Maison à vendre à Watch Hill Westerly - Rhode Island

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Comté: Washington
Style: Demeure.
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The Clarmar Estate is situated on almost 4 acres in the coastal resort town of Watch Hill Rhode Island and was built on one of the highest points in the area. Watch Hill is an exquisite seaside village nestled on a peninsular point of land that is surrounded by the Block Island Sound. Watch Hill impresses a strong sense of privacy and is rich with history. Napatree Point, at the end of the peninsula, is the westernmost point in all Rhode Island.

The Village of Watch Hill is a seasonal treasure where you will find specialty boutiques and the harbor filled with magnificent yachts and home to the Watch Hill Yacht Club. The flying horse carousel (circa 1879) is touted as the oldest operating carousel in the United States. East Beach and Napatree in Watch Hill offer the most glorious beaches in all Rhode Island. If the ocean calls out to you, the bay is alive with dozens of sail boats and yachts.

Currently listed on the national registry of historic places, Clarmar Estates maintains its original elegance and grandeur and continues to be one of the largest estates in Watch Hill. Boasting 12 bedrooms and 8.5 baths this , 20 room estate has 12 ft ceilings with ornate moldings, antique chandeliers, custom wall paneling and a total of 10 ornate fireplaces. The entry of this impressive residence is through a glass veranda that features original art deco chandeliers, 3 dimensional deco ceilings and French doors leading to the main home. The foyer showcases a custom border of gold leaf plaster that trims the ceiling. Hand cut marble flooring, magnificent walnut and iron staircase with curved balcony and large stained glass windows. The living room, main foyer and formal dining room are all connected allowing an ideal flow for entertaining. This dining room exudes intricate details and displays exquisite antique features including a gorgeous brass chandelier. Other features include built in linen and silverware chests, restored Portuguese marble mantle, a 13 foot bay server with Belgian black and gold marble top and elaborate plaster moldings with ceiling border center medallion and scroll work. The living room/great room also offers tremendous detail and contains an art deco fan, antique Italian 6 foot vault fireplace mantle with original stone carving, large candelabra wall sconces and a barrel vaulted hand painted byzantine ceiling with gold leaf. Designed with accessibility in mind , there is an elevator which services 3 of the 4 floors. Two guest bedrooms located in the north wing along with a library or study, summer parlor, and chapel all occupy the first level. The main kitchen and pantry have been modernized for today’s convenience and are sure to please any chef in the family. The kitchen features oak cabinetry, granite counter tops, professional appliances including two sub zero refrigerators and an abundance of storage and work areas. Retreat up the magnificent walnut staircase to the second level that showcases two master suites with elegant features and an adjoining deck that provides breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean, Block Island, Fishers Island and panoramic views of the countryside. The second level suites contain original fixtures, luxurious finishes and oak strip flooring under plush carpeting. The third level of the residence contains a storage room, ideal for using as a play room or recreation room while the ground level offers a pub or family room complete with original cypress panels, large stained glass windows, stone fireplace and stone arched entry way into a dining area. The ground floor dining area is perfect for entertaining with an eat in kitchen and bar. An additional bedroom and bath ajoin the family room and dining area. The neoclassical designed exterior is just as detailed as the home’s interior, the expansive veranda has a central curved Tuscan projection in front of a shallow central entrance pavilion. Paired exterior chimneys constructed of granite add to this neoclassical design. . Perched atop a hill overlooking the Atlantic Ocean yet still just a short stroll to the beach , this grand residence combines the best of coastal resort living .

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