RICHLAND COUNTY FARM, ADDITIONAL PROPERTY, and EQUIPMENT AUCTION 

Saturday November 13th – 10 AM 

 Great 133.9 Acre Farmstead – Multiuse Building on 5.18 Acres Farm Equipment   

Auction for both properties and equipment will be held on location at 1514 Amoy West Road, Mansfield.  Located west of Bowman Road and 1.5 miles east of State Route 39 North of Mansfield.  Watch for RES signs. 

Real Estate: Having purchased a farm out of state the Ickert’s will be selling 2 good properties as well as equipment and farm misc.  A list of equipment and personal property will be added closer to the auction.  

Property 1: There is something about this farm that will in trance you into a world of what farm life could and should be.  Whether it be the sound of the rooster greeting the morning sun, the spring on the front screen door stretching and then the familiar sound of the door shutting as you head out for morning chores, or maybe it’s the hymn played by the wind chimes dancing in the gentle afternoon breeze on the front porch.  It could be the site of the cattle and horses grazing in the pasture, the lambs bouncing about without a care, or the Collie chasing the chickens out of the yard.  That wholesome life you find yourself dreaming of is just what this farmstead offers.   

Situated over a third of a mile off the road, this farm presents a home filled with character and a set of buildings with a wide variety of uses.  Two farmhouses were combined to create a cozy home with a world of potential.  The open concept oak kitchen includes a large island, dining area, wood burner, and barn beam accents.  Just off the kitchen is a large convenient laundry room with exterior entrance for containing your barnyard mess.  A full bath, half bath, living room, and additional family room round out the first floor.  The second story encompasses 5 bedrooms and 2 additional full baths.  Some of the rooms will need to be finished however the work that has been done and the character of the home will have you excited to add your finishing touches.  Evenings spent on the front porch watching the sunset is where you will find yourself reflecting on the day and anticipating what tomorrow has in store. 

Over the past 20 years nearly every building on this property was built new.   The outbuildings have been used for equipment storage as well as dairy and livestock production.  Some of the buildings include a 3-sided machinery shed, equipment building with attached feed lot, a dairy barn with loafing shed, stave silo, and 22 tie stalls, a chicken coop, and shop building.  Additional buildings have been used for storage and there are also 2 grain bins with 10,000 bushels of storage.  The farm is a good mix of open tillable land, pasture, woods, and wildlife habitat. The tillable land has been spot tiled and a newer main will allow for additional drainage if needed.  Of the total 133.9 acres approximately 82 are open tillable with 15 acres of pasture and the balance wooded with a 2.5-acre marsh.  The marsh could be drained to add to the tillable land however most will find the ducks and wildlife add to the enjoyment of the farm.  If you are an outdoorsman, the quality wildlife this property offers will give you adrenaline rushes all fall.   

Also adding to the financial return of this property is a rental home located just down the road.  The mobile home has a good rental history and could be surveyed and sold separate if the new owner desires.   

Conveniently located north of Mansfield and just 9 miles south of Shiloh, this farm deserves your attention.  

Property 2: 1111 Myers Road, Mansfield.  Will be sold from property 1.   

Known as The Red Barn, this property has served as a successful country venue for weddings, parties, family gatherings, and various shows.  Tucked in the corner of this 5.18-acre parcel, the “barn” overlooks a great pond and offers a large variety of possible uses. Currently the barn offers a great room with fireplace, open loft, bathrooms and a kitchen.  A 24’x30’ pole building ads ideal storage space for equipment and could make a good shop.  Continue it on as an event center and enjoy a great return on your investment.  Finish the interior as your home or weekend getaway and enjoy the peaceful countryside.  Pick one of the ideal locations and build your dream home.  However you see your future, this property has the potential to live out your dreams. 

OPEN HOUSE: Both properties will be open for inspection on Saturday October 30th from 3 to 4:30 PM.  Private showings are available through Andy White 419-651-2152.  You may pick up a brochure in the info box on the property and walk the land at your leisure however an appointment is needed to view the buildings.   

Taxes – Legal: Property 1: Richland County, Franklin Township, parcel 0114012207000 and 0114012209000.  Current annual taxes are $2,508.54 based on CAUV and will be prorated to the day of closing.   

Property 2: Richland County, Franklin Township, parcel 0114011611001.  Current annual taxes are $1,475.26 and will be prorated to the day of closing.   

Terms: The successful purchaser(s) will be required a non-refundable down payment of 10% of the purchase price at the close of the auction with the balance due at closing within 45 days.  A 5% buyer’s premium will be added to the final bid to determine the purchase price.  All desired inspections need to be completed prior to bidding.  Details are available at www.RES.bid.   

Auction by order of Fred and Julia Ickert 

Andy White – Joseph Mast – Drew Turner – Jake White – Mary Hartley