Built in 1693, a Converted Gristmill in New York Is the Week’s Oldest Home
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A former gristmill built in 1693 in Manhasset, NY, is the oldest property to hit the market this week on Realtor.com®.
Overlooking Manhasset Bay, the historic property also features a pool, gardens, and a two-car garage on a 1.18-acre lot on a quiet cul-de-sac.
Other antique homes on the market this week include an adorable abode on Cape Cod, a Federal-style mansion in Maryland, and a sweet Cape in Connecticut.
Scroll on down for a full look at this week’s 10 oldest homes.
1. 3 Water Ln, Manhasset, NY
Price: $4,998,000
Year built: 1693
Plandome Mills: Formerly a working gristmill, this five-bedroom, waterfront residence has been updated over the years.
It still retains original details, from the wide-plank flooring to the exposed beams on the ceiling.
The 2,366-square-foot home also features a wood-burning fireplace, an open kitchen, and living and dining rooms with views of Manhasset Bay.
The best views can be found on the third floor, where you’ll find an original cupola that could be used as a meditation room, home office, or yoga studio.
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2. 10 Mill Hill Ln, Chatham, MA
Price: $2,195,000
Year built: 1720
Historic village location: This three-bedroom charmer on Cape Cod has been beautifully updated over the years.
The cute house is located on a cul-de-sac near Lighthouse Beach and Chatham Village, making it an ideal summer retreat or investment property.
The main level features a living room with a gas fireplace, a bright kitchen with a center island, a primary bedroom with a full bath, and a den. Two more bedrooms can be found upstairs.
Out back, there’s a stone patio and a convenient shower.
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3. 48 Manning St, Portsmouth, NH
Price: $1,495,000
Year built: 1730
Portsmouth’s South End: This four-bedroom Colonial is within walking distance to the downtown and the waterfront.
The living room features an enormous walk-in fireplace, built-ins, wide-plank flooring, and a ceiling with an exposed beam. There’s also a cozy den and a sweet breakfast area with a fireplace.
You can access the private patio out back via a gorgeous trellis walkway.
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4. 1 Frost St, Natick, MA
Price: $1,250,000
Year built: 1738
Robert Jenison House: This four-bedroom, wood-frame home boasts original wide-plank pine floors, exposed beams, and hand-carved paneling.
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this 3,253-square-foot home has been updated over the years. It now offers an updated kitchen, a high-velocity, air-conditioning system, and a tankless water heater.
The 1.75-acre lot includes a two-car garage, large storage shed, and accessory building.
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5. 82 Westbrook Rd, Deep River, CT
Price: $695,000
Year built: 1740
Updated Cape: This cozy three-bedroom Cape features wide-plank floors, exposed beams, and a recently restored double-center hearth with a beehive oven.
Other updates include a new custom kitchen with a marble island and coffee bar. A primary suite can be found on the main level. The remaining bedrooms, including a another suite, are upstairs.
The 1.8-acre lot comes with a two-story guesthouse.
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6. 968 Plymouth St, East Bridgewater, MA
Price: $699,900
Year built: 1750
Cute Colonial: This three-bedroom, modernized dwelling still features wide-board pine flooring, vaulted-and-beamed ceilings, and seven fireplaces.
The enormous kitchen with a cathedral ceiling and exposed beams comes with concrete countertops and a breakfast bar. A walk-up third floor features two finished rooms, which could be used as a home office or play area.
There’s also an attached two-car garage with a workshop, a pool, and a two-story barn on the 1.6-acre lot.
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7. 764 Toad Valley Rd, Glen Rock, PA
Price: $239,900
Year built: 1750
Stone farmhouse: This three-bedroom fixer-upper features a working spring in the basement.
The 1,821-square-foot residence has been in the same family for more than 150 years. The list price is low in consideration of the renovations the home will need.
A creek runs through the 1.3-acre property, and there’s a detached garage with electricity, which could be used as a workshop.
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8. 175 McKeen St, Brunswick, ME
Price: $289,000
Year built: 1750
Cape in need of a refresh: This three-bedroom antique needs some TLC, but it also boasts refinished oak flooring in the kitchen and a brick hearth with a wood-burning stove.
Another wood-burning stove can be found in the cozy living room, which also features wide-plank, pumpkin pine flooring. The primary bedroom is on the first floor, and two more bedrooms are upstairs.
There’s a large outbuilding on the 0.41-acre lot. It’s designed to store gardening and lawn equipment.
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9. 41 Main St, Stony Brook, NY
Price: $985,000
Year built: 1750
Mint condition: The sweet property in the heart of Stony Brook Village offers four bedrooms, a kitchen with modern appliances, multiple fireplaces, and exposed-beam ceilings.
The one-acre lot with water views has “remarkable potential,” including the possibility of subdivision, according to the listing. There’s space for a pool, pool house, and tennis court. The locale is walkable to shops and Avalon Park.
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10. Cambridge, MD
Price: $1,500,000
Year built: 1760
Glasgow Mansion: This six-bedroom, Federal-style home features original woodwork, fireplaces, and a three-level staircase with a refinished banister.
The 4,106-square-foot home sits on nearly 3 acres across from the Choptank River. It’s been tastefully updated over the years, and recent upgrades include the reconstructed conservatory/side porch, exterior and interior painting, and new appliances with cabinetry. The tiles on the slate roof were replaced, and the bathrooms were updated.
A writer’s cottage with a fireplace could also make for a cozy home office or yoga studio.
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