ALABAMA AND FLORIDA A wide variety of unique and special properties in coastal Alabama and the Florida Panhandle will be sold at a bank-ordered auction on Tuesday, October 18th and Thursday, October 20th. The properties range from a three-story office building to a tennis club complex to numerous waterfront homes and condominiums. Many of the properties will be sold absolute, meaning regardless of price. The event will be conducted by The National Auction Group, Inc. of Gadsden, Alabama, an elite team of highly-trained specialists in the marketing of one-of-a-kind, high-end properties.

Here are a few highlights from the Alabama properties that will be sold on Oct. 18 at 2 p.m.:

Captivating views of Wolf Bay stretch before three waterfront townhomes in Orange Beach. Complete with boat slips, the townhomes on Perdido Avenue have three bedrooms, three baths, gourmet kitchens with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, tiled floors and a community pool.

Some 170± feet of shimmering frontage on the Gulf of Mexico frames two fabulous waterfront lots which occupy 1.15± acres in Orange Beach. The lots, which are located at 29224 and 29226 Perdido Beach Boulevard, are zoned residential or commercial, making them an incredible investment opportunity.

Beach access and a grocery store are only a half mile from these 15 charming three-bedroom, two-bath coastal cottages at The Rookery, which borders Bon Secour National Wildlife Preserve in Gulf Shores. Amenities include two swimming pools, tennis court, nature trails and tiki bar.

Boating access is available to this spacious waterfront condominium at Bella Luna, which overlooks Ole River and the Gulf of Mexico in Orange Beach. Bella Luna is a secured and gated marina community with resort-style amenities — indoor and outdoor swimming pools, exercise room, boat dock, high-speed internet and deeded beach access across the street. The three-bedroom condo has three and one-half baths, stainless steel appliances, private balcony and two-car parking.

A two-story building provides an exceptional location for any business seeking to operate on Gulf Shores Parkway in Gulf Shores. Currently a Resort Quest, the facility has sufficient office space, lush landscaping, a digital marquee and parking.

A terrific golf environment awaits residents and guests at Cotton Creek in Gulf Shores, where an Arnold Palmer-designed golf course is open to the public. There are eight two-bedroom townhomes and four three-bedroom townhomes. Each townhome has an attached garage. This is a great opportunity for an investor with many of the townhomes currently leased.

Upscale homes line the sidewalks which meander through The Magnolias, where 28 home sites have access to a community gazebo and pond. Located in Fairhope, The Magnolias is surrounded by numerous shops and restaurants and is convenient to the beach.

An ideal location exists at this commercial building on Canal Road in Orange Beach. Situated at the intersection of Gulf Bay Rd., the building has ample parking, rear service area, large office area, porch, security system, recessed lighting and marquee.

Also to be offered are five beautifully appointed homes of various size in the popular Fairhope/Daphne area, all just steps from the shimmering waters of Mobile Bay and minutes from downtown Mobile.

Some of the very special Florida properties to be sold on October 20th at 2:00 p.m. include: Just a few blocks from the beach sits a piece of the past. Known as Apalachicola Historical Inn, the bed and breakfast has catered to the needs of residents and guests for decades. Located on three lots at the corner of U.S. Highway 98 and 12th Street in Apalachicola, the inn offers a tranquil haven to relax and watch the world go by with its extensive porches and lush tropical landscaping.

A little piece of heaven exists at this seven-bedroom gulf front home, which is located only minutes from Pier Park in Panama City Beach. The home is located on Front Beach Road and is convenient to shops, restaurants and attractions.

The Gulf of Mexico lies right at the door of two waterfront homes on Front Beach Road on Panama City Beach. Valued for their mesmerizing ocean views and sandy white beach, the homes are located in the heart of this popular resort town.

With leases in place, this professional office building is the perfect investment property. Situated on a corner lot in Port St. Joe, the property is convenient to U.S. Highway 98 and the port city’s historic waterfront. This spacious office building enjoys high visibility on the corner of 4th Street and U.S. Highway 98 in Port St. Joe. Features include more than 4,000 square feet of space, a “widow’s walk” and an expansive front porch.

Two beautiful home sites in one of Panama City Beach’s few gated communities is available at Martinique. Amenities include a community swimming pool, walking trail and park with pavilion. Architectural standards are in place.

“These are a truly wonderful and diverse collection of properties,” said National Auction Group president William Bone. “And their great locations make them even more special. This is a remarkable opportunity for the developer, the investor or the end user to quite possibly walk away with a terrific bargain.”

The properties will be available for viewing daily, by appointment, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. beginning October 6th. For more information call 800-504-3010 or (256) 547-3434. Beginning October 6th, call on site at 256-504-5201 or 256-438-1861 for the Alabama properties. Beginning October 8th, call the Florida office at 256-504-6858. Bidders will be required to bring funds in the amount of $5,000 in the form of business check, personal check of certified funds to bid. Closing will be within 30 days. The Alabama auction will take place at the Wharf Convention Center at 4550 Main Street in Orange Beach. The Florida properties will be offered at The Palms Conference Center (Sleep Inn) at 9201 Front Beach Road in Panama City Beach. The Alabama sales office is located at 1544 West 2nd Street in Gulf Shores. The Florida office can be found at 17320 Panama City Parkway in Panama City Beach.

The National Auction Group (NationalAuctionGroup.com), Inc. is the country’s largest seller of private, one-of-a-kind real estate properties such as estates, ranches, farms, commercial properties and recreational facilities. Recognized for its creative and aggressive marketing strategies which are carefully planned, promoted, scheduled and implemented, the National Auction Group’s team of talented professionals is skilled at developing plans of action customized to the needs of each client.