Virtual Online Auction
Sale Date: Tuesday, February 4, 2025
Sale Time: 10:00 AM EST
Sellers: WPH Farms LLC
Charles West Holtzclaw III
Representing Attorney:
Rigdon & VanOrman, LLC
Chad VanOrman
424 Tift Avenue N
Tifton, GA 31794
(229) 382-7494
Auction Representative:
Russ Beckham (229) 221-1608
To view the home and/or property, please call Auction Rep Russ Beckham (229) 221-1608
Merit Auctions is pleased to announce the Tift Co, WPH Farms auction! This 248 acre farm is located just 5 minutes from the Tifton city limits. With easy access to Interstate 75, this property is a nature lovers dream with 90 acres of tillable ground, mature pines, hardwoods, wood duck hole, and creek-fed ponds throughout.
The ranch-style three-bedroom, 2 1/2 bath house was built in 1989 and boasts 2085 square feet of living space, complete with a fenced backyard, newly constructed barn and covered carport. There is a separate guest suite which has its own kitchen & central heat/air unit. Enjoy the abundance of wildlife on the property, including ducks, bass, deer, dove, and quail.
Located less than 2 miles from Forest Lakes Golf Club, this property also offers fantastic development opportunities with great neighboring properties. With just a 2.5-hour drive to Atlanta airport, 2:45 hours to Jacksonville Beach, and 2.5 hours to the Gulf of Mexico, this farm is the perfect retreat for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life.
Dont miss out on this rare opportunity to own your own piece of paradise in the heart of Georgia. Contact us today to schedule a viewing of this incredible property.
TRACT INFORMATION
TRACT 1 - 182 ACRES (Subject to survey)
FSA figures should indicate 60.01 acres of tillable cropland
Productive soil types include: Alapaha loamy sand, Dothan loamy sand, Tifton loamy sand, Cowarts loamy, Carnegie sandy loam
Potential home sites
Recreational areas with whitetail deer habitat
3 acre creek fed fishing pond
All weather road access is along the south by Old Ocilla road
Wood duck habitat
5 miles from Interstate 75
10 minutes from historic downtown Tifton
125 to the gulf coast of Florida 175 miles to Atlanta airport 150 miles to Jacksonville airport
TRACT 2 - 63 ACRES (Subject to survey)
FSA figures should indicate 44.28 acres of tillable cropland
Productive soil types include: Alapaha loamy, Dothan loamy, Tifton loamy, Cowarts loamy, Carnegie loamy
Recreational areas with whitetail deer habitat
4 acre creek fed fishing pond
All weather road access to the South by Old Ocilla Road
Bull Creek traverses through this tract
Development potential
5 miles to Interstate 75 & 10 minutes to historic downtown Tifton
125 miles to Floridas Gulf Coast 175 miles to the Atlanta Airport 150 miles to the Jacksonville Airport
TRACT 3 - 3 ACRES & HOUSE (Subject to survey)
2,085 square foot brick ranch style house
Covered front porch
Carport
Fenced in back yard
Newly constructed barn
2 older wood barns
Situated on Old Ocilla Road
METHOD
The WPH Farm will be sold in 3 individual tracts based on a survey that is currently in progress. Tracts 1 & 2 will be sold first and sold on a price per acre basis based on the surveyed acres and through the marketing method of Buyers Choice, whereas the high bidder has the privilege to take either or both Tracts 1 & 2 for their high bid. If only a single tract is selected, the remaining tract will then be sold. Tract 3 will be sold for a lump sum total dollar amount. The tracts will NOT be offered in its entirety or in any combinations. Bidding is NOT contingent upon financing, an appraisal or inspection.
TERMS
Ten (10%) percent of the bid price to be due on the day of the sale with the balance due in approximately 30 days, on or before Friday, March 7, 2025 upon delivery of a merchantable abstract and deed.
At the conclusion of the auction, the successful bidder(s) shall enter into a written agreement with the seller. Signing of said agreement will be executed via email, DocuSign, or in person. The real estate taxes will be prorated to the date of closing. For questions, contact the Auction Representative.
Please Note: There will be a 10% Buyers Premium added to the bid price for each tract to determine the final contract price. For example, if your final bid price is $100,000, 10% ($10,000) will be added, resulting in a total contract price of $110,000.
The information in this brochure is believed to be accurate; however, no liability for its accuracy, errors or omissions is assumed. All lines drawn on maps, photographs, etc. are approximate. The Buyer acknowledges that they have carefully and thoroughly inspected the real estate and are familiar with the premises. The Buyer is buying this real estate in its as is condition and there are no expressed or implied warranties pertaining to the real estate. All announcements sale day shall take precedence over any prior advertising either written or oral.