
This sweet cottage, on a peninsula in Greenville’s Slacks Pond, offers “absolutely the best experience you could ever have as a child,” say real estate agent Karl Martone — one that could keep a young person busy and out of trouble.
Martone, of RE/MAX Professionals, should know: He grew up here, in this house his late parents owned for half a century, alongside his two siblings. He recalls many mornings rising early to go water skiing off his back porch.
His mom, Sally Ann Martone, was an accomplished watercolor artist and was the home’s creative force. What’s more, the family would’ve never owned the property were it not for her.
“Back in the day, a woman named Helen Gilligan owned it,” Martone says. “My mom’s parents used to rent a house across the cove and, as a teenager, she used to swim over to Mrs. Gilligan’s.”
When Mrs. Gilligan was looking to sell, she called Sally Ann directly. Back then, it was a one-level stone cottage in a summer colony. But, after two years of ownership, the Martones decided to make it their year-round home, tacking on a second floor and a large family room. A series of contractors were hired to work on the property — his dad was fervent about updating the mechanicals, including adding central air — but Martone says his mom was very particular about the aesthetic.
“She would follow them around,” he says, laughing, to ensure the home’s character was preserved amid the renovations. “All the fieldstone rocks on the interior? Those were the external walls.”
Martone, who listed the property last week, says the process of selling his late parents’ home is an emotional one. He even asked another agent in his real estate team, the Martone Group, to handle in-person showings — “I’d be like, ‘What do you mean you don’t like it?!’ ” he jokes.
He adds that, while it was perfect for his family, it could also suit other buyers.
“At the end of the day, it really attracts such a quality of life; it’s literally therapeutic. This house puts you in a state of serenity,” he says. “You walk on the property and your blood pressure drops.”
Martone says his connection to the property will always remain strong through his mother’s art. Often, she captured water vistas from their gazebo. His favorite is a painting of a sailboat on the pond.
“Hopefully the right buyer will come along and appreciate it the way my parents did,” he says.
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85 Coolridge Road in Greenville is on the market for $799,900. (Photo credit: David Findlay/RE/MAX Properties)
85 Coolridge Road in Greenville is on the market for $799,900. (Photo credit: David Findlay/RE/MAX Properties)
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The house, built in the early 1900s, sits on .35 acres. Originally fieldstone, the exterior has been updated with shingle vinyl. (Photo credit: David Findlay/RE/MAX Properties)
The house, built in the early 1900s, sits on .35 acres. Originally fieldstone, the exterior has been updated with shingle vinyl. (Photo credit: David Findlay/RE/MAX Properties)
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Fieldstone walls surround mature gardens on the property. (Photo credit: David Findlay/RE/MAX Properties)
Fieldstone walls surround mature gardens on the property. (Photo credit: David Findlay/RE/MAX Properties)
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The house, which has been expanded and renovated over the years, totals 2,064 square feet. (Photo credit: David Findlay/RE/MAX Properties)
The house, which has been expanded and renovated over the years, totals 2,064 square feet. (Photo credit: David Findlay/RE/MAX Properties)
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A view of the open living/dining areas. (Photo credit: David Findlay/RE/MAX Properties)
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The kitchen with gas cooktop and a mix of tiled and butcher block countertops. (Photo credit: David Findlay/RE/MAX Properties)
The kitchen with gas cooktop and a mix of tiled and butcher block countertops. (Photo credit: David Findlay/RE/MAX Properties)
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The beautiful fieldstone fireplace is the centerpiece of the open living and dining area. Note the stained glass window. (Photo credit: David Findlay/RE/MAX Properties)
The beautiful fieldstone fireplace is the centerpiece of the open living and dining area. Note the stained glass window. (Photo credit: David Findlay/RE/MAX Properties)
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The solarium and family room were added later. (Photo credit: David Findlay/RE/MAX Properties)
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The solarium overlooks the pond. (Photo credit: David Findlay/RE/MAX Properties)
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A view of the water from the family room, with more stained glass. (Photo credit: David Findlay/RE/MAX Properties)
A view of the water from the family room, with more stained glass. (Photo credit: David Findlay/RE/MAX Properties)
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The fieldstone here was once the facade of the original cottage. (Photo credit: David Findlay/RE/MAX Properties)
The fieldstone here was once the facade of the original cottage. (Photo credit: David Findlay/RE/MAX Properties)
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Bi-fold doors disguise a wet bar and television. (Photo credit: David Findlay/RE/MAX Properties)
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A view of the master bedroom, one of three total bedrooms in the house. It also has two baths. (Photo credit: David Findlay/RE/MAX Properties)
A view of the master bedroom, one of three total bedrooms in the house. It also has two baths. (Photo credit: David Findlay/RE/MAX Properties)
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The master bedroom has private access to a balcony the length of the house. (Photo credit: David Findlay/RE/MAX Properties)
The master bedroom has private access to a balcony the length of the house. (Photo credit: David Findlay/RE/MAX Properties)
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The first-level deck and gazebo overlooking the water. (Photo credit: David Findlay/RE/MAX Properties)
The first-level deck and gazebo overlooking the water. (Photo credit: David Findlay/RE/MAX Properties)
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A closer look at the view from the gazebo. (Photo credit: David Findlay/RE/MAX Properties)
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A stone path leads from the deck to the water. The property is heavily wooded. (Photo credit: David Findlay/RE/MAX Properties)
A stone path leads from the deck to the water. The property is heavily wooded. (Photo credit: David Findlay/RE/MAX Properties)
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The property has a private dock to Slacks Pond. (Photo credit: David Findlay/RE/MAX Properties)
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A birds eye view of the peninsula. (Photo credit: David Findlay/RE/MAX Properties)
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A look at the wider pond and property. (Photo credit: David Findlay/RE/MAX Properties)
For more information on 85 Coolridge Road in Greenville, contact RE/MAX Properties’ Karl Martone at 401-439-1669 or visit martonegroup.com.
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