Built in 1693, a Former Pennsylvania General Store Is the Week’s Oldest Home

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Over the years, the 4,334-square-foot home has been modernized, but it's now seeking a buyer to add the finishing touches. 228 Weed St, New Canaan, CT Price: $1,325,000 Year built: 1722 The Joseph Stevens-Charles Saxon House: Once owned by New Yorker cartoonist Charles Saxon, the four-bedroom home features beamed ceilings, wide-plank floors, a stone beehive fireplace, and many built-ins. The cute home sits on nearly an acre of lush grounds that feature fruit trees and gardens. With nearly 4,000 square feet of living space, the charming home has undergone several additions and renovations. 2197 Washington Valley Rd, Bridgewater Twp, NJ Price: $824,900 Year built: 1741 Coming soon: The four-bedroom home still features the original wide-plank pine floors, built-ins, and four fireplaces. The 2,688-square-foot home sits on nearly 2 acres of rolling green pastures, which overlook Middle Creek and North Mountain. If used as a home, it can offer four bedrooms and three full bathrooms.