House Lust: A Gorgeous Historic House with a Veranda is Back on the Market
After three decades of vacancy, the Lewis Tower House in Cumberland is good as new — better, even. Take a look inside.
For years and years, Cumberland residents and curious passersby wondered what was hiding behind the brush at 2211 Mendon Road. Now, after three decades of vacancy, the Lewis Tower House is good as new — better, even, thanks to one couple’s careful and complete restoration.
“They did an absolutely fantastic job,” says Brendan Duckworth, who grew up in town and listed the property back in March. “It’s very well done, from a design standpoint.”
Last month, the house garnered seven offers and went under contract fast. But the sale fell through due to a complication with the buyer, who wanted to install a commercial sign out front in an area that’s zoned residential, Duckworth says.
Now, it’s back on the market for someone else to claim as their own — albeit quickly; the open house is this Sunday. With that in mind, here’s your House Lust (and may the real estate gods be on your side):
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2211 Mendon Road in Cumberland is on the market for $499,000. It has three bedrooms and two full baths over 2,036 square feet. (Photo credit: Mark D. Photos)
2211 Mendon Road in Cumberland is on the market for $499,000. It has three bedrooms and two full baths over 2,036 square feet. (Photo credit: Mark D. Photos)
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Over nearly a year, the historic home underwent a to-the-studs renovation. "It's 100 percent brand new, down to the sewer and gas lines to the street," says Duckworth. The home, which was built circa 1825, is on the National Register of Places. (Photo credit: Mark D. Photos)
Over nearly a year, the historic home underwent a to-the-studs renovation. "It's 100 percent brand new, down to the sewer and gas lines to the street," says Duckworth. The home, which was built circa 1825, is on the National Register of Places. (Photo credit: Mark D. Photos)
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The National Register nomination form remarks upon "the extensive veranda, a feature found on eighteenth- or early nineteenth-century structures in other parts of the United States but not generally seen in Rhode Island in the pre-Victorian era." The porch was rebuilt by the current homeowners. (Photo credit: Mark D. Photos)
The National Register nomination form remarks upon "the extensive veranda, a feature found on eighteenth- or early nineteenth-century structures in other parts of the United States but not generally seen in Rhode Island in the pre-Victorian era." The porch was rebuilt by the current homeowners. (Photo credit: Mark D. Photos)
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The home sits on about half an acre of land, a fraction of the original nineteen-acre farmstead. (Photo credit: Mark D. Photos)
The home sits on about half an acre of land, a fraction of the original nineteen-acre farmstead. (Photo credit: Mark D. Photos)
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A view of the open main level. The fireplace is bedecked with an original beam from the house. Note the restored flooring, too. (Photo credit: Mark D. Photos)
A view of the open main level. The fireplace is bedecked with an original beam from the house. Note the restored flooring, too. (Photo credit: Mark D. Photos)
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The renovation added airiness to a previously cramped main living space. (Photo credit: Mark D. Photos)
The renovation added airiness to a previously cramped main living space. (Photo credit: Mark D. Photos)
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The kitchen features new appliances and leathered granite countertops. (Photo credit: Mark D. Photos)
The kitchen features new appliances and leathered granite countertops. (Photo credit: Mark D. Photos)
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A closer look at the kitchen with farmhouse sink. (Photo credit: Mark D. Photos)
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The dining area sits around the corner from the kitchen. (Photo credit: Mark D. Photos)
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One of two baths. (Photo credit: Mark D. Photos)
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A space is staged as an office. (Photo credit: Mark D. Photos)
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One of three bedrooms. (Photo credit: Mark D. Photos)
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A secondary sitting area on the walk-out lower level, which has in-law potential. (Photo credit: Mark D. Photos)
A secondary sitting area on the walk-out lower level, which has in-law potential. (Photo credit: Mark D. Photos)
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Another bedroom, also on the lower level. (Photo credit: Mark D. Photos)
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A view of the second bath.
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Even the basement is impeccable. (Photo credit: Mark D. Photos)
For more information on 2211 Mendon Road in Cumberland, contact Brendan Duckworth at 401-787-7128 or visit duckworthhomes.com. Read the backstory on the owners’ heartfelt motivation to renovate the house in this piece in The Valley Breeze.
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