Wow House: Shingle Style With Stone Porte Cochere

BRISTOL, RI — At this property, the bay is at your feet. The home has views of Prudence Island, bridges, Warwick Neck, Gaspee, Poppasquash, Nayatt and Rumstick points. Custom built in 1999, this property borrows from Newport's famed "Shingle Style" architecture.

• Address: 55 Shore Rd, Bristol, Rhode Island
• Price: $1,995,000
• Square Feet: 3213
• Bedrooms: 3
• Bathrooms: 2 Full and 1 Half Baths
• Built: 1999
• Features: Custom built in 1999 this magnificent waterfront residence evokes the "Newport Seaside Shingle Style" architecture perfected by architects H. H. Richardson & McKim, Mead & White. Enter the home by way of an impressive stone porte-cochere to find an open floor plan designed to take advantage of the expansive western views across Narragansett Bay. The panorama encompasses Prudence Island, bridges, Warwick Neck, Gaspee, Poppasquash, Nayatt & Rumstick Pts. Walls of windows & soaring ceilings bring the outdoors into the open great room, dining room & gourmet kitchen. Elaborate millwork & moldings tie the spaces together beautifully. The great room's stone fireplace is doubled sided and open to the family room with walls of windows and dramatic views of the Bay. The first floor master bedroom features oversized arched pavilion-style windows that showcase the water views & a spa-like marble master bath. The main living area includes a richly paneled library featuring coffered ceiling & nautical chart mural. An indoor swimming pool thoughtfully designed to incorporate the outdoor landscaping. A mahogany staircase leads up to two guest bedrooms, one with stunning water views & another with a charming bay-window cupola. The lot is landscaped beautifully & maximizes privacy. A gorgeous stone patio showcases sunsets & the lawn rolls towards the water's edge to your private dock. Located in the Bristol Highland's w/tennis courts, club house & access to the East Bay Bike Path.

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