Parcel 3 - Mark Van Hook, Auctioneer

Parcel 3

Lot Number:3
Completed
Start Time:8/13/2025 4:00:00 AM
Bid Count:0
Winning Bidder:
Starting Bid:$500,000.00
Bid Increment:$2,500.00
Current Bid:$0.00

Parcel 3 is approximately 94 acres and contains the camp proper, including 3 large building with dormitory style housing, one of which also contains a full commercial kitchen and dining / meeting rooms, There are also meeting rooms and public spaces in the other two buildings, as well as smaller kitchens and bathroom facilities. There is also a large pool, shower / locker room, 13 cabins, a large pond, office space, staff housing, maintenance facilities, and other improvements. 

In the event that Parcel 3 and Parcel 5 sell to different buyers, the buyer of Parcel 5 will grant to the buyer of Parcel 3 an easement to access a lift station for waste water from the camp buildings located in Parcel 5. 

In the event that Pacrel 3 and Parcel 4 sell to different buyers, the buyer of Parcel 3 will grant a temporary easment for a period of 9 months from the date of the auction to the buyer of Parcel 4 to continue using the current driveway to the house which is accessed off the main road into the camp. During that 9 months the buyer of Parcel 4 can create a new drive onto the Durbin Rd. frontage. 

 

No donations for this lot

Don't miss your opportunity to bid your price in whole or in parts of Templed Hills Campground, a breathtaking approx. 226-acre property offering a unique blend of natural beauty & extensive infrastructure. This remarkable property is situated on diverse topography including serene woods, open clearings, rolling hills, and a large pond, making it the perfect opportunity for outdoor enthusiasts, hospitality entrepreneurs, or developers. It features 3 large habitable buildings, pool, a single family home, & 13 rental ready cabins. With its expansive acreage, existing infrastructure, & versatile amenities in a tranquil and scenic setting in close proximity to I-71 and Bellville, Templed Hills Campground offers unlimited potential for income generation.

We will be offering the property at auction in 6 parcels, in its entirety, or in any combination of the 6 parcels you might desire. Parcels range in size from approx. 5.5 up to approx. 98 acres. One 94 acre parcel (Parcel 3) contains the camp proper with all dormitories, kitchen facilities, meeting rooms, pool, cabins, etc. Parcel 4 contains a freestanding single family home on apprx. 5.5 acres. Parcels 1, 2 and 6 are smaller parcels suitable for building sites or hobby farms, and Parcel 5 is 98 acres of mostly forest land for ideal for development or recreational use. The property will sell in whichever combination of parcels yields the highest bids, provided the total of the bidding exceeds the minimum bid of $1.9 million (which comes to only $8,407 an acre!). See Terms below for more details on bidding.

Bidding will be available both online, simulcast, and live, in person at the property on Saturday, October 11 at 10 AM. Online pre-bidding is available now as soon as you are registered and approved to bid.

We will have an Open House at the property on Saturday, Sept. 20 from 1 PM to 4 PM. 

Real Estate Professionals, use this form to register your clients

When bidding at this auction, the bidder agrees to abide by the terms & conditions stated here.

1. Seller reserves the right to accept or reject any offer at any time up to the time of the auction.

2. The minimum bid in total for the property is $1.9 million. 

3. There is a 10% Buyer’s Premium applicable to to the sale of this property, and will be added to the Bid Price to determine the Contract Sales Price. For example, if you are the winning bidder for $500,000 on Parcel 2, the Buyer's Premium of $50,000 will be added and the Contract Sales Price would be $550,00.

4. Bidding will take place both online and live, in person at the property on Saturday, Oct. 11 at 10 AM. 

5. This property is being sold in "as is, where is" condition with no contingencies other than those stated in the sales contract. Broker and Auctioneer make no representation as to the condition of the property.

6. The Parcels as shown and as we will sell them are not yet surveyed or recorded with the county tax office. The surveyor is on call ready to do the job, but we will wait until after the auction to see how the property sells to see which, if any, splits need to be surveyed and recorded. Therefore, settlement may not be able to take place for whatever length of time is required for the process of recording the necessary documentation.

7. A few of the parcels will have an easement in them if they sell separately from a neighboring parcel; see the lot details for each individual parcel.

8. The successful bidder(s) will:

a. Tender the required deposit of 5% of the Contract Sales Price of all parcels purchased in Certified Funds or Wire Transfer to the Broker Auctioneer within 48 hours of the end of bidding.

b. Execute the sales contract immediately on close of the auction if attending in person, or by email within 24 hours if bidding online.

c. Pay all closing costs allowed under state law including transfer taxes.

d. Settle within 70 days of the auction.

9. The Auctioneer’s decision is final in the event of a dispute over any auction matter.

10. All rights, privileges, and powers reserved or granted to Auctioneer in these Terms of Auction shall be deemed reserved and granted to Broker Auctioneer’s employees, representatives, and any sellers the Auctioneer represents.

11. Announcements made the day of auction may take precedence over these Terms of Auction or other printed material. Mark Van Hook, Auctioneer is licensed as an auctioneer by the Ohio Department of Agriculture. Mark Van Hook is a licensed real estate salesperson with Carleton Realty Inc.

In the event of any conflict between this document and the sales contract, the auction sales terms and conditions will prevail.

 

5734 Durbin Rd
Bellville, Ohio 44813
United States

https://www.cbusauctions.com/templedreg