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Historic preservation award winning Wrentham house · Ref. I-1456

Newport , USA

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Approx. House Area : 1338 mē

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Approx. Lot Area : 19749 mē
Bedrooms: 8
Baths: 9+
Swimming Pool:
Garage: yes
 
FEATURES: - Located in an internationally renowned seaside resort
- Designed by architect Richard Morris Hunt/Olmstead
- 22 room masterpiece in breathtaking natural setting
- Multilevel home theatre, a billiard room, a wine cellar

Parcel
Wrentham house recognized in 2008 with the Rhode Island historic preservation and heritage commission award. The twenty-two room masterpiece on 5 acres has undergone a meticulous restoration. A long, winding driveway leads to the residence, which rests atop a cliff in a breathtaking natural setting.

Building
The home includes eight bedrooms, thirteen full baths, four half baths, and additional quarters for staff. Among the highlights are a grand 1,800-square-foot master suite with his and her marble baths and an adjoining study with mahogany built-ins and a wet bar.

Rooms
The breathtaking living room has a cathedral ceiling; a baronial fireplace, an orchestra balcony, and three sets of French doors opening to an 80-foot ocean front porch. The mahogany-panelled library and the elegant dining room feature ornamental plaster ceilings and handsome fireplaces.