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The 10 oldest homes to land on the market this week can be found tucked among mature trees, gardens, and other special outdoor spaces.
Built in 1720, this week’s oldest abode is a shining example of beauty inside and out, thanks to its patios, stone walls, and a screened porch where you can take in the natural surroundings. There’s also a 1740 Colonial in Connecticut ringed by green lawn and space to roam. Also from 1740 is a New Jersey home that sits next to both a golf course and protected wooded area. Built in 1720, the Timothy Rogers House in Massachusetts features a gorgeous in-ground pool, cabana, and mature landscaping.
Take a look at this week’s 10 oldest properties and see all the ways they’ve shaped their natural settings into something uniquely spectacular.
1. 1 Southside Rd, York, ME
Price: $775,000
Year built: 1720
Lewis-Adams House: Well-preserved and fully restored, this three-bedroom Colonial with a center chimney is a true charmer.
It features a modern kitchen, fireplaces in all bedrooms, and the original keeping room with wide-plank flooring, window seat, built-ins, and fireplace. The 1.42-acre property includes a brick patio, stone walls, and gardens. A two-car garage has a guest space, which could be used as an office, studio, or rental.
York, ME
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2. 563 Spring St, Marshfield, MA
Price: $649,000 (now off market)
Year built: 1720
Timothy Rogers House: Lovingly maintained, this gambrel-roofed home comes with 1.5 acres and a stone wall.
The three-bedroom classic apparently enticed a buyer to make a quick offer. Listed just four days ago, the lovely home with wide-plank pine floors and four fireplaces is now off the market.
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3. 328 Woodstock Rd, Westerlo, NY
Price: $309,900
Year built: 1721
Westerlo farm: A small farm of 17.4 acres is anchored by a classic five-bedroom home.
Inside the home, you’ll find an updated kitchen, two large living rooms, and windows to gorgeous views. There’s also a detached red barn, which is being sold as is.
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4. 563 Main St, Ridgefield, CT
Price: $1,349,000
Year built: 1730
Main Street living: Luxury and history have been beautifully blended throughout this five-bedroom Colonial. Light-filled and elegant, the home includes a sunroom and library for indoor relaxation. Hardwood floors and gorgeous moldings are just a couple of other highlights of this classic beauty.
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5. 350 N Main St, Salem, NH
Price: $550,000
Year built: 1732
Antique charmer: Located 30 minutes outside Boston, this magical retreat offers a treehouse, barn, and shed. It also sits within walking distance to a lake with marina.
Inside, the three-bedroom home has been updated throughout. The second level currently serves as an office area, and the third floor is being used for storage.
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6. 543 Central St, East Bridgewater, MA
Price: $425,000
Year built: 1734
Compelling Cape Cod: This happy three-bedroom home has been in the same family for the past 20 years. It was expanded in 2004, with most of the structural elements updated at that time, making this 2-acre property a turnkey choice.
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7. 29 Old Indian Rd, West Orange, NJ
Price: $499,900
Year built: 1740
Lush locale: This Jersey oldie sits next to a mandated wooded area and a golf course, and is close to commuter options into New York City.
Inside, the five-bedroom home features exposed beams, two fireplaces, an office, and a renovated kitchen with Brazilian cherry hardwood floors.
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8. 203 Keene Rd, Acushnet, MA
Price: $425,000
Year built: 1740
Ebenezer Keene House: It’s one of the oldest homes in town, but this updated country house hasn’t lost any of its charm over the centuries.
The two-bedroom residence offers a very 21st-century amenity: an office space on the first floor. Outside, the acre-plus lot comes with a workshop for a hardcore hobbyist.
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9. 20-22 Fairhaven Rd, East Lyme, CT
Price: $795,000
Year built: 1740
Storybook setting: Want to kayak and canoe without having to leave your property? Set on two lots with a total 8 acres, this premium parcel sits alongside both the Pattagansett River and Black Point Creek.
It is private and filled with gardens, rock outcroppings, and natural beauty. There’s a classic red barn with two-car garage, a pergola perch for bird-watching, and more. The two-bedroom home boasts wide-plank wood floors, beams, and a number of other vintage touches.
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10. 13 North Rd, Ashford, CT
Price: $349,900
Year built: 1740
Historic Ashford: Restored, red, and ready for new owners, this four-bedroom home has a large living room, den, and walk-in attic room.
All the mechanical systems are current, but the home is being sold as is. The acre lot leaves plenty of room for a large backyard and family fun.
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