Renovated Pennsylvania Stone Farmhouse From 1711 Is the Week’s Oldest Home

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A renovated stone farmhouse built in 1711 is the oldest property to hit the market this week on Realtor.com®.

The three-bedroom home in Pennsylvania comes with a classic carriage house and a charming cottage. They sit on a lot of 7.6 acres. A buyer could live in the main house and rent out the other two structures. The main house features a new kitchen with cherry cabinets and a breakfast bar.

Other vintage homes appearing on the market this week include a home that was relocated in Maine, a newly renovated Pennsylvania farmhouse, a New York home in need of renovation, and a New Jersey townhome that was occupied by the British during the Revolutionary War.

For a full look at this week’s 10 oldest homes, just scroll on down.

1. Parkersville Rd, Chadds Ford, PA

Price: $699,900
Year built: 1711
Stone house, carriage, and cottage: Three dwellings on separate parcels are available on this 7.6-acre lot.

The three-bedroom stone farmhouse from the early 1700s features wide-plank hardwood flooring, a stone fireplace, and built-ins. The two other dwellings are a carriage house with room for two bedrooms and a one-bedroom cottage.

2. 1 Southside Rd, York, ME

Price: $650,000
Year built: 1720
Lewis-Adams House: This home was moved from the nearby town of Kittery in 1972. It features wide-plank flooring, built-ins, a window seat, and several fireplaces.

The well-preserved three-bedroom residence features a modern kitchen with cherry cabinets, and the primary suite offers a dressing room, walk-in closet, and spa bath.

3. 720 Swedesford Rd, Lower Gwynedd, PA

Price: $5,475,000
Year built: 1740
Newly renovated and expanded: This five-bedroom, 7,000-square-foot home underwent a three-year renovation and now features restored stone walls, wood beams, and an antique fireplace.

The 24-acre property also includes a pond, arboretum, organic vegetable garden, and equestrian facility with an indoor riding arena. There is a spa next to a spring house, a guest cottage, a caretaker’s home, and a renovated 200-year-old bank barn.

4. 2807 Wassergass Rd, Hellertown, PA

Price: $1,100,000
Year built: 1750
Starry Night Manor: This three-bedroom stone farmhouse sits on a picturesque lot of 10 acres.

The wood floors, built-in shelves, “walk-in” fireplace, and exposed wood beams have all been restored. Modernizations include a kitchen with radiant-heat flooring and a bluestone patio with a hot tub. There’s also a springhouse that could be used as an office or studio, along with a two-story barn.

5. 76 Myricks St, Berkley, MA

Price: $669,900
Year built: 1750
Cape Cod home: This 18th-century home in Bristol County features an addition that was built in the 1980s.

Sitting on 1.5 acres, the three-bedroom home has been remodeled over the years and now features newer hardwood floors as well as a kitchen with granite countertops. Exposed beams and several fireplaces—including one with a wood stove—remain.

6. 29 Senexet Rd, Woodstock, CT

Price: $390,000
Year built: 1750
New England Colonial: This three-bedroom home features built-ins, wood flooring, and a three-season room off the kitchen.

The primary suite is located on the first floor and two more bedrooms can be found upstairs. A garage, shed, and hobby shop with a private entrance make this the perfect property for a buyer who loves to tinker.

7. 236 Goldthwaite Rd, Northbridge, MA

Price: $450,000
Year built: 1759
Gorgeous gambrel: This cozy two-bedroom home features wide-plank flooring and arched panel doors.

The residence features several fireplaces, including one with a wood stove and bake oven. The kitchen has recently undergone a face-lift and now features granite countertops and stainless-steel appliances.

8. 2068 State Route 295, Canaan, NY

Price: $295,000
Year built: 1763
Colonial in need of renovation: This three-bedroom home needs a major renovation, and the price reflects it.

Located just over the border from Western Massachusetts, this Columbia County home needs a buyer with a creative eye to restore its antique charms. The house sits adjacent to Stony Kill Creek, and there’s also an old barn on the property.

9. 136 Chestnut Tree Hill Road Ext, Oxford, CT

Price: $440,000
Year built: 1769
Historic landmark: The four-bedroom New England Cape features original chestnut floors.

There’s a wood stove on the first floor along with a newly installed water filtration system. A two-story garage with an upstairs workshop provides ample space for projects. There’s even an artesian well on the property that adds to the home’s character.

10. 111 Garden St, Mount Holly, NJ

Price: $335,000
Year built: 1775
The Carr House: This charming five-bedroom townhouse was occupied by the British during the Revolutionary War.

Measuring 2,992 square feet, this Colonial features a custom fireplace in the kitchen. The bedrooms all have newly waxed hardwood floors, and there’s a massive attic that can be used for storage or as a living space.

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