark.There are strict access control, constant guard patrols, and surveillance systems, game and environmental management and infrastructure maintenance. Tennis courts and recreational centre, hiking trails and beautiful scenery. A convenient shopping centre lies just outside the gates of the estate, with relatively easy access to schools, shopping experiences and medical facilities in the northern suburb. The Hillandale Health Care Centre is situated adjacent to Woodlands and consists of a health care facility and frail care.