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Arthur L. Drager, Attorney
Law Office of Arthur L. Drager, LLC
1 N. Charles Street - Suite 1200
Baltimore, MD 21201  

GUARDIAN'S SALE
AT PUBLIC AUCTION

Fully Renovated, Brick
CAPE COD HOME
4 BRs/2 Baths ★ Fireplace ★ 2-Car Garage
and
Remaining Personal Property

Sale On Premises
246 W. MAIN STREET
Corner of Funk Avenue
Washington County, MD 21750

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 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:
Well established and maintained neighborhood comprised mostly of brick or stone facade homes.   Hancock is a quiet rural town bordering the C&O Canal and the Potomac river, just off I-70 and 35 miles west of Hagerstown.   There are restaurants and shopping areas nearby.  Baltimore and Washington, DC are approximately 1.5 - 2 hours away.

For more information about Hancock, MD, visit:
Hancock Town Website  and Hancock Wikipedia

SITE:
Irregularly shaped lot fronting along W. Main Street and Funk Avenue, comprising 9,637 square feet or 0.22 acre, more or less

Landscaped lot

Public water

Public sewer

Natural gas

Tax Map:

IMPROVEMENT DESCRIPTION:
Quality built fully renovated cape cod home comprising 2,113 square feet, more or less.

Exterior Description

Brick exterior; vinyl siding on rear upper level

Composition asphalt shingle roof with aluminum gutters and downspouts

Vinyl, double hung double pane insulated windows with screens

Side brick patio with brick privacy wall

Amenities

Hardwood flooring throughout most of the first floor, with wall-to-wall carpeting or ceramic tile flooring in the remaining areas of the home

Crown moldings

Recessed lighting throughout

Custom window treatments throughout

Monitored alarm system

First Floor

• Entry Foyer - guest closet, ceramic tile flooring
• Living Room (22' x 14') - manteled gas fireplace, built-in bookcases, hardwood flooring
  
• Gourmet Kitchen (26' x 12') - newly installed, granite countertops throughout, maple cabinetry, hardwood floors, Breakfast Area (with built-in desk area and hanging chandelier), center island, GE Profile 4-burner stainless steel gas cooktop, Kenmore Elite stainless steel double wall full size convection oven, GE Profile stainless steel built-in microwave oven, GE Profile stainless steel refrigerator, Bosch stainless steel dishwasher, Insinkerator disposal

   

  
  

   

• Bedroom (14' x 13') - closet, wall-to-wall carpeting
  
• Bedroom (14' x 11') - currently used as a den, closet, wall-to-wall carpeting
  
• Laundry Room - Maytag washer, Maytag dryer, cabinetry with sink, vinyl flooring
   
• Full Bathroom - ceramic tile flooring, linen closet, oak cabinetry
  
• Double Car Garage (640 square feet) - each side has single garage door with electric door opener

Second Floor

• Bedroom (20' x 20') - closet, wall-to-wall carpeting
  
• Bedroom (21' x 13') - closet, wall-to-wall carpeting
  
• Bathroom - shower stall, ceramic tile flooring
  

Mechanical

• Gas forced hot air heat with Whirlpool furnace
• Central air conditioning
• 50 gallon gas fired water heater
• 200 ampere electrical service

Personal Property

• Assorted living room, dining room and bedroom furniture, knick knacks, pots, pans and dishes, etc.  To be sold as an entirety only.   Cash or cashier's check in full at the time of sale.  Immediate removal required pursuant to announcement at the time of sale.

ANNUAL REAL ESTATE TAXES:
2014-2015 Annual Real Estate Taxes - $2,110.  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

INSPECTION:
11:00 a.m. on the day of the auction only

TERMS OF SALE:
Real Estate - Deposit payable by certified or cashier's check of $10,000 will be required of the purchaser at time and place of sale.  The deposit shall be increased to 10% of the purchase price within 24 hours at the office of the Auctioneers.  Balance to be paid in cash at settlement, which shall take place within 45 days. If payment of the balance of the deposit and balance of the purchase price 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. Interest to be charged on the unpaid purchase money, at the rate of 12% per annum, from date of sale to date of settlement.  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 sale 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 Owner, the Guardian for the owner, 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.  The purchaser agrees to waive the right of inspection for lead paint as provided under current Federal and State law.  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. NO BUYER'S PREMIUM!

Auction by order of:
Arthur L. Drager, Guardian of Terry W. Hepburn