Property Description
"Restmere" is a magnificent Italianate villa designed in 1857 by renowned architect Richard Upjohn, celebrated for Trinity Church in New York, and Kingscote in Newport. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this turnkey estate seamlessly blends 19th-century grandeur with modern comfort. The thoughtful restoration received the prestigious Doris Duke Award and Rhody Award. The property offers 8 bedrooms and 8.5 bathrooms. The main house features a veranda, 6 bedrooms, 6.5 baths, chef's kitchen, and formal layout ideal for entertaining. Preserved Old World details include 12-foot ceilings, grand staircase, parquet floors, wainscoting, crown moldings, stained glass, divided-light windows, antique lighting, marble fireplaces, claw-foot tubs, French doors, and antique hardware. The third floor also functions as a separate penthouse apartment with private entrance, 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, laundry, and kitchen, while the detached townhouse apartment offers private entrance, 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, laundry, and kitchen, creating exceptional flexibility for guests or passive income. The above-grade basement boasts 9-foot ceilings, brick walls, arched windows, studio, gallery, pub, and three rooms awaiting conversion. Set on professionally landscaped grounds with stone walls, patios, pergola, fireplace, rose gardens, irrigation, and off-street parking, Restmere is a rare opportunity to become the next steward of an historic estate and family compound.
Overview
Property Type
Residential
Location
1 Ichabod Lane, Middletown, RI 02842
MLS ID
1405217
Listing Last Updated
Property Features & Amenities
Interior
Total Bedrooms
8
Full Bathrooms
8
Half Bathrooms
1
Flooring
Hardwood
Appliances
Dryer, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Oven, Oil Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Other Interior Features
Attic, Wet Bar, Bathtub, Interior Steps, Stall Shower, Tub Shower
Exterior
Stories
4
Water Source
Public
Lot Features
Cul-De-Sac, Paved, Sprinkler System
Parking
No Garage
Heat Type
Hot Water, Oil
Air Conditioning
Central Air
Sewer
Public Sewer
Substructure
Concrete Perimeter
Other Exterior Features
Deck, Porch, Patio, Sprinkler/Irrigation
Details
Total Area
8,000 Sq.Ft.
Architecture Styles
Historic/Antique
Water Frontage
Walk to Water
Financial
Price
$3,400,000
Real Estate Tax
$12,421/yr
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