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
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
We invite you to first view the gallery below consisting of 20 photos of homes and home sites, close-ups of Saint Peters Road, The Inn at St. Peter's Village, and lush woodlands.
Use the arrows or thumbnails to advance through the photos.
Aerial view looking west, showing The Falls at Saint Peters development built homes and home sites
An aerial view of Saint Peters Village looking north, showing the back of The Inn at Saint Peter's Village and the quarry across Saint Peters Road.
An aerial view of St. Peter's Village showing commercial and residential buildings along Saint Peters Road.
The front porch of historic The Inn at St Peter's Village established 1881 with green shutters, black lantern-style lights, white decorative trim, American flags, and a brick walkway with plants.
A view looking north on Saint Peters Road showing some of the commercial properties.
View of sidewalk along St. Peter's Road looking south, showing the outside dining of The Inn at Saint Peter's Village.
View of Saint Peters Road looking south, showing commercial and residential properties on either side of road.
An aerial view of The Falls at Saint Peters development showing the built homes (five townhouses, a single-family home, and a twin), foundations, and some of the other improvements in place.
Aerial view of paved road and home sites winding through the beautiful and lush woods.
An aerial view looking east of The Falls at Saint Peters development showing the built homes (five townhouses, a single-family home, and a twin).
Aerial view of The Falls at Saint Peters development built homes and home sites for development.
Close up aerial view of built homes at The Falls at Saint Peters development (twin and single-family).
Close up aerial view of built townhomes at The Falls at Saint Peters development.
Close up aerial view of built townhomes at The Falls at Saint Peters development.
Aerial view of The Falls at Saint Peters development from the Village.
Aerial view looking west over the lush hills and the quarry.
Aerial view of a portion of the beautiful 83+/- acres.
Aerial view looking west of The Falls at Saint Peters development.
Aerial view looking south over The Falls at Saint Peters development and St. Peter's Village.
A hanging oval sign reading 'St. Peters Village' with a decorative flourish in the center.
The historic Inn at Saint Peters Village during a snowfall.
Auction Date & Time
Wednesday, September 30, at 2:00 PM EDT
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Auction Location
The auction will be held off-site at the
Desmond Hotel Malvern, a DoubleTree by Hilton
One Liberty Blvd, Malvern, PA 19355
Previews
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
Robert H. Clinton
Auctioneer, PA Lic. AU-001750-L
In cooperation with:
Alex Wolfington, Wolfnet LLC, Real Estate Broker
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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
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
Tax Parcels
The Inn at St. Peter's Village
Warwick Drainage
Tax Parcel: 19-6-137
St. Peters Knoll (Iron Ridge Estates)
Tax Parcel: 19-6-33
Black Granite Village (The Falls at St Peters)
Tax Parcels: 19-6-33.3 & 19-6-141
Warwick Water Works
Tax Parcel: 19-6-137.2
St. Peter’s Town
Tax Parcels:
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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.
Useful Links
Chester County
Chesco Views Tax Parcel Map Browser
Chester County Planning Commission
Warwick Township
Warwick Township Zoning Ordinance
Local Interest
St. Peter’s Village is a Step Back in Time
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.