5 Morton Ave, Newport, RI 02840

This charming Victorian cottage, located in the Fifth Ward, is loaded with character and is in a great location for those wishing to walk to the waterfront, the park or to downtown. The sun-filled home has been nicely renovated, and boasts high ceilings, hardwood floors, pocket doors, a mahogany wrap-around porch and updated mechanicals. The newly renovated kitchen includes stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, new cabinetry and a cozy dining nook. The laundry has been moved to a convenient 2nd floor location, and the 3rd floor offers ample storage or future expansion potential. The lot includes a fenced-in rear yard with lovely plantings and room for an outdoor dining area and garden beds. Vinyl siding, replacement windows and energy efficient mechanicals mean easy care and low maintenance, and there is plenty of street parking available. Just steps from Morton Park and an easy stroll to Bellevue Avenue or the shops and restaurants of Thames Street, this home is ideal for a young family or someone seeking a vacation home in this charming seaside city.