No Minimum Bid Required for April 28th Auction of 20-acre Estate Near Sherwood Country Club in Hidden Valley, California

HIDDEN VALLEY, Calif., March 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Heartridge, a private, Victorian-style residence located on more than 20 acres along the northwest slope of the Santa Monica Mountains in celebrity-favored Hidden Valley near the Sherwood Country Club, one of Southern California's most exclusive private and gated communities, will sell at auction on April 28th, Concierge Auctions has announced. Originally listed for $15 million, there is no minimum bid required to participate in the auction. The sale is being conducted in cooperation with listing agents Nicki LaPorta and Karen Crystal of Ewing & Associates Sotheby's International Realty.

"This is an amazing opportunity to become a resident of the sought-after White Stallion Ranch community for a great value," LaPorta stated. "The new owners will benefit from the endless amenities of nearby Sherwood Country Club, some of the top schools in the entire state of California, including nearby Oaks Christian High School, and breathtaking mountain views from their very own porch — all while a mere 45 minutes from Los Angeles and Santa Barbara," Crystal stated. "With no minimum bid required, we urge anyone interested to schedule a preview, and we look forward to naming the new owner on April 28th."

Located at 2200 White Stallion Road, Heartridge is a 10,000-square-foot-plus estate with six bedrooms, nine bathrooms and views spanning the entirety of Hidden Valley and nearby Sherwood Country Club and Lake Sherwood, widely known as a celebrity getaway. The facade of the home demonstrates both the architectural coordination and characteristic blend of a Queen Anne Victorian with its cross-gabled steep pitched roof, sundry finials and patterned wood shingles shaped into varying patterns and designs. Upon entrance is the grand foyer with a sweeping staircase that leads to most of the bedrooms, including the master suite, which features a fireplace, sitting room and claw-foot tub. Additionally, the estate boasts is a gourmet kitchen, butler's pantry, library, office, playroom, home theater and staff quarters.

Outdoors, the new owners will enjoy spectacular views from the estate's wrap-around veranda, which overlooks an herb and vegetable garden and a fruit orchard. There is also a Pebble Tee pool and spa, a five-car garage and plans for a guest cottage, tennis court and gym. Additionally, there is room for equestrian facilities.

"As a preferred auction provider to Sotheby's International Realty, we're thrilled to partner with Ewing & Associates Sotheby's International Realty on the sale of this exclusive California estate," stated Laura Brady, Vice President of Marketing for Concierge Auctions. "We're skilled at identifying the most motivated sellers of the most premier properties, and with no minimum bid required to participate in this auction of Heartridge, potential bidders and their agent representatives should take notice of this great opportunity."

Nearby Sherwood Country Club is a private, gated community realized by David Murdock, an American businessman and the owner of Dole. Built around Lake Sherwood, the oldest man-made lake in California, the club covers 1,965 acres and boasts pools, tennis courts, a spa, a 22,00-square-foot clubhouse, a fitness center and two, Jack Nicklaus-designed golf courses. It is a common place for filming many movies and television shows due to its close proximity to Los Angeles, its country atmosphere and its exclusivity. Hidden Valley is home to some of the most sought after real estate in the world.

The auction of Heartridge will be conducted on April 28th. Bidders are able to participate in person or proxy via telephone or Internet. A 2.5% commission is offered to the buyer's representing agent. See Auction Terms and Conditions for full details. The property will be available for preview Saturdays and Sundays between 1 and 4 pm by appointment. For more information, call 866-605-7286 or visit HiddenValleyAuction.com.

About Concierge Auctions: Concierge Auctions is the preeminent luxury real estate auction marketing firm serving high-end sellers nationwide through an accelerated marketing process that obtains fair market value for high-end properties in a 60-day timeframe. As a preferred auction partner to Sotheby's International Realty® and other luxury brokerage firms nationwide, the company has executed auctions from New York to Hawaii and hosts a database that includes more than 100,000 luxury real estate buyers and agents from all 50 states and 38 countries and territories.  The principals of Concierge Auctions have been involved in the transfer of more than $2 billion in luxury real estate sales over the past 10 years.  For more information, call 888-966-4759 or visit ConciergeAuctions.com.

SOURCE Concierge Auctions