Historic Barn with Conversion Opportunities

Discover a piece of history nestled within the serene landscape of the R-1 Residential zoning district in West Whiteland Township. The barn on the property 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. 

The barn is eligible for the following use by right under this section: 

Guesthouse, which is defined as a single-family dwelling with rooms available for overnight accommodation of paying guests. 

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: 

• Multi-family residential (i.e., apartments); 
• Professional or business office; 
• Cultural studio, which is defined as the place of work of an artist, including visual artists, musicians, dancers, and similar vocations; 
• Cultural facility, which is defined as museum or art gallery, provided that it is not operated commercially; 
• Inn, which is defined as essentially the same as a hotel; 
• Restaurant; or 
• Any combination of these uses. 

Please note that retail sales are NOT permitted. 

This a review of what is allowed by the Zoning Ordinance and is not a guarantee of what may be feasible or practicable on this particular property. 

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.

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 at bid.hkkeller.com. For property and auction information, please contact Tim Keller of H.K. Keller at 717-951-3861 or [email protected]. Please see all documents included in this listing. Showings are limited to the scheduled Open House dates of April 3 and April 17, 1pm - 3pm.

By registering as a buyer and/or bidder on the property, you agree to these Terms and Conditions.

The real estate auction will be held on Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 2pm. Online bidding is available now through the live auction happening at 2pm on Thursday, May 2. The auctioneer will stream live from HERE. to sell the property.

This property is being offered free and clear of any liens and encumbrances with no warranties or guarantees in “As-Is” condition with all faults and defects. The sale is not subject to any contingency, including mortgage or inspection contingencies. Purchaser understands that any and all required or needed repairs, inspections, surveys, or permits are strictly and solely Purchaser’s expense and obligation.

There is a 10% buyer's premium paid by the buyer on the winning bid. The winning bid plus the 10% buyer's premium will comprise the total purchase price.

The real estate transfer taxes will be calculated on the total purchase price. The buyer pays both transfer taxes.

The property taxes are estimated to be $1,297 for the current tax year.

Any personal property owned by the tenants remains the tenant's property.

The property is being offered with a reserve and will be sold subject to seller’s confirmation.

The winning bidder will pay a $30,000 down payment and sign the Purchase Agreement and Seller’s Property Disclosure Statement at the conclusion of the auction.

Balance due at settlement. Settle on or before Monday, July 15, 2024.

West Whiteland Township will remain in the property as tenants after property settlement on July 15.

The lease will be until December 31, 2024 with 2 one month extensions if needed.

The township will pay $1 per month.

During the period that West Whiteland Township ("Tenant") occupies the property following settlement, the Tenant shall remain responsible for the rendering of any payment of any school, county, or municipal (the “Taxing Bodies”) property taxes associated with the property. No property taxes will accrue to the Owner ("Landlord") during this period. The Landlord is therefore not responsible for any property taxes during this period. Once the Tenant vacates the property, the Landlord will assume responsibility for any reassessment of the improvements on the property and any taxes that may subsequently accrue by the Taxing Bodies. The Tenant's tax exemption ends upon the conclusion of its occupancy. See full lease for details.

If the purchaser fails to comply with the terms and conditions of this auction or the purchase agreement, the seller may retain the deposit as liquidated damages, and may proceed to make a resale of the property, either at public or private sale.

The seller and/or H.K. Keller has the right to reject any bids.

Only the registered bidder, POA or contracted agent may bid using the registered account, unless arrangements with H.K. Keller have been made.

If you are an online bidder and your bid wins the property, we will give you call regarding collecting the down payment as well as email a Purchase Agreement and Seller’s Property Disclosure Statement to sign electronically or to print, sign, scan and return via email. These documents should be completed and returned within two hours.

Online bidders will have 24 hours from the conclusion of the auction to pay the down payment via wire transfer or cashier’s check unless prior arrangements have been made with the H.K. Keller.

H.K. Keller will pay a 3% commission to a real estate brokerage securing the winning bidder. The 3% commission at auction is calculated on the purchase price. The signed Bidder Registration Form must be submitted to H.K. Keller by 8am on Auction Day, Thursday, May 2, for a brokerage to be compensated. If bidding online, please email completed form to [email protected].

Technical Issues: Neither the company providing the software nor the auction company shall be held responsible for a missed bid or the failure of the software to function properly for any reason. In the unfortunate event of a DDOS attack or server attack/shut down, the auction company reserves the right, but is not required, to extend bidding time. To minimize the chance of being affected by internet or software issues, please use the “Max Bid” feature. Please contact Mike Keller at 717-725-2487 if you need assistance with the online bidding platform or need to bid over the phone.