13777 E Central Ave, Wichita, KS 67230

Online Auction! An Invitation to Timeless Elegance: The House-on-the-Hill Estate. Bidding is open and will conclude April 5th @ 2:30pm. Imagine you’re walking into an old Southern mansion, through the front door which once belonged to a house in Shreveport, into the entrance hall decorated high above with tobacco- and acanthus-leaf motifs, facing a grand stairway. To your left is the classically elegant living room, with hand-laid parquet floors, 12’ ceiling, and French doors leading out onto the terrace. To your right is the walnut-paneled library, dramatically illuminated by a window of ruby-red Bohemian etched glass. All of the stone fireplaces came from a house in Memphis. The cypress arch over the bar came from a Mississippi steamboat. Intricate plasterwork and traditional details feature throughout. Immediately dubbed “The House-on-the-Hill” when it was completed in 1971, the house became an instant landmark. Governors and movie stars have been entertained here, and many glamorous receptions have been held. From its prominent position in a parklike setting, this showpiece Greek Revival-style mansion commands long views in all directions. The 82-acre grounds, one of the last undeveloped sites in East Wichita, include native Kansas grassland, dense woodland and a well-stocked pond. Although exhibiting a sophisticated historical style, this comfortable family home nevertheless includes an immense modern kitchen with double ovens and sinks and a warming drawer, a dining room, master suite with separate his-and-hers bathrooms, 5 more large bedrooms, 4 full bathrooms, 2 half-baths, a family room with wet bar, a playroom, 2 pool dressing rooms, and a storm shelter. Also on the grounds are a 10’ deep swimming pool, garages for 7 cars, and 2 outbuildings for hobbies or equipment storage. At the bottom of the hill, almost hidden in the trees, a full-sized log cabin serves as an office or guest house, with an outbuilding that would be perfect for storage or as additional workspace. Located on the eastern edge of Sedgwick County in Andover School District, this one-of-a-kind property, which has never before been offered for sale, is a true Wichita landmark. Buyers are advised to thoroughly review the terms and details provided on the online bidding site, as any terms, comments, or announcements made there supersede any other advertised material. The property is being sold in its current "Where Is, As Is" condition, without any warranties. Sale is subject to seller confirmation with closing within 60 days. The successful bidder must immediately execute the provided auction purchase agreement and deposit $100,000.00 as earnest money within the specified time outlined in the agreement. Additionally, a 10% buyer’s premium will be added to the final bid price. This auction is conducted exclusively online, with a 2-minute bidding time extension. The auctioneer reserves the right to recess, adjust and/or extend the bidding time as they deem necessary. Furthermore, the auctioneer may, at their sole discretion, reject, disqualify, or refuse any bid. The broker will offer 3% of the Broker’s 10% at closing to a participating broker, provided their client is the successful bidder. While all information is deemed reliable, buyers are encouraged to conduct their own due diligence. The sale is not contingent on financing, appraisal, or inspection, and the winning bidder must be available immediately post-auction. The property is sold subject to applicable Federal, State, and/or Local Government regulations, with all measurements and details approximate and non-binding. The auctioneer provides no warranties regarding the online bidding platform's performance and assumes no liability for any bidder-incurred damages during its use, including unacknowledged bids or errors. Bidders accept all risks associated with the platform and acknowledge that the auctioneer bears no responsibility for bid submission or acceptance errors or omissions.