United Country Lifestyle Properties - Live and Online Auctions

Live in a charming approximately 98-year-old brick farmhouse nestled on 8.93 acres in beautiful Choudrant, LA! This historic property boasts a spacious 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom farmhouse with a large kitchen featuring ample cabinets and a beautiful glass hutch. The 2 of the bedrooms share a fireplace which Seller has never used. The home flows well for entertainment. The classic brick exterior and wraparound porches exude southern charm, while multiple porches offer spots to relax and take in the views. One side porch even provides access from a bedroom, creating a private outdoor retreat. Inside, a formal dining room opens to another side porch, perfect for seamless indoor-outdoor entertaining. There's also room for everyone and everything – park your RV or mobile home on the designated spot, utilize the 90-year-old shop for hobbies or storage, and keep your vehicles protected under the detached carport. The property itself offers the best of both worlds. Immerse yourself in nature with the mostly wooded acreage, or enjoy the open space of the cleared areas – perfect for gardening, entertaining, or simply soaking up the sunshine. The property's back corner even borders a pond, offering a serene atmosphere. Choudrant, LA, is a charming town steeped in history and known for its friendly atmosphere. Explore the town's many historical sites or enjoy outdoor activities like hiking, biking, or fishing on the numerous lakes and ponds. Choudrant is conveniently located just a short drive from Ruston, LA, for a wider variety of shopping, dining, and entertainment options. This property is perfect for nature lovers and golfers alike. Enjoy the peace and privacy of your wooded acreage while being just a short drive from Lincoln Parish Park, a renowned destination for outdoor recreation. The park features award-winning mountain biking trails, a walking path, fishing opportunities, a sandy beach and swimming area (open seasonally), and a playground. Squire Creek Country Club, consistently ranked among the best courses in Louisiana, is also just a short drive away. This is a rare opportunity to own a piece of Choudrant history while enjoying the peace and quiet of country living with easy access to outdoor recreation. Don't miss your chance! PREVIEW BY APPOINTMENT CONTACT: Auctioneer Keith Lowery at 318.330.9355 or 318.376.3779 email info@unitedcountryla.com. DIRECTIONS: From Monroe, LA, Take I20 W to Choudrant Exit, go North approx.. 3 miles, turn right on E. Sibley Rd, go approximately 1 mile, property on the right. From Ruston, LA: Take I20 E to Choudrant Exit, go North approx.. 3 miles, turn right on E. Sibley Rd, go approximately 1 mile, property on the right. BIDDER PACK: Download Bidder Pack for complete information. Bidder Pack has survey plat, map, and complete terms and conditions. SOFT CLOSE: If a bid is received within the last 2 minutes of the auction, the auction close time will automatically extend 2 minutes to allow other bidders an opportunity to competitively bid prior to the auction closing. This feature eliminates “snipers” and encourages fair and impartial bidding from all participants. BUYER’S PREMIUM – TEN PERCENT (10%): Buyer’s Premium shall be added to the final online bid, which will determine the Total Contract Sales Price. Bidders hereby acknowledge and understand that the Buyer’s Premium will be added to the winning bid to create the Total Contract Sales Price for which they are obligated to pay for the property. Example: (winning online bid $100,000 + 10% buyer’s premium = total purchase price of $110,000). Buyer’s Premium is not due until closing. PRE-AUCTION SALES: As an agent for the Seller, the Auctioneer must present any and all bona fide written offers to the Seller, which may be created outside of the online bidding platform. Therefore, all properties are subject to pre-auction sales. Pre-auction offers must meet all of the auction terms and conditions and must be submitted to the Auctioneer on the Auction Real Estate Sales Contract, along with the required earnest deposit. Properly submitted offers will be presented to the Seller in a timely manner. Seller may accept or reject such offer at their sole and absolute discretion. When a pre-auction offer is submitted, all properly registered online bidders will be notified that “an offer” has been submitted and on which specific property, however the amount of the offer shall remain confidential. All pre-auction offers must allow a minimum of 24 hours for seller’s acceptance. A Referral Fee of 2% of the high bid is offered to a cooperating LA State Licensed Real Estate Salesperson/Broker on any pre-auction offers that are properly completed and submitted on the appropriate forms provided. Download Bidder Pack for Online Bidder’s Agreement, maps, sample contracts, and property information. TERMS & CONDITIONS: 10% Buyer’s Premium will be added to final high bid to arrive at contract price. Earnest Money Deposit of $5,000 per offering is required on the day of sale. Close on or before July 31, 2024. Subject to seller confirmation. Property sold as is, where is with any and all faults. Buyer is expected to complete their own due diligence before placing a bid. Auction starts ending at 3 PM on May 20th, 2024. Please note that during the last two minutes of bidding, if a new bid is placed, the clock is automatically extended an additional two minutes. Be sure to register to bid early to ensure you receive notifications regarding any changes to the Auction, Bidder Packet and/or Pre-Auction offers received. Download Bidder Information Pack for complete terms and conditions, purchase contract and maps.