Premier Estate in Ligonier, PA Hits Market & Heads Straight to Luxury Auction®

Platinum Luxury Auctions to Offer Luxe, 100-Acre Property at Dec 5th Sale

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Nov 27, 2020, 07:30 ET

PITTSBURGH, Nov. 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The owners of a multimillion-dollar estate in the rolling countryside of western Pennsylvania have elected to make haste when it comes to the sale of their property. Located in the affluent borough of Ligonier, the 100-acre property will be sold at a luxury auction® without reserve on December 5, 2020, despite never before being offered for sale. The auction terms signify that the property, known as Whose Woods, will sell to the highest bidder regardless of the bid price. The owners retained luxury real estate auction house Platinum Luxury Auctions for the transaction.

On Saturday, Dec 5, 2020, Platinum Luxury Auctions is offering this multimillion-dollar estate in the heart of Ligonier, PA to the highest bidder via *luxury auction.*® Although the 100-acre property - affectionately named *Whose Woods* - has never previously been listed for sale, it will now be sold at auction without reserve. This marks Platinum’s fourth property auction in Ligonier. The firm sold each of its three previous auction properties there. Learn more at LigonierLuxuryAuction.com.

Interiors of the main residence are refined yet welcoming, as shown here in the main salon. Beautiful, exposed beam-work, soaring ceilings and big-picture windows create a light-filled living space with a sense of grandeur. The space has been ideal for a number of large-scale events the owners have held at the property over the years. Learn more at LigonierLuxuryAuction.com.

The kitchen should suit even the most industrious cook, with plenty of room to recruit a sous-chef! Friends can also gather ‘round for cocktails and conversation. More at LigonierLuxuryAuction.com.

The sprawling master suite echoes the core design elements present throughout many of the main living areas, with exposed beam-work and a handsome fireplace providing the classic ambiance of a posh, countryside home. The lofted, domed ceiling and walls of windows add warmth and natural light. Discover more at LigonierLuxuryAuction.com.

Those who always gravitate towards the coziest areas of the house will love the family room, which features beautiful, wood-beam ceilings and a handsome fireplace with stone surround. A fully-enclosed sunroom with a barbecue grill and walls of windows is situated just off the family room (entry shown above, left of fireplace). Details at LigonierLuxuryAuction.com.

Platinum is no stranger to Ligonier, having sold three consecutive properties there within the past eighteen months. "Ligonier is an excellent 'case study' marketplace for us, that precisely highlights the value-add of our business model: working with non-distressed sellers whose properties are in the top tier of the market, in order to generate efficient, market-driven results and avoid the costly pitfalls of the traditional brokerage process," stated Trayor Lesnock, Platinum's founder and president. To be sure, Platinum's three Ligonier sales achieved prices that claimed the 2^nd, 6^th and 9^th all-time spots for residential transactions in Westmoreland County, PA (where Ligonier is located).

According to the auction firm, Whose Woods may be its most attractive offering in Ligonier to date. "The location is exceptional – extremely private yet perched right in the center of Ligonier's most desirable amenities. And the views are beautiful, especially in the fall," said David Enriquez, Platinum's vice president. "More specifically, Whose Woods meets many of the criteria that prospective buyers in our previous transactions here have stated are important to them." Enriquez cited the property's location, views, acreage and overall design and floor plan as prime examples of those criteria.

Whose Woods, named after the cherished Robert Frost poem, "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening," was custom-built in 2002 by its current (and only) owners. Their real estate development background substantially influenced the construction of the property, with commercial-grade materials – often well beyond residential building standards - being used in many areas.

The home's stately exterior is comprised of stone and Belgian block, while interiors are luxurious yet welcoming. Three living levels include 5 bedrooms, 6 full and 2 half baths. Main living areas are spacious, and make use of warm woods, exposed beams, lofted ceilings and wood-burning fireplaces with handsome stone surrounds. Walls of windows in most rooms bring plenty of natural light into the home.

Other notable features of the residence include a grand foyer, two-story salon with exposed beam-work, a wine closet and wine cellar, fitness center, home theater, entertainment/billiards lounge and sprawling master suite.

The estate's outdoor living areas include a large terrace for lounging/dining, manicured courtyard and gardens, and an "infinity" pool and spa. The grounds also include a mechanical out-building with a generator and one-half bathroom, a 1,000-sf equipment garage and a separate guest/staff cabin that adds nearly 3,000 sf of living space, 4 bedrooms and 3 full baths.

The property's 100 acres allow for plenty of room to add additional structures, such as a barn or riding arena. Both equestrian and fishing enthusiasts will enjoy the property's access to miles of riding trails and a bubbling stream (respectively).

Ligonier is a borough in rural Westmoreland County, PA that has long been known as a quiet, under-the-radar retreat for affluent families. At the turn of the 20^th century, the area attracted a number of business titans and industrialists who were growing their now-infamous empires, and many of these families still maintain property there. The countryside community is within a one-hour drive from Pittsburgh, and about 3 hours from Washington, DC.

Excluding the Thanksgiving holiday, interested buyers can make an appointment to visit the property between the hours of 12 and 5pm ET daily, now through December 4^th. More information is hosted online at LigonierLuxuryAuction.com. Buyers may also contact Platinum's project manager, Aaron Carmody, at 800.871.9269.

About Platinum Luxury Auctions: Platinum Luxury Auctions developed the luxury auction® model for high-priced real estate auctions, and owns the trademark rights to the term "luxury auction." The firm specializes in the non-distressed sale of multimillion-dollar properties within and beyond the United States. Platinum's team recently eclipsed the $1 billion-dollar mark in luxury real estate auction sales, while evaluating and consulting on more than $3.1 billion in additional luxury property volume.

SOURCE Platinum Luxury Auctions LLC