High/Low House Lust: Two Properties With Incredible Water Views
Whether you have a $360,000 budget or $2.35 million, there's a pretty blue view for you in the Ocean State.
Waterfront house hunting in Rhode Island is a little like shopping in a luxury department store. Water, water everywhere, but can you afford a drop to drink?
Some can browse well-appointed sections and choose, without sticker shock or buyer’s remorse, whatever they’d like. It’s something for the rest of us to aspire to — either through a better job, big promotion or lucky lotto ticket.
Then, there’s the economical shoppers, who find their perfect buy in the bargain section: Warwick. Residents of the state’s second largest city might balk at this comparison — I owned a home in Warwick not so long ago; I can empathize — but hear me out. The steals you’ll find on the water in Warwick might not be as trendy. Maybe they’re not archetypal, compared to the pricier goods down the way. Maybe they’re missing a button.
And that’s okay — great, even — if you’re looking for a deal. You’re still getting that name-brand view, but at a much more palpable price. Many of us, current company included, prefer it that way. We love a good bargain, and there’s none better than Warwick’s waterfront real estate.
That’s what’s great about living in the Ocean State. There’s a water view for every tax bracket. We need that perfect $2.35 million beach house by East Quonnie Beach, if only to make our waterfront fantasies all the more rich. And we need that sweet $359,900 cottage overlooking Brush Neck Cove, so we can turn our fantasies into a very pretty reality.
Here’s your High/Low House Lust:
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HIGH HOUSE LUST: 28 Highland Road in Charlestown is on the market for $2.35 million. The 3,438-square-foot house, with three beds and four baths, overlooks Garden Pond, East Quonnie Beach and the Atlantic Ocean. (Photos via Mott and Chace Sotheby's)
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The three-level home, built in 2007, boasts views of Garden Pond from the walk-out first level, which houses two bedrooms, a bathroom and a common living space. A boat launch sits at the end of the manicured lawn.
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The second, main level has an open floor plan with a kitchen, dining and living room overlooking Garden Pond, East Quonnie Beach and the Atlantic beyond it. On clear days, you can see Block Island from the deck and screened-in porch.
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A view from the second-level deck.
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A bathroom with a sweet stained glass window.
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The third floor houses the master suite, which has its own deck and master bathroom.
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The luxe master bath, one of four total bathrooms.
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The deck off the third-floor master suite. For more information on 28 Highland Road, call Raymond Mott at 401-364-6700 ext. 6226 or visit
mottandchace.com.
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LOW HOUSE LUST: 190 Spring Grove Avenue in Warwick is on the market for $359,900. It's the last house on a dead-end street and overlooks Brush Neck Cove, a prime paddling spot. (Photos via Coldwell Banker)
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The views are the priority at this cove-side home, which is a five-minute drive to Oakland Beach.
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The suburban exterior belies the views out back, as well as quaint detailing inside the split-level home. It has three beds and two baths over 2,933 square feet.
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The great room, a later addition with exposed beams and cove views, is a great place to enjoy morning coffee.
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A cozy living room features a stone fireplace. The home was built in 1962.
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The home affords views on three sides, including Tuscatucket Brook across the street.
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The master bedroom affords views of the cove with doors leading out to a hot tub overlooking the water. Two of the three bedrooms have sliding glass doors and decks. For more information on 190 Spring Grove Avenue, call Bernie Larivee at 401-345-9792 or visit
coldwellbanker.com.
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