Closed
25 Bowery Street
Newport RI, 02840
$6,125,000
$673.37 per sqft
Closed
8 Beds
10 Baths
9,096 sqft
Residential
Built in 1849
Welcome to Merrillton, a magnificent Italianate Villa designed and built by Samuel Powel during the Gilded Age. The estate was completely renovated and restored in 2013. The 2.25-acre estate is tucked into a parklike setting with an impressive number of specimen trees and private woodland walk. This beautifully furnished eight-bedroom architectural treasure features a main house and cottage under the same roof. The main house features generous reception rooms, a Chef's kitchen, a second-floor master suite with study and siting room and separate bathrooms. In addition, there are four en suite spacious bedrooms located on the mezzanine and third floors. Elegant billiards and cinema rooms are located on the lower level. All four floors of the main house are serviced by an elevator. The "Cottage" area of the home includes three bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms, including a master en suite bedroom. In addition to the bedrooms the Cottage includes a formal library/den, dining room and kitchen. The restoration includes a discreet pebble tech infinity swimming pool in keeping with the historic nature of the property. The private grounds give the feel of being out in the country, howeve,r is conveniently located in downtown Newport. Taxes and assessments have been reduced by previous owner donating outlying property to Aquidneck Land Trust with no public access. This estate is being sold furnished with some buyer owned exceptions.
1286478
MLSⓇ ID
June 24, 2021
Listed
May 9, 2024
Updated
Map
25 Bowery Street
Newport RI, 02840
Interior Features
Total Stories
3
Bedrooms
8
Total Bathrooms
10
Full Bathrooms
8
Half Bathrooms
2
Interior Features
Bathtub, Cedar Closet(s), Skylights, Tub Shower, Elevator, Cable TV
Appliances
Dryer, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Disposal, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Trash Compactor, Water Heater, Washer
Floor Description
Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Marble, Vinyl
Fireplace
Yes
Fireplace Description
Marble, Tile
Cooling
Yes
Cooling Description
Ductless, Central Air
Heating
Yes
Heating Description
Gas, Hot Water
Exterior/Building Features
Lot Size
2.27 Acres
Exterior Features
Porch, Patio
Lot Features
Private, Secluded, Wooded
Architectual Style
Historic/Antique
Sewer
Connected, Public Sewer
Other Property Details
Taxes
$36,186
Tax Frequency
Annually
Days on Market
275
Garage
Yes
Garage Spaces
1
Parking
Carport
Parking Total
13
View
No
County
Newport
Water Source
Connected, Multiple Meters, Public
Pool
Yes
Pool Features
In Ground
Waterfront
Yes
Zoning
R20
Buyer Agency Compensation
2% VNS
Courtesy of Vanderbilt International Prop.
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