Built in 1713, Stone Farmhouse in Pennsylvania Is Week’s Oldest Home


A 1713 stone farmhouse with a bank barn in Pennsylvania is the oldest home to hit the market this week on Realtor.com®.

The 3,785-square-foot home on 3.5 acres in the town of Macungie features a main suite with sliding barn doors, a stone patio, and a modernized chef’s kitchen. A two-story bank barn on the property is built into the side of a hill, which provides walk-in access to both levels.

Other vintage homes up for sale this week range from a home owned by a grandfather of a signer of the Declaration of Independence to the carriage house of George Washington‘s brother.

Scroll on down for a full look at this week’s top 10 antiques.

Price: $775,000
Year built: 1713

Stone farmhouse: This centuries-old stone farmhouse had a thoughtful addition built onto it in 2012. The new structure was designed to complement its 18th-century counterpart.

An original front door opens to a library and a living room with oak flooring. A chef’s kitchen features custom cabinetry and Miele appliances. Historic details can be found throughout the house—from the tongue-and-groove pine flooring upstairs to interior stone walls.

Macungie, PA

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Price: $1,200,000
Year built: 1719

The Poe House: One of the oldest homes in Annapolis, this was once owned by Charles Carroll the Settler, who was the grandfather of Charles Carroll of Carrollton, a signer of the Declaration of Independence.

Period details can still be seen in the pine woodwork, small-paned windows, and original floorboards in this four-bedroom home. Additions were made in the late 18th and mid-19th centuries while preserving the home’s history.

Annapolis, MD

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Price: $1,699,000
Year built: 1736

Restored Cape: This property sits on 213 acres at one of New Hampton’s highest elevations, offering beautiful mountain and lake views.

There are seven fireplaces and stoves throughout the spacious 5,000-square-foot main house. Two side-by-side 1700s Cape Cod homes were combined to form this single residence.

With a private pond, hiking trails, a reconstructed 1780 post-and-beam barn, and plenty of space to add a pool or tennis court, this wooded oasis offers plenty to keep you entertained.

New Hampton, NH

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Price: $599,900
Year built: 1737

Capt. Anthony White House: One of the oldest homes in Georgetown, this features original hand-hewn heart of pine flooring, three fireplaces, and four bedrooms.

The front porch of this 3,110-square-foot home offers a front-row view of all the action in town, including the Front Street parades.

Located across from the Sampit River, this home features a recently renovated kitchen and bathrooms along with a newer roof, double front porches, and a concrete-covered back patio for outdoor entertaining.

Georgetown, SC

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Price: $299,900
Year built: 1750

Quintessential farmhouse: Take in the views of the nearby apple orchards and flowering gardens from the screened-in front porch of this three-bedroom farmhouse on an acre lot.

Original details of the 2,182-square-foot home include the rich mahogany wood trim, hardwood floors, built-in shelving, custom doors, and oversized wood-burning fireplace. Modern updates include a spacious bathroom with a vaulted ceiling, a step-up soaking tub, and a separate shower.

Milton, NY

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Price: $2,495,000
Year built: 1750
Dunn Designs renovation: Antique meets modern in this remodeled residence with a farmhouse kitchen with a Danby marble–topped island, Wolf range, Sub-Zero refrigerator, and Bosch dishwasher.

Historic details in this five-bedroom home include wide-plank pine flooring and beams. Modern updates include a new roof, updated electrical, third-floor gym, and lower-level recreation room with a new full bath. The root cellar was transformed into a wine cave that is sure to impress guests.

Fairfield, CT

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Price: $699,900
Year built: 1750
Heavenly homestead: Original beams, wide-plank pine flooring, and built-ins abound in this historic home that sits on 50 pastoral acres.

You can soak in the views from the back deck or wraparound porch. Modern updates to the four-bedroom home feature a renovated kitchen with Corian countertops, a heated sunroom, and an in-ground pool with a hot tub. Historic details include hardwood flooring, a carriage house connecting to a two-story barn, and a detached sap house.

Goffstown, NH

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Price: $1,585,000
Year built: 1750
Restored antique: An extensive renovation from the foundation up was completed in 2016 on this four-bedroom home located less than two hours from New York City.

The original exposed brick, wood beams, and wide-plank flooring have all been beautifully restored. Also revitalized was the enormous chef’s kitchen with walk-in pantry and wet bar. The primary bedroom features a spa-inspired, en suite bath with a cathedral ceiling, oversized windows, soaking tub, and walk-in shower. There’s also a bluestone terrace with a fireplace, a covered porch, and a large workshop on the 4-acre property.

New Milford, CT

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Price: $1,075,000
Year built:1750
George Washington connection: This detached two-bedroom carriage house was once the home of George Washington‘s brother Lawrence.

The all-brick cottage features its own cobblestone and brick drive with two courtyards and sits just a few steps from Old Town. The 1,030-square-foot home has a wood-burning fireplace, hardwood flooring, a cozy kitchen, and two bedrooms. Though the home is located in the heart of Old Town Alexandria, it sits on an incredibly private lot.

Alexandria, VA

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Price: $1,200,000
Year built: 1750
Award-winning remodel: This five-bedroom home was beautifully restored and features wide-plank flooring and exposed beams rich in history.

Updates include an open kitchen with a gas fireplace, a new basement, and a full-house generator. There’s also a heated greenhouse with a potters bench. Oversized windows let in plenty of natural light, and a bonus third-floor room could be used as a loft, studio, or additional bedroom. The 1.35-acre property comes with a koi pond.

Sandwich, MA

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