'Gilded Age Summer Cottage' in Newport, Rhode Island
Just a short stroll from the famous Ocean Cliff Walk, The Orchard is Newport’s oldest chateau, built in 1873 for Colonel George R. Fearing and his wife, Hattie Travers by the famed Newport architectural firm, George Champlin Mason & Son.
The Gilded Age mansion was inspired by an 18th century chateau by Lake Geneva in Switzerland. Today, the property is one of the few Gilded Age mansions that has remained a private residence over the years.
Set behind ornate gates with gold-leaf detailing and nestled in 4.75 acres of park-like grounds, the Newport mansion boasts a 90-foot long half-moon shaped swimming pool, one of the largest in Rhode Island, in addition to two hot tubs.
The gardens of the estate contain a historic Florentine bronze and marble fountain, a meditation stone Labyrinth, and an Italian Temple Folly.
The palatial mansion spans 14,838 square feet with 11 bedrooms, in addition to a 5741 square foot Carriage House, with 2 self-contained apartments, offices, and a heated conservatory.
The sale of the property presents a unique opportunity to purchase a ‘turnkey’ Gilded Age mansion which has undergone a multi-million-dollar restoration and is being sold alongside all of its furnishings, including antiques and artwork.
Notable details include the original marble floors, intricate moldings, hand carved mahogany doors and Baccarat crystal chandeliers, found throughout the regal property.
There’s also an indoor pool with a spa, alongside the games room and a screening room.
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