Built in 1710, a New Jersey Farmhouse on 118 Acres Is This Week’s Oldest Home

Built in 1710, a New Jersey Farmhouse on 118 Acres Is This Week's Oldest Home

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A farmhouse in Chesterfield, NJ, that was built in 1710 is the oldest home on the market this week on Realtor.com®.

The four-bedroom home on 118 acres features many period details, including a walk-in fireplace and wide-plank floors. Over the years, some upgrades and additions have been done, but it does still need some restoration work.

Other dwellings to hit the market this week include an antique saltbox in Connecticut, a stone farmhouse in New Jersey, and a spacious Massachusetts home that once operated as a tavern.

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

1. 258 Ellisdale Rd, Chesterfield, NJ

Price: $1,675,000
Year built: 1710
Historic farmstead: 
This four-bedroom home sits on 118 acres with a working, certified organic farm.

The original domicile was built in 1710 and expanded in 1760. A cozy living room features wood-paneled walls, an exposed-beam ceiling, and a walk-in fireplace with a wood-burning stove. A nearby dining room also has a fireplace and some built-ins.

The house will need some restoration.

The sprawling acreage includes fruit trees, a vegetable garden, several outbuildings, two streams, and two ponds.

Chesterfield, NJ

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2. 81 Currituck Rd, Newtown, CT

Price: $1,595,000
Year built: 1712
Sweet saltbox:
This three-bedroom home was originally owned by one of the first families to settle in Newtown.

The spacious living room with an exposed-beam ceiling boasts a fireplace with a wood stove and Dutch oven. There are four fireplaces found throughout the home, including in the first-floor bedroom. Other historic highlights include original oak floors and hand-hewn beams. An updated kitchen has a cathedral ceiling.

The 25-acre property boasts a working hobby farm, a two-story barn, a chicken coop, three wells, a cottage, and a cabin.

Newtown, CT

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3. 191 Tindall Island Rd, Greenwich, NJ

Price: $373,000
Year built: 1720
The John Ware House: 
This Flemish, brick-front home was restored in 1997, but it still features many period details.

The front living room has an original fireplace, wide-plank floors, and built-in bookcases. Several more fireplaces can be found throughout 2,832 square feet of living space.

The historic section boasts a primary suite upstairs. The mid-1800s, two-story section features a Dutch door that opens to the dining area. There is another living area, an updated kitchen, as well as an additional bedroom found upstairs.

The acre lot comes with vegetable gardens.

Greenwich, NJ

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4. 607 Broadway, Hanover, MA

Price: $1,350,000
Year built: 1726
Charming Colonial:
This historic residence still features wide-plank floors, wood-beam ceilings, and seven fireplaces.

The four-bedroom floor plan boasts 3,632 square feet of living space. A spacious kitchen comes with an enormous fireplace and French doors that open to a beautifully landscaped backyard. The nearby dining room has a coffered ceiling, and there is also a formal living room and cozy sitting room. The spacious bedrooms are upstairs.

The 4.7-acre lot also features an in-ground pool, recently resurfaced pool deck, and two-story, three-car garage.

Hanover, MA

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5. 135 Riegelsville Rd, Milford, NJ

Price: $750,000
Year built: 1780
Stone farmhouse: 
This 15-acre property was once a working dairy farm, and it still features an original silo.

The four-bedroom, stone home has been updated and features preserved hardwood floors and exposed stone walls throughout its 3,289 square feet of living space. An addition constructed in 1820 features a walk-in stone fireplace. There’s a covered porch out front and a screened sun porch out back.

The property also includes a bank barn, pole barn, and one-bedroom cottage, which has a walk-in fireplace with a beehive oven.

Milford, NJ

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6. 28 Prospect St, Woodstock, CT

Price: $675,000
Year built: 1750
The Benjamin Child House: 
This updated, two-bedroom abode still features five original fireplaces, including one with two beehive ovens, and an original crane.

The historic section boasts original wood trim, stair treads, and wide-plank floors. A newer wing features a modern kitchen with a center island and soapstone countertops. Beautiful wood detailing surrounds the fireplaces, and the spacious bedrooms are located upstairs.

The 1-acre property includes a two-car garage with a rebuilt, two-story barn.

Woodstock, CT

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7. 27 Combs Hollow Rd, Randolph, NJ

Price: $699,000
Year built: 1760
Combs-Briant Home:
This well-preserved, three-bedroom home features wide-plank floors, built-in cabinets, exposed-beam ceilings, and detailed molding.

Three fireplaces can be found throughout the 2,476-square-foot abode. A two-story addition boasts a modern kitchen with double wall ovens and a center island and breakfast bar. The second-floor primary suite has a cathedral ceiling, four closets, and a sitting area.

The 1-acre lot also features a barn with a great room, wood stove, and second-story bedroom.

Randolph, NJ

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8. 58 Milk St, Newburyport, MA 

Price: $1,599,900
Year built: 1760
Georgian-style home: 
This four-bedroom dwelling has been elegantly updated over the years.

The 2,938-square-foot house still features high ceilings, beautiful crown molding, and period woodwork. A chef’s kitchen comes with custom cabinets, stainless-steel appliances, quartz countertops, and a walk-in fireplace. A bright sunroom overlooks the back deck and landscaped yard, which features an outdoor shower.

The property is pending sale.

Newburyport, MA

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9. 621 Amherst Rd, Sunderland, MA

Price: $585,000
Year built: 1763
Old Caleb Hubbard Tavern: 
This five-bedroom home once operated as a popular tavern.

The 3,372 square feet of living space have been renovated, but they still feature an original center chimney and three fireplaces. Raised paneling, built-in cabinets, wide-plank floors, and exposed-beam ceilings are also present throughout the home. The updated kitchen boasts custom cabinetry and bluestone countertops.

The 1.8-acre lot is commercially zoned and includes a one-bedroom apartment and a spacious barn.

Sunderland, MA

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10. 209 E King St, Edenton, NC

Price: $1,250,000
Year built: 1764
The James Coffield House: 
From the high ceilings and built-in bookcases to the ornate woodwork and numerous fireplaces, this five-bedroom domicile boasts many period details.

The kitchen has been updated, and the primary suite upstairs comes with a fireplace, sitting area, and claw-foot tub.

The backyard oasis features a pool with a spa, a full outdoor kitchen, a greenhouse, and a building, which could be transformed into additional living space. There’s also a second home that could be used for extended family or income potential.

Edenton, NC

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