Sanford-Covell House on Newport Harbor

72 Washington Street Newport, Rhode Island 02840 United States

'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.