Langenhovenpark at a glance
With these wise words from Langenhoven himself, this exclusive suburb, situated on the Western outskirts of Bloemfontein, is an open invitation to Bloemfontein property purchasers who yearn for the countryside atmosphere coupled with the luxury of the metropolitan feel of the city.
Property in Langenhovenpark offers easy access to the main routes such as the N1, the R68 en N8 to Kimberley as well as Nelson Mandela Drive to the Central Business
District.
Large scale development of sectional title complexes makes Langenhovenpark properties an investors dream.
The average value of the sectional title units that was sold in the last year amounts to R770 000, in relation to R1 330 000 for full title Langenhovenpark houses for the same period.
The ratio of sectional title schemes in relation to full title erven on Langenhovenpark property is 2105 units (77%) to 627 (23%). The predominant price range for sectional title Langenhovenpark townhouses is between R900 000 and R1 200 000 and those of full title houses in Langenhovenpark between R1 200 000 and R1 700 000.
Based on the volume of sales over the last few years property in Langenhoven Park has been some of the most popular in South Africa!
Surrounding Suburbs
Neighbouring suburbs include Universitas and Universitas - Rif and it is surrounded by small holdings in the Spitskop, Bainsvlei en Groenvlei area that still resembles the "platteland" atmosphere that once was so inherent to the area. There is a number of future real estate developments planned for Spitskop of which some are almost done.
History of Langenhovenpark
Langenhovenpark had its origin on the farm Langenhovenpark 2924 and resorts under the Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality, where the streets originally were named after well-known Afrikaans writers and poets.
This Langenhovenpark area has since then developed into a dynamic suburb (increasingly popular with younger Bloemfontein property buyers) which had a tremendous boom in residential housing and property development, and specifically townhouse developments.
General Information
The Bains Game Lodge offers a distinctive facade and character that highlights the unique atmosphere of Langenhovenpark.
Langenhovenpark is characterised by a unique sanctuary and "koppies" that is inherent to the suburb itself, with the most famous residents being the guinea fowl that is often found in these areas.
For the avid gardener Langenhovenpark offers award winning nurseries such as the Pretty Gardens Lifestyle Centre, as well as Greenside Nursery in the Spitskop area.
Amenities in Langenhovenpark Bloemfontein
There are a wide range of shopping centres which includes well-known names Pick 'n Pay, Spar, Fruit 'n Veg and Checkers.
The shopping centres also offer a wide range of family friendly restaurants.
Langenhovenpark is famous for offering its residents the convenience and luxury of the city experience without surrendering the tranquil nature of the suburb.
Shopping Centres
Rendezvous Mall Shopping Centre (Pick & Pay Centre )
- Telephone (051) 446 4084/5/6
- Fax (051) 446 4087
- Website www.pnp.co.za
- Physical Address Corner Jan Spies & NP van Wyk Louw Street
- Dynarc Walk Centre ( Checkers Centre )
- Telephone (051) 409 2580
- Fax (051) 446 0049
- Website www.checkers.co.za
- Physical Address Corner Jan Spies & Maretha Maartens Street
Spar Shopping Centre
- Telephone (051) 446 3269
- Website www.spar.co.za
- Physical Address Corner Bankovs Boulevard & Dirk Opperman Street
Pretty Gardens Lifestyle Centre
- Telephone (051) 451 1069
- Email ina@prettygardenscentre.co.za
- Fax (051) 451 1160
- Website www.prettygardenscentre.co.za
- Physical Address Corner Du Plessis & Faan Ferreira Ave
Local Langenhovenpark Attractions
A very distinctive feature of Langenhovenpark is the weekly "Boeremark"(Farmers Market), that takes place every Saturday morning and still reminds one of the rustic countryside atmosphere that once characterised the area.
Visitors to Langenhovenpark have the unique opportunity to interact with cheetahs, lions, leopards, tigers and a variety of different wild animals that was rescued, and is now kept at the Cheetah Experience, situated only five minutes from Langenhovenpark in the 5 Smallholdings area.
The modern metropolitan feeling is reinforced by the wide range of professional firms that established offices in Langenhovenpark, e.g. Chas Everitt Property Group, as well as doctors, dentists, as well as a private clinic on the premises of Pretty Gardens. Well-known companies like John Williams Motors, as well as Oranje Toyota established themselves in the area. This suburb is also about 5 minutes' drive from Tempe airport.
The outdoor and nature lovers is catered for by a multitude of activities that include horse riding as well as biking routes on the surrounding small holdings.
Langenhoven Park Education
Langenhovenpark is ideal for prospective and existing students due to it being situated very near to the campus of the University of the Free State (UFS) and access to the campus could be easily attained via the Nelson Mandela drive and en Wynand Mouton Drive entrances is.
Langenhovenpark is situated near prestigous schools such as Grey College and Eunice and also has a range of nursery schools and day care centres available.
Nearby schools include:
Eunicé Primary School
- Telephone (051) 444 1761
- Fax (051) 444 1578
- Website www.eunice.co.za
- Physical Address Jock Meiring Street
Eunicé Secondary School
- Telephone (051) 444 1765
- Email mail@ehs.co.za
- Fax (051) 444 1760
- Website www.eunice.co.za
- Physical Address Jock Meiring Street
Grey College Primary School
- Telephone (051) 444 3150
- Email gcb@gcpb.co.za
- Website www.gcpb.co.za
- Physical Address Corner Jock Meiring & Henry Street
Grey College Secondary School
- Telephone (051) 444 1513
- Universitas Primary School
- Telephone (051) 522 1371
- Email office@tjokkies.fs.school.za
- Fax (051) 522 4875
- Website www.tjokkies.fs.school.za
- Physical Address Corner Ross & Paul Kruger Street
Jim Fouché Primary School
- Telephone (051) 522 5951
- Email 2etta@psjs.co.za
- Fax (051) 522 0681
- Website www.psjf.co.za
- Physical Address Lavender Street, Gardenia Park
Jim Fouché Secondary School
- Telephone (051) 502 1760
- Email admin@jf.co.za
- Website www.jf.co.za
- Physical Address Lavender Street, Gardeniapark
Medical Facilities in Langenhovenpark
Bloemcare Psychiatric Clinic
- Telephone (051) 446 3242
- Email mbotha@bloemcare.co.za
- Fax (051) 446 4469
- Website www.bloemcare.co.za
- Physical Address 11 A.G.Visser Street, Langenhovenpark
Mediclinic Bloemfontein
- Telephone (051) 404 6666
- Email hospmngrbloem@mediclinic.co.za
- 24 Hour Emergency (051) 404 6225
- Website www.mediclinic.co.za
- Physical Address Corner Kellner & Parfitt Street, Westdene
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