Come Tour This Stunning Old New England House Built In 1741

[@LarniUnwin]

I feel this house needs to be bought by someone special. This home gives vibes of not ever "belonging" to anyone. It just allows families to live and love in it in an endless flow as it endures.

[@tundrawomansays694]

My friend, all things are truly temporary. It’s such a beautiful home!😊

[@MYILK2C]

I think the room with the built in shelving full of china was probably the original dining room with the back room and cooking fireplace was the kitchen.The fireplace had to be that large to have several small coal fires going, a spit for roasting meat and a baking oven to the left. I too was curious about the small doors above the fierplaces in the first two rooms shown. I would have gone with a deep red for the front door instead of yellow. Thanks for the tour.

[@tanyamendibles1009]

The dining room looks like original flooring. I also lean towards farm style sink and butcher block in kitchen.

[@garyandkathleenaugustine5225]

Beautiful farm! I think that the granite countertop on the right is for baking, rolling out dough. I wouldn’t change that at all. Maybe a farmhouse sink to go with the theme .

[@cindyk4294]

I’ve been collecting Early American for years. Pewter, pottery, quilts and furniture. I’d love to see my things in this home. I like the black brick. It hides all the soot and ash. Beautiful!

[@debrademedici864]

This home is beautiful!!! Things I think I would change is the sink in the kitchen , and I’m not into such bright colors , thank you for sharing!!!!!!

[@jayneneewing2369]

I just love seeing these old homes.Thank you for showing them to us.

[@arielsea9087]

I like clocks. I would put mantle clocks and other types of period clocks strategically in the different rooms. Outside, I like flowers so some nice flowering bushes, annuals and perennials around the house.

[@caroleleelocklear4090]

1741, do you really think they had that many bedrooms?? It is beautiful! I SO love old houses like this. I grew up in an old home on Long Island,NY. It was an 1800s home. You do have to have old timey furniture ❤️

[@boondoggled1]

Yes. This family was not poor. This belonged to someone of “importance”.

[@jrmillar03]

Beautiful.

[@akb2756]

Hi! One of your Aussie fans here. Gorgeous house! Yes I think it needs a farmhouse sink, and timber bench tops/counters. Really love the decorating. ❤

[@dawnhenderson9461]

I think I died and went to heaven,I love these old homes, it's nice to see your videos, thank you for sharing them!

[@oldNEhouses4947]

Thanks for watching! I am glad you enjoy them.

[@eeveyesthal9435]

I would actually contest that much of the flooring is actually original. (Not in the first room) Although it would be more definitive if we could see it from the underside or a closer examination of the molding. The inconsistent width of flooring in the more private sections of the house seems common while the widest planks would be used in the public spaces to show off as well as display a political statement. The wide planks that you have determined to be original are also a sign of protest and patriotism ...quite common in pre-revolutionary New England. King George deemed that the colonists could only use short width soft pine for their building needs, as the British Navy demanded all straight wide hardwood to be used for the sole purpose of export for British Navy ship masts. So in protest colonists used as much large gage hardwood as they possibly could to thwart the crown.

[@jehannedarc1429]

That’s an amazing bit of information!

[@janicebrowningaquino792]

REALLY NICE! The house is perfectly decorated!!

[@stevenkaskus6173]

The kitchen I would change to natural stained cabinets with soap stone in a hoaned finish on the side where the granite is since it's a stone you might have found in a kitchen around this time and a farmhouse sink.

[@luciaconn6788]

In Falmouth, Maine, there was a lot of talk about saving a 1750s Cape in the way of the new High school but it was demolished, nothing saved. Your sensitivity helps!

[@CPAndy-x5x]

It's a shame they couldn't have moved it.

[@krockpotbroccoli65]

​@@CPAndy-x5x they could have. They can move anything. I've seen lighthouses be picked up and moved back to keep them from falling into the ocean. But it was in the way of a government make work project and was likely stolen by the local government via eminent domain. The crushing boot of bureaucracy always wins.

[@bonniemiller9197]

There seems to be a lot of room downstairs and I would like to have seen the kitchen where the cooking fireplace was and the dining room where the kitchen was. Like the brick left natural. But love this house. Another good one, thx.

[@karenwoodward7291]

I'm from Jackson, MS and just sub. to you. Those upper floors may be origional due to not much wear. People didn't stay in bedrooms much in the past like we do now.

[@SpanishEclectic]

Having grown up in California, I find houses like this fascinating. Anything near this old would have been made of adobe brick, and long gone. This one seems quite large, with higher ceilings than some I've seen in pictures of other homes, that can look dark and pokey. It has an open feel that I like, without modern things like skylights or picture windows. The decor is spot on. I agree, though, about the commercial-looking metal sink. A 'stone' one would be perfect. I believe this style is called 'salt box'. Nice low-key narration. Enjoyed the visit. :)

[@AnastasiaRomanov-w9x]

I like exposed brick on fireplaces. That flooring is old. I raised my kids in two revolutionary war era homes in upstate New York and uneven widths of floorboards are common. Some flooring boards in my homes were 12-13 inches in width.

[@glennda1939]

Great tour! Loved the furnishings & love the decorating style. Using period pieces is the way to go! Definitely would choose a farm house sink. Hope they sell for what thier asking quickly! They have a remarkable property!

[@valor101arise]

Love your videos ❤ brick is preferred raw and unpainted. Everything original as possible

[@theShamrockShepherdWagon]

Nice house! Yes, I think I'd change out the kitchen sink.

[@aquastar4336]

Your channel is a GEM ❤ Thank youuuuu

[@winterhomestead]

The" guest bedroom" without it being very creatures of comfort looks like a maid chamber, with it being up at top floor that would be my guess.. Love this house . Love the colors.. The dining room was very well done..I would not change it

[@angelinaduganNy]

That house looks just like a house that was on the show Ghost Hunters. I wonder if it is??

[@sukeyfrugalfrau]

I have a two basin two drainboard restaurant sink similar to the one in this house. However we built it in, so it sits in our homemade cabinetry just fine; this way of course it is supported by the cabinetry and the legs are not necessary. Also ours is seems to be deeper from to back as it fits nicely into our 2' deep countertops which of course are all wood we sandwiched together. We did the same in our frugal frau downstairs kitchen with a single basin and drainboard restaurant sink.

[@hotpink3459]

It's been taken off the market--seems like no one purchased it, which is crazy to me!

[@stevenkaskus6173]

I would redo the first bathroom with the more modern white and laminate countertops. Also the bedroom with the grey painted floors and Red doors and Walls would have to be totally redone.

[@vernabryant2894]

The farm house sink I would prefer

[@rachelk7555]

What architectural style is this home? I think the flooring is original - it’s just refinished, stained and waxed.

[@margotjones7168]

This is a "saltbox" style house. 😊

[@rachelk7555]

Where did the black door go to?

[@stevenkaskus6173]

Bathroom sink with legs isn't a vanity, vanity is wood cabinet a sink sits in or on.

[@Suzanne-z2f]

I’m not sure the floor has been replaced. It certainly is random width flooring. Admittedly there is not much evidence of wear .

[@janicebrowningaquino792]

You must not be a baker. The stone provides the cold required for many baking recipes 😊!

[@winterhomestead]

Thank you for showing us and I following you on fb

[@madamemarmot]

Gorgeous house. I like how the owners have made a good balance between "period correct" and choices that are comfortable for the way we live now. I'm sure that owners through the years made a lot of changes, as you said. The room off of the bedroom was probably originally a nursery. As for the sink, I like the industrial vibe of the stainless steel sink, but agree that a farmhouse sink would be more in keeping with the overall look. The kitchen is great, though, other than that. And that one spindly legged bathroom vanity looks roughly 1890-1900 to me. It must have been fun putting plumbing and HVAC in this house when those became available.

[@carolweaver3269]

It is funny but agreed with most comments you made. I agree the kitchen could use an 'apron or farmhouse sink' instead but this, but this one is very much keeping with the time so it is fine as is too. The counters as well would be best keeping them uniform, meaning the same, but it is fine . Like the granite breaking it up. The black in the fireplace is good, but brick would make it seem more correct to its time . The wood on some of the floors you thought that was not original though, I disagreed with, and thought it may well be the original. But when I did really see the original I agreed 'totally'. Think some closets perhaps made if they could be done looking like they were older closets could be brought in and people now do use closets. They did not so much in those days and used hooks but think that the closets would looke nicer? I would try to buy older furnature little by little, if I must, in order to keep it looking like it was the right furnature for its time. Would nit look very nice if it wa jsut mixed up with various ages of furnature. This is a wonderful home. is the ony heat source in the home just fireplaces? What would it be heated with otherwise?I know older homes can be cold in winter months of course. The guest room would need a dresser and some pictures up, as some Revolutionary war or older feminine or neutral pictures even . Some pictures of everyday living of the people. Not anything too over stated. I think if one did not have children , and yet having so many bedrooms, it may be a great as a' bed and breakfast!' It would help bring in money and certainly would be a place I would think many would love to see and be part of as long as there is plenty of water ? I do however think that at least the guest room bathrooms would need a shower brought into it all, even though too modern, but have noted that this is how it is usually done as many people do prefer the shower and if it were a bed and breakfast that may be one thing that would need to be added to at least one bedroom that would be used for such? I know it is not in keeping totally at all, but yet often this is wanted. Some do like baths more but this is giving them choices. Absolutley love this home, and it truly would be one I would more than adore owning, if it were possible.

[@tambramccauley2132]

what a shame that they did not run the power lines underground, a very detrimental eyesore the barn is awesome what is the purpose of the door above the fireplace in the first room? love the wallpaper in the dining room and beautiful mirror kitchen is disappointing and the bath, as well bedroom floor looks original

[@TheresaHanssen]

I like exposed wood. I would have a room with modern comfy for watching tv, movies and reading

[@crosmas]

All your comments are very much in agreement with mine, your vision for the place would be the proper way to furnish and outfit the house.

[@laurie4275]

No mention of the wierd, short cupboard above the fireplace? What would have been the purpose of a cupboard in that spot?

[@stevenkaskus6173]

Love natural stained wood and natural stone or brick

[@RalphSpoiledsport]

Un-imitatable charm.

[@vernabryant2894]

I would prefer the natural brick and furniture that should match the house

[@joannemainella70]

Soapstone on that counter, not granite?

[@margotjones7168]

Yes, soapstone.

[@DonnaEdwards-wx9ow]

I agree, farmhouse sink in kitchen.

[@rachelk7555]

I doubt if you buy a 1.79M house that you’re going to just “throw in any kind of furniture.”

[@nancypruitt6339]

Yes kitchen needs farmhouse sink

[@Mikey_556]

Listing removed.. wonder if it sold to one of those boomer couples that will live in it 1 month a year and paid cash, hoping it’s preserved either way.

[@christinecook377]

The house is lovely, however, I think the kitchen does not fit the house, too cottage-y. Furniture placement could be better, otherwise, a beautiful house.

[@juleereeves]

I think period furniture is nice as long as can find something comfortable. I dislike seeing these homes with antiques and primitives and then a big ol' Lazy Boy sofa with cup holders. :)

[@caseyflorida]

Designers these days who do renovations ALWAYS paint the fireplace bricks! That annoys me as I like to see the bricks unpainted.

[@amychilsongiampietro]

Period furniture

[@AZ-vt7dt]

Enjoying your tours. Boy, what an fugly kitchen...that could be in a crappy ranch somewhere....cabinets are right out of home depot...trashy.

[@lynnjames5039]

Its too bad but the flooring is horrible, would have been better if they had taken more time and chosen better. This would keep me from buying this home for sure!

[@janicebrowningaquino792]

Sorry, NOT a fan of farmhouse sinks….

[@barbaratarbell606]

Get rid of that ugly piano in living room! 😮