Built in 1720, This Classic Might Be the Oldest Home on Martha’s Vineyard

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If you’re yearning for ice cream socials along with waves crashing on the beach, boats in the harbor, and gulls in the sky, we’ve found just the place. Step back in time along the seaside in this historic home on Martha’s Vineyard.

For $925,000, you can own the 1720 House (aka the Timothy Chase House) in Tisbury, MA. This six-bed, 5.5-bath home was built in 1720 and just might be the oldest in town. It’s definitely the oldest home on the Vineyard currently up for sale.

Low ceilings and exposed beams are part of the vintage charm, accented by preserved pine floors. A large living room boasts a decorative fireplace framed by maritime-themed tiles, and the adjoining sunroom with its pastoral mural allows for enjoyment of the outdoors no matter the weather.

The kitchen and dining room have plenty of storage space. Upstairs, the bedrooms are en suite and each has its own unique character. Blue shutters add to the nautical theme of the white exterior, along with two brick chimneys and surrounding gardens. A towering old tree completes the coastal tableau.

Exterior

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Fireplace

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“It just has so much charm and character to it,” says listing agent Stephanie Roache. “It’s a classic vintage home with great energy.”

Originally built in Lambert’s Cove, the home was moved to its current location in Vineyard Haven in 1820, when both a raft and oxen were enlisted to help the move. Ships used to use the house as a landmark from the harbor, and you can still hear ship horns as they go by.

Dining room

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Bedroom

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There are plenty of attractions nearby for residents to enjoy. They can walk to Owen Little Park and the movie theater, and there’s even a church that hosts a weekly lobster roll dinner.

The home is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and currently operates as a bed-and-breakfast. Potential buyers could continue running it as a B&B or convert it to a single-family home perfect for summer getaways.

It may not be the ideal residence for anyone in search of a modern living space, but antiques aficionados will feel right at home.

“It has to be somebody who loves an antique vintage home. It’s a very traditional vintage home,” says Roache. “You can’t beat the Vineyard, that’s for sure.”

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