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Looking to light up your day with something different?

LighthouseTired of same old, same old? Do you find yourself wondering what gift you can buy a loved one that won’t be re gifted right away? Not into the whole  beach and sunshine thing but want a vacation spot to call your own? If you answered yes to any of these, then this may be your day! At a current bid of 20,000$ there is a 100% genuine light house for sale. You heard me right, a light house! Built in 1898 and decommissioned in the 1970s, this light house house was used by the coast guard and is listed on the National Register Of Historic Places, documentation of which is provided with the deed. Located offshore of New Bedford, MA this charming New England light house is only a short boat ride from the shore and the nearest grocery. It has four levels including two watch decks and a basement, with three of the four floors having a 15-foot head clearance. Before obtaining ownership of this piece of history you will need to obtain a Chapter 91 License from Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP), which is definitely worth the effort! This brick and cast iron structure is truly a find and if you want to relive your childhood dreams, this is a great place to start! As an ongoing, online auction the time remaining has not yet been announced but so far there have been only 2 bids. For any further information, simply click here to subscribe to www.governmentauctions.org for your FREE 3 day trial today!

Peck Ledge Light in Norwalk, Connecticut: Be the King of the World!

norwalkWith 2014 drawing to a close, here’s a fantastic opportunity to finish off the year by telling you about some amazing auction deals. This specific auction is being held online and is for the Peck Ledge Light located in Norwalk, Connecticut. Originally built back in 1906, this lighthouse stands at the northeast end of the Norwalk Islands which is located just 1.5 nautical miles from the Connecticut coastline. It measures 54 feet tall and stands in 7 feet of water and consists of a cast-iron sparkplug style with rests on a cast-iron cylindrical foundation. Structurally the tower is sound, however it is really old and does not have a dock facility. While the actual bidding hasn’t started yet, the current starting price for this lighthouse is set at $50,000. This auction will begin in the coming weeks, so be sure to activate your 3 day free trial now in order to find out exactly when that will be!