Sealed Bid due by 5 pm: 4 BR, home on 9+ acres

REAL ESTATE AUCTION BY SEALED BID

Real Estate consisting of approx. 2498 sq. ft 1 ½ story Cape Cod style home, 4 bedrooms, 3 ½ baths, finished basement. Fenced in inground swimming pool on approx. 9.8 acres. Approx. 1392 sq. ft. 4 car garage, 2^nd floor walkup with finished office and storage area.

Preview Dates:

Sunday, July 19, 2026 from 1-3 pm and

Sunday July 26, 2026 from 1-3 pm

Sealed Bid due by August 14, 2026 by 5:00 pm

Located: 117 Tall Timber Drive, Ligonier PA 15658

Executive Estate of the late Ralph K. Bennett, a distinguished American journalist whose career spanned more than three decades. Best known for his work with Reader’s Digest, Bennett conducted interviews with notable figures including Ronald Reagan, Martin Luther King Jr., and Bob Hope. He also contributed to publications such as The National Observer, The Philadelphia Inquirer, and The New Haven Register, and maintained a lifelong passion for automobiles, history, and literature.

Property consisting of 3 adjoining parcels: Parcel ID: 51-17-09-0-076: house, garage, swimming pool 1.59 acres, D.B.V 309, PAGE 8718, Parcel ID: 51-17-13-0-027: 8.04 acres, D.B.V. 309, PAGE 8719, Parcel ID: 51-17-09-0-077: 100’ X 130’ LOT #23, D.B.V. 309, PAGE 8720.

Serviced by public water, public sewage, gas, Amana central air. Guardian 22 KW generator with automatic switch,  Ligonier Township, Ligonier Valley School District, Yearly Taxes: $9,460.34

Room Sizes:

Kitchen/ Dinette area: 10’ x 19’, Kitchen Aide countertop gas four burner cooktop, Whirlpool side by side s/s refrigerator, Kitchen Air s/s dishwasher, ceramic tile floor,

Dining Room/Living Room: 28’ x 15’ open concept, hardwood floors, electric fireplace, bay window, walk in closet, French doors leading to balcony, staircase leading to finished basement,  French doors leading to foyer,

Foyer Area: ceramic tile floor, coat closet, ½ bath,

1^st Floor Office:  10’ x 10’, ceramic floor,

First floor bedroom: 13’ x 12’ carpeted (with French doors leading to 12’ x 8’ enclosed porch), 12’ x 10’ dressing room, connecting bath with shower,

Laundry Room: 8’ x 10’ equipped with Maytag washer and dryer,

Inground Pool: 16’ x 35’ x 8’ deep,

Basement Game Room: 24’ x 27’ stone style flooring, electric fireplace, wet bar, storage area, full bath, French doors leading to outside patio / pool area,

Mechanical Room: 2017 Rheem 40 gallon gas hot water heater, 2013 Trane gas fired furnace,

2^nd Floor:

Master Bedroom: 21’ x 11’ carpet, sky light, 2 closets, Bedroom #2: 12’ x 9’ carpet sky light walk in closet, Bedroom #3: 9’ x 12’, black & white tile floor, built in desk, 9’ x 5.5’ walk in closet, 2^nd floor full bath, vanity, tub/shower,

4 car garage: 57’ x 25’ with garage door openers, 32’ x 23’, 2^nd floor walkup with finished office and storage area, electric fireplace, built in book shelves, 2 closets, carpet, split heat and air system. Unfinished area 25’ x 23’ with lots of storage space.

DISCLAIMER & ABSENCE OF WARRANTIES: Information contained in advertisements, information packet, estimated acreages, and marked boundaries are based upon the best information available to Mark Ferry Auctioneers, Inc. at the time of preparation & may not depict exact information on the property. Each potential buyer is responsible for conducting his/her own independent inspection, investigations, and inquiries concerning the real estate. Prospective purchases must rely solely upon their own investigations and due diligence. The information contained in this packet is subject to verification by all parties relying on it. No liability for its accuracy, errors or omissions is assumed by seller or the Auction Company.

NOTICE TO BIDDERS: The information contained in advertisements, information packet, estimated acreage, and marked boundaries are based upon the best information available to Mark Ferry Auctioneers, Inc. (“Auctioneers”), including the current Deed as recorded the Office of the Recorder of Deeds for Westmoreland County.  Such information is believed to be reliable but is not guaranteed, and no liability for accuracy, errors or omissions is assumed by seller or Auctioneer.  Each potential buyer is responsible for conducting his or her own independent inspection, investigations, and inquiries concerning the real estate.  A copy of the existing Deed for the property is available for review prior to bidding.  The Deed contains a metes and bounds description for the property.    

TERMS OF SEALED BID SALE OF REAL ESTATE: 10% (Non Refundable Deposit) Of Purchase Price, Balance Due On Or Before 60 Days Upon Delivery Of Clear & Marketable Title.

SOLD AS IS. WHERE IS IN IT’S PRESENT CONDITION.   

5% BUYER’S PREMIUM WILL APPLY

THE TRUST RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ACCEPT OR REJECT

ANY OR ALL SEALED BIDS ON REAL ESTATE

Terms: certified, cashier’s check or personal check

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