LOCATION
Nestled along the tip of Rhode Island’s southwestern coastline, the historic village of Watch Hill enjoys a picturesque setting of broad beaches, sheltered deepwater harbors, and sparkling ocean waters. A noted summer colony since Victorian times, the unspoiled community preserves an atmosphere of distinctive charm and offers excellent boating, sailing, and fishing along with numerous country clubs for golf and tennis. Watch Hill is approximately 100 miles from Boston and 140 miles from New York City.

PROPERTY
Set on a bluff overlooking the ocean, this charming and impeccably restored turn of the century stone and shingle style residence is surrounded by beautiful lawns and gardens which include a spectacular architect designed pool and pool house. Known as “Windvale”, this gracious home is the southern half of a family compound which shares a central courtyard with her sister residence yet retains privacy and fee simple ownership on over an acre of perfectly planted and manicured grounds. Back far enough to avoid winter storms yet close enough for a quick three minute walk to the beach in summer, “Windvale” is perfectly situated in idyllic Watch Hill. Terraced gardens and hills of beach roses add to the park-like setting where the beautifully landscaped grounds include a heated gunite pool and an exquisite 1700 square foot pool house equipped with living area, kitchenette, exercise room, and lower level two car heated garage.

RESIDENCE
Built shortly after the turn of the century, this classic stone and shingle home was expertly and meticulously renovated to the highest standards in the early 1990s. Attention was paid to the architectural and design features and the finest craftsmen were chosen to renovate the residence to the quality of its day including complete re-wiring and new plumbing. Ocean views are enjoyed to the east from all floors and the beach is a short walk down a winding lane.
First Floor: A spacious front Entrance Foyer (14 x 11) with hardwood floors and handsome wooden ceiling welcomes guests. Immediately forward of the entrance foyer is a Living Room of generous proportion (30 x 24) outfitted with hardwood floors, built-in bookcases, and a large fireplace surrounded by a handsome mantel and raised paneling. To the left of the living room is a wonderful stone and glass Solarium (20 x 12) which leads to a mahogany railed cocktail deck (17 x 22) which overlooks the pool, pool house, manicured grounds and the ocean. The solarium adjoins a walk-in Bar (10 x 8) which is decked out with fine woodworking, a sink and a refrigerator. The solarium also leads to a lovely formal Dining Room (23 x 15) with fireplace and handsome detailing. To the rear of the dining room is a well-equipped butler’s pantry and a cheerful bright Kitchen (20 x 11) and Dining Area (16 x 10) with an adjoining fully screened outdoor porch (10 x 9). The kitchen offers more than ample shelving and storage, and top line appliances including a six burner Garland stove, SubZero refrigerator and Miele dishwasher. This floor also includes a powder room and walk-in coat closet both located off the central entry foyer.

Second Floor: A large central foyer leads to the Master Bedroom (26 x 13) and adjoining full bath which is handsomely outfitted with hardwood floors, a cedar closet, a wood burning fireplace, and picture windows overlooking the ocean. Family Bedrooms (16 x 12) with fireplace, (13 x 12), (12 x 11) and a Study with fireplace (13 x 12) are all off a central hallway as are two additional family bathrooms and a large cedar closet.

Third Floor: Offering breathtaking views of the Atlantic and Block Island, a bright and cheerful Double Suite (each room 14 x 12) with an adjoining sitting room (12 x 6) and full bath makes for a very special guest quarters. Also located on this floor is a large movie screening room with hardwood floors and cathedral ceiling. A stairway from this room leads to a small fourth floor attic area which accesses a small but wonderful rooftop deck overlooking the ocean.

Lower Level: This floor opens to the gardens and grounds, and includes a pantry, laundry, half bath, storage and furnace rooms. Its centerpiece, however, is a magnificent 12,000 bottle climate controlled wine cellar cave.

Utilities: Heat: eight zone oil fired hot water. Electric: 400 amp service. Town water, cable TV, and private sewage system.