Former Goldman Sachs Exec’s Little Compton Estate on Market for $8.5 Million

Former Goldman Sachs Exec’s Little Compton Estate on Market for $8.5 Million

The estate at 1 Ohio Road in Little Compton, Rhode Island is on the market for $8.5 million — and the listing has garnered national attention. 

The “one-of-a-kind” private compound, listed by Mott & Chace Sotheby’s International Realty, has two oceanfront homes — owned by the late John Whitehead, “who helped lead Goldman Sachs into the modern era,” according to the Wall Street Journal. 

Mott and Chace writes of the property: 

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"Stunning 9-acre oceanfront compound located on the south-western tip of Little Compton’s Sakonnet Point. 1 and 5 Ohio Road is made up of two oceanfront parcels, each with a single-family home, surrounded by 20 acres of conservation land, Watch House Pond and Lloyds Beach. Each home is sited to take in the extraordinary 180-degree views of the Atlantic Ocean out to Cuttyhunk and the Elizabeth Islands, Sakonnet Lighthouse, and Aquidneck Island. 

1 Ohio Road features a contemporary home designed to take in all of its beautiful surroundings while offering custom luxury finishes and amenities. The home features 18-foot glassed walls, Brazilian Cherry hardwood floors, nested oak doors and paneling, a granite stone fireplace and a spacious cook’s kitchen. The master bedroom wing walks out to a private bluestone patio and features a large walk-in closet and spa bath with steam shower and whirlpool bath. 5 Ohio Road’s barn was converted to a comfortable family vacation home, complete with a beautiful 55x21 ft gunite pool. 

The home features 3 bedrooms and 3 full baths and an open floor plan on the second level, great for entertaining family and friends. The balcony is the perfect place to relax and take in the magnificent views. Paths lead you through the fields to the western side of the property, which includes over 500 feet of beachfront along beautiful Lloyds Beach. A rare offering and an amazing opportunity to own a one-of-a-kind private compound. Buyer pays LCACT."

According to the WSJ, “any buyer will likely be sharing the property with Cynthia Whitehead. Mr. Whitehead’s widow, who is in her 80s, has a life estate at one of the two houses on the property, which means she can stay there as long as she likes.”