Absolute Auction: Historic St. Peter's Village, PA

Property Address
3471 St Peters Road St Peters, PA 19470

ABSOLUTE AUCTION
To Be Sold to the Highest Bidder
Historic St. Peter’s Village in Operation
Charming Hotel/Restaurant, Quaint Shops, and 121 Subdivided Home Sites on 83± Acres
Warwick Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania
7 miles south of Pottstown, PA and 18 miles north of West Chester, PA

View details at https://www.saintpetersvillageauction.com/

All Home Sites and Buildings on 83± acres to be sold as one unit including subterranean mineral rights

This mixed-use land development in Chester County, PA is suitable for major builders, venture capitalists, historic preservationists, and entrepreneurs

Between Philadelphia & Lancaster County

Auction Date & Time: Wednesday, September 30, at 2:00 PM EDT

Auction Location: The auction will be held off-site at the Desmond Hotel Malvern, a DoubleTree by Hilton One Liberty Blvd, Malvern, PA 19355

Preview the property daily at any time during the day by car or walking. You may drive through the open gated area to view the paved roads, curbs, and walkways. 

Auction conducted by: Douglas Clemens, Auctioneer, PA  Lic. AU-000159-L and Robert H. Clinton, Auctioneer, PA  Lic. AU-001750-L

In cooperation with: Alex Wolfington, Wolfnet LLC, Real Estate Broker 

Property Details

Land engineers' development plans, and other documentation will be available for viewing at a location in King of Prussia (to be named soon).
Description

Owner has directed an Absolute Auction for their portion of its property located in historic St Peters Village, Warwick Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania.

Step into a one-of-a-kind opportunity in the heart of St. Peter’s Village, a nationally recognized historic destination in Chester County, Pennsylvania. This mixed-use development invites major builders, venture capitalists, and historic preservationists. Located in a growth corridor, this intriguing property sells at absolute auction to the highest bidder. The offering includes 121 Home Sites, consisting of 33 single-family homes, 33 twins, 34 town homes, and 21 expansive 2-acre home sites; also a wastewater treatment plant that services the existing structures, which must be improved by the buyer to accommodate the full build out. Thirteen historic and commercial village buildings—totaling approximately 43,500+/- square feet—create exceptional potential for retail, hospitality, or adaptive reuse. The property also conveys valuable subterranean mineral rights, including documented iron ore deposits, adding a rare investment dimension.

Facts & Features
3471 St. Peter's Road, Warwick Twp, Chester Co, PA
Subdivided 121 Home Sites
13 commercial buildings totaling 43,500± square feet located on 83± acres
The sale includes an existing wastewater treatment plant which must be improved by buyer to accommodate full build out
Many of the underground facilities are in place
Subterranean mineral rights
Zoned R-2 Residential, R-3 Residential, and B-1 Neighborhood Business
Also includes liquor license, utility systems, personal property, and goodwill 

St. Peter’s Village History

Tucked into the rolling hills of northern Chester County, Saint Peter's Village offers a rare glimpse into Pennsylvania’s 19th-century industrial past. Established in the early 1880s, the village grew alongside the natural resources of the French Creek Valley, where iron ore, copper, and later prized black granite fueled economic growth and shaped a tight-knit community. The village’s narrow main street follows the curves of French Creek, whose rocky banks, waterfalls, and mature trees create a setting as scenic today as it was more than a century ago.

Early development was driven by nearby iron mines and quarries, as well as proximity to Hopewell Furnace, a cornerstone of America’s early industrial movement. Granite quarried here was once transported by wagon and rail to Philadelphia, where it was used for city streets, underscoring the village’s national significance. By the late 1800s, Saint Peter’s Village had evolved into both a working industrial hub and a weekend retreat, complete with an inn, shops, and residences built in enduring Victorian styles.

Industrial activity eventually faded, but preservation efforts ensured the village retained its historic character. Today, Saint Peter’s Village stands carefully protected, just minutes from French Creek State Park, and remains a place where history, nature, and architecture converge. Recognized on the National Register of Historic Places, it continues to attract artists, visitors, and visionaries drawn to its timeless charm and authentic sense of place.

Auction Terms

Guaranteed Deposit

In order to bid at the auction, you must register at the time of the auction and provide a $150,000 cashier's check (made payable to Traiman Auctions LLC) to the auctioneer.

If you are the winning bidder a total deposit of 15% of the high bid is due at knockdown which includes the $150,000 guaranteed check and a personal check for the balance. If the total deposit required does not exceed the $150,000 the excess amount will be applied towards settlement.
Settlement

On or before 60 days following the auction.

Sample Agreement of Sale

A sample of the Agreement of Sale will available prior to the auction on this website. High bidder is required to sign the Agreement of Sale at the conclusion of the auction on auction day.

Title Report and Deed

The Title Report and Deed will available prior to the auction on this website.

Due Diligence

Buyers are responsible to conduct their own due diligence research on the property and are not to rely on any information provided by the seller, Traiman, or their representatives. Traiman and seller are not responsible for errors, deletions or any other misstatements of facts found in any advertising. If you find any discrepancies in any of the materials about the properties we would like you to inform us days in advance of the auction to give us time to confirm the differences.

Condition of Property

All properties and structures are being sold AS IS, WHERE IS.

Disclaimer

The information used for the advertising of this property may not be accurate. Measurements, acreages, dimensions, figures and drawings are approximate. Interested parties must do their own research prior to the auction and are not to rely on any information provided by the seller, the auction company, or their representatives. Announcements made at the auction and the final Agreement of Sale take precedence over any advertising or oral or written announcements. Auctioneer represents the seller, not the buyer. Auctioneer reserves the right to determine the bidding increments. The seller reserves the right to withdraw the property prior to the start of the bidding. Property may be sold prior to the auction.
Bid Rigging is a Felony

Section 1 of the Sherman Act (15 U.S.C. § 1) prohibits bid rigging agreements among competitors if they affect or restrain interstate commerce. Upon conviction, individuals are subject to a maximum fine of $250,000 and/or three years imprisonment. Corporations are subject to a maximum fine of at least $1 million. 

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