148+ AC BEDFORD REAL ESTATE AUCTION
OFFERED IN 5 TRACTS – COMBO BIDDING
THE PREMIER SPORTSMAN’S RETREAT
4800 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
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 thirty minutes, extension time will decrease to FIVE minutes. If auction is extended past one hour, 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.
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.
REVISED 02/12/2019
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