This lovely, safe northern suburb is a relatively new and up-market area. Residential homes are mostly located on the slopes of koppies (granite hills.) Heuwelsig is an excellent choice for a modern family where houses range from affordable to more expensive. This suburb offers spacious family homes with big established gardens and scenic views over Bloemfontein.For families in the area, there are plenty of schools, including Willem Postma Primary School, Sentraal High, Brandwag Primary, St Michaels, St Andrews, Grey College, and Eunice.When the time comes to downsize and slow things down, Aliquando Retirement village has its own medical facilities and walking distance from Heuwelsig Shopping Centre, Heuwelsig Post Office and Pharmacy.The Heuwelsig Nature Reserve is a popular place for residents to visit for weekend strolls and walks with their dogs.