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 REAL ESTATE AUCTION 

$1,000,000 Suggested Opening Bid

85.58± ACRE FARM
Including Circa 2006
EXECUTIVE HOME
6,859± Square Feet Plus Full Basement
6-7 Bedrooms, 4 Full Baths, 2 Half-Baths
Fine Quality Finishes and Amenities

Guest Cottage ◆ Bank Barn
4-Bay Shop Building
Equipment & Run-in Sheds
Fenced Pastures, Woodlands

Sale On Premises
2833 KUMP STATION ROAD
Carroll County, MD 21787

WEDNESDAY, MAY 27, 2020
AT 12:00 NOON

NOTE: The information contained herein has been obtained from sources deemed reliable and is believed to be accurate. However, no express or implied warranty is made or may be inferred from any such representation. Dimensions, square footage and acreage contained herein are more or less. Prospective purchasers are encouraged to perform their own due diligence, in advance of the auction, regarding the permitted uses of the property.

LOCATION:
2833 Kump Station Road is situated ten miles northwest of downtown Westminster, between Union Mills and Taneytown in northern Carroll County. The surrounding area is comprised of rolling hills, scenic vistas, working farms and mature woodlands. Though tranquil and serene, the farm is within fifteen minutes of McDaniel College, Downtown Westminster and Carroll County Regional Airport.

According to the Carroll County government web site, nearby schools are Runnymede Elementary, Northwest Middle and Francis Scott Key High.

SITE:
85.587 acres – approximately 50 acres of fenced pastures with four-board fencing, 25 acres of tillable land and 10 acres wooded

The site is rolling, with the main home situated at the highest point. Silver Run Creek traverses the western portion of the property. A stately, electric, ornamental metal and stone entry gate provides access to the asphalt paved driveway. Extensive paving and hardscaping are throughout the property.

There are three wells, one for each home and one for the automatic watering stations, and two septic systems. A Rain Bird lawn irrigation system surrounds the main house.

Location Drawing

HOME:
Two Story Traditional Home, built in 2006, contains 6,859 square feet of living area, plus 4,602 square feet of basement space, according to published tax records.

Exterior
Stone and concrete fiber siding, composition shingle roof, Marvin double-hung and casement windows, Marvin French patio doors, poured concrete foundation, covered stone front entry porch, paver and stone patios, six roof dormers, stone chimneys

Three-Car Attached Garage – electric openers, epoxy floor. Finished suite above garage- cathedral ceiling, carpeting, Bedroom #6, ceramic tile shower-bath

General
10′ ceilings
Granite counters throughout
Ceiling fans throughout
Windows wired for electric candles (approximately 42) – 110 volt outlets for each window
6-panel solid wood doors
Top quality crown mouldings, baseboards and trim
Recessed lighting

First Floor

• Two Story Entry Foyer – grand curved staircase, balcony overlooking foyer and great room, reclaimed oak floor, piano nook
• Two Story Great Room – reclaimed oak floor, stone fireplace, built-ins, unique ceiling fan
• Dining Room – reclaimed oak floor
• Half-Bath
• Large Eat-in Kitchen – natural stone floor, custom beaded inset cabinets, granite counters, island with ovens, Kitchen Aid appliances – 2 built-in dishwashers, 6-burner range with pot filler, built-in refrigerator/freezer, walk-in pantry
• Butler’s Pantry – natural stone floor, sink, Kitchen Aid dishwasher
• Family Room – natural stone floor, stone fireplace, doors to large patio with gas grill and stone fireplace
• Large natural stone patio with built-in gas grill, access from family room, great room and master bedroom
• Screened room (off family room), stone floor, stone fireplace
• Laundry Room #1 – ceramic tile floor, washer and dryer, wooden cabinets with granite counters
• Mud Room – natural stone floor, sink and Half-Bath
• Master Bedroom – reclaimed oak floor, walk-in dressing room (hers), walk-in closet (his), Master Bathroom – ceramic tile floor, walk-in shower, water closet, whirlpool tub, 2 vanities
• Office – wood floor, gas fireplace, French doors to private patio
• Walk-in Coat (or storage) Closet – oak floor

Second Floor

• Bedroom #2 – wood floor
• Bedroom #3 – wood floor
• Full Jack & Jill Bath between bedrooms 2 and 3, ceramic tile, double vanity, separate tub and toilet room
• Bedroom #4 – wood floor
• Bedroom #5 – wood floor with en-suite Full Bath, ceramic tile
• Laundry Room #2 – tile floor, stacking washer and dryer
• Pull-down Attic access

Full Basement – at grade in rear, full insulated walls and ceiling

• Recreation Room – carpeting, stone fireplace
• Sitting Room – carpeting
• Large Game Room – carpeting
• Kitchen – ceramic tile, Maytag stainless steel electric range/oven, dishwasher, refrigerator, exit to large paver patio
• Office/Studio (previously used as a bedroom) – carpeting, walk-in closet
• Full Shower Bathroom – ceramic tile, separate toilet shower room
• Mechanical and Storage Room – concrete floor

Mechanical
5-zone HVAC with 4 Carrier Aqua Coil air handlers, Frontier System 2000 propane fired, hot water boiler – radiant heat first floor and basement, hot water air handlers on the second floor, 1,000-gallon propane tank

2 – 200 amp. electrical service, wired for generator

2-central vacuum cleaner systems, with additional dust panels in the kitchen, laundry room and mud room

Well – 450′ (15 gallons per minute), water softener system

Septic system

Building Plans

OUTBUILDINGS:

• Bank Barn – 40′ x 100′, steel and wood, stone foundation, 11 horse stalls, hay loft, tack room, rest room, post and beam construction, silo, manure chute, horse washing stall
• Chicken House – water and electric
• Steel Shop Building – 35′ x 75′, 4 – automotive bays, including heated truck wash bay, oil fired forced air heat with 275-gallon tank, Challenger 10,000 lb. hydraulic lift, tools, shelving, air compressor, gun safe, Shower Bath with Laundry, 13′ ceilings, insulated
• Equipment Shed (attached to shop building) 35′ x 75′
• Run-in Sheds – 3 – 12′ x 24′ and one 12′ x 48′
• Automatic Watering Stations in fenced pastures
• Guest Cottage – vinyl siding, composition shingle roof, double-hung windows, full basement, contains living room with fireplace, eat-in kitchen, bedroom, ceramic tile shower bath, walk-up attic, hardwood floors, heat pump/central air conditioning, separate 115′ deep well (28 gallons per minute) and separate septic

TITLE:
The property is in fee simple and sold free and clear or liens. Carroll County Deed Book 3804, Page 82.

The property is subject to an agricultural land preservation easement to the County Commissioners of Carroll County, recorded among the Land Records of Carroll County in Book 4608, page 389.

TAXES:
Published annual real estate taxes are $10,322, based on a full value assessment of $908,200 and $2,074 on the guest cottage, based on a full value assessment of $178,300.

SUMMARY TERMS OF SALE:
Please see the contract of sale for complete terms.
A $100,000 deposit, payable by cashier’s check, will be required of the purchaser at time and place of sale. The deposit shall be increased to 10% of the purchase price within 24 hours at the Auctioneer’s office. Deposit funds shall be held by A. J. Billig & Co., LLC. Balance to be paid in cash at settlement, which shall take place within 45 days. If payment of the deposit or balance does not take place within the specified time, the deposit shall be forfeited and the property may be resold at the risk and expense of the purchaser. All adjustments, including taxes, all other public charges and assessments payable on a monthly or annual basis, and sanitary and/or metropolitan district charges, if any, to be adjusted for the current year to date of settlement and assumed thereafter by the purchaser. The property will be sold in “AS IS” condition, and subject to easements, agreements, restrictions or covenants of record affecting same, if any. Purchaser assumes the risk of loss from the date of contract forward. The Purchaser waives and releases the Seller, the Auctioneers, and their respective agents, successors and assigns from any and all claims the Purchaser and/or its successors and assigns may now have or may have in the future relating to the condition of the property, including but not limited to the environmental condition thereof. The purchaser agrees to waive the right of inspection for lead paint, as provided under current Federal and State law. If the Seller is unable to convey good and marketable title, the purchaser’s sole remedy in law or equity shall be limited to the refund of the deposit. Upon refund of the deposit this sale shall be null and void and of no effect, and the purchaser shall have no further claim against the Seller or Auctioneers. Recordation costs, transfer taxes, including agricultural transfer tax, if applicable, and all costs incidental to settlement to be paid by the purchaser except where otherwise mandated by local, State or Federal law. Time is of the essence. A 5% buyer’s premium will be added to the final bid price.

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