The Western Cape’s blueberry sector has transformed into one of South Africa’s most explosive export success stories, commanding over 60% of the nation’s total output. Driven by high global demand across Europe and Asia, intensive berry cultivation has become the region’s ultimate high-value crop. However, because developing an orchard from scratch requires immense upfront capital and years of waiting for initial yields, established turn-key operations are highly sought after.
A prime opportunity in this sector has just opened up. Following a formal instruction, Van’s Auctioneers has invited public tender offers for three separate agricultural parcels located near Worcester and Rawsonville in the heart of the Breede River Valley. Rather than a single consolidated estate, these distinct lots offer investors strategic geographic and operational choices.
The 3 Lots: Geographic & Infrastructure Breakdown
The properties are being sold as individual lots, giving buyers the flexibility to bid on standalone production sites or acquire the collective portfolio.
Lot 1: Ptns 7, 8 & 15 of Farm De Breede Rivier 298, Worcester (55.2166 ha)
Located 7km northwest of Worcester with direct access off the R43 Ceres road, this property features younger orchards primed for upcoming production cycles.
- The Crop: 21 hectares of Atlas blueberries planted between 2022 and 2024 under automated drip irrigation.
- Infrastructure: A processing footprint spanning both sides of the tarred road, including an office, garage, two large berry sheds (one with an office and cold room, the other for working and storage), a canopy with cold room cooler units, a 4-bedroom dwelling, a 5-bedroom dwelling, and laborer accommodation.
- Cold Storage: 4 cold rooms (dimensions: $4 \times 4$, $4 \times 7$, and $4 \times 11$) along with 2 blast coolers.
- Water: $264,545 \text{ m}^3$ extraction allocation and $190,000 \text{ m}^3$ storage capacity across 4 earth wall dams (2 plastic-lined), supported by a $5,000\text{L}$ JoJo tank and an automated filter-bank computer system.
Lot 2: Portion 1 of Farm Nuutbegin 595, Worcester (272.2469 ha)
Situated 21km northwest of Worcester, this expansive asset straddles both sides of the Breede River and is heavily geared toward high-volume export yields.
- The Crop: 35 hectares of mature Legacy blueberries planted between 2017 and 2023, fully protected under canopy netting against climate and bird damage. The site has a budgeted yield of 550 tons per season.
- Infrastructure: A steel shed housing office and storage space, an open implement/equipment storage shed, a corrugated storage shed, 6 canopies, and laborer quarters.
- Cold Storage: A dedicated facility built with Iso-panels containing approximately 5 cold rooms, blast cooler cushions, and equipment. Specific room profiles include a $6 \times 8$ holding area with a scale, and an $8 \times 13$ area with 13 fans opening into a massive $13 \times 19$ holding space with an integrated scale.
- Water: $362,700 \text{ m}^3$ extraction rights backed by boreholes and $141,120 \text{ m}^3$ storage across 3 earth wall dams (2 plastic-lined).
Lot 3: Portions 1 (Re) & 2 (Re) of Farm Onderplaas 292 (31.06 ha)
Lying 8km northwest of Worcester directly off the R43, this parcel contains no permanent crops but serves as an ideal logistical or operational support base.
- Infrastructure: Features 5 sheds, 3 storerooms, a carport, a canopy, 4 laborer houses, a 3-bedroom dwelling, and a garage.
- Water: Holds an allocation of $10,715 \text{ m}^3$ for extraction and $67,439 \text{ m}^3$ for storage in 2 earth wall dams.
Transaction Options & Tender Mechanics
To accommodate different investment strategies, Van’s Auctioneers is offering Lots 1 and 2 under two distinct buying structures:
- Option A: As a complete “Going Concern,” which includes the land, infrastructure, and a full inventory of movable farming assets.
- Option B: As Immovable Farm Properties paired with movable assets, independent of corporate entities.
Because this is a formal public tender rather than an open-floor auction, interested parties must submit structured, sealed financial offers according to a strict compliance protocol:
1.Request the Invitation Pack:Open Now.
Prospective bidders must obtain the official tender documentation and asset specifications directly from Van’s Auctioneers.
2.Prepare Compliance & Documentation:Pre-Submission.
All offers must comply with standard FICA documentation requirements and the conditions of sale available in the official tender pack.
3.Physical Delivery and Public Opening: Deadline: Wednesday, 24 June 2026 at 12:00.
Sealed offers must be physically handed in before the strict 12:00 noon deadline. Submissions will be unsealed and opened publicly at the Van’s head offices in Gauteng, located at 36 Gemsbok Street, Koedoespoort Industrial, Pretoria. Bids may also be submitted securely via email to [email protected] or via courier.
Where to Inquire
To request the official Tender Invitation Pack, secure full property brochures, or view precise inventories of the included movable assets, contact the Van’s Auctioneers team directly:
- Auction House: Van’s Auctioneers
- Head Office Address: 36 Gemsbok Street, Koedoespoort Industrial, Pretoria
- Contact Person: Mariska Strassburg
- Telephone: 086 111 8267
- Email: [email protected]
- Website Reference & Full Details: Listing Detail – Van’s Auctioneers
The Blueberry Intensive Irrigation Farms available by Public Tender Video shows an overview of the property layouts and agricultural setup for these specific Worcester lots.