Absolute Auction Above $400,000 - "Worthington Valley - Fox Haven II" Luxury, Custom Built Executive Home 4 Bedrooms, 4.5 Baths, 3-Car Garage - 4,773± Sq.Ft. on 4.07± Acres

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★ ABSOLUTE AUCTION ★
To The Highest Bidder Above $400,000
(In Lieu of Partition)
                                              
WORTHINGTON VALLEY
"Fox Haven II"

Luxury, Custom Built
EXECUTIVE HOME
4 BR/4.5 Baths ★ 3-Car Garage

4,773± Sq.Ft. ◆ 4.07± Acres

Sale On Premises
7 ASHGROWN WAY
Off Mansel Drive, West of Ridge Road
Baltimore County, MD 21136

FRIDAY, MARCH 7, 2014
AT 12:00 NOON

    NOTE:  The information contained herein has been obtained from sources deemed reliable and believed to be accurate.  However, no express or implied warranty is made as to the accuracy of these representations.  All dimensions and acreage contained herein are more or less. 

GENERAL INFORMATION

LOCATION:

Beautiful, quiet and scenic site perched on top of a hill at the end of a cul-de-sac. With a gently rolling topography, spectacular trees and views, the lot features beautiful landscaping with stone retaining walls, waterfall feeding into a Koi pond and more.  The neighborhood lies between Falls Road and Greenspring Valley in the prestigious Worthington Valley area.  Within ten minutes are major work centers including Hunt Valley, Owings Mills, Reisterstown and Pikesville.   Access to I-83 is 5 miles and  6 miles to I-695.

For a list of the nearby public schools, visit: http://www.bcps.org/apps/boundaries.

Neighboring Homes:

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SITE:

Irregularly shaped lot comprising 4.07 acres, more or less, with great views

Custom flagstone patio with pergola covered seating area

Stone retaining walls

Stone waterfall feeding into a Koi pond

Private well and septic system

SITE PLAN (pdf)

WELL YIELD TEST (pdf)

Baltimore County GIS Map:

IMPROVEMENT DESCRIPTION:

Quality built two story traditional home constructed in 2000, comprising 4,773 square feet of first and second level space and 2,262 square feet (1,126 square feet finished) of basement space, all more or less, according to SDAT tax records. The home is described as follows:

Exterior Description

Hardiplank Exterior Siding

Composition asphalt shingle roof with aluminum gutters and downspouts

Andersen wood double hung double pane windows with screens

Wrap-around covered front porch with Trex flooring and slatted wood ceiling

2 x 6 Construction

Interior Amenities

10' ceiling height on first floor and 9' ceiling height on the second floor

Maple wood flooring throughout most of the first floor, with quality carpeting or ceramic tile flooring in the remaining areas of the home

Crown moldings throughout most of the home

Recessed lighting throughout

Stereo speakers throughout the home

Custom window treatments throughout

Laundry chute

Central alarm system

First Floor

• Two Story Entry Foyer - guest closet, crown moldings, maple flooring, chandelier
  
   
• Living Room (16' x 13') - crown moldings, maple flooring, chandelier
  
   
• Dining Room (16' x 14') - pillared entry; crown, picture frame and chair rail moldings; maple flooring (chandelier not included)

   

  
  

   

  
   
• Family Room (19' x 19') - oversized brick wood burning fireplace with an arched brick hearth and mantel;   built-in bookcases and entertainment unit;   surround sound stereo;  wall-to-wall carpeting

   

  
  

   

  
   
• Play Room/Sun Room (11' x 11') - maple flooring
  
   
• Chef's Kitchen (maple flooring):
   
  Breakfast Area - decorator bench seat, 2 - sets of sliding glass doors leading to rear patio, chandelier
  
   
  Main Cooking Area - center island with breakfast counter overhang, wooden cabinetry, granite countertops, KitchenAid built-in refrigerator, Bosch dishwasher, Wolf "Gourmet" stainless steel 6 burner gas range/oven with stainless backsplash and exhaust hood, Dacor bun warmer, 3/4 h.p. disposal

   

  
  

   

  
   
  Butler's Pantry - built-ins with granite countertop
  
   
  Office Alcove - built-in desk and cabinetry
   
  Walk-in Pantry
   
• Powder Room - Kohler pedestal sink, Kohler commode, lighted wall sconces, maple flooring
  
   
• Mud Room - built-in closets and storage units, tile flooring
  
   
• Laundry Room - built-in cabinetry with folding table, washer and dryer, laundry tub, tile flooring
  
   
• 3-Car Garage (36' x 22') - 12' ceiling height, tung and groove wood paneled walls, double and single garage doors each with electric door openers

Second Floor

• Master Bedroom (20' x 17' - plus closets and dressing area) - built-in bookcases and storage cabinets, crown moldings, his and hers walk-in closets (one with access to large unfinished storage room), dressing area with custom built-in dressers

   

  
  

   

  
   
• Master Bathroom (12' x 12') - oversized glassed-in shower stall with bench seat, large soaking tub,  double vanity sink, Kohler commode, ceramic tile flooring and wainscot, storage closet

   

  
  

   

  
   
• Bedroom (20' x 16') - custom built-in bookcases and cabinetry, custom walk-in closet, en-suite private bathroom (see below), chandeliers excluded
  
   
• En-Suite Private Bathroom - shower/bath with sliding glass doors, ceramic tile flooring and wainscot, storage closet
  
   
• Bedroom (16' x 14') - double sliding door closet, interior access to shared en-suite bathroom  (see below)
  
   
• Bedroom (14' x 13') - double sliding door closet, interior access to shared en-suite bathroom (see below)
  
   
• Shared En-Suite Bathroom - glassed in shower/bath, ceramic tile flooring and wainscot, storage closet
  

Office Wing

• Office (midway between first and second floors) - french door entry, vaulted ceiling, maple flooring
  
   
• Office (midway between first floor and basement) - knotty pine walls, reclaimed wood flooring
  

Basement

• Large L-Shaped Family/Recreation Room (31' x 19' & 12' x 11') - wall-to-wall carpeting

   

  
  

• Additional Room (12' x 11') - finished room with outside exit
  
   
• Bathroom - ceramic tile flooring and wainscot.
  
   
• L-Shaped Unfinished Area - walk-in cedar closet, utility and storage areas

Mechanical

• 2-Zoned Trane XE90 gas forced hot air heating systems
   
• 2-Zoned central air conditioning systems (one unit recently replaced)
   
• Bradford White 75 gallon newly installed gas fired water heater
   
• Newly installed water treatment system and holding tanks
   
• 2 - 200 ampere electrical panel boxes
   
• Sump pump

ANNUAL REAL ESTATE TAXES:

2013-2014 Annual Real Estate Taxes - $9,258 (based on a full value tax assessment of $755,700).  Purchasers may petition for a reduction in the assessment of their property in conjunction with a purchase price substantially less than the currently assessed value of the property. Purchasers are encouraged to contact SDAT concerning the appeals process and may see the following link for helpful information:  http://www.dat.state.md.us/sdatweb/appeal.html.

TITLE:

In fee simple; sold free and clear of all liens

FINANCING:

Call for pre-qualification and financing options:

Mr. Craig Kessler
Freedmont Mortgage Funding
50 Scott Adam Road
Hunt Valley, Maryland  21030
410-654-3900 direct
410-702-4511 fax
ckessler@freedmont.com

For a list of additional auction-oriented lenders, see our Financing Page.

For all other information please call 410-296-8440
OR EMAIL info@ajbillig.com

INSPECTION:

By appointment only or 11:00 a.m. on the day of the auction. 

TERMS OF SALE:

Deposit payable by certified or cashier's check of $25,000 will be required of the purchaser at time and place of sale. The deposit shall be increased to 10% of the purchase price within 72 hours at the office of the Auctioneers. Balance to be paid in cash at settlement, which shall take place between 50 and 60 days from the date of sale. If payment of the balance does not take place within the specified time, the deposit will be forfeited and the property may be resold at the risk and expense of the defaulting purchaser. Taxes and all other public charges and assessments, payable on an annual basis, including 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, without express or implied warranty as to the nature and description of the improvements as contained herein; and subject to easements, agreements, restrictions or covenants of record affecting same, if any. Purchaser assumes risk of loss from the date of sale forward. The purchaser waives and releases the Sellers, the Attorneys for the Sellers, 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. If the Sellers are 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 Auctioneer. Recordation costs, transfer taxes 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. This auction is by virtue of an Order of the Circuit Court for Baltimore County in the matter of Ahern v. Ahern, Case No. 03C12003650. The parties therein reserve the right to bid individually on their own behalf. Court ratification is not required.  NO BUYER'S PREMIUM! The Seller will deliver the home broom clean to the Buyer.

Steven M. Caplan, Attorney
40 W. Chesapeake Avenue - Suite 520
Towson, Maryland 21204

E. David Silverberg, Attorney
1777 Reisterstown Road - Suite 600
Pikesville, Maryland 21208

Gerard F. Miles, Attorney
Huesman, Jones and Miles LLC
11350 McCormick Road - Suite 905
Hunt Valley, Maryland 21031