French
Family Association
Famous French Architecture
The John French House,
Topsfield, MA, 1675
Updated by
Mara French on 4/6/08
The French-Andrews House in Topsfield, MA, 1675, FFA Chart #1
Here
stands the French-Andrews house, a one-story house built for John French stood
upon this site about 1675. In 1718 it was sold to Joseph Andrews and some time
before 1798 it was raised to two stories and the easterly end was added. In the
spring of 1693, Howlett Street was laid out as a town way which passed Òbetween
Corpll French his house and barne.Ó The barn originally stood in the orchard on
the westerly side of the road.
Here is
where Thomas French's son John lived. He was b. ca. 1637 in Ipswich, MA, and
died ca. 1706 in Topsfield. Here's an old photo of his house in Topsfield.
The
French home of Thomas French and later belonging to his son John in Topsfield,
MA, was built in 1675, and probably the second to the oldest standing French
home in the country. The oldest French house in the U.S. is that of Richard
French in Marshfield, MA. John was a tailor and moved to Topsfield,
MA, about 1664. The house is located on Howlett St.
This
first period anitique saltbox colonial house built in 1675 has been extensively
restored. It is considered the oldest continuously occupied house in the town and
is also part of the National Historic Registry. The home is very privately
situated on 4 lush, botanical acres. Diamond leaded glass windows, 5
fireplaces, exposed beams and brick, wide pine floors, wide paneled wood walls
and a wood roof all provide historical ambience. Each bedroom has its own full
bath! A separate wing can be used as an in-law potential or as an extended
master suite. The grounds are set up for entertaining and are professionally
landscaped.
House
was for sale in 2006.
Topsfield,
MA 01983
MLS
ID#: 70431603
$895,000
3 Bed,
3.5 Bath
3,066
Sq. Ft.
4 Acres
Estimated
payment:
$4,526
Per Month
Click
here for the real estate offer (PDF File). Some of the links no longer
apply since it has been sold.