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The oldest home in Manhattan, built in 1795 for a descendant of one of city's founding fathers, is on the market for $8.9 million — take a look inside
The oldest home in Manhattan, built in 1795 for a descendant of one of city's founding fathers, is on the market for $8.9 million — take a look inside
Amanda GohJun 4, 2022, 18:31 IST
The house has a red-brick facade.MW Studio for The Corcoran Group
The oldest single-family home in Manhattan is on the market for $8.9 million.
It was built in 1795 for a descendant of Peter Stuyvesant, one of the city's founding fathers.
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The oldest single-family home in Manhattan was just listed for $8.9 million. The 227-year-old residence has "never been on the market for sale before," the listing states.
The house's exterior.MW Studio for The Corcoran Group
The Federal-style residence is a five-story building that spans 5,500 square feet, per the listing.
One of the living areas in the home.MW Studio for The Corcoran Group
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The house features large windows and hardwood floors. The layout of the home has remained the same except for the dining area, which used to be the kitchen.
The dining area.MW Studio for The Corcoran Group
The kitchen comes with grey-colored wood cabinets and a large glass door that leads outside.
The kitchen.MW Studio for The Corcoran Group
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There are five bedrooms in the house and each has its own fireplace.
One of the bedrooms in the house.MW Studio for The Corcoran Group
The house has four full bathrooms. They include vintage-style amenities such as a clawfoot tub and a console sink.
One of the bathrooms in the house.MW Studio for The Corcoran Group
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On the highest floor is a space that's being used as an artist's studio, per the listing. It comes with a skylight and has 12-foot ceilings.
The artist studio with a skylight.MW Studio for The Corcoran Group