Built in 1639, a Connecticut House Is the Week's Oldest Home

2022-07-29 19:54:18 By : Mr. Victor Gong

A Connecticut home built well before the state was established is the oldest property to hit the market this week on Realtor.com®.

Quite possibly the oldest house in Milford, CT, the three-bedroom residence sits on a wooded 2.07-acre lot. It’s being offered as a short sale and a subdivision of the lot might also be possible if a buyer is interested in developing the parcel.

Other historic homes that came on the market this week include a restored beauty in New Jersey, a stone farmhouse in Pennsylvania, and a modernized luxury estate in Massachusetts.

For a full look at the week’s 10 oldest homes, just scroll on down.

Price: $1,000,000 Year built: 1639 The Buick House: Many period details remain intact in this charming home. They include a grand beehive oven, exposed beams, arched ceilings, and wide-plank wood flooring.

There are two fireplaces, including one in the kitchen, but the current owner is unsure if they work. The kitchen has been modernized over the years, now offering a Viking stove, stainless-steel appliances, and granite countertops.

The upstairs where the three bedrooms are located could use a little TLC, but the property offers plenty of opportunities.

Price: $295,000 Year built: 1688 Thomas Foulkes House: This affordable antique has been restored, now offering a look at 17th-century living.

Thomas Foulkes is said to have laid the stone foundation himself, and the bricks shaped by hand are still visible today. Inside, the cozy two-bedroom cottage features modern amenities, including a Fisher & Paykel fridge and convection oven.

The original cooking fireplace has been converted to gas for supplemental warmth, and there are lots of original built-ins for storage space.

Price: $2,500,000 Year built: 1700 Stone farmhouse: This lovely six-bedroom stone farmhouse features a four-story addition, which overlooks pastures, a pond with a dock, and a forest stream.

Inside the stately home, there are lots of windows to let in natural light. Historic details of the nearly 8,000-square-foot home include exposed stone walls and beamed ceilings, wide-plank wood flooring, and several fireplaces.

This 30-acre equestrian property was designed as a fenced horse farm with two stables with seven stalls, two run-in sheds, and a riding arena. There is also a bank barn with a tack room, three-car garage, art studio, and office.

Price: $699,000 Year built: 1724 Charter Sycamore Farm: This spacious five-bedroom home features a living room with a wood stove surrounded by brick shelving and a vaulted ceiling with exposed beams.

In 1990 a dining space was added along with a spacious primary suite with a walk-in closet and bonus space. Historic details can still be seen throughout the 3,284 square feet of space, including the exposed beams, fireplaces, and hardwood flooring.

Price: $550,000 Year built: 1710 Stone home: This three-bedroom home features exposed stone walls, a vaulted ceiling, wide-plank flooring, and custom built-ins.

The great room boasts a soapstone wood stove imported from Germany and a spiral staircase that leads to a loft bedroom. The primary bedroom has exposed stone walls and a vaulted and beamed ceiling, along with custom built-ins and a sauna.

The yard of the 3.7-acre parcel offers an in-ground pool, a sitting area, and a two-story outbuilding with a workshop.

Price: $2,480,000 Year built: 1714 Historic Cedar Hill Farm: This 75-acre property comes with a manor home, a one-bedroom guesthouse, and a one-bedroom cottage. The land was originally settled by John Bigger, and the property was known as Bigger Plantation.

The primary residence still features original brickwork, woodwork, wide-plank flooring, and grand architectural flourishes.

The spectacular grounds include mature shade trees, a stunning boxwood-lined rose garden, a stocked pond, wooden bridges, and miles of wooded trails. Equipped for equestrian activity, the property has an indoor riding arena, a six-stall stable, a large storage room, and a tack room.

There are also two large tobacco barns, a historic corn crib, tool shed, garden shed, and cedar shake carriage barn. Smaller storage buildings and livestock shelters are included.

Price: $249,600 Year built: 1715 Affordable charmer: Sitting on 1.22 acres, this three-bedroom home features wide-plank flooring, exposed beams, built-ins, and a grand staircase.

The cozy kitchen has been modernized over the years and now features stainless-steel appliances. A bright and airy family room features a wood stove, double sliders, and a cathedral ceiling. There’s also a bonus loft area.

Price: $495,000 Year built: 1716 Center-chimney Cape: This delightful two-bedroom home features a window that was inscribed in 1777 by Capt. Abel Spicer, who fought at the Battle of Bunker Hill.

Other period details include wide-board flooring, built-ins, and three granite-faced fireplaces, including a massive cooking fireplace with a beehive oven.

The modern kitchen addition features custom window moldings, a Sub-Zero refrigerator, soapstone and wood counters, and stainless-steel appliances. Off the kitchen is a breakfast room featuring a wall of glass that overlooks the beautiful 4.1-acre property. There’s also a barn with heating and air conditioning; it could be used as a studio, workshop, or home office.

Price: $749,000 Year built: 1720 Storybook Colonial: This three-bedroom home features exposed beams, wood flooring, arched ceilings, and many built-ins. It sits on a half-acre on a private lane.

The comfortable house features a backyard designed for entertaining. The living area comes with a wood-burning fireplace and many windows. There’s also a screened-in porch to take in the beautiful views of the back gardens.

Price: $2,499,000 Year built: 1725 Modernized luxury: This five-bedroom luxury estate features restored hardwood floors, beamed ceilings, four fireplaces, and many built-ins throughout nearly 5,000 square feet of living space.

Updates over the years include a chef’s kitchen with a wood-burning stove. The 5.49-acre property also features an in-ground pool, three-car garage, and detached guesthouse.

Kellie Speed writes for a variety of publications, including Haute Living, BestReviews, DiverseAbility, U.S. Veterans magazine, and Girl Camper. She can be reached at kkspeed@aol.com.