Member of Washington Auctioneers Association, Member of Arizona Auctioneers Association and National Auctioneers Association

Appraised at $465,000.00 but worth so much more!

This beautiful 100 year old craftsman home sits on 2 acres in the heart of the city with a year round stream running through the property. Old world charm and privacy abound on this georgeous 2 acre estate. This master is begging for the right person to change it into the showpiece home it deserves to be. Covered porches, carrage cover and garage, large columns across the front, mature landscaping with privacy and the year round stream on 2 acres are just a few of the ammenities on the outside of this fine old estate. Plus, servants quarters in the back of the carriage house. On the inside you will find hard wood floors, built in cabinets, 2 fireplaces, plus 3 bedrooms and 2 baths. All this with plenty of room at almost 2600 sq.ft of living space plus a 1150 sq.ft. basement downstairs.

If you are looking for a spectacular estate for entertaining or just a private lifestyle in the heart of "wine country", this may very well be what you are looking for. The housing market in Walla Walla is one of the best in the state. The wine community is quite active and keeping home prices on a steady increase.THE PICTURES DO NOT DO THIS HOME JUSTICE! YOU MUST SEE IT FOR YOURSELF.

PREQUALIFICATION:

All bidders will be prequalified in that they will supply to our clerk, prior to receiving a bidder number a cashiers check made out in their name in the amount of $20,000.00. The successful bidders check will be considered downpayment/earnest money and deposited in an escrow account until closing. Closing will take place within 30 days of the auction. All other cashiers checks will be returned to non-successful bidders.

CONDITION OF SALE

This auction is conducted "AS-IS-WHERE-IS", no warranties and none implied. A form 17 "sellers disclosure statement" has been filled out on the property and is available for your inspection prior to the auction along with a title report. Western Auction Company/Celski & Associates has no knowledge of defects in any of the properties listed for sale at auction. Western Auction Company/Celski & Associates urges you to do your due diligence on all properties prior to the auction as no refunds will be issued for any reason after the auction. Western Auction Company/Celski & Associates and it's representatives assume no liability for the condition, zoning, visible or hidden defects of any of the properties and has no knowledge of same. "Buyer Beware" In addition let it be known, this is not a distress, foreclosure, nor other negative type auction. This property is being sold at auction only as another means to sell real estate. All legal paperwork will be handled by Celski and Associates, a licensed real estate broker in Washington. Western Auction Company is not nor do they claim to be a licensed real estate broker in Washington but are working with one as required by law. They are bonded and insured in the state of Washington as required. Their capacity is to act only as coach in a representative capacity and as an independent contractor in the sale of the subject property at auction. All sales are final and a 6% "buyers premium" will be added to all final bids.

TERMS and CONDITIONS:

6% BUYERS PREMIUM IN EFFECT All bidders must arrive prior to 11:AM starting time to register. All bidders must prequalify which requires they submit to our clerk a "cashiers check" made out in their name in the amount of $20,000.00. You must present the cashiers check in order to receive a bidder number, NO EXCEPTIONS! If you are a successful bidder your cashiers check will be considered downpayment/earnest money on the property and deposited in an escrow account at Pioneer Title Company, Walla Walla, Washington. The balance on all properties purchased is due and payable at closing within 30 days of the auction or by October 20, 2008 at the latest. Exceptions may apply if required by Pioneer Title Company only. If you are the successful bidder, under no circumstances will your check be refunded. All non successful bidders cashiers checks will be refunded immediately after the auction. Closing will take place on or before October 20 at Pioneer Title Company. Any and all taxes, fees, etc. will be divided among buyer and seller per standard real estate closing practices at closing.

TERMS OF AUCTION:

All bidders must be signed up and have their $20,000.00 cashiers check submitted to our clerk no later than 11:AM to recieve a bidders packet and number. This property is sold subject to "SELLER CONFIRMATION" of final bid meaning seller can accept or reject the final bid. THEIR DECISION TO ACCEPT OR DENY THE HIGH BID IS FINAL! NOTE: A 6% BUYERS PREMIUM WILL BE ADDED TO ALL FINAL BIDS.

PURCHASE / SALE AGREEMENT:

Lee Celski, Broker for Celski & Associates will fill out a purchase / sale agreement with the succesful bidder immediatly following the auction and will assist with closing the property. Closing will take place within 30 days of the auction on or before October 20, 2008 at the offices of Pioneer Title, Walla Walla, Washington. Pioneer Title will contact all successful bidders and set up times for signing closing documents. A title report will be prepared and clear title will be conveyed at closing.

DRIVING DIRECTIONS:
From east or west US 12 take the 2nd Ave. City center exit and go south through downtown Walla Walla for 1 mile to E. Chesnut St. Turn left on E.Chesnut and go .8 of a mile to Woodlawn St. Turn right and 1106 Woodlawn St. is the first home on the right. WATCH FOR OUR SIGNS.

AIRPORTS:
Numerous airlines fly into Seattle or Spokane airports and a few into the Tri-Cities airport. Driving times are: 5 hours from Seattle, 2 hours from Spokane, and less than 1 hour from Tri-Cities airport. Check with your travel agent or Google for flights to these airports.

ACCOMODATIONS IN WALLA WALLA:
There are numerous hotel chains in Walla Walla. Please go on Google and type in "hotels and motels in Walla Walla Wa." for a complete list with phone numbers for all the major hotels in Walla Walla.

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