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This 12-bedroom, 12-bathroom single family at 601 Bellevue Avenue in Newport, RI is listed for $18,000,000 ($1,164 per sqft). Built in 1929, the home offers 15,461 sqft of living space on a 4.80 acres lot.
Step into Gilded Age grandeur with this iconic French-style chateau, thoughtfully reimagined for modern luxury. Designed and commissioned for the Drexel family in 1929 by renowned architects Polhemus & Coffin, and inspired by 'La Lanterne' at Versailles, 'Champ Soleil' is a masterpiece of timeless elegance.
Located at the South end of Bellevue Avenue this privately sited estate is set on close to 5 acres behind wrought-iron gates and specimen trees. The main residence offers approximately 13,428 square feet of refined interiors, the estate features 7 bedrooms and 8.3 baths, complemented by grand entertaining rooms, a paneled library, a home theatre, and fully modernized integrated high-end systems.
The outdoor spaces include manicured gardens designed by landscape architect Unberto Innocenti, a croquet lawn, a 20' * 40' pool, FAA approved heliport, large greenhouse, and expansive terraces for entertaining. A separate two-unit carriage house with additional 4 car garage and workshop on Coggeshall Avenue provide additional accommodations, while vacant land offers potential subdivision opportunity.
Meticulously restored and modernized, Champ Soleil seamlessly blends historic character with today's luxurious comforts, preserving the splendor of Newport's legendary Gilded Age. A landmark estate representing a rare opportunity in one of America's premier coastal enclaves.
Key Features
- Built in 1929
- 4.80 acre lot
- 3 stories
- 17 parking spaces
- Fireplace
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Monthly Cost Estimate
$96,268/mo
20% down · 6.5% · 30 years
Estimates only. Actual payments may vary.
Location
601 Bellevue Avenue
Newport, RI 02840
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Questions & Answers
This 12-bedroom, 12-bathroom single family at 601 Bellevue Avenue is listed at $18,000,000 ($1,164/sqft). The estimated monthly payment is $78,000 based on 20% down at 6.5% interest.
Key features include: Built in 1929, 4.80 acre lot, 3 stories, 17 parking spaces, Fireplace. Interior Features: Wall (Cermaic), Wall (Dry Wall), Wall (Paneled). Exterior Features: Patio.
This property is listed by David Huberman and can be reached at (401) 849-3000 or dhuberman@gustavewhite.com.


