Niles, MI (Berrien County)

• Beautiful Building Site along the St. Joseph River • 15,000 Square Ft. Executive Home • Prime Irrigated Cropland • Wooded Recreational Tracts • Abundant Wildlife - Excellent Hunting • Potential Commercial & Residential Development • Frontage along U.S. 31 • Minutes from South Bend and Notre Dame • Hundreds of potential uses for this flexible 868 acre property. • 485+/- acres of tillable farmland with 280+/- acres irrigated. • Ability to purchase parcels anywhere from 2 acres to 866 acres. • Located conveniently in the Four Flags Town of Niles. • 6 miles of cedar fence and manicured roadway. • Timeless structures ranging from a colonial horse stable, to a turn of the century roadhouse with copper bathtub, to a secluded covered bridge. • Almost 100 years of history as The Morris Farms. • The Morris family history is woven throughout the region, with close ties to South Bend and the University of Notre Dame. • 15,000 Sq. Ft. Executive Estate on the St. Joseph River • Close Proximity to Many Golf Courses • Located in the Heart of Harbor Country • Just off the Southwest Michigan Winery Trail • One mile from the Snowmobile Trail Network • 30 Minutes from Lake Michigan Dunes & Beaches

OPEN HOUSE/INSPECTION DATES

THURSDAY, JULY 8, 4:00PM - 8:00PM

SATURDAY, JULY 24, 9:00AM - 12:00 NOON

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 4, 4:00PM - 8:00PM

Meet an Auction Representative at the Inspection Headquarters on Morris Drive for More Information and to Tour the Property. Guided ATV and Boat Tours are Available by Appointment. Call 800-451-2709.

PROPERTY DESCRIPTION

14 St. Joseph Pristine River frontage tracts with panoramic views of the river basin. Tracts range in size 1.8 acres to 118 acres with 230’ to 2,135’ of frontage. Large mature mixed hardwood trees grace the high bluffs of these river tracts creating breathtaking views.

10 wooded potential building sites ranges from 4.8 acres to 261 acres with road frontage on 4 different roads including Morris, Phillip, Platt and Harrah Roads. Some tracts feature mature majestic spruce/pine trees while others are partially or totally wooded with mixed hardwood trees.

3 irrigated tracts with 4 valley irrigation system including a 3 tower system on the 49 acre tract, 7 tower system on 177 acre tract with corner system and a 3 tower & 6 tower system on the 106 acre tract. Oshtemo sandy loam is the predominate soil type on these tracts to which is one of the premiere irrigated soils in Berrien County.

4 improved tracts

a.) 15,000 sq. ft. home with stone walls, cedar shingle roof, large patio and terrace area overlooking the St. Joseph River. A seawall creates a great recreational area on the St. Joseph River. Other amenities on this tract include Red Horse (quaint guest home with copper bath tub), sugar shack (maple syrup processing), large pond and covered bridge.

b.) 4,500 sq. ft. luxury home.

c.) Colonial style stable. The New England architectural style of the stables include the original plank floor and large brick fireplace with hand hewed oak mantle create a historic atmosphere.

d.) 2 story country home with 3 bedrooms in a wooded setting on Phillips Road.

Potential commercial site with frontage on by pass US Hwy 31 with access from Morris Road.

4 potential bareland building sites.

TRACT 36: This home will be the last home you ever purchase. Tucked away on 3.3 acres, you can sit back on your deck or patio and enjoy the tranquil pond and stunning

landscaping; or warm yourself next to one of three fireplaces as you watch the wildlife year round out of your window. Beautiful hardwood floors, custom woodwork

and cabinetry adorn this home that is perfect for entertaining or having friends and family over. At almost 4,500 total square feet, this house has all the living and

storage space you could ever need yet still feels amazingly cozy. It truly is the perfect house to call your home.

MORRIS FARMS HISTORY

As the story goes, E M Morris orphaned at 12 years old, rode his horse with all of his belongings in his saddle bag to Notre Dame. He met with Father Cavanaugh, the President of Notre Dame. Given his financial situation, he asked the Father if he could attend the college for free. He promised to pay the University back ten-fold if they allowed him to enroll. Father Cavanaugh believed in his spirit and allowed him to do so.

E M Morris did pay the University back ten-fold over the years. He founded The Associates Investment Company, originally to help needy people, and it later became the single largest financing company in the world. He also founded the First Bank & Trust in South Bend which today operates as 1st Source Bank.

In 1932 Morris Farms was founded. E M Morris began purchasing parcels of land with the main principal of reforestation. He planted over 120,000 trees of many varieties. Today, Morris Farms consists of approximately 960 acres. The many unique and historical buildings on the Farm were either purchased or built by E M Morris and his heirs- including the Centre Meeting House, School House, Morris Farms Volunteer Fire Station, Stables, Red Horse Inn, Covered Bridge, Sugar Shack, Pavilion, several Farm Homes, “Big House” on the St. Joe River, 2.5+ miles of River Frontage, and acres of woods, hiking and walking trails.

Over the years, the Morris Family has been dedicated to maintaining the true integrity of Morris Farms with its scenic river, old buildings, rolling hills, lovely trees, spectacular wildlife and more.

Come Be Our Neighbor.

You may bid on-line during this auction.

You must register by August 10th to bid on-line.

For more information on registering for on-line bidding, call Schrader Auction Company at 800-451-2709.

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