The oldest home to land on the market this week is a spectacular waterfront estate in New Hampshire. Built in 1669, the house sits just feet from the water and offers unobstructed views of Portsmouth Harbor and the Piscataqua River.
And thanks to its location, this residence from the 17th century won’t come cheap. Assessed at a value of $3.3 million, the seaside retreat is headed to the auction block in late October. We’re not sure how high the bidding will go for this coveted half-acre parcel on the water, but prospective buyers will have to shell out a $25,000 deposit just for the privilege to bid.
Other vintage beauties new to the market this week include a pastoral, 5-acre property in Massachusetts with a home built in 1721, an assortment of Cape Cods and Colonials, and even a Georgian-style home in New Jersey that has doubled in size since it was built in 1730.
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Price: $3,300,100
Year built: 1669
Salamander Point: This breathtaking waterfront property offers marine views in every direction. Although the listing photos don’t show off the interior of the home, which was built in 1669, perhaps the location is enough to entice bidders to raise their virtual paddles. The three-bedroom home on a half-acre of land is going up for auction online, with the bidding set to conclude on Oct. 27.
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Price: $1,675,000
Year built: 1721
Heart of Hingham: Location is key for this spacious 5-acre property, close to all that Hingham has to offer.
The four-bedroom home features wide pine floors, a finished third floor, an updated kitchen, two staircases to the second floor, and a wood-burning stove that heats the whole first floor.
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Price: $350,000
Year built: 1730
Clark-Garrison House: This original Georgian home has more than doubled in size.
An addition in 2005 brought the floor plan to 2,842 square feet, with four bedrooms and three bathrooms. Highlights include the four brick fireplaces, natural wood plank flooring, and a roomy kitchen. Out back, the large lot features a gunite saltwater pool and a hot tub.
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Price: $600,000
Year built: 1730
New England Cape: Close to town, this charming three-bedroom, 2,084-square-foot home sits on a quarter-acre.
A large addition to the back of the classic home features vaulted ceilings and a brand-new wood stove. Vintage features include wide board floors throughout, Vermont slate in the mudroom and kitchen, and three fireplaces for cold Connecticut winters.
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Price: $1,390,000
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Year built: 1736
Business zoned: Restored across all of its 1,970 square feet, this three-bedroom home includes handmade chestnut counters, hand-built custom cabinetry, wide pine floors, and three fireplaces.
More modern updates are evident as well, including air conditioning, a new gas heating system, and a convenient first-floor laundry. On the half-acre lot, there’s also a barn/garage that’s currently being rented out and offers an additional 1,570 square feet of commercial space, zoned for business.
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Price: $259,000
Year built: 1740
As-is Cape: This post-and-beam charmer is being sold as is. Affordable and petite, it features two bedrooms and 1,470 square feet of living space. Inside, you’ll find wide board floors and four fireplaces—including one in the kitchen, which also has a beehive oven.
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