Built in 1710, a Pennsylvania Property on a William Penn Land Grant Is This Week’s Oldest Home

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Said to be one of the longest-standing private residences in Pennsylvania’s Delaware County, the 1710 Newtown Square structure is the oldest home on the market this week on Realtor.com®.

A sitting room with a hearth fireplace and pine floors can be found on the main floor of the original home. The cozy dining and living rooms also boast wood-burning fireplaces.

Other vintage dwellings to hit the market this week include a stone Dutch Colonial in New York, an original log home in Pennsylvania, and a Greek Revival Colonial in Virginia.

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

1. 571 N Newtown Street Rd, Newtown Square, PA

Price: $1,250,000
Year built: 1710
James Price House: 
This 2.2-acre property was “built on a William Penn land grant,” according to the Newtown Square Historical Society.

Said to be one of the oldest homes in Delaware County, the five-bedroom estate offers 3,627 square feet. Many period details can be seen throughout the home, including wide-pine floors, several fireplaces, and wood-beam ceilings. There is a stone accent wall in the spacious eat-in kitchen.

The large property also has a two-story bank barn that was last used as a veterinary practice.

Newtown Square, PA

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2. 85 Baumgarten Rd, Woodstock, NY

Price: $1,850,000
Year built: 1720
Stone Dutch Colonial:
Built as a summer home for one of Woodstock’s founding families, this five-bedroom home boasts lots of original charm.

Throughout the 4,582-square-foot space, historic details can be found throughout the home, including exposed-beam ceilings, wide-plank floors, and built-in cabinets. The primary suite features a cozy fireplace. An attached, two-bedroom guesthouse is designed to accommodate extended family and friends.

Located on 10.6 acres, the property also features a greenhouse, outbuildings, a sugar shack, and a two-story barn.

Woodstock, NY

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3. 4 Summer St, Kingston, MA

Price: $649,000
Year built: 1720
Former home of Rev. Joseph Stacey: 
This four-bedroom dwelling, which once housed the founding minister of Kingston’s First Parish Church, has wide-pine floors, front and rear staircases, and two fireplaces. The dining room features exposed-beam ceilings, a built-in cabinet, and a cozy fireplace. The galley-style kitchen has been updated over the years and offers stainless steel appliances. Four bedrooms can be found upstairs, along with a recently renovated bathroom with a glass shower and clawfoot tub.

There are two screened-in porches, and a large patio and deck to enjoy views of the peaceful backyard.

Kingston, MA

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4. 368 Thompson Mill Rd, New Hope, PA

Price: $5,200,000
Year built: 1720
Doan Hollow:
This thoughtfully renovated, 9,330-square-foot home still features vintage pine-board floors, three staircases, six fireplaces, and exposed beams.

The main home has six en suite bedrooms, including a first-floor primary suite with access to a private terrace. A massive great room features a stone fireplace and vaulted ceiling. The gourmet kitchen has an exposed stone wall, quartzite countertops, and high-end appliances.

Located on 12 acres, the property offers a detached bank barn that could be transformed into a two-bedroom guesthouse. There is also a heated saltwater pool and spa, outdoor kitchen, stone spring house, and a covered terrace and patio with a fireplace.

New Hope, PA

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5. 560 Old Quaker Rd, Lewisberry, PA

Price: $387,000
Year built: 1737
Original log home: 
This property features an original log house and a single-story addition built in 2004.

The five-bedroom log home boasts exposed-beam ceilings and walls and a walk-in fireplace. The primary suite, with clawfoot tub, can be found on the first floor. Upstairs, there are two more bedrooms, along with a loft for storage. Connected by the laundry, the addition offers a family room, kitchenette, living room, and two more bedrooms.

Lewisberry, PA

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6. 4750 Warner Hall Rd, Gloucester, VA

Price: $3,995,500
Year built: 1748
Warner Hall: 
This enormous, Greek Revival Colonial boasts an 18th-century wing with wood-beam ceilings and brick floors.

The sprawling, eight-bedroom estate has been meticulously updated over the years. Primary bedrooms are located on the first and second floors. Pine floors, a double staircase, and 12 working fireplaces are situated throughout the 16,798-square-foot home.

Offering water frontage on the Severn River, the nearly 30-acre property also includes a river cottage, pier, boat lift, and ramp.

Gloucester, VA

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7. 107 Millstone Rd, Millstone Township, NJ

Price: $900,000
Year built: 1750
Updated Dutch Colonial: 
This four-bedroom abode boasts hand-carved beam ceilings, an original staircase, and preserved plank floors.

Throughout the home’s 2,622 square feet, evidence of its rich history abounds. An enormous living area features a brick wall, fireplace, and exposed beams. An airy kitchen has been modernized over the years and now includes stainless steel appliances.

Located on 8.4 acres, the property also sports a 3-acre, naturally stocked lake and a private dock.

Millstone Township, NJ

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8. 374 Middle St, Braintree, MA

Price: $644,900
Year built: 1750
Modernized antique: 
This four-bedroom charmer has been thoughtfully updated and still features wide-plank floors, double staircases, and built-in cabinets.

The cozy, 1,785-square-foot home has a recently renovated kitchen with honed granite countertops, a farmhouse sink, and an enormous island. The spacious bedrooms can be found upstairs, along with extra space for an office or playroom.

There is already a contingent offer on the property.

Braintree, MA

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9. 811 Port Providence Rd, Phoenixville, PA

Price: $465,000
Year built: 1755
Affordable farmhouse: 
This four-bedroom abode has stone walls and original oak floors.

The renovated first floor of this 2,308-square-foot space features a living room with floor-to-ceiling, built-in bookcases. A nearby dining room has a wood-burning stove. The updated kitchen features custom cabinets, marble countertops, high ceilings, and modern appliances. The primary suite is on the second floor, along with an additional bedroom. Two more can be found on the third floor.

The fenced-in lot features a slate patio, wood pergola, hot tub, and koi pond. The well-priced property is already pending sale.

Phoenixville, PA

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10. 18-24 Elm Ridge Rd, Pennington, NJ

Price: $1,425,000
Year built: 1760
Historic estate: 
The original dwelling features well-preserved hardwood floors, exposed-beam ceilings, and many built-ins.

The front-to-back living room has a large fireplace and a wall of windows that overlook the private backyard. A nearby dining room has an eye-catching  wood ceiling. The modernized kitchen offers stainless steel appliances, custom cabinets, and a butcher-block island. The nearly 40-acre, gated property boasts a two-bedroom guest cottage, a six-stall barn, chicken coop, and a pavilion.

Pennington, NJ

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