An Enchanting Connecticut Antique From 1690 Is This Week’s Oldest Home

A country house built in 1690 in Old Lyme, CT, is the oldest home on the market this week on Realtor.com®.

Offering “peek-a-boo” views of the Connecticut River, this charmer boasts period details like wide-plank flooring, wood paneling, and built-in bookshelves.

Other vintage gems to hit the market this week include a property with history in New Hampshire, an affordable Colonial in Connecticut, and a pre-Revolutionary War farmhouse in New York.

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

1. 43 Johnny Cake Hill Rd, Old Lyme, CT

Price: $615,000
Year built: 1690
Country charmer: This 2,802-square-foot dwelling has been thoughtfully updated.

The cozy family room has a fireplace and lots of built-ins. The dining room features wood-paneled walls, an exposed-beam ceiling, and wide-plank flooring. The bedrooms are upstairs, with the primary featuring windows that overlook the backyard.

The 3-acre property comes with two barn-style garages, including one with a sauna, and the stone patio is equipped with a pizza oven.

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2. 3924 Beth Dr, Collegeville, PA

Price: $629,000
Year built: 1700
Charter Sycamore Farm: This restored, stone farmhouse offers built-in cabinets, a wood-burning stove with a wood mantel, and detailed millwork.

The four-bedroom home has a living room with wide-plank flooring and a fireplace. The dining room features a wood-burning stove, wainscoting, and built-in cabinetry. The family room has a wood-beamed cathedral ceiling with skylights, an exposed brick wall, a wood-burning stove, and a built-in bar. The updated kitchen features French doors that open to a multilevel deck.

The oversized primary bedroom upstairs boasts a cathedral ceiling, a walk-in closet, and a sitting area.

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3. 26 Cards Mill Rd W, Columbia, CT

Price: $699,000
Year built: 1702
Stoney Croft Farm: This four-bedroom Cape has been updated over the years and offers 2,640 square feet of living space.

It features “wide-plank chestnut floors, exposed wooded beams, a center chimney, beehive oven, and five fireplaces,” according to the listing.

The kitchen has custom cabinets, soapstone countertops, and stainless-steel appliances. A modern, two-story addition offers a bright and airy den, which opens to an oversized patio designed for entertaining. Two primary bedrooms have their own private bathroom.

The 69-acre lot comes with a stable with a hayloft, and a carriage garage with storage space.

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4. 455 Barstow Rd, Prince Frederick, MD

Price: $1,998,000
Year built: 1714
Cedar Hill Farm: This 75-acre parcel is anchored by a sprawling farmhouse with four bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms.

The original brickwork and woodworking, as well as wide-plank flooring, run throughout the 3,500 square feet of living space. A guest suite with a separate entrance can be found at the back of the house.

“This land was originally settled by John Bigger and the property was known as Bigger Plantation,” the listing notes.

The property also comes with a one-bedroom guesthouse and a one-bedroom cottage. There are two wooden bridges and multiple outbuildings, including a carriage barn, a six-stall horse stable, and an indoor riding arena.

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5. 39 Thornell Rd, Newton, NH

Price: $895,000
Year built: 1720
Bartlett Homestead: This four-bedroom beauty is the former home of Mary Bartlett, wife of Josiah Bartlett, the second person to sign the Declaration of Independence.

The 3,644-square-foot space features period highlights, including exposed-beam ceilings, three fireplaces, wide-plank flooring, and built-in cabinetry.

The updated kitchen offers high-end appliances, custom cabinets, and a large center island with seating. The sunroom is surrounded by windows and opens up to a roomy patio. The former root cellar nearby has been transformed into a stunning wine cellar.

The 4.7-acre property includes a skating pond and a barn with stables.

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6. 155 Old Glenham Rd, Fishkill, NY

Price: $1,100,000
Year built: 1720
Sweet stone home: This adorable abode on 33 acres comes with lots of charm and character.

A look back at the three-bedroom home’s history can be found throughout the 3,610 square feet of living space. There are preserved, wide-plank floors, a built-in window seat, arched ceilings, and wood-paneled walls.

Restored to its original grandeur, the dwelling also features a living room with an original fireplace. Another fireplace can be found in the dining room.

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7. 9 Pleasant St, West Newbury, MA

Price: $925,000
Year built: 1725
Expanded antique: This three-bedroom home offers exposed beams, wide-plank floors, and three fireplaces.

The 3,946 square feet of living space includes a modernized kitchen with skylights, a wood stove, custom cabinets, and stainless-steel appliances. The cozy living room has a stand-alone fireplace, and the two-story addition offers extra space for entertaining.

The primary suite comes with a gas fireplace, built-in shelves, a soaking tub, and access to a private terrace.

The home has an attached four-car garage, and there’s a chicken coop on the 1-acre parcel.

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8. 173 Tumble Idell Rd, Frenchtown, NJ

Price: $1,795,000
Year built: 1726
Hidden Pond: Offering views of the Delaware River Valley, this three-bedroom farmhouse has been thoughtfully preserved.

The beamed family room features wide-plank flooring and built-in bookcases. The formal living room has a fireplace, and the first-floor office comes with a private entrance. The newly renovated kitchen has a large center island, Mexican terra-cotta flooring, and French doors, which open to the terrace. The bedrooms are upstairs.

The 73-acre property includes a one-bedroom stone cottage, two barns, a tack room, and other outbuildings. The grounds feature beautiful landscaping, and there’s also a pond, stream, and pool.

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9. 85 Jerusalem Rd, New Milford, CT

Price: $399,900
Year built: 1730
Three-bedroom Colonial: This affordable abode is one of the oldest homes in town. It comes with wide-board chestnut flooring and three fireplaces.

The structure will need some restoration work. The cozy living room has a walk-in fireplace, the library features built-in bookcases, and the bedrooms have arched ceilings.

The 5-acre property is surrounded by a nature preserve, the listing notes.

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10. 809 N Quaker Hill Rd, Pawling, NY

Price: $2,395,000
Year built: 1759
Nord Farm: This stunning, pre-Revolutionary War farmhouse features historic details and luxurious amenities.

The New England-style, 3,360-square-foot home comes with restored chestnut flooring, original wood-beam ceilings, an original staircase, and five fireplaces. Luxury appointments include stone flooring, a built-in dog bed, and a chef’s kitchen with a marble-top island and high-end appliances.

The primary suite is upstairs and has original beams and flooring, and the family room could be used as an additional bedroom.

The 11-acre property includes an original barn, which is being used as a gardening shed that features a full-size golf simulator.

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