slides: The 10 Biggest Homes For Sale in Rhode Island

Tuesday, March 12, 2013

GoLocalProv Real Estate Team

Sometimes it pays to dream. Or sometimes you win the Lottery. Either way, you won't want to miss getting a look at the 10 biggest houses for sale right now in Rhode Island. From Newport historic estates to sprawling Lincoln homes, this is dream shopping at its best. Happy browsing!

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#10 Portsmouth

121 Carnegie Heights, Portsmouth

8,831 square feet

$3,995,000

True Aquidneck style contains this grand, private waterfront home within the exclusive Carnegie Abbey Club with water views. The arch lends a true note of welcome as well as grandeur.

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#9 Little Compton

44 Beach Drive, Little Compton

8,972 square feet

$3,499,000

This sprawling home in a private community in Little Compton feels all the bigger with its open floor plan. The 1.3 acres surrounding it make for an even great sense of blissful space and Little Comptonesque solitude.

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#8 Providence

90 Hazard Avenue, Providence

9,452 square feet

$2,150,000

The 14-foot barrelled ceiling in the living room sets the grand tone throughout this totally renovated and much admired signature home on Providence's East Side. The first floor contains 2 master suites, plus another on the second.

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#7 Providence

290 Irving Avenue, Providence

9,502 square feet

$1,995,000

Located in the heart of Providence's East Side, this sprawling brick Georgian Colonial is situated in a tranquil setting.

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#6 Westerly

10 Bluff Avenue, Westerly

10,000 square feet

$11,000,000

Indulge in Watch Hill at its finest with this estate on over 3 acres of coastal property, including sweeping lawns to the sea. There are four levels of living space here, which means extra views for everyone. Plus, two kitchens.

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#5 Newport

225 Ruggles Avenue, Newport

10,275 square feet

$9,225,000

Newport's Honeysuckle Lodge, built circa 1886, has maintained many stunning original Peabody and Stearns details. You'll be surrounded by 2+ acres and enjoy a Carriage House with 2 large apartments as well as a greenhouse. And of course, access to the Cliff Walk.

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#4 Lincoln

15 Dennell Drive, Lincoln

11,317 square feet

$2,450,900

This Florida "Gulf Shore" style home in Lincoln also has an 8-car garage, breathtaking ceiling decor, a guest house, courtyard, amazing views, and room, the sellers say, for horses on the property.

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#3 Newport

36 Beacon Hill Road, Newport

12,500 square feet

$7,900,000

Enter through one of two gated entrances to Wyndham Estate, one of Ocean Drive's highest elevations. This massive stone Baronial-style estate has just undergone extenstive renovation.

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#2 Providence

140 Prospect Street, Providence

12,756 square feet

$3,800,000

It is remarkable to discover this much space on the East Side's College Hill, but here it is. Lifetime opportunity. The famed Halsey Mansion, built in 1801 features 3 apartments & guest house, on a 1.25 acre lot with exquisite gardens & pond.

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#1 Newport

237 Ruggles Avenue, Newport

24,393 square feet

$17,900,000

Confession: the main house here at magnificent Fairholme is only 20,250 square feet (the 4,275-square-foot Carriage House brings the total to nearly 25,000). Of course, with that kind of grandeur, you'll need 4+ acres of grounds, a stunning pool/pavilion, and 425 feet of ocean frontage and beach access.