{"id":1395,"date":"2022-12-15T01:08:43","date_gmt":"2022-12-15T01:08:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/billingsrealtybrokers.paradiseinnovations.com\/index.php\/2022\/12\/15\/a-1650-virginia-home-that-helped-pave-the-way-for-public-schools-is-the-weeks-oldest-property\/"},"modified":"2022-12-15T01:08:43","modified_gmt":"2022-12-15T01:08:43","slug":"a-1650-virginia-home-that-helped-pave-the-way-for-public-schools-is-the-weeks-oldest-property","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/billingsrealtybrokers.paradiseinnovations.com\/index.php\/2022\/12\/15\/a-1650-virginia-home-that-helped-pave-the-way-for-public-schools-is-the-weeks-oldest-property\/","title":{"rendered":"A 1650 Virginia Home That Helped Pave the Way for Public Schools Is the Week\u2019s Oldest Property"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The historic Free School House in Gloucester, VA<\/a>, is the oldest property to hit the market this week on Realtor.com\u00ae.<\/p>\n

Built in 1650 for the \u201cmaintenance of a free school,\u201d the two-bedroom home is said to have paved the way for today\u2019s public schools. The original brick used to construct the house is now a design feature in the living and dining rooms.<\/p>\n

Other antique gems on the market this week include a stone farmhouse in Pennsylvania, an affordable Colonial in New Jersey, and a home on the famed Rainbow Row in Charleston, SC.<\/p>\n

Scroll down for a full look at this week\u2019s 10 oldest homes<\/a>.<\/p>\n

1. 9626 and 9630 Robins Neck Rd, Gloucester, VA<\/a><\/h2>\n

Price: $1,260,000
\nYear built: 1650
\nFree School House\u2019: <\/strong>This is the restored home of Henry Peasley<\/strong>, who made a bequest in the 17th century to establish a free school.<\/p>\n

The original home features interior brick walls, two fireplaces, and restored hardwood floors. The enormous, 53-acre waterfront property sits on two parcels: One features the main home and pier that fronts Free School Creek; the second parcel also boasts water frontage, and includes a 1934 cottage that offers views of the Severn River.<\/p>\n

You can enjoy spectacular vistas of the property from the spacious sunroom that overlooks a private backyard.<\/p>\n

Gloucester, VA<\/p>\n

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2.\u00a0552 Forest St, Marshfield, MA<\/a><\/h2>\n

Price: $1,200,000
\nYear built: 1700
\nEquestrian estate:<\/strong> This historic South Shore home has been well maintained over the years, yet still features many period details.<\/p>\n

A spacious family room boasts a cathedral ceiling, exposed beams, and an adorable loft that could be used as a home office. The gorgeous rustic kitchen has wide-plank pine flooring and a soaring ceiling. A primary bedroom can be found on the first floor with three more upstairs.<\/p>\n

The 3-acre property includes a stream with a goldfish pond, a guesthouse, a three-stall barn with tack room, and a three-car garage. The listing has already attracted a contingent offer.<\/p>\n

Marshfield, MA<\/p>\n

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3.\u00a0650 Rife Rd, East Berlin, PA<\/a><\/h2>\n

Price: $1,200,000
\nYear built: 1700
\nBeautiful brownstone: <\/strong>This four-bedroom farmhouse features lots of original stone and brick.<\/p>\n

An equestrian lover\u2019s dream, the 30-acre lot boasts an indoor riding arena, a pond, fenced pastures, an original bank barn, and riding trails. While there aren\u2019t a lot of interior photos available, we can see that at least one bathroom was modernized. The property is just 15 minutes away from Gettsyburg.<\/p>\n

The listing states that the home \u201cis currently in the finishing stages of complete renovations.\u201d<\/p>\n

East Berlin, PA<\/p>\n

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4.\u00a011 Ploughed Neck Ext, East Sandwich, MA<\/a><\/h2>\n

Price: $899,000
\nYear built: 1705
\nFreeman Homestead:\u00a0<\/strong>This Cape Cod abode on an acre parcel has been owned by just four families.<\/p>\n

The four-bedroom house has four fireplaces, wide-plank pine floors, and a beehive oven. The 2,182 square feet of space have been updated over the years, but original details remain. There\u2019s an exposed-beam ceiling and a wood stove in the country kitchen.<\/p>\n

The barn features an entertainment area on the first floor and a sleeping area on the upper level.<\/p>\n

East Sandwich, MA<\/p>\n

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5.\u00a085 Church St, Hamilton, NJ<\/a><\/h2>\n

Price: $399,000
\nYear built: 1740
\nNorth Crosswicks Colonial: <\/strong>This affordable, three-bedroom home features many period details, including exposed-beam ceilings.<\/p>\n

The cozy living room has a decorative fireplace, while the dining room boasts a built-in cabinet. An updated kitchen now features custom cabinets and granite countertops. The walk-up attic can be accessed by two staircases.<\/p>\n

Head outside and relax by the pool, or enjoy the views from the spacious deck.<\/p>\n

Hamilton, NJ<\/p>\n

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6.\u00a0132 Range Rd, Windham, NH<\/a><\/h2>\n

Price: $975,000
\nYear built: 1746
\nBarn manor: <\/strong>This property features a main home and two auxiliary apartments with a private entrance.<\/p>\n

The Pennsylvania Dutch Colonial has been updated over the years. The 5,088 square feet of space include eight bedrooms, hidden closets, fireplaces, built-ins, exposed stone walls, and wood floors. An upstairs primary suite has a fireplace and a sitting room, which could be used as a home office or nursery.<\/p>\n

The two apartments with separate utilities could be used to accommodate extended family or generate rental income.<\/p>\n

Windham, NH<\/p>\n

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7.\u00a06 Union St, Sag Harbor, NY<\/a><\/h2>\n

Price: $10,995,000
\nYear built: 1760
\nCapt. John Hulbert House: <\/strong>This five-bedroom home was built for Revolutionary War Capt. John Hulbert<\/strong> and his family. He is believed to have designed the original prototype of the U.S. flag.<\/p>\n

The 6,000-square-foot interior has been completely updated and restored over the years. The original elements that remain include hand-hewn beams, built-in cabinetry, moldings, two staircases, and eight masonry fireplaces. The four-story home is equipped with an elevator.<\/p>\n

Luxury finishes include restored Venetian plaster, a roof deck, and a full-service butler\u2019s pantry. The second-floor primary bedroom offers a private mahogany deck.<\/p>\n

Sag Harbor, NY<\/p>\n

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8.\u00a0424 Bronck Mill Rd, Coxsackie, NY<\/a><\/h2>\n

Price: $899,900
\nYear built: 1763
\nStone home:\u00a0<\/strong>This three-bedroom stone home boasts wide-plank floors, exposed beams, and three fireplaces.<\/p>\n

The 2,300-square-foot dwelling is located in upstate New York. It features many built-ins for extra storage, and the upstairs primary bedroom has a cathedral ceiling and exposed beams.<\/p>\n

There\u2019s a beautiful patio out back to take in views of the 7-acre parcel.<\/p>\n

Coxsackie, NY<\/p>\n

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9.\u00a092 Washington St, New London, CT<\/a><\/h2>\n

Price: $209,900
\nYear built: 1763
\nCapt. William Coit House: <\/strong>This is the three-bedroom home of a famed Revolutionary War captain.<\/p>\n

The second-oldest house in New London is also where Benedict Arnold<\/strong> is said to have visited around the time of the Raid of New London in 1781. The 1,439-square-foot home has been renovated throughout the years and now offers an updated kitchen, arched ceilings, and exposed beams. There are five fireplaces.<\/p>\n

The roof has been relaid using Canadian white cedar shingles, and most of the windows have been updated.<\/p>\n

New London, CT<\/p>\n

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10.\u00a093 E Bay St, Charleston, SC<\/a><\/h2>\n

Price: $3,475,000
\nYear built: 1779
\nThe James Cook House:\u00a0<\/strong>This gorgeous, three-bedroom Georgian home sits prominently on historic Rainbow Row.<\/p>\n

Modernizations over the years have paved the way for a chef\u2019s kitchen with lots of cabinets and a third-floor primary suite with a coffee bar. Historic details remaining throughout the 2,855-square-foot home include exposed brick walls, lots of fireplaces, beam ceilings, and restored hardwoods.<\/p>\n

The garden also features remnants of the original kitchen and a cistern, according to the listing. The four-story home already has a contingent offer.<\/p>\n

Charleston, SC<\/p>\n

Realtor.com<\/p>\n

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Realtor.com The historic Free School House in Gloucester, VA, is the oldest property to hit the market this week on Realtor.com\u00ae. Built in 1650 for the \u201cmaintenance of a free school,\u201d the two-bedroom home is said to have paved the way for today\u2019s public schools. The original brick used to construct the house is now…Read More→<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":0,"featured_media":1396,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1395","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/billingsrealtybrokers.paradiseinnovations.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1395","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/billingsrealtybrokers.paradiseinnovations.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/billingsrealtybrokers.paradiseinnovations.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/billingsrealtybrokers.paradiseinnovations.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1395"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"http:\/\/billingsrealtybrokers.paradiseinnovations.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1395\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/billingsrealtybrokers.paradiseinnovations.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1396"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/billingsrealtybrokers.paradiseinnovations.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1395"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/billingsrealtybrokers.paradiseinnovations.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1395"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/billingsrealtybrokers.paradiseinnovations.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1395"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}