250 years? That's nothing. Here are five beautiful American homes that are older than the USA itself
As America celebrates its 250th birthday, we take a look at some of the finest homes built before independence, yet which still stand proud today.
New York — $3,100,000
This dairy farm in upstate New York dates back to 1759, sits in 12 acres of gorgeous woodland — which is as old, or older than the building — and has been beautifully updated throughout.
It's close to the Appalachian Trail, has a gorgeous DeVol kitchen, and is just 90 minutes from Manhattan on the train.
For sale @buyingupstate and The Lillie K Team at Four Seasons Sotheby's International Realty.
South Carolina — $4,295,000
In the magical old city of Charleston, this 1743-built home pre-dates the Boston Tea Party by thirty years.
It's an architectural gem on South Lamboll Street, one of the prettiest in the city, and as well as its charming original features it also has double piazzas and verandas to provide the quintessential Charleston outdoor living lifestyle.
For sale via Daniel Ravenel Sotheby’s International Realty — see more details and pictures.
Pennsylvania — $999,000
Looking for all the world like the sort of cottage you'd find in Cumbria, this glorious little stone-built home dates back to 1753.
It's been updated sensitively, though, with a fine kitchen, a swimming pool and grounds of just over half an acre.
For sale via Kurfiss Sotheby's International Realty — see more details and pictures.
Massachusetts — $1,489,000
You'll find eight fireplaces, original wide-plank wood floors, and preserved period detail throughout a house that was originally the Cushing Tavern, built in 1746 in the town of Hingham, where you'll find some of the oldest homes in America.
It's had modern updates — heating system, roof, and central air conditioning — but is in many ways a blank canvas looking for an owner to bring their own personality to this 18th century home.
For sale via William Raveis — see more details and pictures.
Connecticut — $7,250,000
As rude as it might be to play favourites, we've left the best til last: this utterly magical house is described by the agents as having 'one of the most breathtaking private settings on the Connecticut River' — and it's not hard to believe.
Built in 1750, with almost 4,500sq ft of space and just under 10 acres, it's an irresistibly pretty house that has been remarkably well cared for — and the cool, wooded grounds and pool are sumptuous.
For sale via William Pitt Sotheby's International Realty — see more details and pictures.
