$5.2M Modern Masterpiece: RI's Priciest Real Estate Listings

LITTLE COMPTON, RI — This week's priciest listing in Rhode Island is nestled in Little Compton, overlooking the water. Priced at an eye-watering $5.2 million, the four bedroom, four-and-a-half bath mansion was designed by architect Maryann Thompson.

Here's a look at five of the most expensive listings that hit the market in Rhode Island this week.

126 Round Pond Road Rd, Little Compton: $5.2 million

This magnificent home was designed by renowned architect, Maryann Thompson of Cambridge, MA, and built to a very high standard in 2015. The well-designed floor plan offers comfortable living featuring a great room, chef's kitchen, 4 ensuite bedrooms, 2 family rooms for privacy and/or media use. A screened-in porch and an extensive network of decks add to the living area during the summer months; all have spectacular views of the Atlantic Ocean and Long Pond. A separate surf hut includes a half bath, sauna, and outdoor showers. Naturalistic landscaping over the ledge outcropping adds to the beauty of the site. The home has many amenities including radiant floor heating throughout the house, custom built-in Sonos sound/music system with ceiling speakers indoor/outdoor, central HVAC system providing central air and heat with remote control thermostats, solar panels and many more. A sandy ocean beach is within steps of the property. A truly outstanding offering in the Round Pond community. BUYER pays Little Compton Agricultural Conservancy Tax at the recording of the deed.

1 Fessenden Rd, Barrington: $2.3 million

Elegant brownstone steps edged by Quartzite walls grants entry to this 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath waterfront beauty in Barrington's Rums tick neighborhood, adjacent to the town beach and featuring views of Prudence Island and the length of Narragansett Bay. Front rooms overlook a charming duck pond, while back-facing rooms enjoy southern exposure, with sunrises and sunsets viewed year-round from the generously proportioned deck and attached sun room. Seven-foot solid wood doors, Windsor window casings, period chair rails and oak flooring lend an air of Colonial charm, while oversized Andersen windows, sliders, and nine-foot tray ceilings allow sunlight to reach deep into the home. The open-floor plan provides natural flow between the sun room, living room with wet bar, dining room, and kitchen, the latter enhanced by granite-topped counters, high-end appliances and cabinetry, and endless Bay views.All three bedrooms are on the main floor of this easy-living ranch, plus a master bedroom with tall sliding doors to the deck and a seashell-shaped jetted tub in the en-suite bath. The home features not one but two heated garages. A huge, three-bay space facing the street is big enough to accommodate an RV or at least a half-dozen cars and boasts a workshop, mezzanine lounge, and an elevator accessing the main floor. The rear garage can be used for additional vehicle storage or, with five sets of sliders facing the water, may be reimagined as a home gym or other living space.

240 Third Beach Rd, Middletown: $1.8 million

Exceptional custom-built post and beam home on coveted Third Beach Road, offering a serene, tranquil setting. Minutes to the Norman Bird Sanctuary, Sweet Berry Farm and the area's stunning beaches. Designed for passive solar, with high-end systems, and recent upgrades by the present owners. Wonderful gardens and indoor/outdoor flow, blue stone patio, outdoor shower, abundant perennials and plants to enjoy year round. Enter the inviting front hall, and the original part of the home, that includes a dining area, sitting area, kitchen, pantry, half bath, and an all seasons room that leads to a screened in porch. This part of the home also has a one car garage, and large mudroom. An addition was completed in 1999 to include a family room and fireplace, a separate, oversized attached garage, with a bonus room and full bath. Upstairs, you have a large primary bedroom with a renovated ensuite that has a large walk in shower and freestanding tub, an additional bedroom and bathroom on the second floor, and a third floor bedroom, plus a sitting room. Radiant heat throughout the first floor, central air, generator, and finished lower level with temperature controlled wine room, subterranean garage/storage, full bathroom and steam shower. This unique and inviting home is a short, and scenic drive away to downtown Newport, with easy access to the Newport Bridge, and North to Boston.

91 Nayatt Rd, Barrington: $3.6 million

The idea that home is an oasis has never been more true than at 91 Nayatt Road. Situated on 2.3 private acres with extraordinary frontage and panoramic views of Narragansett Bay, this timeless, elegant, shingle styled 5 BR home is replete with the custom finishes, impeccable attention to detail, and superior craftsmanship throughout. Some of these outstanding features include a newly renovated, gourmet eat-in chef's kitchen with stainless appliances, mahogany doors, windows and built ins, beautiful walnut floors, slate roof, a climate controlled, all- season sun room that opens to an expansive blue stone patio overlooking the water; meticulous, mature landscaping and gardens, state-of-the-art systems, and whole house generator. Launch your paddle boards and kayaks from your own beach, swim in the bay, and take in the glorious sunsets with friends and family. Rhode Island Country Club is steps away, with its Donald Ross course and newly renovated clubhouse, and boaters can drive just 5 minutes to the Barrington Yacht Club for all sorts of nautical and social activities. Barrington is a quintessential New England water town with award-winning public schools and a great community spirit. Providence is just 12 miles away with world-class hospitals, universities, arts and culinary scenes. Boston is under an hour by train.

72 Harbour Island Rd, Narragansett: $1.2 million