Falls Twp. Seeks Non-Profit To Buy Historic Three Arches Home

FAIRLESS HILLS, PA — Officials from Falls Township are hoping to find a new owner of the famous Three Arches home, a 17th-century home that has ties to William Penn.

Owned by the township since 1971, the house, located on 335 Trenton Road, has sat relatively empty for the past few years. It is still maintained by the township, as it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1977.

Several preservation initiatives have been taken to retain the historic architecture of the building, including an upcoming replacement of the roof.

Township officials are hoping to find a non-profit organization that will use the building as a place for local history events, school trips, and tours. In recent years, the house has been used as a location for small gatherings and Christmas tree lightings.

“It’s a shame to see a piece of our township’s history essentially closed to the public,” Falls Supervisors Chairman Jeff Dence said.

Officials have said that they are open to donating funds to help any non-profit organization that wants to buy and use the property.

Originally built in 1684, the first owners of the home bought the property from William Penn's Commissioners. John and Mary Sotcher were the original owners of the property, which was then known as the Sotcher Farmhouse.

The Sotchers were friends of William Penn, working for him at his Pennsbury estate. Penn was present at their wedding in Falls Meeting.