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178 Vaucluse AVE Middletown, RI 02842
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Key Details
Sold Price $1,525,000
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Sold
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 2,118 sqft
Price per Sqft $720
MLS Listing ID 1359576
Style Colonial
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 1
Year Built 1910
Annual Tax Amount $12,529
Tax Year 2024
Lot Size 2.630 Acres
Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence
Property Description
Historical Farmhouse on Obadiah Holmes' Homestead Own a piece of American history and a sanctuary of natural beauty. The home sits on a slice of the original Holmes Farm, and is nestled on 2.6 acres of extensive, walkable land that was once an apple orchard. This historical farmhouse offers a refuge from Newport's hustle and bustle. Here, you can enjoy the quiet, scenic environment with proximity to water and wildlife, providing a perfect escape. Built in 1910 and expanded in 1991, this light filled home features a great room with a fireplace and dining area, spacious eat in kitchen, mudroom, bath and library. The second level offers four bedrooms with an expansive primary suite with high ceilings, 2 baths and plenty of closet space. Large entertainment deck offers striking sunsets. There is a spectacular oversized barn that allows for two cars on a concrete floor and features an overhead lifting frame. Additionally, there is a spacious workshop. The second story of the barn offers an office, workout room, or artists workshop. There is an additional storage room with high ceilings. A peaceful retreat with proximity to water and abundant wildlife. Embrace a lifestyle of tranquility and historical significance in this remarkable property.
Location
State RI
County Newport
Zoning R40
Interior
Heating Baseboard, Oil, Zoned
Cooling None
Flooring Hardwood
Fireplaces Number 1
Fireplaces Type Zero Clearance
Exterior
Exterior Feature Porch, Patio, Paved Driveway
Parking Features Detached
Garage Spaces 2.0
Fence Electric
Community Features Golf, Highway Access, Marina, Near Hospital, Near Schools, Restaurant, Shopping
Waterfront Description Walk to Water
Building
Lot Description Wooded
Story 2
Foundation Concrete Perimeter, Stone
Sewer Septic Tank
Water Private, Well
Structure Type Drywall,Plaster,Shingle Siding
New Construction No
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Bought with Gustave White Sotheby's Realty

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