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Hockett Auction

Friday, June 9, 2023 Chattels @10:00 AM; Real Estate @12:00 Noon

23+ ACRES OF LAND IN CITY OF WOOSTER
SECLUDED 3 BEDROOM HOME BUILT AROUND 1830s LOG CABIN 
BARNS AND OUTBUILDINGS • STOCKED POND • WOODS 
ANTIQUES • TOOLS • MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS • GRAVELY TRACTORS

Will sell the following real estate and personal property at absolute auction on location at 4122 Melrose Drive, Wooster, Ohio. DUE TO CONSTRUCTION, the only route to the property is Smithville Western and then south on Melrose Dr. 

Open House: Thursday, June 1, 2023

4:00 – 6:00 PM

Real Estate Description

Unique. One of a kind. In town seclusion. 23+ acres of land in the city of Wooster. Stocked pond. Barns for storage. Woods and ravine. And easy access to major routes in any direction. Features include a 3 bedroom home built around an 1830s log cabin, fireplace, attached 2 car garage, barns and outbuildings including cemented 30×72 pole barn, and lots of room for gardens or fruit trees. Grounds and buildings will need some TLC and elbow grease to make the property shine again, but you will have the only one like it in the neighborhood. And it all sells to the high bidder. No minimums. No reserves. No buyer’s premium. You pay what you bid. Terms are 10% down day of auction and balance due in 45 days. Inspect the property, arrange your financing, and come bid your judgement 

ALSO SELLING ANTIQUES, APPLIANCES, FURNITURE, HOUSEHOLD, TOOLS, AND GRAVELYS. FULL BILL LATER

Former Property of John C. Hockett,
Auction by order of Jill A. Munro

AUCTIONEER/REALTOR – Dave Acker

AUCTIONEER/REALTOR – Jed Acker 330-749-6248, jed.acker@gmail.com

AUCTIONEER/REALTOR – Nick DeFelice

BROKER – Jack Gant

Wayne County Auditor Information (all 3 parcels selling together) 
Parcel # 71-00127.002
Parcel # 71-00128.000
Parcel # 71-00127.003

Terms on Real Estate

This property sells to the high bidder. No minimums. No reserves. No buyer premium. You pay what you bid. Terms are 10% down day of auction and balance due at closing in approximately 45 days. Arrange your financing and come bid your judgment. Announcements on sale day take precedence over all previous advertising.

Chattels Description

Assorted glassware including some carnival glass, candlestick holders, Hull brown drip, China, & more; crocks & pottery including butter churn, ½ gallon jug, Indian head crock, 1 gallon crock, & more; stereo equipment & turntable; Nintendo Wii; record albums; music keyboard; wheelchairs; electric mobility scooter; Telechron mantle clock; galvanized tub; large old wooden basketball schedule / sign w/ local teams; candle mold; Christmas décor; several old doors; brass unicorn & lion book ends; Pewter tea set; weight bench; & much more. MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS: Mr. Hockett enjoyed making and repairing musical instruments. The auction will include a few complete instruments, but mostly in process or in need of repair instruments including guitars, banjos, mandolins, violins, & cellos. TOOLS: Good selection of hand tools including saws, screwdrivers, files, clamps, draw knives, hand augers, wood planes, & more; vise; Skil miter saw; aluminum extension ladder; shop vac; Delta scroll saw; chains; bench grinder; air compressor; garden tools; & more. FURNITURE & APPLIANCES: Hutch; sofa; end tables; Panasonic TV; large entertainment center; lift chair; glass front cabinet; dressers & chest of drawers; pie safe; Sellers Hoosier style cupboard; dining room table w/ chairs; recliner; upholstered chairs; desk; cedar wardrobe; wicker chairs; Speed Queen washer & Admiral dryer; older GE refrigerator; older chest freezer. OUTDOOR ITEMS: Ariens 20HP, 42” lawn tractor; older Gravely 18-G lawn tractor; Sun Dolphin pedal boat; 2 small garden trailers; 15 gallon sprayer; snow blade for mower; older Gravely lawn tractor; White chipper / shredder; lawn sweeper; de-thatcher; lumber; & more.

CHATTELS NOTE: Chattels starting at 10:00 AM. Selling in 2 or 3 rings with a good variety of antiques, collectibles, tools, box lots, furniture & more. Chattels will pause at 12:00 Noon while real estate sells and then resume after real estate. Furniture will sell after real estate. Terms on chattels are cash or good check. No buyer’s premium. Breakfast & lunch available.

Terms on Chattels

Cash or good check. No buyer’s premium.

Jack Gant
Broker
C: (330) 465-7692
jgant@gant-realty.com

246 W. Liberty Street
 Wooster, OH 44691

Dave Acker
Auctioneer / Realtor
C: (330) 466-4080
ackauct@sssnet.com

4939 Millbrook Road
 Wooster, OH 44691

246 W. Liberty Street
 Wooster, OH 44691

4939 Millbrook Road
 Wooster, OH 44691

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