About This Home

This 7-bedroom, 7-bathroom single family at 701 Bellevue Avenue in Newport, RI is listed for $10,500,000 ($1,213 per sqft). Built in 1880, the home offers 8,654 sqft of living space on a 1.44 acres lot.

Key Features

  • Built in 1880
  • 1.44 acre lot
  • 3 stories
  • 12 parking spaces
  • Fireplace

Property Details

3 stories
6 full, 1 half
12 spaces
1880

Amenities

FireplaceViewHardwood
Listing Description

"Roselawn" is a landmark Gothic/Revival/Italian Villa estate that was later extended by George Champlin Mason. It is sited on Bellevue Avenue at the entrance to Ocean Drive within walking distance to Bailey's Beach or public Bellevue South Beach. This beautifully maintained house is set back from the road for complete privacy.

It has exquisite original details throughout. In addition to the main house there is a carriage house with parking for 4 cars and an apartment for guest quarters, family, or staff. The 1.44 acre grounds are manicured with mature plantings. The main house is introduced by a gracious entry with handsome flooring that gives way to a library, a formal LR, DR, a fireplaced family room, an office, and sunroom.

The fully equipped kitchen has an abutting butler's pantry. There is detailed woodwork throughout. The second floor master bedroom suite has a peaceful sitting room, a marble fireplace, a sunroom, and a private lift from the first floor. Also on this floor are 3 additional bedrooms and baths.

Access is also available to an apartment for family or nanny. The third floor has 3 additional bedrooms, a laundry, and bath. Porches offer covered outdoor space at this compound. The estate's ample guest quarters include living quarters for family or friends. Views of the ocean and a white sandy beach are a short stroll away.

Monthly Cost Estimate

$56,156/mo

20% down · 6.5% · 30 years

Principal$7,594
Interest$45,500
Insurance$3,063

Estimates only. Actual payments may vary.

Location

701 Bellevue Avenue

Newport, RI 02840

Bellevue / Ocean Drive

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Wall (Cermaic)Wall (Plaster)AtticAttic StoragePlumbing (Mixed)Insulation (Unknown)

Exterior Features

Guest HousePatio

Property Details

Flooring

MarbleParquet WoodHardwood

Construction

Ceramic Plaster Wood

Views

Water

Pool Features

Patio

Heating

Natural GasZoned

Appliances

Gas Water HeaterDishwasherDryerExhaust FanOven/RangeRefrigeratorWasher

Questions & Answers

This 7-bedroom, 7-bathroom single family at 701 Bellevue Avenue is listed at $10,500,000 ($1,213/sqft). The estimated monthly payment is $56,157 based on 20% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% interest, estimated insurance.

Key features include: Built in 1880, 1.44 acre lot, 3 stories, 12 parking spaces, Fireplace. Interior Features: Wall (Cermaic), Wall (Plaster), Attic. Exterior Features: Guest House, Patio.

This property is listed by Kate Leonard.

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Kate Leonard

Agent at Lila Delman Compass

Listed by Lila Delman Compass · View on Broker Site

MLS# 1416450· Source: listhub· 1 day on market

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701 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, RI 02840

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