Historic Hickory Knolls Farm Auction in Lunenburg County Set by Nicholls Auction Marketing Group

Fredericksburg, August 11, 2015 (Newswire.com) - ​​​​Nicholls Auction Marketing Group, Inc., (www.nichollsauction.com) announces the auction of historic Hickory Knolls Farm – a 5 bedroom restored Victorian farmhouse on 101+/- acres and an adjacent 105+/- acres of timber property – on Saturday, August 29 at 12 noon, according to John Nicholls, president of the company.

“We are honored to have been selected to auction this historic home, nestled on a desirable parcel of open and timber land,” said Nicholls.  “This rare find, restored back to its original grandeur, offers its new owner the opportunity to own acreage and an amazing ready-to-move-into modern 21st century country estate.”

"The property's highlights include a 5 bedroom, 3.5 bath, 4,000 sq. ft. restored Victorian vernacular farmhouse on 101+/- acres with an adjacent tract of 105+/- acres of timber property. "Bidders will have the opportunity to bid on the home parcel (home and 101 +/- acres) and an adjacent timber parcel of 100 +/- acres. Parcels will be offered separately or as a whole."

Sid Smyth, Auction Coordinator

The parcel of land on which the house sits was once a part of Isaac Bonaparte Bell’s Wilburn estate of originally 3,995 acres. The farmhouse is one of two nearly identical homes built on the elder Bell’s property for his sons, Walton Elliott Bell and Isaac Washington Bell.  The circa-1890 Victorian farmhouse has been refurbished, repaired and modernized while preserving its original appearance and style.  The tireless restoration has transformed HKF to its former charm and functionality and its rank among Lunenburg County’s finest country homes, according to the Lunenburg County Historical Society. 

“The property’s highlights include a 5 bedroom, 3.5 bath, 4,000 sq. ft. restored Victorian vernacular farmhouse on 101+/- acres with an adjacent tract of 105+/- acres of timber property,” said Sid Smyth, Nicholls Auction Marketing Group Coordinator.  “Bidders will have the opportunity to bid on the home parcel (home and 101 +/- acres) and an adjacent timber parcel of 100 +/- acres.  Parcels will be offered separately or as a whole.”

-       The home’s luxuries include a kitchen with conveying appliances, breakfast room, living room with a fireplace, dining room with a fireplace, den, office/study and entrance foyer.

-       Not to be overlooked are a first floor bedroom with a bath, 9’ ceilings, wood floors, built-in cabinetry and bookcases, a separate in-law suite, 2 bedrooms with fireplaces, walk-in closet, and thermal windows

-       Some of the home’s many other features include a 2 car attached garage, workshop, multi-zoned heating and AC, propane water heater and 4 fireplaces.

-       The home parcel consists of 30+/- acres of open fields with the balance in mixed hardwood and pine timber - a June 2015 timber cruise valued the timber at over $50,000.

“The timber property consists of 105+/- acres of rolling, zoned agriculture land with hardwood and mixed timber - a June 2015 timber cruise valued the timber at $100,000+.  Other highlights include creeks and streams, road frontage, and abundant wildlife,” noted Smyth.

A detailed list of the properties many, many features can be found at www.nichollsauction.com.

The real estate auction is open to the public.  Brokers are reminded that pre-registration is required for compensation.

For more information about this auction, call Sid Smyth (434) 955-0708 or visit www.nichollsauction.com.

Nicholls Auction Marketing Group, Inc., with over 45 years of auction superiority and over 200 years of combined experience, has been synonymous with excellence and successfully marketing and selling thousands of properties. 

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About Nicholls Auction Marketing Group, Inc.

Nicholls Auction Marketing Group, Inc., is a professional accelerated marketing firm specializing in the promotion and sale of real estate via the auction method of marketing.  Headquartered in Fredericksburg, VA, NAMG has been serving the needs of the Mid-Atlantic region since 1968.  The Nicholls team comprises world and state champion auctioneers, an award winning marketing staff, and sales percentages unmatched in the industry.  For more information about Nicholls Auction Marketing Group, Inc., visit www.nichollsauction.com or call 540-898-0971.