6 Homes Up for Sale That Were Built Before the United States Was Founded
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1/6Photograph by Dennis Carbo
172 Roast Meat Hill Road - Killingworth, CT
Listed for: $2.95 millionAn estate holding the circa-1756 Elisha Crane House (named for past inhabitant Elisha Crane, a lieutenant in the Revolutionary War) is up for grabs after a careful renovation. Modernizing the spaces for today's luxury living while leaving the traditional, timeless feel intact was no small feat. A team including renowned housewright H. 'Skip' Broom, landscape architect Christopher Thorpe, and interior designer Richard Keith Langham worked for two years to restore the antique estate.Now finished, some high points include the great room with 30' ceilings, the dining room with a hand-painted mural, and a redone barn with a home theater and bluestone patio.Margaret Muir of Sotheby's International Realty holds the listing.
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2/6Photograph by Realty Plans for Sotheby’s International Realty
44 Sound Beach Avenue - Old Greenwich, CT
Listed for: $1.995 millionIn Old Greenwich, the Nathaniel Peck, Jr. House is a local gem. A quintessential example of Colonial architecture, it displays a saltbox roof and classic symmetry all built around a central quarry-stone chimney. Inside, it's all about the details. You'll find wide floor boards, a large solarium, and a cozy game room on the lower level rumored to have once been a speakeasy. Built in 1750, there's no telling what stories the 2,981-square-foot home has to tell. Martha Z Jeffrey of Sotheby's International Realty holds the listing.
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3/6Photograph courtesy of Douglas Elliman Realty
16 Allen Farm Road - Chilmark, MA
Rent it for: $10,000-$20,000 per weekWhile some parts of Martha's Vineyard feel decidedly posh, this estate sprawling 100+ acres embraces the New England island's agricultural past. The hilltop house was just built in 2018, but the property's original farmhouse dates back to 1773.Here, you can get fresh produce from the vegetable garden and eggs from the chickens before heading down to Lucy Vincent Beach or Chilmark Pond. The rural estate, which sleeps 10, has been in the same family's hands since 1762. Taking in the serene ocean views, it's easy to see why.Jesse Greenstein of Douglas Elliman holds the listing.
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4/6Photograph courtesy of Douglas Elliman Realty
94 Post Lane - Southampton, NY
Listed for: $4.95 millionThis shingle-style charmer in Southampton has been moved two times since it was built in 1740, ultimately settling into its current site in the 1950s. While its interior details, such as the fireplaces and wood beams, certainly draw you in, the grounds also have lots to offer. Next to the pool, the backyard's historic summer kitchen has been converted into an adorable pool house with a red barn vibe, a picturesque setting for hosting summer soirées.Michaela Keszler and Paulina Keszler of Douglas Elliman hold the listing.
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5/6Photograph by Chris Foster Photography/Douglas Elliman Realty
64 Union St - Sag Harbor, NY
Listed for: $2.395 millionThis listing, the oldest of the bunch, happens to be the oldest home in the Hamptons. Built in 1693, it shines with preserved elements like wood beams, leaded windows, and 17th-century ironwork on its fireplaces. Sitting in the heart of historic Sag Harbor Village, where whaling captains often lived, a new owner can enjoy the comfort of home or walk to shops and restaurants nearby. From the 1,450-square-foot residence, historic churches are also in view, making the property's Sunday soundtrack a chorus of bells.Mark Tevis of Douglas Elliman holds the listing.
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6/6Photograph by Thomas Kates at HomeTourVision.
297 Bellvale Lakes Road - Warwick, NY
Listed for: $875,000Set on a beautiful 49-acre expanse of hills, wetlands, and farm fields, this stone cottage in the Hudson Valley has been standing since 1782. Most of the 2,800-square-foot home is original, including two functioning stone fireplaces. Offering a classic layout with a center hall and a wood-burning stove in the kitchen, traces of the home's age are everywhere. Stepping outside to stroll or horseback ride through nature, you can indulge in simple, countryside living any time here.Jacob Matthews of Sotheby's International Realty holds the listing.
