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House Lust

House Lust: Two Lakefront Cottages on a Private Island for $349,000

The main house and four-bed bunkhouse were renovated, top-to-bottom, over the last two years.
Casey Nilsson,

You’ll need a boat to get here, although you could probably swim just as fast, says listing agent Mandy Gruslin of Kazantzis Real Estate. This new-to-market property sits on private Green Island in Thompson, Connecticut, which borders Rhode Island. The small island, a stone’s throw from the mainland, has fewer than a dozen single-family homes and most are owned by snowbirds, Gruslin…

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History, House Lust

House Lust: The Orchard, a Palatial Newport Chateau with an Illustrious Past, is on the Market

The French-inspired manse was built for a Civil War colonel.
Casey Nilsson,

Some folks might see “it has the largest private pool in the state,” and that’s enough. Say no more. Show me the House Lust. Indulge me, though, won’t you? Because this place, like all old ones tended over the decades, has a story to tell. From socialites to recluses, and a robbery that still haunts the dreams of Newport’s grand…

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Art, Decor

Sam Heydt Redefines Gallery Standards With Kitsch Art Bodega in Newport

Artist Sam Heydt’s new art bodega and boutique, Kitsch, is the antithesis of your typical gallery.
Edelinda Baptista,

Sam Heydt’s new art bodega in Newport contains several thought-provoking pieces throughout the space. Photography by Edelinda Baptista. Plop onto the big pink couch, skim through the clothing hung on the baby blue rack, and behold the hundreds upon hundreds of art pieces stationed on the walls, desk and cabinets. This summer, recycled media artist Sam Heydt opened the doors…

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House Lust

House Lust: A Micro-Loft in the Arcade Providence, America’s Oldest Mall, is on the Market

The space is small but mighty (and affordable, too).
Casey Nilsson,

Micro-loft living at the Arcade has its quirks — think: no stoves, tricky parking — but for those of us suffering from pandemic-inspired ennui, a sunny spot in the beating heart of the city might just be the remedy. The Arcade Providence, a stunning Greek Revival structure with forty-five-foot columns out front and skylights that coat the interior in a warm…

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House Lust

House Lust: Inside Merrillton, a Gilded Age Mansion with a Romantic Landscape

The Newport estate, which underwent a significant restoration in 2013, bears all the charm of its original design.
Casey Nilsson,

Merrillton in Newport has lured many notable stewards over its 168-year lifetime. To start, the Episcopal minister George Merrill, the mansion’s namesake, bought the place in 1933. Then came the famed singer and Broadway star, Jane Pickens; in 2009, her daughter, conservationist Marcella Clark McCormack, deeded a majority of the property to the Aquidneck Land Trust. And Peter de Savary,…