It Rocks: Built in 1700, a Stone Home in New York Is the Week’s Oldest Property

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A Dutch-built stone home in Stone Ridge, NY, is the oldest property to hit the market this week on Realtor.com®.

The 2,525-square-foot house offers lots of spaces for entertaining, including a cozy den with a Dutch door that leads outside. Inside, there are wide-plank wood floors and exposed-beam ceilings, along with an exposed stone sunroom with lots of windows to take in the pristine views.

Other antique homes on the market this week include a Connecticut estate with an equestrian facility, a waterfront farmhouse in Virginia, and a stone center-hall Colonial in New Jersey.

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

1. 138 Pine Bush Rd, Stone Ridge, NY

Price: $658,000
Year built: 1700
Dutch-built home: 
What was once a tavern rumored to have been visited by George Washington has been turned into a Dutch home with an indoor pool.

The 3.4-acre property comes with a barn and two outbuildings. The four-bedroom house boasts stone hitching posts and original architectural details. The primary and secondary bedrooms were both recently renovated.

Across the street, an additional 2.8-acre lot is included with the sale.

Stone Ridge, NY

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2. 39 E Logan St, Philadelphia, PA

Price: $696,00
Year built: 1730
On Register of Historic Places:
This well-preserved, 13-room dwelling is said to be one of the oldest homes in Germantown.

The six-bedroom, center-hall Colonial still features many historic details, including double living rooms, an elegant main staircase, and four fireplaces. With two kitchens and two laundry rooms, the 4,113-square-foot home seems like it was designed for entertaining.

You can take in views of the private yard from the wraparound porch or the fun treehouse.

Philadelphia, PA

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3. 2 Race Hill Rd, Madison, CT

Price: $1,800,000
Year built: 1740
Abode with equestrian facility:
This charming four-bedroom antique comes with an addition from the 1990s, and it still boasts a 100-year-old slate roof.

Throughout the 3,748 square feet of space, you will find exposed beams, wide-plank wood floors, and many built-ins. The oversized living room features a brick floor.

The property comes with more than 30 acres of land, including a pond and four fenced pastures. There’s also a six-bay garage to store all of your toys or farm equipment.

The equestrian facility includes an indoor arena, an outdoor ring, 22 stalls, barns, and sheds. Then there’s a three-bedroom apartment for staff.

Madison, CT

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4. 720 Swedesford Rd, Lower Gwynedd, PA

Price: $5,390,000
Year built: 1740
Recently renovated:
The historic main residence just come off a three-year renovation and expansion.

Now offering nearly 7,000 square feet of living space, the grand home features a high-end kitchen with an exposed-beam ceiling, an enormous dining room with a fireplace, updated bathrooms, and lots of spots to take in the surrounding views.

A three-bedroom caretaker’s house and a two-bedroom renovated guesthouse can also be found on the secluded lot along with a bank barn, equestrian facilities, and an indoor arena.

The 24-acre property includes a private pond, arboretum, organic vegetable garden, orchard, walking trails, and, yes, pickleball courts.

Lower Gwynedd, PA

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5. 1849 Ocran Rd, White Stone, VA

Price: $625,000
Year built: 1742
Waterfront farmhouse: 
This three-bedroom residence on 4.6 acres is located on George’s Cove and comes with a new boat lift and slip.

The domicile features two primary bedrooms with walk-in closets and two full bathrooms. Historic details include heart pine wood flooring and two wood-burning fireplaces.

Plus, there’s a three-car garage with a workshop and an enlarged bay designed for a boat or RV storage.

White Stone, VA

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6. 648 Altamont Voorheesville Rd, Altamont, NY

Price: $445,000
Year built: 1747
Center-hall Colonial:
This modernized, five-bedroom farmhouse still features wide-plank floors, custom built-ins, and hand-hewn beamed ceilings.

A chef’s kitchen serves up custom cabinetry and a center island. The 3,177-square-foot home also has a formal living room with a fireplace and a great room where you can get cozy near the pellet stove.

The property’s 5 acres are zoned for horses, and there’s an attached in-law apartment with a separate entrance.

Altamont, NY

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7. 1069 Canal Rd, Franklin Township, NJ

Price: $530,000
Year built: 1750
Old Simonson Place: 
This five-bedroom build-out features many original details, including a built-in hutch and an exposed-beam ceiling in the dining room.

The 2,269-square-foot home has been updated over the years. The renovated kitchen boasts granite countertops and a breakfast nook. A primary suite has a separate sitting area and a spacious bathroom with a soaking tub.

The 2-acre property borders a stream.

Franklin Township, NJ

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8. 546 Kulps Rd, Barto, PA

Price: $660,000
Year built: 1750
Renovated farmhouse: 
This three-bedroom home was built where a quarry once operated. It has been expanded over the years.

The first-floor primary suite features two closets and a bathroom with radiant-heat flooring and a soaking tub. Upstairs, there’s a private deck. A portion of the 2,698-square-foot home has been available as a short-term rental.

Also located on the 8-acre lot are a pool and a two-story barn.

Barto, PA

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9. 258 Main St, Frelinghuysen, NJ 

Price: $425,000
Year built: 1751
Center-hall Colonial:
This former Anglican Mission House comes with lots of original details, including wide-plank floors, deep sills, and high ceilings.

The property was originally an Anglican church, later becoming an Episcopal church after the Revolutionary War. Over the years, it became known as the Mission House before being transformed into a single-family residence.

The four-bedroom home features two newer bathrooms, but the next buyer will need to put some finishing touches to it.

Frelinghuysen, NJ

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10. 35 Second St, Newport, RI

Price: $1,950,000
Year built: 1760
The John Frye House: 
This property includes two historic homes and offers a total of five bedrooms.

Located in the Point neighborhood, the 3,242-square-foot home features original wide-plank wood floors and numerous fireplaces. A formal living room boasts original paneling, while the modern kitchen still features an original cooking fireplace.

An enormous great room has a cathedral ceiling with exposed beams. It’s a great spot for entertaining or relaxing.

Newport, RI

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