Charming 1br Condo in Restored 1909 Mansion Near Newport Beaches. Carefree Year-Round Living.
Property Description
A charming one-bedroom condominium in Summerwind on Eastons Point, a restored 1909 mansion built during Newport s gilded age. Everything about this unit supports a charmed and efficient lifestyle ---whether for summer and weekend use or for year-round living. A prime location within walking distance of two beaches with views and sounds of the sea.
From the circular driveway, enter a large entrance hall leading to a grand staircase. Unit #4, located on the second floor, opens into a bright living space filled with morning sunshine. The living room, with its original wood burning fireplace, a built-in corner television cabinet and storage unit and home office work station, doubles as a space for overnight guests. A door leads to the cocktail deck overlooking the historic copper beech tree, spacious yard and the beautiful grounds of St. Georges, a private boarding school. A full kitchen with cherry cabinets and gas range is suitable for the serious cook. The dining area seats six comfortably. Hardwood and ceramic tile floors throughout with high ceilings, crown molding and ceiling fans.
The bedroom, facing the rising sun, features windows on two sides and includes built-in storage spaces and a large closet. A private deck off the bedroom serves as a place for summer grilling and quiet dining.
New appliances include a refrigerator, dishwasher, disposal and water heater. A new washer and dryer, for the exclusive use of three unit owners, are located in the basement. The nine-unit property is professionally managed for the condominium association, offering carefree living. Off-street parking is sufficient for unit owners and guests.
The Eastons Point neighborhood seems plucked from a travel brochure, a place for quiet walks with easy views of the Atlantic. Located adjacent to hundreds of acres of protected land, Summerwind is within a quick drive to the Norman Bird Sanctuary, Cliff Walk, Sachuest Wildlife Reserve, Middletowns resident beach and Newports many attractions and fine restaurants. The excellent Newport Hospital is ten minutes away. So much to see and do on Aquidneck Island, rich in history, farms and vineyards.
Property Features
- On the MLS! MLS ID: 958517
- Traditional style construction
- 3 stories
- Built in 1909
- Views of general scenic and ocean
- Oil heating system
- Has a cooling system
- City provided sewer/wastewater
- Has a fireplace
- 18 parking spaces reserved/uncovered
- Has a basement
- Professionally landscaped
- Updated kitchen
- Recently renovated
- In the Easton's Point neighborhood
- Part of the Aquidneck school district
- $698 estimated taxes (per quarter)
- HOA Dues: $179 (per month)
- Average utilities: $159.00