(Akron Area)

HYBRID PUBLIC AUCTION

HISTORIC 2.5-STORY LIMESTONE HOUSE * 4-BR & 2-BATH

MANY ORIGINAL FEATURES * NEEDS TLC * .27-ACRE LOT

40’x 24’ 2-STORY GARAGE w/ (2) OVERHEAD DOORS

THURS. JANUARY 23, 2025 @ 4:00 PM 

SNOW DATE: TUESDAY JANUARY 28 @ 4:00 PM 

LOCATED AT:  1360 Diamond Station Rd. Ephrata, PA 17522 * West Earl Twp.

DIRECTIONS:  From Main St. in Akron on the East side of town, turn onto Diamond Station Rd, travel half mile to property on the left.

REAL ESTATE LISTING:  Welcome to “My Peaceful Dwelling” an historic Limestone 2.5-story house w/ 4-bedrooms and 2-bathrooms w/ desirable 40’x 24’ concrete block/framed 2-story garage.  This house was built in 1763; has approx. 2,450 sq. ft.; older dormer addition in the back; kitchen has elec. stove, old cast-iron sink, wooden cabinetry; front dining room w/ wood pellet heater; front living room org. stone fireplace w/ wood stove insert; mud room has shower room & commode (elec. baseboard heat); rear covered porch.  Second level has full bathroom; 4-bedrooms; primary bedroom has unfinished room plumbed for full bathroom; laundry room; covered rear deck.  House has newer metal roof; public sewer hook-up (2023); private well; LP-Gas furnace w/ air-handler (needs repair).  House has a spectacular covered front porch and retains many original characteristics inside like exposed stone walls, deep window sills, plank flooring, visible floor joist.  The restoration is not complete, bring your dreams and finish it to your liking.

DETACHED GARAGE/SHOP:  A very desirable 2-story concrete block & framed 40’x 24’ garage/shop.  Has (2) 16’ wide x 7’ high overhead doors; elec. service; concrete floor; inside steps to second level; set-up for woodshop (could be hay/straw storage); double swinging door for outside access or fork-lift access; shingle roof.  Conestoga Valley School District; West Earl Twp; zoned AG; total taxes approx. $4,816.

AUCTIONEER NOTE:  This property is rich in local history and dates to 1763 construction.  Well water is drawn from original Diamond Spring Water aquifer.  Limestone structure built with stones from surrounding farmland, most of the original wood trim and flooring inside. Local nature walk area behind the property.

OPEN HOUSE DATES:  Saturdays Jan. 11 & 18, from 1-3 PM.  Call/Text Auctioneer at 717-587-8906.

BRIEF TERM:  $30,000 down payment the day of auction, balance in 60-days or before. Terms prepared by Attorney James N. Clymer 717-299-7101.  This is information is believed to be true/correct, however buyer is responsible to verify any/all provided information.

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AUCTION FOR:  MY PEACEFUL DWELLING LLC

AUCTION BY:  MARTIN & RUTT AUCTIONEERS, LLC

JOHN J. RUTT II, EPHRATA PA 717-587-8906

MICHAEL J. MARTIN, NEW HOLLAND PA 717-371-3333

CAMERON J. RUTT, EPHRATA PA