1700s house on the market was home to the Newtown’s first town clerk

Meredith Guinness

July 7, 2021Updated July 7, 2021 2:49 p.m.

1of12th

Originally built in 1710, John Glover-Schmidle House was home to one of Newtown’s first settlers and its first official town clerk.

Phil Kohanshow moreShow less2of12th

Originally built in 1710, John Glover-Schmidle House was home to one of Newtown’s first settlers and its first official town clerk.

Phil Kohanshow moreShow less3of12th4thof12th

Originally built in 1710, John Glover-Schmidle House was home to one of Newtown’s first settlers and its first official town clerk.

Phil Kohanshow moreShow less5of12th

Originally built in 1710, John Glover-Schmidle House was home to one of Newtown’s first settlers and its first official town clerk.

Phil Kohanshow moreShow less6thof12th7thof12th

Originally built in 1710, John Glover-Schmidle House was home to one of Newtown’s first settlers and its first official town clerk.

Phil Kohanshow moreShow less8thof12th

Originally built in 1710, John Glover-Schmidle House was home to one of Newtown’s first settlers and its first official town clerk.

Phil Kohanshow moreShow less9of12th10of12th

Originally built in 1710, John Glover-Schmidle House was home to one of Newtown’s first settlers and its first official town clerk.

Phil Kohanshow moreShow less11of12th

Originally built in 1710, John Glover-Schmidle House was home to one of Newtown’s first settlers and its first official town clerk.

Phil Kohanshow moreShow less12thof12th

The John Glover-Schmidle House at 53 Echo Valley Road in Newtown was originally built in the early 18th century and was home to one of Newtown’s first settlers and its first official town clerk.

On more than four acres, the unique ancient colonial house is on the National Register of Historic Places.

“Every time you have the chance to own a piece of history, it’s very special,” said Michael Wright of RE / MAX.

Originally built in 1710, John Glover-Schmidle House was home to one of Newtown’s first settlers and its first official town clerk.

Phil Kohan

Wide plank floors meander through the living spaces, including the dining room with a brick fireplace, wooden beams, and handcrafted wall paneling. There are three other main living rooms, each with its own fireplace.

A room right next to the kitchen that was once a bakery could be rethought for the modern gourmet kitchen. Wright said the house had expanded over the years. A second attic area connects an older and a newer part of the house.
The house comes with a new stove, a whole house generator and a new wooden roof. The original outhouse and the corn crib are still on site.

This home is on the market for $ 529,000.

For more information, please contact Michael Wright of RE / MAX Right Choice Real Estate at 203-258-8363 or [email protected].

Written by

Meredith Guinness