ABSOLUTE AUCTION
Historic St. Peter’s Village in Operation
Charming Hotel, Quaint Shops, on 83± Acres, and
121 Subdivided Home Sites
Warwick Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania
7 miles south of Pottstown, PA and 18 miles north of West Chester, PA
All Home Sites and Buildings on 83+/- acres to be sold as one unit including mineral rights
Between Philadelphia & Lancaster County
We invite you to first review the Gallery which consists of 20 moving photos of homes that adjoin the 83± acres, close-ups of Main Street and St. Peter's Inn and lush woodlands. Viewing time is 3 Minutes.
Auction Date & Time
September auction date be announced. Check back for updates.
Auction Location
To be announced
Previews
Preview the property daily at any time during the day by car or walking.
A representative will be available on certain days. Dates and times will be posted. The representative will be stationed at the Inn.
Auction conducted by:
Douglas Clemens
Auctioneer, PA Lic. AU-000159-L
Robert H. Clinton
Auctioneer, PA Lic. AU-001750-L
In cooperation with:
Alex Wolfington, Wolfnet LLC, Real Estate Broker
For questions about the property, please call
Alex Wolfington at 610-526-9700.
Property Details
The information contained is designed with caution limiting.
Description
Owner has directed an Absolute Auction for their portion of its property located in and near 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 high-demand growth corridor, this intriguing property sells at absolute auction to the highest bidder. The offering includes 121 Home Sites, including 33 single-family homes, 33 twins, 34 townhomes, and 21 expansive 2-acre homesites; and includes a wastewater treatment plant that services the existing structures, but 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
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
Tax Parcels
The Inn at St. Peter's Village
Tax Parcel: 19-6-500.1
St. Peters Knoll
Tax Parcel: 19-6-33
Black Granite Village
Tax Parcels: 19-6-33.3 & 19-6-141
Warwick Drainage
Tax Parcel: 19-6-137
Warwick Water Works
Tax Parcel: 19-6-137.2
St. Peter’s Town
Tax Parcels:
19-6-502
19-6-503
19-6-514
19-6-514.2
19-6-515
19-6-137.3A
19-6-505
19-6-507
19-6-510.2
19-6-511
19-6-516
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.
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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 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.