Property Description

<p>AUCTION: Discover a piece of history nestled within the serene landscape of the R-1 Residential zoning district in West Whiteland Township. The Barn, occupying a generous 1.73-acre lot, has been identified by the Township as a Designated Historic Resource (site no. 329.02), being a component of the former Jacobs Homestead, also known as "Solitude." Historic structures are eligible for uses not otherwise permitted by the Zoning district regulations, pursuant to $325-86 of the Zoning Ordinance. </p> <p>The barn is eligible for the following use by right under this section: </p> <p>Guesthouse, which is defined as a single-family dwelling with rooms available for overnight accommodation of paying guests. </p> <p>The barn is also eligible for the following uses by conditional use, which requires review by the Township Planning Commission and a public hearing before the Board of Supervisors: </p> <ul> <li aria-level="1">Multi-family residential (i.e., apartments); </li> <li aria-level="1">Professional or business office; </li> <li aria-level="1">Cultural studio, which is defined as the place of work of an artist, including visual artists, musicians, dancers, and similar vocations; </li> <li aria-level="1">Cultural facility, which is defined as museum or art gallery, provided that it is not operated commercially; </li> <li aria-level="1">Inn, which is defined as essentially the same as a hotel; </li> <li aria-level="1">Restaurant; or </li> <li aria-level="1">Any combination of these uses. </li> </ul> <p>Please note that retail sales are NOT permitted. </p> <p>Should the owner of the property wish to remove the barn, the demolition permit will need to be reviewed by the Township Historical Commission. While the Commission does not have the authority to deny the permit, they may and typically do require documentation of the structure prior to demolition. Furthermore, demolition will render the property ineligible for the uses allowed under $325-86 as listed in the bullet-point lists above.</p> <p>This property along with 222 N. Pottstown Pike is being sold at auction on May 2 at 2pm. In-person bidding is available in the Main Meeting Room at the West Whiteland Township Building, 101 Commerce Drive, Exton, PA. Online Bidding is also available. Please see all documents included in this listing. Phase I Environmental Report has been completed and is available upon Request. Phase II Environmental Report should be available March 11. Showings are limited to the scheduled Open House dates of April 3 and April 17, 1pm - 3pm. </p> <p>West Whiteland Township is currently having their new maintenance and storage facilities constructed. They are scheduled to be completed by the end of 2024. Once these facilities are constructed, they will no longer need the properties located at 222 N Pottstown Pike and 925 Old Valley Road. Settlement is to take place on or before July 15, 2024. Buyer's possession of the property transfers on January 1, 2025. During the interim period between settlement and possession transfer on January 1, 2025, West Whiteland Township will not be responsible for paying any rent to the purchaser.</p>