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Go Beyond The City With This Exquisite, Private Estate On Narragansett Bay, Rhode Island

By RSIR Staff |

 

Whether relocating or seeking a second home, the Sotheby’s International Realty network can help. Homes in Distinctive Destinations such as this one are recognized for their fabulous locales and are among the most immaculate properties in our collection. With more than 1,075 offices in nearly 81 countries and territories, this is just one of the ways SIR circles the globe.

With its arresting shingle-and-stone façade and panoramic Narragansett Bay views from all angles, this exquisite private estate at 272 Carnegie Harbor Drive in Portsmouth, Rhode Island, calls to mind elegant sea captains’ homes of the 18th century. The classic six-bedroom, 10-bathr0om home designed by Carmelo Architects offers the quintessential New England experience.

Historic Portsmouth, founded in 1638 by Anne Hutchinson and two other dissenters of the original Boston Colony, is now home to upscale public golf courses, marinas full of sleek yachts, antiques shops, fantastic restaurants, and more. Life here is centered on the water, whether you’re in Portsmouth proper, or on one of the town’s four islands: Prudence, Patience, Hope, and Hog Island.

The private, waterfront estate listed for $7,495,000 by Jon Arruda of William Pitt Sotheby’s International Realty comprises 1.37 acres on beautiful Narragansett Bay. The home’s quality craftsmanship is on full display the moment you enter the great room and are greeted with expansive cathedral ceilings, custom woodwork, and a floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace.

The open floor plan continues into the gleaming chef’s kitchen, where friends and family may gather to cook, eat, and relax in full view of the sparkling bay. A large kitchen island is backed by banquette seating, providing the perfect spot for a cup of coffee in the morning, while contemplating the myriad ways you’ll enjoy the day that stretches ahead.

Glass doors open onto the rear stone patio that runs the length of the house. A tiled infinity swimming pool beckons, while stairs lead down to the large, manicured lawn, which gives way to the bay.

The large primary suite with walk-in closets features an attached spa bathroom with custom tile and a stately clawfoot soaking tub. One level up, three additional bedrooms, all with ensuite baths, are ideal for family or guests– one could be used as an au pair suite, with its separate living area. A fitness room with a steam shower and a balcony round out the second floor.

On the third floor, two offices with custom built-ins and water views make work time a breeze. The rooms are separated by a custom hallway of wood-paneled walls and ceilings.

Downstairs, a lower level offers more than 10,000 square feet of living space, with a handsome home theater, large wine cellar, and a bar. The space opens into a pool room and the rear yard where a path leads down to the beach.

The estate’s quiet neighborhood is home to the Aquidneck Club’s golf course, tennis courts, and marina.

Portsmouth, Rhode Island, is a suburb of the university town of Providence and one of the most sought-after addresses in the state. Most residents own their home here and enjoy the rural feel with the water right at their fingertips.

For more information about this idyllic Narragansett Bay estate, please reach out to Jon Arruda with William Pitt Sotheby’s International Realty.