A 17th century home in Andover on over 6 acres of land is for sale
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this four-bedroom, two-bathroom, 3,096-square-foot home in Andover was built well before the United States were even united.
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this four-bedroom, two-bathroom, 3,096-square-foot home in Andover was built well before the United States was even united.
The Abbot-Symonds Baker house, as it is referred to, was built in 1685, according to Andover Historic Preservation, and sits on 6.37 acres of land. 5 Argilla Rd. is now for sale and listed for $999,900.
The home was built in the First Period architectural style and still has plenty of original details, including fireplaces, wide wood floors, custom cupboards, oak beams, hinges, and latches.
The home also has what is referred to as an “Indian Wall.” The Andover Historic Preservation group notes that this brick wall was put in place to supposedly protect the family against Native American attacks.
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There are also plenty of updated features throughout the home as well, including a renovated kitchen with granite and stainless steel and new bathrooms.
On the land, you’ll also find a barn, which is not the original. The original burned down in 1931 and was subsequently replaced with a version that upheld its former historical details, according to Andover Historic Preservation. The barn has six stalls, an attached carriage area, a heated greenhouse, and a well house.
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