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The warmth and colors of Tuscany engage throughout this four-bedroom, four and one half-bath, shingle-and-stone cottage vibrant with the flow of its interior graces and its magnificent 2.22 acre setting on the eastern side of Rhode Islands lovely Conanicut Island. Craftsmanship and style show in abundance throughout its 4,336 square feet of airy, sunny spaces.
Curving stone paths lead to two entrances, the main entry opening into the foyer and great room, the other an arched doorway into the stone tower that encases a stunning circular stairway surrounded by a hand-painted scene of the Tuscan countryside. This charming interior decoration delights with each step, while within the Florentine-styled inner cupola above, a chandelier glints within a sky-blue medallion.
The homes perfect sense of place is exemplified in the great room by its wall of east-facing windows and wonderful light and views that reflect on the rooms decorative molding, fieldstone fireplace, and gently-hued walls. French doors from this room lead to a columned mahogany wrap-a-round porch which steps down to the spacious lawn and soothing gardens.
The cooks kitchen conveys creativity and abundance with its gleaming granite countertops, Italian ceramic floors, Wood-Mode cabinets, decorative wall tiles, six-burner gas Viking stove, and imported fixtures. The adjoining dining area enjoys views and access to the mahogany porch, brick patio, and delightful outdoors. A handsome study with maple paneling and crème-colored hardwood floors and granite fireplace provides a quiet retreat.
The arching window by the landing of the homes main stairwell provides a sunny ascent to the private rooms of the second floor, while the stairwell in the tower directly accesses the family room and upper deck, both fabulous gathering spaces enjoying painterly views of the land and water. The master bedroom suite furnishes a peaceful retreat with pleasing window views and a luxurious limestone shower, Jacuzzi tub, dual sinks and his-and-her walk-in closets. This upper level also includes a guest bedroom and additional ceramic-and-tile bath.
The third level presents two additional lovely bedrooms with charming views, and a full ceramic-and-tile bath. Gentle rest is assured in all 4 bedrooms after enjoyment of the homes fabulous outdoor amenities, including its sweeping lawns, stone wall, elegant trees and gardens, and its stunning in-ground, dolphin-shaped swimming pool and superb cabana. The setting is resort-like with a rock waterfall splashing into the pool amid lush borders of perennial gardens and flowering shrubs. The pool house is superbly designed for relaxation of the surrounding beauty, with its glass and stone design, cathedral ceilings, arching windows, bath, and outdoor shower. The pool house also has heat and air conditioning, and can easily be converted to a welcoming guest house.
This uniquely lovely home includes a spacious lower-level in-law apartment with separate entrance, radiant heat throughout the homes first floor – and in all the bathrooms, surround-sound, state of the art facilities, and deeded beach rights.
For further information or to schedule a private viewing of this special property please call, Cynthia Moretti at 401-374-3444.
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