House & Lot (Former Woodhouse Day Spa) at Absolute Live/Online Auction
Friday, August 7th, 2026 at 5:30PM
400 West Columbia Street Somerset, Kentucky 42501
Dates of Preview: Thursday - July 30th from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Tuesday - August 4th from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
This exceptional historic property offers a rare opportunity to own one of downtown Somerset's most charming and versatile landmark homes. Formerly operating as a successful day spa, the building is now vacant and ready for its next chapter. Whether you envision an elegant professional office, boutique business, upscale residence, investment property, or a combination of uses, this property provides the character, flexibility, and location to make it happen. Historic homes of this caliber seldom become available, especially in such a highly desirable downtown setting.
From the moment you arrive, you'll appreciate the beautifully landscaped grounds, timeless architecture, and undeniable curb appeal. Inside, you'll find an abundance of original craftsmanship featuring rich hardwood flooring, ornate wood trim, decorative fireplaces, soaring ceilings, and spacious rooms filled with natural light. The main level offers numerous offices or living spaces, a convenient kitchenette with cabinetry, an updated half bath, and a large handicap-accessible shower room that could easily serve a variety of commercial or residential needs.
The upper level continues the home's elegance with several additional rooms or bedrooms, generous storage areas, and a full bathroom complete with a custom tile shower. Every room showcases the warmth and character that only a historic home can provide while offering endless possibilities for today's buyer.
Adding even more value is a separate detached efficiency apartment featuring its own kitchen, bedroom, and full bathroom. With a few updates, it offers excellent potential for rental income, guest accommodations, or private office space. The property also includes a dedicated parking area with approximately 8-10 parking spaces—an exceptional convenience for a downtown location.
Whether you're looking to establish a prestigious law office, CPA firm, insurance agency, financial services office, real estate brokerage, title company, consulting firm, medical or wellness practice, counseling office, boutique salon or spa, event or bridal studio, nonprofit headquarters, or an executive business office, this exceptional property offers the professional image, flexibility, and location to elevate your business. It is equally well-suited as an elegant private residence, a mixed-use investment, or an income-producing property with multiple office suites and a detached apartment for additional rental revenue. Opportunities to own a beautifully preserved historic property offering timeless character, generous parking, remarkable versatility, and exceptional investment potential are incredibly rare—and it's even rarer to find all of these qualities together in the heart of vibrant downtown Somerset.
SIMULCAST AUCTION TERMS:
Online "Simulcast" Auction Information:
Ford Brothers, Inc. Online Auctions are timed events and all bidding will close as each lot is sold. Ford Brothers, Inc. To bid in the Simulcast format, you must proceed to the catalog, click "Enter Live Auction" option at the top of the catalog that will be available approx. 15 minutes to the start of the Live/Online Auction and at the point you will be on the Simulcast Auction Bidding Platform. You will need to bid fast and pay attention to the chat window for warnings. There is NO countdown timer.
Simulcast Bidding Options:
Each lot will become available in sequential order and you will need to use the red "Bid" button to bid the next increment available. You can use the chat to ask any questions, but you cannot use it to bid. If you have any questions about bidding in the Simulcast format, be sure to give us a call at 606-679-2212.
REAL ESTATE TERMS:
Auction Premium: There will be a 10% Auction Premium added to the winning bid. The sum of the winning bid plus the Auction Premium will be the sales price. Example: Bid Price $100,000 plus $10,000 (10% buyer’s Fee) equals purchase price of $110,000.
REAL ESTATE TERMS: 20% of the total sale price down as a non refundable earnest money in the form of a certified check, cash or wire transfer within 48 hours of the close of auction. We do not accept a credit card for down payment. The balance of purchase price is due at closing, said closing to be within 30 days of close of bidding. Purchaser shall be responsible for all wire transfer fees. Closing will be as specified in the Contract for Sale of Real Estate.
REAL ESTATE TAXES AND CLOSING COSTS: All real estate taxes will be prorated for 2026. The purchaser will pay all other closing costs associated with the purchaser’s side of the sale, including local and state recording fees and any cost associated with the purchaser’s loan. The seller will pay for deed preparation and deed tax.
All property is sold in “AS IS” and “WHERE IS” condition. ALL SALES ARE FINAL! Bidder understands and agrees that no refunds, exchanges, adjustments, chargebacks, etc, will be allowed. Property is available for inspection at specified times and it is the bidder's responsibility to determine condition. Bidder's failure to inspect any item or lot will not constitute grounds for any claim, refund, adjustment, chargeback, etc.
All description information has been gathered from sources which we believe to be reliable but is not guaranteed. Auctioneer makes no warranty or guarantee of any kind with respect to condition, authenticity, provenance, source, condition, suitability for a particular purpose, etc. Auctioneer reserves the right to change, modify, delete any item or lot or description in the auction as may be necessary.
SERVER & SOFTWARE TECHNICAL ISSUES: In the event, there are technical difficulties related to the server, software or any other online auction-related technologies, Ford Brothers, Inc. reserves the right to extend bidding, continue the bidding, or close the bidding. NEITHER THE COMPANY PROVIDING THE SOFTWARE nor FORD BROTHERS, INC. SHALL BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR A MISSED BID OR THE FAILURE OF THE SOFTWARE TO FUNCTION PROPERLY FOR ANY REASON. Email notifications will be sent to registered bidders with updated information as deemed necessary by Ford Brothers, Inc.
Any dispute between Ford Brothers, Inc, its Agents or Representatives and the Buyer(s) will be tried in a court of jurisdiction in LOCATION County, Kentucky. By bidding on the property, the buyer agrees to all terms and conditions set forth.
Agency: Ford Brothers, Inc.' Agents and Representatives are agents of the Seller. Buyer and or Bidder agrees to hold harmless and indemnify Ford Brothers, Inc. and its Agents and its Representatives from any and all claims, damages or suits including but not limited to awards, judgments, costs, fees, etc.
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TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE in regard to all auction terms.
AUCTIONEER/BROKER/SELLER DISCLAIMER: The information contained herein is believed to be correct to the best of the auctioneer’s knowledge. The information is being provided for the bidder’s convenience and it is the bidder’s responsibility to determine the information contained herein is accurate and complete. The property is selling in its “as-is” condition with no warranties express or implied.
For additional information contact the auctioneers at 606-679-2212.
Announcements made the day of the auction take precedence over printed matter.
Karl David Reynolds, Auctioneer