148+ Ac Lawrence Co (Bedford) Multi-Tract Real Estate Online Auction

148+ AC BEDFORD REAL ESTATE AUCTION

OFFERED IN 5 TRACTS – COMBO BIDDING

THE PREMIER SPORTSMAN’S RETREAT

2800 SF BARNDOMINIUM · 3BR/3BA

2021-BUILT 720 SF CABIN · 1BR/1BA

MILES OF MAINTAINED FOREST TRAILS · 2 PONDS

MARKETABLE TIMBER · MULTIPLE IMPROVEMENTS

ONLINE ONLY · BIDDING ENDS OCT 29

Address: 2439 Ditney Ridge Road Bedford, IN 47421

Location: Only 15 minutes SE of Bedford or 18 miles SW of Brownstown!

COMBINATION BIDDING WILL OPEN ON OCT 22!

A BIDDING CENTER WILL BE AVAILABLE ON OCT 29 (AUCTION END DAY) AT OUR OFFICE IN CORYDON BEGINNING AT 2 PM. PLEASE CALL AHEAD (812) 738-9476 FOR AN APPOINTMENT.

REAL ESTATE INFO: PREMIER SPORTSMAN’S RETREAT - HUNTING, FISHING, & TRAILS! An incredible high-ground paradise loaded with ultimate recreation, income potential, and unmatched versatility! This sprawling multi-use property features a massive Barndominium boasting 2800 SF of living space with 3BR/3BA, alongside a separate, 2021 custom-built cabin complete with front and back porches. Outdoors, it’s an absolute sportsman’s dream featuring INCREDIBLE hunting—where 22 bucks were spotted last season alone—plus 2 stocked ponds, and 7 miles of custom-cut woodland trails! Get lucky and you might even find an ancient arrowhead-the property and surrounding areas are rich with American Indian history. Also offers marketable timber, including a large stand of oaks, some tillable acres, multiple improvements, and over 3100’ of road frontage! Opportunities like this only knock once! Lock and load, aim & BID NOW!

TRACT #1: Includes 7.59 +/- acres; 332.5’ road frontage; mostly wooded w/open area at the road (possible build site); high-tensile wire fence w/wood posts on north and west boundary lines; forest trails; wooden barn (needs removed or repaired); & adjoins Tract 2. Tract 1 is subject to a utility easement for water collection/cistern/pool area.

TRACT #2: Includes 8 +/- acres & 2021 custom-built cabin; 406’ road frontage; 2.5 +/- open acres surrounding cabin; 5.5 +/- wooded acres at back of property; high-tensile wire fence w/wood posts along the road; forest trails; 30x36 bank & flat barn (needs repairs); & adjoins Tracts 1, 3, & 4. Tract 2 is subject to an access easement over the existing driveway for the benefit of Tract 3. See Maintenance Agreement details below.

-Cabin Features: 720 SF +/- living area (20'x36'); 128 +/- SF open frame front porch w/wooden columns & rails; additional 120 +/- SF covered wood deck off side; & 288 +/- SF lean-to w/gravel floor off back for car storage; 1BR/1BA; large living room and kitchen; & spray foam insulated; . Utilities: independent septic system; LP tank for forced air furnace (tank is leased-see utilities below); central A/C; & spring fed water filter & pump system with cistern for water storage.

TRACT #3: Includes 12 +/- acres & 1998-built 2-story 4800 +/- SF Barndominium; 570’ road frontage; 50% wooded; 50% open; large, stocked pond w/dock; 24x36 metal-sided garage (great for additional storage or could be used for a workshop); & adjoins Tract 2 & 4. Includes access easement over existing gravel drive across Tract 2. See Maintenance Agreement details below.

-Interior Features: Second floor features (2400 +/- SF finished): 3BR/3BA; large master BR; 20x22 kitchen; 20x22 family/living room; & trimmed out with Red Oak cut from farm. First floor features (400 +/- SF finished & 2000 +/- SF climate-controlled shop); 12’h ceilings; one full BA with enough SF to add a fourth BR; climate-controlled shop with half BA, car lift, & (2) overhead garage doors.

-Exterior Features: Large covered front porch; second-floor exterior deck on back of house; & metal roof.

-Mechanicals: Heat-LP gas (tank is leased-see utilities below) is primary heat source; also includes large wood stove in shop/garage that provides ample heat to home when in use (per seller-very efficient!); central A/C; water-private reservoir system with high degree UV filtration, multiple filters, & pump system to the house; independent septic system.

-Attached Garage: 24’x36’; gravel floor; open concept without OH doors; ideal storage for your side-by-sides & firewood.

-Detached Garage/Shop: 24’x36’ metal sided building with 15’ lean-to; concrete floors; electric; & overhead garage door.

TRACT #4: Includes 49.74+/- acres; adjoins tract 5; 410’ road frontage; mostly all wooded with a couple open areas; park-like campsite area (old 1800’s homesite); marketable timber; forest trails; & adjoins Tracts 2, 3 & 5.

TRACT #5: Includes 70.93+/- acres; 1433’ road frontage; large pond and part of adjoining lake (per seller-best local fishing around); 50 +/- wooded acres w/maintained trails; 20 +/- open acres (8 +/- are tillable & currently leased); & adjoins Tract 4.

SHARED DRIVEWAY& MAINTENANCE: Tracts 2 & 3 share the gravel driveway. Regarding maintenance, the following verbiage will be included in each new deed: "The cost of improving and/or maintaining a roadway is the responsibility of each purchaser based on their usage of the roadway.”

ULTIMATE CHOICE BIDDING SYSTEM: The “Ultimate Choice” bidding system allows someone to bid on individual tracts or a combination of tracts throughout the auction. This auction system DOES NOT include a maximum bid feature; the price will increase to the bid amount that is entered for both individual tract bids and combination bids. Any posted bid is considered active and could be back in winning position any time during the auction due to different combinations being offered. Combination bidding will be allowed as of Oct 22. The final auction price will be determined by the combination which realizes the highest bid. If you have any questions about this system, please do not hesitate to contact our office to discuss.

OPEN HOUSE/INSPECTION: Wed Oct 21 12-2 PM (or by appointment)

SURVEY: See Documents section for recent 2026 auction/survey plat map.

UTILITIES: Electric-Jackson-Jennings REMC; Fiber Internet-available through Jackson-Jennings REMC (needs installation); LP Gas-tanks are currently leased with Premier Co-op (buyer will need to set up new lease w/Premier or cancel & select other provider); per seller-good cell coverage on property.

UNDERGROUND GAS STORAGE AGREEMENT (TRACTS 1-5): The property is subject to an Underground Gas Storage Agreement to Indiana Gas Utility Corporation. Lease payments are $1.00 per acre. See Documents section for copy of Lease.

PIPE STORAGE LEASE AGREEMENT (TRACT 5): The property is subject to a Pipe Storage Agreement to Indiana Gas Utility Corporation. Lease payments are $1,000 per year. See Documents section for copy of Lease.

FARM LEASE (TRACT 5): Sells subject for Fall Harvest rights, all proceeds to be paid to Seller.

PROPERTY TOUR (includes INTERACTIVE MAP): Check out our new Property Tour below designed to guide you through key points of interest pertaining to the real estate. View a 3D spin of the property, topography, water features, soils, land use, utilities, & more!

POSSESSION/CLOSING INFO: Possession at closing on all tracts, EXCEPT TRACTS #2 & #3 possession will be 46 days from auction (Nov 14); buyer to pay all title/closing fees except deed preparation.

CURRENT PARENT PARCEL ID NOS: 47-09-04-200-002.000-002 (Tract 1); 47-09-04-200-014.000-002 (all of Tract 2 & part of Tract 3); 47-09-04-200-028.000-002 (part of Tracts 3 & 4); 47-09-04-200-016.000-002 (part of Tract 4); 47-09-04-300-018.000-002 (part of Tract 5); & 47-09-04-300-017.000-002 (part of Tract 5).

PROPERTY TAXES: Guthrie Township. All taxes are based on current parent parcels and seller’s assessments and deductions, if any. Property tax amounts will be re-assessed upon conveyance of property to the new buyer. 47-09-04-200-002.000-002 (Tract 1) - $14.34 per semi-annual installment; 47-09-04-200-014.000-002 (all of Tract 2 & part of Tract 3) - $1,065.35 per semi-annual installment; 47-09-04-200-028.000-002 (part of Tracts 3 & 4) - $30.93 per semi-annual installment; 47-09-04-200-016.000-002 (part of Tract 4) - $67.90 per semi-annual installment; 47-09-04-300-018.000-002 (part of Tract 5) - $2.50 per semi-annual installment; 47-09-04-300-017.000-002 (part of Tract 5) - $138.23 per semi-annual installment.

DIRECTIONS: From Bedford, take US 50 East approximately 11.5 miles, right (south) onto Leesville Road for 4 miles, then right onto Ditney Ridge Road to site.

OWNER: Daniel Johns

EXHIBIT A: TERMS & CONDITIONS

PLEASE READ AND REVIEW THE TERMS THOROUGHLY PRIOR TO BIDDING.
IF YOU HAVE NOT READ AND UNDERSTAND THESE TERMS, PLEASE DO NOT BID. BY BIDDING ON THIS AUCTION, BUYER AGREES TO ALL TERMS AND CONDITIONS SET FORTH AND ENTERS INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT TO PURCHASE THE ITEMS(S) UNDER THE FOLLOWING TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

ULTIMATE CHOICE BIDDING SYSTEM: The “Ultimate Choice” bidding system allows someone to bid on individual tracts or a combination of tracts throughout the auction. This auction system DOES NOT include a maximum bid feature; the price will increase to the bid amount that is entered for both individual tract bids or combination bids. Any posted bid is considered active and could be back in winning position any time during the auction due to different combinations being offered. Combination bidding will be allowed as of Noon on October 22. The final auction price will be determined by the combination which realizes the highest bid. If you have any questions about this system, please do not hesitate to contact our office to discuss.

NOTE: This auction features EXTENDED BIDDING! Any bid placed within TEN minutes of the scheduled closing time will cause the auction timer to reset for another TEN minutes. The auction will remain open until all bidding has stopped. ***If auction is extended past one hour, extension time will decrease to FIVE minutes. If auction is extended past two hours, extension time will decrease to THREE minutes.

Bid Increments:
Min Max Increment
$0.00 - $49,999 $1000
$50,000 - $249,999 $2500
$250,000 - $499,999 $5000
$500,000 - $999,999 $10,000
$1,000,000+ $25,000

1. Conditions of Sale: This online only auction is selling subject to owner’s confirmation and is not contingent on or subject to financing, appraisal, survey, or inspections of any kind, as agreed to by bidders at registration prior to bidding and specified in the attached Agreement to Purchase Real Estate. Buyer acknowledges they are buying property “as-is”, “where-is”, without inspections or contingencies. Buyer(s) will rely on his/her own judgment and inspection. By signing an offer, Buyer(s) will be waiving the 10-day lead based paint test.

2. Closing Info: A Buyer’s Premium of 10% is added to the high bid. Please take this into consideration when bidding. At the close of the auction, the successful Bidder will be emailed an Agreement to Purchase Contract to be executed and returned to Beckort Auctions, LLC within twenty-four (24) hours of the completion of the auction along with 10% deposit of the total contract price. The entirety of the remaining balance is due at closing on or before Thirty (30) days from Auction Day. Purchaser will be responsible for all wire transfers. Per the Contract, time is of the essence; you should proceed to closing within Thirty (30) days. Buyer(s) shall pay all costs of closing with exception of deed preparation paid by Seller. Possession shall be given to the successful Buyer(s) at closing.

3. Lead Based Paint Disclosure: Buyers of any interest in residential real property with a residential dwelling built prior to 1978 are notified that such property may present exposure to lead from lead-based paint. The Seller(s) of such property is required to provide the Buyer(s) with any information on lead-based paint hazards from risk assessments or inspections while in the Seller(s) possession and notify the Buyer(s) of any unknown lead-based paint hazards. Any inspections and assessments for the presence of lead-based paint and/or hazards by a buyer(s) must be made prior to auction; otherwise, buyer(s) waives the 10-day opportunity to conduct such risk assessment/inspection and shall acknowledge receipt of lead-based paint disclosure form.

4. Liquidated Damages: Successful Bidders not executing and returning their Contract with Earnest Money deposit within Forty Eight (48) hours of the conclusion of the auction will be considered in default. If your closing is delayed for any reason, by you, as purchaser, or other parties working on your behalf, including any lender you involve, you may be declared in breach of this contract, forfeit all deposits made and could additionally be liable for any and all costs incurred by Seller and Beckort Auctions, LLC incurred in a subsequent resale of the property. If such action occurs, Beckort Auctions LLC hereby has the right to disperse the deposit as stated in the listing agreement and the buyer has no claims to such money or property being sold. Liquidated damages are to cover cost of auction, cost incurred by seller, labor cost and additional cost of auction as not defined in this agreement. These liquidated damages do not restrict the seller from suing the buyer for performance damages and/or any additional damages the seller suffers by the default of the buyer.

5. Other Conditions: Buyer(s) must be prepared to make a cash offer. There are no contingencies to this sale (i.e., financing, appraisal, repairs, or inspections). Therefore, you should be pre-qualified by a lender prior to bidding if you require financing. This property is being sold for cash “as-is, where-is” with a closing deadline.
Beckort Auctions, LLC reserves the right to remove or cancel the bids and or bidding rights and privileges of any party at any time deemed not to be in the best interest of the seller. The identity of all bidders will be verified, bidding rights are provisional, and if complete verification is not possible, Beckort Auctions LLC will reject the registration, and bidding activity will be terminated.
All Beckort Auctions, LLC Online Only Real Estate Auctions are timed events that have an auto-extend feature. Any bid placed within 10 minutes of the auction ending will automatically extend the auction for 10 minutes from the time the bid is placed. Example: If an auction scheduled to end at 6:00 p.m. receives a bid at 5:59 p.m., the close time of the auction automatically extends to 6:10 p.m. The auto-extend feature remains active until no further bids are received within the 10 minute time frame.

6. Real Estate Brokerage Services Disclosure: Beckort Auctions LLC and their representatives are Exclusive Agents of the Seller(s). We do not represent the buyer(s) in any manner and we must be completely loyal and faithful to our client. Beckort Auctions LLC has an exclusive right to sell listing for this transaction. All negotiations must be conducted through Beckort Auctions LLC.

7. Beckort Auctions LLC Involvement in this Contract: The seller and buyer hereby agree that Beckort Auctions LLC is a part of this contract and shall receive compensation as stated in the agreement hereto or as stated in the listing agreement hereby made a part of.

8. Restrictions: Real Estate is sold subject to any and all existing matter of record, and all easements, building use or zoning laws and regulations. Taxes and assessments will be pro-rated to the closing date.

9. Additional Auction Information: All information published, announced or contained herein was derived from sources believed to be correct; however, it is not guaranteed by the seller or the auctioneers. Personal on-site inspection of all property is recommended. The failure of any bidder to inspect, or to be fully informed as to the condition of the property, will not constitute grounds for any claim or demand for adjustment or withdrawal of bid, offer or deposit money after its opening tender. This includes but is not limited to public information such as easements, restrictions, zoning, right-of-ways, or any other information that can be obtained as public record in the appropriate county court house concerning subject properties.

10. Bidder Verification: Bidding rights are provisional, and if identity verification is questionable, Beckort Auctions has the right to reject the registration, and bidding activity will be terminated. The Seller and Beckort Auctions reserve the right to preclude any person from bidding if there is any question as to the person’s credential as they are responsible for ANY and ALL activity involving their account. When using the web site you must obey any and all local state and federal laws. Violations will result in termination of web site use privileges.

11. Technical Issues: In the event there are technical difficulties related to the server, software, internet or any other online auction-related technologies, Beckort Auctions, LLC reserves the right to extend bidding, continue the bidding or close the bidding. Neither the company providing the software, nor Beckort Auctions, LLC, shall be held responsible for the failure of the software to function properly for any reason.

YOUR BID ON THIS AUCTION INDICATES BOTH AN UNDERSTANDING AND AN ACCEPTANCE OF THE TERMS OF THIS CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN YOURSELF AND BOTH THE SELLER AND BECKORT AUCTIONS AND THAT YOU, AS THE BIDDER, ARE PREPARED TO PURCHASE THE PROPERTY UNDER THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS AUCTION.
REVISED 02/12/2019
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148+ Ac Lawrence Co (Bedford) Multi-Tract Real Estate Online Auction

TRACT #1: 7.59 +/- AC - VACANT LAND - MOSTLY WOODED w/OPEN AREA AT ROAD

TRACT #2: 8 +/- AC & 2021 CUSTOM-BUILT CABIN - OPEN & WOODED

TRACT #3: 12 +/- AC & 1998-BUILT 2-STORY 4800 +/- SF BARNDOMINIUM - OPEN & WOODED - STOCKED POND

TRACT #4: 49.74 +/- AC - MOSTLY WOODED

TRACT #5: 70.93 +/- AC - VACANT - WOODED, OPEN, & SOME TILLABLE - STOCKED POND

148+ Ac Lawrence Co (Bedford) Multi-Tract Real Estate Online Auction

TRACT #1: 7.59 +/- AC - VACANT LAND - MOSTLY WOODED w/OPEN AREA AT ROAD

TRACT #2: 8 +/- AC & 2021 CUSTOM-BUILT CABIN - OPEN & WOODED

TRACT #3: 12 +/- AC & 1998-BUILT 2-STORY 4800 +/- SF BARNDOMINIUM - OPEN & WOODED - STOCKED POND

TRACT #4: 49.74 +/- AC - MOSTLY WOODED

TRACT #5: 70.93 +/- AC - VACANT - WOODED, OPEN, & SOME TILLABLE - STOCKED POND

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