Saturday March 26th 10 AM 

Great Ranch Home - High Percentage Tillable Land  

 Premium Building Lots - Awesome Wildlife and Wooded Acreage 

The auction will be held on location at 265 State Route 95, Jeromesville.  From US Rte. 30 take State Route 89 south to left on 95.  Watch for RES signs.  

REAL ESTATE:  Rare is the opportunity to purchase a farm with as much diversity and desirability as the Blair farm presents.  High percentage tillable land coupled with wooded terrain and character that is only matched by the abundance of wildlife gracing the landscape.  Then add a great homestead on top and you have achieved the country eutopia most will seek their entire life.   

The farm has a rich history being donated in 1960 to The Ohio State University to be used as the Ernest Q. Moores Demonstration Farm.  The University converted it into a dairy operation which Doug continued to improve and for years managing one of the area’s leading dairy herds.   Today the farm offers well over 200 acres of open rolling tillable land with a large list of improvements.  Typically, this farm is one of the first planted with the capabilities of handling hard spring rains.  The soils and terrain allow for good surface drainage with waterways and spot tiling having added to good production history.      

For you nature and wildlife enthusiasts, the wooded acreage on this farm presents a large range of enjoyment.  Quality whitetail genetics have long been known in this area.  The terrain with natural funnels, ideal habitat, and plentiful food sources attracts and holds an impressive deer herd.  One of the greatest features is the quick access to your favorite honey hole while not disturbing bedding areas.  Just standing in the woods you can dream of the welcoming smell of smoke from the chimney of your cabin or timber frame home strategically placed to enjoy unparalleled seclusion.  The soundness of this financial investment is cemented with current and future timber value.  Walk the woods and see for yourself but be forewarned its hard to not picture your future here.   

The location and accessibility this farm offers is second to none.  The placement allows for easy commuting in any direction with several major traffic routes nearby.  From the land to the home the property has been well maintained with endless possibilities.  Whether you are looking for a great farm, good tillable land, a hunting oasis, awesome new construction lots, or what has seemed like the untouchable gentleman’s farm, this property offers them all.  Prepare for this once in a lifetime opportunity as this farm sells to the highest bidder(s).   

Parcel 1:  The ultimate Hillsdale Gentleman’s Farm.  13.5 acres with a great move in ready ranch home and outbuildings.  Situated off the road, the home has received extensive renovations and offers a modern open floor plan.  As you enter through the front door into the large living room, you will immediately feel the warmth of the wood fireplace and natural lighting from several picture windows.  The beautiful remolded kitchen sits in the heart of the home.  The kitchen boasts mahogany cupboards, granite kitchen counters, tile floor, gas stove and stainless-steel appliances.  A half wall pseudo separates the kitchen from the wood cathedral ceiling sitting room, a large bedroom, and the entrance to the attached 3 car garage.  On the opposite side of the kitchen is the dining room with a sliding glass door leading to a back patio where enjoying nature and entertaining will become part of your daily routine.  A large ideal master suite with full bath, two additional large bedrooms, a full bathroom complete the first floor.  The basement offers additional living space with a large gallery room perfect for holidays and entertaining.  Also located in the basement is a full bath, utility room, and plenty of storage space.  The pride of ownership is extremely apparent with newer floorings throughout, the roof replaced in 2016, new windows in 2007, well pump in 2013, hot water tank in 2019, and several other updated amenities.  There are several outbuildings on the property including a 40’x78’ pole building, an open span multi-use building, and several additional buildings with a wide array of uses.  The large majority of the 13.5 acres offered with this parcel are open and ideal for pasture, hay, or row crops.   

Parcel 2: 60.5 acres nearly entirely tillable on the north side of State Route 95.  This parcel would make a great addition to anyone’s farmland portfolio.  Located on this parcel is a 24’x 32’ pole building as well as 2 grain bins that will be sold separate from the land after the real estate sells.  

Parcel 3: 20 acres of wooded paradise.  This parcel is suitable for your secluded dream home or afternoons spent enjoying a tree stand.  The parcel has a 30’ access on Township Road 237. 

Parcel 4: 33 acres of tillable land with 42’x 96’ pole building used as a heifer barn.  Add this to parcel 5 to enjoy nearly 80 acres of continuous farmland.    

Parcel 5: Located on the southeast corner of State Route 95 and Township Road 257, this parcel consists of 46 tillable acres.   

Parcel 6: 27 acres of open tillable acreage with a setting that would allow for a picturesque Gentleman’s farm.   This parcel has 969’ of frontage on Township Road 257.  Spend some time on this piece and you will appreciate the lay of the land.  

Parcel 7: Tuck yourself in the corner of seclusion with these 20 acres of open land.  Pick from multiple building spots or add this to parcel 6 and enjoy the fertile tillable soils.  

Parcels 8-10: All 3.6 acre building lots on Township Road 257.  The lots are all open with great building locations.  Build your dream home with great views, enjoyable seclusion, and ideal access to major traffic routes.  

Parcel 11: A great combination of open and wooded land.  23 acres with a wide array of uses.  Once standing in the woods, images of your timber frame or log home will immediately hit you.  

Parcel 12: 40 acres of mostly wooded land with 2 open fields ideal for food plots and possibly the neatest home site to hit the market in quite some time. The natural funnels and character of this parcel will lead it to the front of the list for the pickiest whitetail hunter.  This parcel is accessed from Township Road 2300 off of State Route 179.   

NOTE: The property will be offered in parcels, interim combinations, and as a whole.   

Deed Restrictions: The following deed restrictions will placed on the property: 1. No mobile homes, 2. No junkyards, 3. No commercial high-density hog or poultry buildings.  If a purchaser buys a combination of lots over 80 acres or the farm sells as a whole restriction 3 will be lifted. 

OPEN HOUSE and ATV tour: The home and buildings will be open for inspection on Saturday March 12th from 12 to 2 PM.  RES representatives will also have ATVs during these hours to give tours of the land (weather permitting).  Private appointments are available to view the home through Andy White 419-651-2152 or Mary Hartley 419-651-3586.  Pick up a brochure in the info box on the property and walk the land at your convenience.    

Please visit res.bid for more information.

Auction by order of: 

The Douglas F. Blair Estate – Ashland County Probate #20211342 

Don Blair, Executor – Josiah L. Mason, Attorney 

Andy White 419-651-2152 – Mary Hartley 419-651-3586 -Joseph Mast 

Drew Turner, Jake White 

Room Measurements:  These are approximate 

Living room:  29’7 x 14’8 

Sitting room/ Office:  18’2 x 13’10 

Kitchen and dining room:  23’6 x 14’6 

Master bedroom:  23 x 12’9 

Bedroom 1:  10’6 x 11 

Bedroom 2:  13’8 x 12’1 

Bedroom 3: 13’10 x 12’8