Scheduled Auction Date: Monday, July 14, 2025 at 6pm. The seller is considering pre-auction offers. If the seller accepts a pre-auction offer, the auction will be canceled. Please note that all written offers will be presented to the seller. Step into a bygone era with this stately Colonial Revival residence, prominently situated in Lancaster’s prestigious School Lane Hills neighborhood. Brimming with original character, this expansive home offers a rare opportunity to restore and reimagine a classic estate just minutes from the heart of Lancaster City. From the moment you arrive, the grand façade, complete with brick detailing, green shutters, and columned entry, sets the tone for the elegance within. Inside, high ceilings, hardwood flooring, and ornate woodwork carry throughout the home, complemented by tall windows that flood the space with natural light. The gracious living room features a marble fireplace and period trim, perfect for entertaining or relaxing in timeless style. The home boasts multiple gathering spaces including a formal dining room with a bay window and a sweeping central staircase that speaks to the home's historic charm. While the kitchen is in need of renovation, it offers generous dimensions and abundant light—ideal for customizing your dream culinary space. Upstairs, generously sized bedrooms include original architectural touches and a second fireplace. Additional storage and functionality are found in the large unfinished basement. Outdoors, the property showcases a deep fenced yard with mature trees, a garden area, and a charming detached carriage house with garage bays and upper-level storage. A private driveway provides ample off-street parking. Located just a stone’s throw from Buchanan Park, Franklin & Marshall College, and Lancaster Country Day School, this home offers proximity to vibrant downtown restaurants, Central Market, and cultural venues, while still enjoying the tranquility of a tree-lined neighborhood. The MLS listing price is often the suggested opening bid for the auction and may not reflect the reserve price. We expect the property to sell for a higher amount than the MLS list price. Offers that more closely match the terms of the auction, such as those with no financing or inspection contingencies, have a higher likelihood of being accepted be the seller. Please review the auction documents attached to this listing. The auction terms include a 10% buyer's premium added to the high bid. There is no obligation to add the buyer's premium to a pre-auction offer. The price of the a pre-auction offer, if accepted, will be the total purchase price. There will be no additional buyer's premium added to the pre-auction offers. Naturally, the seller will consider the total financial value of accepting an offer prior to the auction.