Former Kirwin, KS 2-Story Brick High School Building
Excellent Location near Kirwin Lake and Wildlife Refuge
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Monday, September 29, 2008 |
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(Please click on the highlighted text, links, and thumbnail pictures to enjoy additional pictures and information) Former Kirwin, KS High School Building Building Exterior Pictures Amy Wikoff of United Country - Mid West eServices in Salina, Kansas is offering for sale the former Kirwin High School Building located at 291 W. Union St. in Kirwin, Kansas. Recently closed in May 2008, this unique building is divided into two sections. The original red brick building was built in 1920 and the new north end was built in 1955. The building was very unusual when it was built, because the gymnasium was in the basement. The original building contains 5 classrooms, a kitchen, 2 restrooms, lunchroom, and 3 storage rooms. The new addition also features 5 classrooms, 2 restrooms, a furnace / storage room, and an office with a private bathroom. The original structure and the new addition are approximately 15,820 square feet in size. A 1,792 square foot modular building that features 2 classrooms and 2 restrooms sits just southwest of the original structure. A small storage building, playground equipment and wonderful buffalo grass lots are features of the 8.2± acres of land. The asking price has been set at $125,000.00. The price of this school facility is approximately $7 per square foot, with new construction for this type of facility running at $85 to $100 per square foot. This is a rare opportunity to purchase a wonderful school facility, at a very reasonable price, while it is still very well maintained. Kirwin Reservoir The Kirwin National Wildlife Refuge, the first refuge in Kansas, is only 2 miles from the property. The refuge is 10,778 acres of native grasslands, wooded riparian areas, open water, wetlands, and croplands. Kirwin Reservoir offers 5,000 acres of fishing, hunting, and camping. The lake and park are well known for hunting, fishing, camping, photography, hiking and other outdoor pursuits and attract approximately 70,000 visitors a year from all across the country. The Kirwin area is renowned for outstanding hunting and abounds with pheasants, deer, wild turkeys, waterfowl and other wildlife. The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks enrolled 12,153 acres of land in Phillips County in the Walk-In Hunting program for 2008. In the Phillips, Smith, Osborne, Rooks, Graham, and Norton Counties, there are 183,510 acres enrolled in the program in 2008. These lands are open to the public for hunting purposes. The Following is Additional Property Information: (If necessary, hover cursor over the lower right hand corner and click on the icon to enlarge) Floor Plan #1 - Main Floor / Basement Floor Plan #2 - Second Floor Floor Plan #3 - Modular Classroom Aerial Photograph #1 Aerial Photograph #2 - Zoomed In Classroom Pictures Gymnasium Pictures Kitchen Pictures Restroom / Lockerroom Pictures Hallway Pictures Mechanical Pictures Many successful people have learned the value of basing their operations in small Kansas communities where the cost of living and overhead expenses are low, work ethic is strong, and pace of life is a little slower. With near record low interest rates, this is a great time to purchase a commercial property. Kansas was rated the #1 state in the nation in a recent report in Forbes magazine (click on page to enlarge) evaluating where to locate new businesses or subsidiaries. This is an opportunity to relocate or start a new business in an area with a very low cost of living. There are homes available for sale or rent in the Kirwin area for very reasonable prices. There may be programs available through the Kansas Department of Commerce and from utility companies to assist qualified individuals or organizations in purchasing and developing properties such as these. Additional services are provided by the Kansas Small Business Development Center to assist entrepreneurs and small businesses grow through professional counseling, training, and resources. The State of Kansas is actively promoting economic development, and in April of 2004, implemented the Kansas Economic Growth Act and the Rural Business Development Tax Credit Program. Kirwin Community Pictures Kirwin (population 229) is located on Kansas State Highway 9 in Phillips County in Northwest Kansas. Zoom in and out on the Kirwin Map for detailed viewing. For additional demographic information about Kirwin, Click Here. Kirwin is located about 16 miles southeast of Phillipsburg, 67 miles north of Hays, and 64 miles south of Holdrege, Nebraska. The nearest commercial airport is in Wichita; however, there is a small municipal airport in Phillipsburg. The building is serviced by electricity, water, sewer, natural gas, phone, and Internet. Water and sewer services are provided by the City of Kirwin, gas service is provided by Midwest Energy, electrical service is provided by Prairie Land Electric Cooperative, Inc., and telephone and Internet services are provided by Rural Telephone Co., Inc. The U.S. Postal Service, Federal Express and UPS provide shipping service to the area. Kirwin enjoys an excellent school system and is in the USD-110 School District. Amenities in Kirwin include the L&E Cafe (that has been recommended by Kansas Explorer Magazine), the Bungalow B&B, an antique store, a repair shop, and a volunteer fire department. A new wellness center is in the process of being completed. Kirwin is a wonderful community and is a great place to raise a family. It is a very safe, clean and pleasant town with very friendly people. The final decision about how the property will be sold will be made by the Seller. Background credit checks may be run on those offering to purchase these properties. Zoning and the potential use of the school property will also need to be discussed with the City of Kirwin. The Seller has requested that those interested in purchasing the property to submit a Business Plan (please limit to 500 words or less), outlining how the property will be used. The additional information will assist them in making their decisions about how the property will be sold. The business plan may be submitted to United Country - Mid West eServices, Inc. P.O. Box 1602, Salina, Kansas 67402-1602, Fax Number: 785-452-9462, or by e-mail at amy@mweservices.com. The business plan should include the following information: Intended use of the building Contain a financial statement and/or bank references Provide personal and/or business references Explain how you intend to maintain the building and grounds at a level acceptable to the community Outline job creation plans and goals The amount that is offered as the purchase price of the property For additional information about this property, please complete the information request form near the bottom of this listing. We would love to hear from you. Advertising services are provided by United Country - Mid West eServices, Inc. 200 E. Iron Ave., Salina, Kansas 67401, Phone: 785-827-4799. To be added to our distribution list for notification of future listings - Click Here! If you are interested in our professional real estate services - Click Here! Thanks for viewing our advertisement. Copyright © 2008 Mid West eServices, Inc. - All Rights Reserved
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