98 Locust Avenue is a $1,289,000, 2,977 square foot, 3 bedroom, 3.0 bath home on a 0.75 acre lot located in Portsmouth, RI.
First time to market in over 50 years! Welcome to Watson Farm circa 1850.This carefully restored center-chimney colonial blends classic charm with modern conveniences.This handsome antique property has been lovingly cared for by the owner of 57 years. Enter thru the oversized mudroom to fully updated kitchen with original pine floors, custom cabinetry and the finest stainless appliances. The kitchen is also home to one of 6 working fireplaces with sitting area and dining table.A cozy sunroom overlooks stonewalls, an English garden with roses,6 specimen trees and a lovely outbuilding with its own fireplace. A conveniently located butler's pantry with glass built-ins and copper sink is functional and perfect for entertaining. Formal dining and living rooms with respective fireplaces lead to a home office and the den/keeping room with a wall of buit-ins. A powder room completes this level.Second floor consists of a primary bedroom with working fireplace, a with walk-in closet/dressing area and separate sitting room with built-in shelves. There's 2 additional bedrooms and 2 full baths on this level.Full walk-up attic in house and over garage offers plenty of storage and expansion possibilities. Some updates include restored windows by Newport Restoration, young roof, new heating system and central air. This meticulously maintained home is a blend of timeless elegance while seamlessly integrating today's busy lifestyle.
| Above Grade Sqft | 2,977 |
| # Half Bath | 1 |
| # Full Bath | 2 |
| Basement | Full Unfinished Basement - Yes |
| Appliances | Dishwasher Dryer Electric Water Heater Microwave Oven Exhaust Fan Range Range Hood Refrigerator Washer |
| Interior Features | Storm Doors Ceramic Tile Hardwood Stone Attic Cable TV Permanent Attic Stairs Skylights Wet Bar Wine Cellar Skylights |
| # Fireplaces | 6 |
| Fireplace Types | Masonry Fireplace - Yes |
| Cooling Types | Central Air Cooling - Yes |
| Heating Types | Forced Air Oil Zoned Heating - Yes |
| # Parking Spaces | 10 |
| Parking Types | Attached Garage Attached Garage - Yes Garage - Yes |
| Exterior Features | Golf Highway Access Marina Near Hospital Public Transportation Recreation Area Restaurant Shopping Tennis Courts Near Schools Item200 Amp Service Other Structures - Outbuilding Possession - Negotiable Security Features - SecuritySystemOwned |
| Construction Types | Clapboard Plaster Shingle Siding Wood Siding |
| Water Source | Connected |
| Sewer | Septic Tank |
| Attribution Contact | 401-849-3000 |
| Property Type | Residential |
| Property Sub Type | Single Family Residence |
| Style | Two Historic Antique |
| Architectural Style | Acreage |
| Year Built | 1850 |
| HOA Fee | $0.00 |
| Taxes | $2,977.00 |
| County | newport |
| Neighborhood | Valley View |
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