Sanford-Covell House on Newport Harbor 72 Washington Street Newport, Rhode Island 02840 United States
- 8
- Bedrooms
- 6
- Full Baths
- 1
- Partial Bath
- 7,644 Sq Ft.
- Interior
- .36 Acres
- Exterior
- Single Family Homes
- Property type
- 1870
- Year Built
- PLDDJ7
- Web Id
- 1306490
- MLS ID
- 543
- days ago
About 72 Washington Street
'Villa Marina,' also known as the 'Sanford-Covell House,' is a one-of-a-kind, single-family opportunity located directly on the waterfront in Newport’s famed Point neighborhood. Take a step back in time to Newport’s Gilded Age and experience the rich and distinct historic impression conjured by the predominantly-eighteenth-century homes that line Washington Street. A 35-foot-high entrance hall and grand staircase greet you, where balconies peek out from varying levels, and ornate stained-glass illuminates the space from the top. Artisan woodwork from a bygone era adorns every room; oak, ash, cherry, hard pine, maple, black walnut, butternut, and ebony finishes carry your eye in varying patterns throughout, with no two rooms alike.
A remarkable example of mid-Victorian-era architecture, this property was erected in 1870. Designed, constructed, and furnished by prominent Boston businesses of the period, a notable participant in the planning stages was Ralph Waldo Emerson’s cousin, William Ralph Emerson. Listed for sale publicly for the first time since 1895, this currently up-and-running inn offers spectacular amenities such as a heated, salt-water pool on the rear lawn situated right off of the large wrap-around porch, and a deep-water dock where you can tie-up your boat. Enjoy breathtaking sunsets with 180-degree views of the harbor from the custom-built cupola complete with a comfortable seating area on the pier, or from the lookout atop the home where billowing ocean breezes and Newport Bridge views invigorate the soul.
Amenities
- Deck
- Patio
- Porch
- Dock
- Hardwood Flooring
- Outdoor Pool
- Live Water
- 4+ Fireplaces
- Guest Suite
- Area Boat Dock
- Area Boat Ramp
- Ceramic Flooring
features
- Lifestyle
- aquatic activity, Boating, Fishing, Golf, Historic, Ocean and Beach, Outdoor Activity, Tennis, University and College, Waterfront, Water View, Cycling
- Area Description
- Near Bike Paths, Pool(s), Water View, Waterfront, Bay View, Harbor, Deep Water Mooring
- Style
- Victorian
- Additional Listing Type
- In Contract
PROPERTY INFORMATION
- Fireplace Info
- Free Standing, Wood Frame
- Garage Info
- 0
- Heating
- Forced Air, Forced Water, Zoned
- Pool
- In-ground Pool, Saltwater Pool
- Sewer
- Connected, Municipal, Public
- Water
- Connected, Municipal
EXTERIOR
- Exterior Features
- Clapboard, Deck, Patio, Porch, Wood
- Lot Description
- Corner, Paved Driveway, Sidewalks, Waterfront, Waterview