House Lust: A Special Little Nook in Wickford Village is on the Market
The one-acre property, on a marshy cove in the heart of the village, hosts the beloved Wickford Gourmet, a tea house and a stylish apartment.
This property is the real estate equivalent of a Russian nesting doll — a mini village within a village loaded with charm and opportunity.
Included in the sale is a red mansard cottage that houses the iconic Wickford Gourmet kitchen outlet, a Main Street destination with wares for home cooks spread over two levels. Also included is a second shingled building with village newcomer Sweet Marie’s Tea Cottage, which opened in August of 2021 and offers tea services with all the tasty accompaniments. In the same building is another first-level space with a kitchen and bathroom, plus an upper level two-bedroom apartment. The latter, currently available for rent on Airbnb, was renovated in 2017 by Gardner Woodwrights.
The property is owned by Joe and Donna Dube, Wickford Gourmet’s proprietors of nearly forty years. In an email, Lila Delman Compass’ Jaime Wilson says 2021 may be the Dubes’ most profitable year to date, with shop sales nearly doubling what they were three years ago — and without a website, email or e-commerce, he adds.
“They are primarily interested in divesting themselves of the real estate, but would be open to selling the inventory and providing consulting to a buyer,” Wilson says. “There are a wide variety of investment options within the two buildings that sit on the land.”
Whether you’d reign onsite or from afar, village lords and ladies, here’s your House Lust:
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21-25 West Main Street in Wickford Village is on the market for $1.8 million. It has two buildings, zoned commercial and residential, over one acre. (Photos courtesy of Lila Delman Compass)
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A view of the marshy cove out back. (Photos courtesy of Lila Delman Compass)
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Tucked behind the Wickford Gourmet building is the shingled cottage with an apartment, a tea house and another first-level space. (Photos courtesy of Lila Delman Compass)
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The apartment was brought down to its studs and renovated in 2017. (Photos courtesy of Lila Delman Compass)
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A view toward the living area from the kitchen. The exposed beams are original. (Photos courtesy of Lila Delman Compass)
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The living room features signage from the previous incarnation of Wickford Gourmet, when it was a fine foods shop. (Photos courtesy of Lila Delman Compass)
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The stairway leads to the two bedrooms. (Photos courtesy of Lila Delman Compass)
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A closer look at the well-styled staircase. (Photos courtesy of Lila Delman Compass)
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One of two full bathrooms. (Photos courtesy of Lila Delman Compass)
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One of two large, sunny bedrooms. (Photos courtesy of Lila Delman Compass)
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Another bedroom. (Photos courtesy of Lila Delman Compass)
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Another full bath. (Photos courtesy of Lila Delman Compass)
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A view of Sweet Marie's Tea Cottage. (Photos courtesy of Lila Delman Compass)
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Another look at Sweet Marie's, on the back building's first level. (Photos courtesy of Lila Delman Compass)
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Another first-level space, which also has a kitchen and bathroom. (Photos courtesy of Lila Delman Compass)
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Wickford Gourmet is 2,722 square feet over two levels. (Photos courtesy of Lila Delman Compass)
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A peek inside Wickford Gourmet. (Photos courtesy of Lila Delman Compass)
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Another view of the shop, which features outlet selections for the home cook. (Photos courtesy of Lila Delman Compass)
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A view of the property. (Photos courtesy of Lila Delman Compass)
For more information on 21-25 West Main Street in Wickford Village, contact Lila Delman Compass’ Jaime Wilson at 401-529-4505 or visit liladelman.com.
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