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$5,700,000 | Built c.1890 | 8,318 Sq. Ft. | 7 Beds | 6.5+ Baths | 1.04 Acres
425 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, Rhode Island, United States, 02840
Rockry Hall, created by Seth Bradford in 1890, is located in Newport, Rhode Island. Shortly after it was built, a fire devastated the mansion. While reconstructing it, a nearby Queen Anne style house was repositioned 100 feet and angled into the northeast corner of Rockry Hall, creating a blend of two architectural styles. For the last 13 years, this property has undergone significant renovations, including the addition of a 20×40 Gunite swimming pool and spa, a Christopher Peacock kitchen, and modern central air conditioning, all while preserving its historic character. The interior is designed with an inviting open layout. Upon entering from the porte-cochere, you are greeted by an expansive hall, great room, library, living room, a spacious dining area, a modern kitchen, two powder rooms, and two covered porches. The second floor hosts a large master suite, a laundry room, and three additional bedrooms with en-suite baths. The third floor features three bedrooms and two full bathrooms. Positioned on over one acre of beautifully landscaped gardens, this home offers both privacy and close proximity to the beach, Bellevue Avenue shops, Newport Harbor, the International Tennis Hall of Fame, restaurants, and Cliff Walk. Rockry Hall is currently listed for $5.7 million through Alexandra Thursby of Lila Delman Real Estate.
Northeast Collaborative Architects played a role in one of the renovations, enhancing the Gothic Revival features by restoring original building edges, displaying the initial quoins, removing concrete parging, and using appropriate color palettes. They used historical photographs to rebuild the porte-cochere, reconstructed the porch, and added a breakfast room, garage, and kitchen to the first floor, along with a master bedroom addition on the second floor. This effort received the Newport Historical Society Preservation Award.
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