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Bethlehem Property - Houses - Real Estate

Bethlehem property is situated in a fertile valley of the Maluti Mountains on the N5 highway. The town is the largest commercial, industrial and educational centre in the eastern Free State and on the northern terminus of the mountain route. The original settlers found that wheat flourished in the valley and hence the town was named Bethlehem (house of bread). Bethlehem was founded by the Voortrekkers during the 1840's and is the setting for a number of historical sandstone buildings, many of which are now provincial heritage sites.

The town sports numerous guesthouses and many avenues of entertainment, ranging from live performance theatres to gambling facilities, neighboring modern hotels and a small airport located in the heart of it all. Enjoy the peace and quiet of the countryside.

On the outskirts of Bethlehem houses lay various retreats offering many forms of tourist activity such as 4x4 trails, quad biking, mountaineering, fishing, game drives and hiking. Fouriesburg, situated very close, shares in the amusement of the district in that one can view many sandstone buildings marking the heritage of the place. Sotho mud huts are arranged around the perimeter and confess of generations of hand downs of its occupants. A beautiful dam presents a waterfront with an entertainment venue while friendly and cozy pubs welcome any ravished patron with happy conversation whether it is over a glass of your favorite brew, or even a meal fit for a king.

An art gallery, a museum and numerous heritage houses keeps one bound in the wealth of Bethlehem’s presentation. Beautiful church buildings tower above the properties in Bethlehem and striking up a conversation with any local will warm your heart even further in the town’s rich historical legend.

The Jordan River meanders right through the town where Pretoriuskloof Nature Reserve offers lovely walks alongside the river banks amidst Willow trees and towering krantz’s. The Wolhuterskop Game and Nature Reserve are on the outskirts of town where an abundance of wildlife grazes on the rolling hills and under the shady pine trees. Select a piece of Free State South African property that you will enjoy living in for many years to come.