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98 Locust Avenue, Portsmouth, RI 02871
$998,000 Asking Price
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3
beds
3
baths
2,977
sqft
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.
Features & Amenities
Interior
- General:
- 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
- Basement:
- Full,Unfinished
- Flooring:
- Ceramic Tile,Hardwood
- A/C:
- true, Central Air
- Heating:
- true, Forced Air,Oil,Zoned
- Fireplace:
- Masonry, Fireplace, Fireplaces: 6
Exterior
- General:
- Outbuilding
- Style:
- Colonial
- Other Structures:
- Outbuilding
- Parking:
- Attached,Garage, Parking spaces: 10
Construction
- Windows:
- Skylight(s)
- General:
- Plaster,Clapboard,Shingle Siding,Wood Siding, 2, Stone
Location
- Originating MLS:
- RIS
- County:
- Newport
Lot
- Zoning:
- R20, 98LOCUSTAVPORT
Utilities
- Utilities:
- 200+ Amp Service
- Water:
- Connected
- Sewer:
- Septic Tank
Financial
- Source:
- RIS
This listing courtesy of:
Gustave White Sotheby's Realty
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About Portsmouth, RI
Housing
- Number of Units
- 8,018
- Median Home Value
- $424,934
- Median Rent
- $1,235
19.66% of housing units are renter occupied.
11.74% are vacant.
Commute
- Car
-
67.22%
- Public Transportation
-
1.12%
- Walk to Work
-
0.19%
- Work from Home
-
31.32%
- Other
-
0.09%
The median travel time to work is 18 minutes.
People
- Population
- 17,231
- Median Age
- 47.30
- Median Household Size
- 2.59
Education
- High School
-
18.57%
- Associate’s Degree
-
8.14%
- Bachelor’s Degree
-
33.17%
- Graduate Degree
-
22.33%
Disclaimer: Community and Demographic information uses data from the U.S. Census Bureau but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.
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