601 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, RI, 02840

601 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, RI, 02840

18 rooms

7 beds

8 Full / 3 Half baths

1929

18,224 sqft

Spend the summer in Gilded Age Newport glamour and luxury. Champ Soleil is a private gated French Chateau mansion set on 5.5 acres and features a resort style heated swimming pool and one of the finest croquet courts in the country. High society meets high tech. The architectural masterpiece built by Polhemus & Coffin in 1929, has the latest in modern amenities central AC with 24 air handlers, whole house water filtration and a voice-enabled Google Nest system. The second floor boasts 6 bedrooms; the primary king with ensuite tub, the "French," "Africa," and "English" rooms all with a king bed and ensuite bath with tub and two twin bedrooms that share a hall bathroom. On the third floor you will find the "Pink" & "Tan" rooms both with a king bed that share a modern bath with steam shower in the hall. You will also find a sauna and jacuzzi across from the theater room. The first floor has 3 half baths. Host to America's Cup dinners and dazzling galas, the grand ballroom is adjacent a formal dining room adorned with a spectacular Neo-Baroque chandelier and opens to a sunlit terrace. The Library, built of Louis XV pine panels, was imported from France and boasts one of the estates 5 wood-burning fireplaces. Additional offerings include a chef's kitchen, a massage parlor and a 3000 sq ft theatre entertainment room. Idyllic Umberto Innocenti designed grounds, include fragrant rose gardens, colossal copper and english beech trees, 2 garage spaces plus 5 additional parking spaces.


Status:

Active

Furnished Remarks:

Furnished

Laundry Remarks:

Common Area

Subdivision:

Bellevue Ave

Garage:

2-car Assigned, Attached, Garage

Heating:

Central, Gas

Cooling:

Central Air

Basement:

Exterior Entry, Full, Interior Entry, Partially Finished

Parking:

5-car

Acreage:

5.53

Construction

Drywall,Wood Siding

Utilities

Sewer Connected

Amenities:

Golf, Marina, Near Schools, Recreation Area, Shopping, Tennis Court(s)

Days on Market:

10

Pet Allowed:

Yes

Appliances:

Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer

Pool:

In Ground

Lease Term Type:

Month To Month

MLS #:

1376057


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School Info

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