Built in 1700, a Charming Connecticut Cape Is the Week’s Oldest Property

Other vintage homes to hit the market this week include a riverfront dwelling in New York once owned by author N.P. Willis, a historic farmhouse in New Jersey, and an affordable fixer-upper in Massachusetts.

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

Price: $359,900
Year built: 1700
Modernized Cape: This cute, 2,607-square-foot build looks brand new on the outside, but it has many preserved details inside.

Period highlights include wide-plank floors, three fireplaces, built-in cabinetry, and exposed-beam ceilings. The historic features are accented by a newly painted interior, barn doors, and lots of windows. A bright kitchen has stainless-steel appliances and granite countertops.

There are also two decks and a three-season porch to take in views of the private pond in the backyard.

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Price: $319,900
Year built: 1708
Center-chimney Colonial: This lovely little domicile is being offered as a one-bedroom home, but there’s plenty of room for a few more bedrooms upstairs.

The 1,836-square-foot dwelling still has many historic details, including three working fireplaces. A dining room boasts a built-in cabinet and a coffered ceiling. There are restored, hardwood floors throughout the home as well. A modern kitchen features stainless-steel appliances, a cathedral ceiling, exposed beams, and a wood-burning stove.

The quarter-acre lot has mature plantings and inground sprinklers.

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Price: $785,000
Year built: 1720
Idlewild cottage: This modernized home was once owned by author N.P. Willis, and it still features lots of period details.

Sitting on a 1.7-acre lot along the Hudson River, the three-bedroom house was recently renovated. The stylish kitchen features a wood ceiling, stone wall, and wood-burning pizza oven. Historic highlights include original doors and hardware, exposed brick walls, and preserved hardwood floors. The bright and airy primary suite upstairs boasts a soaring ceiling and lots of windows.

A covered back porch overlooks the heated in-ground pool.

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Price: $850,000
Year built: 1730
Shaggy Hill Farm: This four-bedroom farmhouse sits on 15 picturesque acres.

The 2,854-square-foot home originally hit the market in August for $925,000. The price was reduced to $850,000 in October, and the listing was removed a month later. It’s back on the market with the aim of attracting a buyer.

The recently renovated home features five fireplaces, including a two-sided fieldstone beauty in the living room. A primary suite with another fireplace can be found on the main level, with three more bedrooms upstairs.

The sprawling property includes a one-bedroom apartment, a three-car garage, and an enormous barn with an attached woodshed and toolshed. There’s also a chicken coop, duck coop, an orchard, and a private pond.

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Price: $1,085,000
Year built: 1735
Two homes with lake access: This 5-acre property boasts two historic homes, which have been modernized.

The old stone house features two bedrooms, three fireplaces, exposed-beam ceilings, preserved hardwood floors, and lots of built-ins. The one-bedroom mill house has an enormous cathedral ceiling, a loft, and a screened porch.

The sprawling property is bordered by a brook on two sides.

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Price: $680,000
Year built: 1735
Renovated waterfront retreat: This remodeled, four-bedroom home offers direct views of Wequetequock Cove.

The 2,507-square-foot house now offers a modern kitchen with a double wall oven, a wine chiller, granite countertops, and a large island. All of the bedrooms offer spectacular waterfront views. One bedroom can be found on the main level, with three more, including the primary, located upstairs.

Historic details include two fireplaces, restored hardwood floors, and exposed beams.

The property already has a pending offer.

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Price: $369,900
Year built: 1740
Charming Cape: This affordable home features wide-plank wood floors, exposed wood beams, and a fireplace in the living room.

The four-bedroom home offers a cozy, 1,688 square feet of living space. It features wood-paneled walls and a dining room with a fireplace. The kitchen has been updated over the years, but it still features exposed beams. A spacious bedroom on the main floor could be used as a primary bedroom or transformed into a home office.