18595 Knight Rd

LIVE & ONLINE MULTI-PARCEL LAND AUCTION! Thursday, September 11 at 11:00 AM at Westmoreland Community Center, 201 Main St., Westmoreland, KS. Online bidding at Gavel Roads website. ** An extraordinary, private retreat just 25 minutes from Manhattan, KS, off Hwy 16. This high-quality custom home is nestled on 12+/- secluded acres and offers over 5,600 sq ft of exceptional living space. Built with energy efficiency and durability in mind, the home features insulated concrete form (ICF) construction, a geothermal system, and a stone-coated steel shingled roof. The stone-accented driveway sets the tone for the impressive features that await—sprawling covered back deck with maintenance-free decking and wood-accent ceiling, an in-ground saltwater pool with new liner, auto cover, and pump, plus a stone fireplace, built-in stucco seating wall, stamped concrete patio, and a fully stocked pond just beyond. Inside, you’ll find vaulted ceilings, formal dining, CWP cabinetry, granite countertops, a walk-in pantry, porcelain tile flooring, and a luxurious master suite with dual closets and vanities, a tiled shower, and jetted tub. The expansive lower level includes a wet bar and walks out to the backyard oasis. A 50×80 shop with electric and plumbing completes the property. **In addition to the home site, 68± acres of scenic land will be offered, featuring 16± acres of cultivation and 52± acres of hay meadow, timber, creek and natural wildlife habitat. Deer and turkey are regular visitors. Whether you’re looking for a future home site, hunting ground, recreational retreat, or continued agricultural use, this property offers a wealth of opportunity. A tenant currently has sorghum planted for silage, and the hay meadow is scheduled to be baled. The seller will receive cash rent for the 2025 crop year, and tenant rights will remain in place until year end. Electricity and fiber optic are available on site, enhancing its appeal for both development and rural living. Buyers should contact Pottawatomie County Planning & Zoning for regulations related to building or development, and Pottawatomie County Rural Water District #3 or a licensed well driller for information on water resources.**Buyers can bid on this home with 12± acres, 68± acres (RSCK MLS #659999), or the entire property!*Rarely does a property offer such a combination of quality, privacy, and potential—don’t miss your chance!