One of America's oldest homes is for sale and it comes with a $1.25 million price tag
The William Haskell House, a historic 1678 colonial-era property in Gloucester, Massachusetts, has been listed for sale at $1.25 million. The home is a rare example of 'First Period' architecture and has been updated with modern amenities while preserving its original structure.
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It highlights the intersection of historic preservation and the modern real estate market for rare architectural assets.
A rare piece of early American history has hit the real estate market. The William Haskell House, one of the oldest surviving homes in the United States, is up for sale in Gloucester, Massachusetts, with an asking price of $1.25 million, offering buyers the chance to own a nearly 350-year-old colonial-era property.Built in 1678, the home is considered a remarkable example of "First Period" architecture, the earliest style of English colonial homes in America. According to a report by the New York Post, the historic property has remained largely intact for more than three centuries while being carefully upgraded with modern amenities.
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