Built in 1725, a Garrison Colonial in Connecticut Is the Week’s Oldest Property
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A Garrison Colonial built in 1725 in North Haven, CT, is the oldest property to hit the market this week on Realtor.com®.
The 2,812-square-foot home boasts lots of history with many period details. The two-story structure features a second level that overhangs the front of the home, with an exterior chimney in classic Garrison design.
Other gems on the market this week include a pre-Revolutionary War estate in South Carolina, an updated New England antique in Massachusetts, and a farmhouse in Pennsylvania.
Scroll down for a full look at this week’s 10 oldest homes.
1. 117 Upper State St, North Haven, CT
Price: $475,000
Year built: 1725
The Moses Clark House: This five-bedroom house features four fireplaces, wide-board chestnut floors, and wood-paneled walls.
There are exposed beams, arched ceilings, and skylights on the top level. The spacious living room features a large walk-in fireplace with an original beehive oven. Updates over the years include a kitchen addition and replacements of the gas water heater and natural gas furnace.
Enjoy scenic views of the 2-acre lot, with a brook and waterfall, from a cozy screened porch.
North Haven, CTRealtor.com
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2. 119 Under Mountain Rd, Canaan, CT
Price: $2,295,000
Year built: 1748
Renovated farmhouse: On an 18-acre parcel, this picturesque farmhouse has been meticulously updated over the years—with great care to preserve its history.
The modernized three-bedroom home now offers a chef’s kitchen with a marble waterfall island. A primary suite “boasts a gym and laundry room, as well as an epic primary bath with a custom sauna, double-sink vanity, shower, soaking tub, and water closet,” according to the listing.
There’s an oversized screened porch and an L-shaped back deck to take in the beautiful views. The property has two barns, an orchard and vegetable garden, and a pond with a dock.
Canaan, CTRealtor.com
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3. 11 Main St S, Bethlehem, CT
Price: $639,000
Year built: 1750
Restored Colonial: This four-bedroom abode boasts built-in cabinets, three fireplaces, and restored hardwood floors.
A 900-square-foot addition in 2018 made way for a spacious primary suite with a cathedral ceiling, exposed beams, and two large walk-in closets.
The 3,124-square-foot home now offers an updated kitchen with stainless-steel appliances and a double oven. Remaining historic details include intricate woodwork and a stately main staircase.
The half-acre lot features professional landscaping and stone walls.
Bethlehem, CTRealtor.com
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4. 557 Tabler Station Rd, Gerrardstown, WV
Price: $425,000
Year built: 1760
‘Great bones’: This four-bedroom brick home is being sold as is.
Sitting on 12 acres, the house offers 3,552 square feet of living space. While “the home has great bones,” the listing notes, the hardwood floor needs refinishing, the bathroom needs to be completed, and the interior needs paint.
The property comes with a pond and some outbuildings.
Gerrardstown, WVRealtor.com
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5. 17 Meeting St, Charleston, SC
Price: $7,800,000
Year built: 1760
The John Edwards Home: This pre-Revolutionary War estate is also known as the Samuel Chadwick House.
The elegantly renovated, three-story home boasts 5,332 square feet of living space filled with historic details. They include the original hardwood flooring and several fireplaces. The bathrooms were renovated and the kitchen modernized with high-end appliances and quartz countertops.
A primary suite comes with an office, private terrace, and bathroom with Carrara marble countertops and a gold tub.
Located on a private lot on the peninsula South of Broad, the property also has a pool, guesthouse, and two-car garage.
Charleston, SCRealtor.com
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6. 21 Pleasant St, Cromwell, CT
Price: $345,000
Year built: 1760
Updated Colonial: This affordably priced, three-bedroom dwelling features restored hardwood floors, two fireplaces, and built-in cabinets.
Updates over the years to the 2,206-square-foot home include a modern kitchen with a cathedral ceiling and a breakfast island. A primary bedroom can be found on the first floor, with two en suite bedrooms located upstairs. There’s a spacious living room and dining area, designed for entertaining and separated by beautiful French doors.
Enjoy views of the fenced yard from the screened sun porch.
Cromwell, CTRealtor.com
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7. 9 State St, Marblehead, MA
Price: $1,695,000
Year built: 1770
The Evelyn Bray House: Known as the Oakum Bay Building, this property features rental units, offices, and a workshop once used for Ralph Hulsman‘s boat canvas company.
Originally believed to have been constructed as a single-family home, the property retains much of its period charm with its wide-plank floors, exposed beams, and arched ceilings.
The two-car garage currently provides rental income.
Marblehead, MARealtor.com
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8. 91 Berkley St, Taunton, MA
Price: $455,000
Year built: 1775
New England charmer: This three-bedroom domicile has been entirely modernized.
This 1,759-square-foot house features restored hardwood floors. An updated living room has a cathedral ceiling and recessed lighting. The modern kitchen now offers custom cabinets, granite countertops, and a breakfast bar. A spacious primary suite can be found on the first floor, with two more bedrooms upstairs.
The attractive property also boasts updated plumbing and electric, along with a new furnace, roof, and windows.
Taunton, MARealtor.com
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9. 3 Seven Springs Dr, Reading, PA
Price: $675,000
Year built: 1780
Cumru Farm: This 3.6-acre property features a six-bedroom, 3,968-square-foot home that was built in multiple sections.
The dining room features a fireplace, and the living room comes with a wood stove.
The most recent addition is a two-car garage, which also offers space for bedrooms. An original stone springhouse is included in the sale.
Reading, PARealtor.com
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10. 43 Marlboro Rd, Stow, MA
Price: $659,900
Year built: 1780
Modern meets historic: This three-bedroom antique features original hardwood floors and four fireplaces.
A bright great room boasts a cathedral ceiling with exposed beams, while a roomy chef’s kitchen has granite countertops and a cozy breakfast nook. The 1,900-square-foot house features updated windows, a newer furnace, and central air conditioning.
Out back, there’s a large deck, hot tub, patio, and fire pit.
Stow, MARealtor.com
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