Amid approximately 12 secluded acres of pastoral beauty and extraordinary landscape is a once in a lifetime opportunity for the equestrian enthusiast or active family that seeks the pleasures of a country residence. Designed by architect William Warner, this distinctive Contemporary-style residence is nestled in harmony with the unmatched beauty of its natural surroundings. The Robinson Farm House is not the stereotypical farmhouse. This property offers a multilevel personality filled with a variety of materials, textures and relaxed warmth. The 2.5 level L -shaped Contemporary built in 1972 is comprised of 2 wings, forming a "U" around a sunburst style cobblestone courtyard and a 4 stall European inspired stable. The 12 room residence with 4 bedrooms and 4 baths features tongue and groove western red cedar siding with a cedar shingle roof. The front door opens to a slate floor foyer with large closets. Step up to the spacious living room/dining room with dramatic cathedral ceiling enhanced with solid oak beams and steel enforcements. Random planking oak floors with wooden pegs, 8 clerestory windows and 2 sets of sliding glass doors leads to the slate terrace overlooking the carefully landscaped property and view of pastures. 4 steps down leads to the sunken sitting room with fireplace set in a fieldstone wall with a cantilevered hearth has slate flooring, built-in oak shelves, and a half moon shaped window overlooking a small garden and terrace. To allow a natural flow of light through the house, the architect left the core of the house open. Unconventional iron walkways connect the kitchen to the rest of the home design, and spiral staircases lead both up to a study with stone fireplace, skylights and small terrace, and descends down to the quarry tiled family room/ studio with red cedar paneling and sliding doors leading to the cobblestone courtyard and 4 stall stable. A hallway runs west to east along the width of the house offering access to the family bedrooms. The master bedroom with hardwood floors and beamed cathedral ceiling is further enhanced with southern exposure from all windows. Sliding doors open to the adjoining dressing room and wall of closets with built in shelving and drawers, and a Roman tile bath with window wall overlooks the landscaped lawn. The 4 stall stable is comprised of tongue and groove, western red cedar siding and a domed cupola and weathervane. The stable contains 4 broodmare stalls, 1 pony stall, upper hayloft and heated tack room with hot and cold water. There are steels pipe grills, and automatic watering troughs in each stall. The stable is also served by a central vacuuming system and offers access to the run-in which connects to the paddock. Limitless additional amenities complement the equestrian facility and exceptional Contemporary-style residence. The Robinson Farm House is just 7 miles from downtown Providence, Rhode Island, 45 miles to Boston and 30 miles to Newport, Rhode Island.
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