Estate built in 1646 hits the market in Massachusetts for $1.6 million. Look around
A wondrous, and very old, estate has landed on the real estate market in Newbury, Massachusetts for $1.65 million. And the kicker? It’s one of only 10 houses with this specific type of architecture located in the Bay State.
It’s called a “First Period” home, which means it’s a type of house that was constructed between 1626-1725, Historic Ipswitch reports. The one listed in Newbury was built in 1646.
“First Period houses have steeply pitched roofs, are asymmetrical due to having been built in phases, and feature large central chimneys,” Historic Ipswitch describes. “Exposed chamfered summer beams are almost always found, especially in the front rooms. First Period builders were often trained in English Medieval and post-Medieval techniques.”
This particular First Period house, called The James Noyes House, has 4 bedrooms and 3.5-plus bathrooms spread out over 4,578 square feet and sits on a 1.11 acre lot.
“Enter the gate and you will immediately know you are in a very special home,” the listing on Realtor.com says. “The features are truly amazing from the summer beams with ‘lambs’ tongue’ detailing to the wide ‘kings board’ floor and wonderful fireplaces, moldings and paneling; the charm and history are unsurpassed.”
There is even a two-car garage with an office suite and bath.
According to the listing, the house has been updated a couple of times, the most recent being in 2020.
This story was originally published October 19, 2021 at 12:57 PM with the headline "Estate built in 1646 hits the market in Massachusetts for $1.6 million. Look around."