Stone Farmhouse Built in 1700 on 375 Acres in New York Is This Week’s Oldest Home

A stone farmhouse built in 1700 in Kingston, NY, is the oldest home on the market this week on Realtor.com®.

Accompanied by a vast 375 acres, the antique is filled with period charm and modern amenities. Highlights range from wide-plank flooring to high-end appliances.

Other vintage gems to hit the market this week include a center-chimney Cape in Massachusetts, a Maryland bed-and-breakfast, and a New Hampshire estate said to have been visited by George Washington.

Scroll down for a full look at this week’s 10 oldest homes.

1. 400 New Salem Rd, Kingston, NY

Price: $6,500,000
Year built: 1700
Three homes: This massive, 375-acre property boasts an antique stone farmhouse, a one-bedroom guest cottage, and a four-bedroom residence.

The stone home from 1700 has three bedrooms, including the primary bedroom with a cathedral ceiling and a fireplace. The four-bedroom residence includes a chef’s kitchen and a living area with a vaulted ceiling. There is also a studio cabin and a restored barn currently being used as a workshop and entertainment space.

The enormous property comes with an in-ground pool and an equestrian facility.

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2. 457 Roode Rd, Griswold, CT

Price: $399,900
Year built: 1700
Benjamin Coit House: This five-bedroom home was once owned by a justice for the New London County Court.

The affordable abode features wide-plank floors, six fireplaces, and wood-paneled walls. The spacious kitchen comes with a cooking fireplace. An adjoining unit features an additional kitchen and living space. Two propane furnaces and new water heaters were recently installed, and the plumbing was updated.

The 1.4-acre lot includes a three-car garage with a workshop and a “bonus building.”

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3. 30 Milton Rd, Litchfield, CT 

Price: $1,195,000
Year built: 1700
Former Westleigh Inn House: This Litchfield landmark has been thoughtfully modernized.

The four-bedroom estate features wide-board floors, ornate millwork, exposed-beam ceilings, and built-in cabinetry. The chef’s kitchen has custom cabinets, an oversized island with seating and a prep sink, and stainless-steel appliances. Two sets of sliders provide backyard access. The third floor offers two additional rooms that could be used as bedrooms, a home office, or a fitness area.

The wraparound porch offers views of the 1.9-acre lot, including new landscaping.

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4. 374 High St, Pembroke, MA

Price: $799,000
Year built: 1702
Thomas Loring House: This five-bedroom, 3,381-square-foot Colonial has been updated, but period details remain. They include hand-hewn beams, seven fireplaces, wide-plank floors, and detailed molding.

The two-story great room has French doors that provide backyard access. The library features built-in bookcases, and the cozy living room comes with a wood-burning stove. Many bedrooms feature fireplaces as well.

This is a 13-acre equestrian property, and it includes a newly renovated carriage house, a barn, four paddocks, and a heated workshop/garage.

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5. 151 Merrimac St, Newburyport, MA

Price: $1,289,900
Year built: 1707
Renovated residence: This four-bedroom abode is located just a block from the waterfront and its shops and restaurants.

Measuring a bright and airy 2,600 square feet, the home was updated in 2016. Historic highlights include wide-board pine floors, exposed-beam ceilings, six fireplaces, and wood-paneled walls. The primary suite is on the second floor, and the third floor offers additional space for a bedroom or home office.

The fenced yard features a brick patio with a built-in fire pit.

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6. 53 Bagdad Rd, Durham, NH

Price: $824,900
Year built: 1713
Capt. Jonathan Chesley House: This updated, three-bedroom garrison boasts many original details, including period woodwork and wide-plank floors.

The kitchen was updated with granite countertops, and the living room features a walk-in fireplace with a cooking oven. The primary bedroom has a fireplace and walls paneled in wood. Another bedroom also offers a fireplace, and the third bedroom has an exposed-beam ceiling.

The property, which includes a barn and workshop, also “transfers with a separate adjacent 1.4-acre lot,” according to the listing.

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7. 15 Carver St, Halifax, MA

Price: $659,000
Year built: 1730
Center-chimney Cape: This three-bedroom home was built by Asef Bosworth and has been updated over the years.

Period millwork, exposed hand-hewn beams, and built-ins can be found throughout the 2,449 square feet of living space. The modernized kitchen has a cathedral ceiling, a window seat, and a stained-glass window. The cozy living room features a fireplace and a built-in bar. One bedroom with a private entry can be found on the first floor. There’s a brick patio out back.

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8. 209 W Federal St, Snow Hill, MD

Price: $849,000
Year built: 1742
Chanceford Hall: This six-bedroom residence was once owned by Revolutionary War Co. Levin Handy. It currently operates as a bed-and-breakfast.

Original details can be found throughout the 5,620 square feet of living space, including hardwood floors, fireplaces, bookshelves, and moldings. The chef’s kitchen offers “high-end appliances, a large island, and plenty of counter space.”

The 1.1-acre lot includes a lap pool.

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9. 595 Washington Rd, Rye, NH

Price: $2,600,000
Year built: 1747
Former Garland Tavern: George Washington reportedly visited this five-bedroom estate in 1789.

Now modernized, the 4,314-square-foot home features a bright kitchen with commercial-grade appliances and quartz countertops and a formal dining room with wood-paneled walls. The sunroom features many built-ins; the upstairs primary suite boasts a fireplace, walk-in closet, and two vanities; and the third floor comes with a guest suite.

The 2-acre lot includes a detached garage and a clay tennis court.

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10. 2015 Main St, Glastonbury, CT

Price: $945,000
Year built: 1750
Updated Colonial: This five-bedroom home has been modernized and offers 3,808 square feet of living space.

Historic details include wide-plank floors and walls, six fireplaces, and exposed-beam ceilings. The bright kitchen boasts a new butler’s pantry with a wine bar, modern appliances, and an island with a granite countertop. There are family rooms on the first and second floors, as well as two home offices. The third floor boasts the fifth bedroom.

The level lot features a brick patio and a two-story barn with a finished studio.

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