An antique dealer and his wife have listed their historic 1740 estate in Sandwich Village, Cape Cod, for sale [1].
The listing represents a rare opportunity to acquire a preserved piece of colonial architecture in one of the U.S. oldest settlements. Because the property has been maintained by specialists in antiques, it retains structural and aesthetic details that are often lost in modern renovations.
Paul Madden and his wife, Diane, have owned and maintained the home for 40 years [2]. The estate is listed for almost $3 million [4], a price reflecting its historical significance and the scale of the grounds [4].
The property consists of five bedrooms and sits on nearly four acres of land [4]. The grounds include a pond, contributing to the estate's secluded atmosphere in the Sandwich Village area [4].
Madden said the property is a treasured piece of history. He said the home is not merely a building but a legacy for the next owners.
"This home will become a member of your family," Madden said [3].
The estate was built in 1740 [1], making it roughly 300 years old [5]. Throughout the four decades of the Maddens' ownership, the couple focused on preserving the colonial details that define the residence [1].
“"This home will become a member of your family,"”
The sale of this estate highlights the premium placed on 'perfectly preserved' colonial properties in the New England market. By maintaining the home for 40 years as an antique dealer, the current owner has transitioned the property from a simple residence into a curated historical asset, which justifies the multimillion-dollar asking price despite the age of the structure.
