Built in 1645, a Massachusetts Registered Landmark Is the Week’s Oldest Property
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An expanded Colonial Revival saltbox in the village of Chestnut Hill, MA, is the oldest property to hit the market this week on Realtor.com®.
Said to be the oldest house in the area, according to Wicked Local, the Lt. Thomas Hammond House has undergone a complete modernization. During the process, the owners took great care to preserve the property’s many historic details.
Other antique homes to hit the market this week include a multifamily Georgian spread in West Virginia, a Connecticut retreat coming soon, and a stone home in New Jersey.
Scroll down for a full look at this week’s 10 oldest homes.
1. 9 Old Orchard Rd, Chestnut Hill, MA
Price: $8,988,000
Year built: 1645
Lt. Thomas Hammond House: Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the building is said to be one of the 20 oldest houses in the country, according to records found in the Massachusetts Cultural Resource Information System.
The seven-bedroom estate was originally owned by one of the first settlers of nearby Newton, and it had two additions built in 1930. The center-chimney, First Period house has been entirely modernized to offer a chef’s kitchen, luxurious en suite bedrooms, and cathedral ceilings throughout 8,058 square feet. Remaining historic details include restored, wide-plank floors, seven fireplaces, and exposed-beam ceilings.
A private back patio has a built-in grilling area.
Chestnut Hill, MARealtor.com
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2. 50 South Rd, Chilmark, MA
Price: $2,695,000
Year built: 1729
Martha’s Vineyard beauty: This five-bedroom homestead is a “special and storied piece of island history,” the listing notes.
The 2,427-square-foot abode features lots of period details, including wide-plank floors, original wainscoting, exposed beams, and four fireplaces. The post-and-beam home comes with a barn that is said to have been moved to the property in the early 1900s.
Sitting on 6.4 acres, the property is “awaiting rejuvenation” and being offered as is.
Chilmark, MARealtor.com
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3. Cornwall, CT
Price: $875,000
Year built: 1742
Riverside property: This 37-acre property sits next to the Housatonic River, along a rail line used for nonpassenger trains.
This three-bedroom home has many built-ins, two fireplaces, some wide-plank floors, and an indoor greenhouse. Over the years, 4,120 square feet of space was added. The property also features two streams, a boat launch, and three outbuildings.
Because it does need some updating, the property is being sold as is.
Cornwall, CTRealtor.com
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4. 19 Winfield Ave, Harrison, NY
Price: $4,950,000
Year built: 1747
Harrison estate: This renovated, five-bedroom beauty offers a country escape on nearly 12 tranquil acres—all just 35 minutes from Manhattan.
Historic details include a gorgeous living room with an ornate fireplace and exposed-beam ceiling. Updates throughout the 5,687-square-foot home include a great room with a 30-foot ceiling, an English conservatory, and a separate garden room. Plus, the chef’s kitchen features a fireplace.
Designed for entertaining, the sprawling property also comes with a one-bedroom guesthouse and a pool with a pool house.
Harrison, NYRealtor.com
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5. 405-409 Boyd Ave, Martinsburg, WV
Price: $1,200,000
Year built: 1750
Aspen Hall: This multifamily, Georgian home features six bedrooms, seven bathrooms, and an in-law apartment. It is said to have been a hospital during the Civil War.
The 6,756-square-foot estate features a grand hall, spiral staircase, and brick molding. There are also 11-foot ceilings, period wallpaper, imported chandeliers, Victorian radiators, and vintage claw-foot tubs throughout the updated home.
The listing includes a two-bedroom cottage, which is currently used as a short-term rental.
Martinsburg, WVRealtor.com
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6. 81 Taylor St, Pembroke, MA
Price: $625,000
Year built: 1750
New England charmer: This rustic, four-bedroom home features wide-board pine floors, vaulted ceilings, custom built-ins, exposed beams, and wood-paneled walls.
The multitiered first floor boasts a cozy living room with a brick fireplace. A sunken dining room is separated by barn doors and offers a wall of windows that overlook the fenced, 1.3-acre lot. The kitchen has been updated over the years and now features quartz countertops and stainless-steel appliances. A primary suite is situated on the first floor.
The home already has a contingent offer.
Pembroke, MARealtor.com
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7. 29 Lexington Rd, Concord, MA
Price: $2,000,000
Year built: 1750
Charles B. Davis House: This four-bedroom, 3,891-square-foot home has been fully modernized.
Historic details include restored hardwood floors, two fireplaces, exposed beams, built-in cabinets, and arched doorways. Modernizations include an upstairs entertainment room with a pool table, plus a spacious laundry room with a sink and cabinets.
Located in Concord Center, the property sits across the street from the landmark First Parish Church.
Concord, MARealtor.com
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8. 1 North Street CH, Christiansted, VI
Price: $1,450,000
Year built: 1760
‘The One’: This colorful, Danish Colonial-West Indian home is being offered with a collection of West Indian antique furniture.
Original details throughout the 7,739-square-foot gem include 14-foot ceilings, arched doorways, and many built-in cabinets. The five-bedroom house was restored in the 1990s by George Tyler, a restoration expert, who worked on The Willard Hotel in Washington, DC.
The property also includes three apartments, a gazebo, pool, and multilevel courtyard.
Christiansted, VIRealtor.com
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9. 209 Roast Meat Hill Rd, Killingworth, CT
Price: $1,195,000
Year built: 1760
Coming soon: This five-bedroom retreat features many period details, including a front-entry foyer; exposed-beam, cathedral ceilings; wide-plank floors; built-in bookcases; and three fireplaces.
Modern updates throughout the 3,672 square feet feature a gourmet kitchen with custom cabinetry, honed firestone countertops, and a wood-burning fireplace. The primary suite, accessed by a private staircase, features a high-beamed ceiling, lots of built-ins, and a soaking tub. Three more bedrooms are found upstairs, with a guest bedroom on the lower level.
The 2-acre property also has a heated, saltwater pool and beautiful English gardens.
Killingworth, CTRealtor.com
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10. 611 Mantua Blvd, Sewell, NJ
Price: $650,000
Year built: 1772
The Jesse Chew House: This Jersey iron-stone home offers lots of charm and character.
The five-bedroom dwelling features a recently modernized kitchen with a hammered copper sink and granite countertops. Throughout the home’s 2,838 square feet, there are tiger-striped oak hardwood floors, hand-hewn beams, three brick fireplaces, iron door hinges, a milk door, and original woodwork.
The 3.5-acre property also offers a one-bedroom carriage house, an enormous barn with three stalls, a tack room, and paddocks.
Sewell, NJ
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