Active

98 Locust Avenue

Portsmouth RI, 02871

$998,000


$335.24 per sqft

Active

3 Beds

3 Baths

2,977 sqft

Residential

Built in 1850

First time to market in over 50 years! Welcome to Watson Farm circa 1850.This carefully restored center-chimney colonial blends classic charm with modern conveniences.This handsome antique property has been lovingly cared for by the owner of 57 years. Enter thru the oversized mudroom to fully updated kitchen with original pine floors, custom cabinetry and the finest stainless appliances. The kitchen is also home to one of 6 working fireplaces with sitting area and dining table.A cozy sunroom overlooks stonewalls, an English garden with roses,6 specimen trees and a lovely outbuilding with its own fireplace. A conveniently located butler's pantry with glass built-ins and copper sink is functional and perfect for entertaining. Formal dining and living rooms with respective fireplaces lead to a home office and the den/keeping room with a wall of buit-ins. A powder room completes this level.Second floor consists of a primary bedroom with working fireplace, a with walk-in closet/dressing area and separate sitting room with built-in shelves. There's 2 additional bedrooms and 2 full baths on this level.Full walk-up attic in house and over garage offers plenty of storage and expansion possibilities. Some updates include restored windows by Newport Restoration, young roof, new heating system and central air. This meticulously maintained home is a blend of timeless elegance while seamlessly integrating today's busy lifestyle.

1367563

MLS ID

September 3, 2024

Listed

October 1, 2024

Updated

Map

98 Locust Avenue
Portsmouth RI, 02871

Interior Features

Total Stories

2


Bedrooms

3


Total Bathrooms

3


Full Bathrooms

2


Half Bathrooms

1


Interior Features

Attic, Wet Bar, Permanent Attic Stairs, Skylights, Cable TV, Wine Cellar


Appliances

Dryer, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Washer


Floor Description

Ceramic Tile, Hardwood


Fireplace

Yes


Fireplace Description

Masonry


Cooling

Yes


Cooling Description

Central Air


Heating

Yes


Heating Description

Forced Air, Oil, Zoned

Exterior/Building Features

Lot Size

0.75 Acres


Architectual Style

Colonial


Sewer

Septic Tank

Other Property Details

Taxes

$8,253


Tax Frequency

Annually


Days on Market

14


Garage

Yes


Garage Spaces

4


Parking

Attached, Garage


Parking Total

10


View

No


County

Newport


Water Source

Connected


Pool

No


Zoning

R20

 

Courtesy of Gustave White Sotheby's Realty

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