HMF is reluctantly, but responsibly, deaccessioning the Sidney Lanier Cottage and will no longer operate it as a house-museum / venue, and is searching for the perfect new preservation-oriented owner for this important landmark. ''ALL PARTIES ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THE PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD ONLY AS OWNER-OCCUPIED, SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL, THAT THE SALE IS SUBJECT TO RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS, AND THAT ALL OFFERS, CONTRACT TERMS, BUYERS AND PLANS WILL BE VETTED BY, AND SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF, THE HISTORIC MACON FOUNDATION BOARD OF TRUSTEES.''