REAL ESTATE AUCTION

140 Acres

Saturday July 30^th @ 10AM

5756 County Road 77, MT. GILEAD, OHIO 43338

Congress Township---Morrow County

3 PARCELS—WHOLE

LOCATED:  From Mt. Gilead-ST RT 42N to Williamsport turn left go 1 mile to CO. RD. 46 to CO.RD.77 turn right to farm—From Mansfield-ST RT 42 S to Johnsville/Shauck turn right on CO. RD. 59 go 3.5 miles to CO.RD.77 turn left to farm.

In 2000 Jon & Mary purchased this farm in the Northmor School District and realized their dream of living in the country and creating a wildlife sanctuary and nature preserve. They created a diverse landscape consisting of two ponds, trees, riparian vegetation, and plants that are home to a variety of wildlife and fowl. The total acreage on all parcels is 140 and most tillable acreage is enrolled in the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) further reinforcing their beliefs in land conservation. Just a great place to live and an easy 9+ miles drive to SR 95-I/71 exit. Other possibilities include, corporate or church retreat, Bed & Breakfast, day camp or equally suited for a family get-away or rental. The CRP program includes a 10-acre wetlands project in Parcel 2, with two ponds. The other CRP acreage is planted in prairie grasses, making this farm an almost unique combination of rolling prairies, woods, ponds and gardens. The property will be offered as follows.

PARCEL 1- A 5+ acre vacant land parcel subject to survey is on the N side of CO RD 77. A nice rolling parcel and great place to build that new home (Not in CRP).   

PARCEL 2- Long Lane setting on 75+- acres with a 10 room, four- bedroom, 2 ½ bath home that had no expense spared in its renovation and addition. The mid circa 1825 2 story farmhouse with the expansive floorplan includes dining room, large cathedral ceiling family room with panoramic views with several windows bringing the outside in making social relaxing, entertaining or business. The spacious kitchen has a granite two tier island and counters, Dacor 6 gas burner dual-fuel range, library, study, office with fireplace and exposed beams in the original home. Homer Wood American hickory flooring is throughout the house with Hickory woodwork & cabinetry. A 30KW Kohler whole-house generator, Geothermal Water Furnace plus many more features. The large basement area has a two-car garage and large work area/family room. The entire first floor is wheelchair-friendly and includes an ADA-compliant half-bath. Additionally, the circa 1825 bank barn with its huge post-Civil War addition has been totally renovated with new roof and siding installed along with cement floors in the lower level. Visit website for many more features. There are 57.07 acres in the CRP program and there will be a 60-foot recorded easement to Parcel 3 if sold in Parcels.

PARCEL 3- 60 acres with 33.56 acres of woodland, harvested in the recent past. The 26.44 tillable acres are in the Conservation Reserve Program.

TERMS OF THE AUCTION: The property will be offered in the multi-par format. Buy one parcel, combination, or all. Bidding will remain open until the highest dollar amount is received for the seller. A 10% non-refundable down payment auction day with balance due at closing within 45 days. Visit website for complete terms, info on CRP payment or with draw from the program. Auctioneers on site JULY 10^th 1-3pm, 14^th & 17^th 6-7pm. Make your arrangements and bid your price on this AUCTION OPPORTUNITY in the Northmor School System!

JON A. & MARY W. CHRISTENSEN, Owners

WIGTON REAL ESTATE & AUCTION LLC

Wes Wigton, Auctioneer/Realtor

Larry Wigton, CAI, AARE, Broker

419-864-8417 / 740-362-0007

www.wigtonauctions.com