TRACT 1

As you travel down a picturesque 425-foot meandering driveway, you’ll be immersed in a park-like setting with shade trees, well-maintained lawns and flowers scattered about. This journey leads you to a beautifully maintained modern country home.

Home Features

• Spacious Living: Enjoy the convenience of a large, attached garage, 3 bedrooms with ample closet space and 2 well-appointed bathrooms.
• Inviting Spaces: The home includes a charming country kitchen with an adjacent sunroom, a welcoming living room and dining area.
• Durable Flooring: Hardwood and hard-surface floors enhance the home's aesthetic appeal and durability.
• Outdoor Relaxation: Multiple porches and decks provide stunning views of the scenic landscape.

Surrounding Property

• Natural Beauty: The property encompasses acres of rolling hills, mature shade trees and flower gardens, creating a haven for butterflies and a tranquil escape from the everyday.
• Wildlife Abundance: Observe a variety of local wildlife including deer, turkey and small game adding to the property’s natural charm.
• Playful Retreat: A large 2-story playhouse complete with heat and electricity, offers a delightful space for children.

Equestrian Facilities

• Horse Stable: The property features a 30’x40’ barn with 10-foot ceilings, equipped with 9-foot overhead doors on each end, a porch and a walk-in door. The barn includes 4 stalls, birthing stall, tack room and has both water and electricity. Safety globes protect the lighting within.
• Paddocks and Pastures: Multiple fenced paddocks and pastures allow for versatile grazing options with separate areas for rotational grazing and maintenance.

Prime Location

This 14.44-acre property is conveniently located just off Highway 51, 6 miles south of Carbondale and near Makanda. The property is only minutes from Giant City State Park offering the perfect blend of seclusion and accessibility.

• Parcel #19-29-478-009
• Taxes: $3,585
• Section 29, T10S-R1W

PROCEDURE

• Registration: Proper registration is required to bid. All bidders must provide name, address, phone number and email address to register. By registering, all bidders acknowledge having read and agree to be bound by the Auction Terms and Conditions. Auctioneer reserves the right to refuse to register or admit Buyer at his/her sole discretion.
• Note: If you are unable to bid Online or are unsure about the reliability of your internet connection, call the Auctioneer and make alternative bidding arrangements at least 24 hours before close of auction.
• Bidding will be on a PER TRACT BASIS (e-bay style/max bid) with a minimum opening bid of $275,000. Minimum bid increments of $1,000 per bid.
• Bidding opens MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2024 and will be available until 8:00 PM CST THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2024 subject to bid extensions (Soft Close).

TERMS & CONDITIONS

• NO BUYER'S PREMIUM.
• SALE SUBJECT TO CONFIRMATION OF SELLER(S).
• NO CONTINGENCIES: This Real Estate contract is not contingent on or subject to Buyer’s financing, appraisal, survey or inspections of any kind or any other contingencies as agreed to by bidders at registration prior to bidding.
• ZONING AND EASEMENTS: Property is being sold subject to any and all easements of record. Property is subject to all state and local zoning ordinances.
• REAL ESTATE TAXES: Pro-rated to day of closing.
• SURVEY: No survey provided.
• MINERAL: All owned with transfer, if any.
• CONTRACT AND DOWN PAYMENT: Contract for purchase to be signed within 24 hours of close of auction. A 10% down payment of the total contract purchase price will be due immediately after being declared the winning bidder. The down payment may be paid in the form of personal check, wire transfer, business check or cashier's check and received within 3 business days. Earnest check to be made to Buy A Farm Land & Auction Co Trust Account. The balance of the contract purchase price is due at closing. Any stop payment order of a check or giving a check which is returned marked “insufficient funds,” shall be deemed by the parties to be evidence of fraud existing at the time the transaction was consummated and shall be construed by the parties as intent to defraud.
• TITLE: Sellers shall furnish the Buyer(s) at Seller's expense marketable title in the form of Title Commitment, a proper deed conveying merchantable title to the real estate to the Buyer(s) and tax transfer stamps. Buyer will pay the deed recording, Title Policy and fees associated with mortgage/financing. Title company's closing fee will be split equally by Buyer and Seller.
• CLOSING: Closing shall occur within 45 days or as soon thereafter as applicable closing documents are completed. Seller shall pay for recording release from any mortgage. Buyer shall pay for recording the deed of conveyance from Seller and any mortgage title insurance charges. Any closing costs not herein provided for shall be borne by Buyer. Seller shall cause the Closing Statement to be delivered to Buyer at or before the closing.
• POSSESSION: At closing.
• AGENCY: Buy A Farm Land & Auction Co LLC is the Agent and Representative of the Seller.
• The information is believed to be accurate; however, no liability for its accuracy, errors or omissions is assumed the owners or Buy A Farm Land & Auction Co LLC. All lines drawn on maps, photographs, etc. are approximate. Buyers should verify the information to their satisfaction. There are no expressed or implied warranties made by the Seller(s) or Buy A Farm Land & Auction Co LLC pertaining to this property. Real estate is being sold "As Is, Where Is".
• AUCTIONEER: Mark Kennedy, IL Lic #440.000202, 618-924-1747.

85 Amber Leaf Trail
Makanda, Illinois 62958
United States