54 Ayrault St, Newport, RI 02840

Charming Queen Anne style house (c1890) retaining many period details in the desirable Kay-Catherine area. Exterior highlights include attractive wood clapboard and shingles with decorative scalloped accents, bay windows, welcoming front porch, clam shell driveway, and detached 2-car garage. The front hall boasts gleaming hardwood floors and a beautiful original staircase with its attractive newel post. The hardwoods floors with elegant inlay borders are found throughout most of the 1st floor. There are a number of attractive stained glass windows on the 1st floor. With its numerous large windows, this home benefits from plentiful natural light. There is a formal living room and formal dining room with a decorative fireplace. The large casual sunny eating area off the kitchen has direct access via French doors to the spacious rear deck which overlooks the lush backyard. Completely renovated kitchen with Jenn-Aire fridge and Wolf gas stove/oven. The 2nd floor has 3 bedrooms (2 with en-suite bathrooms) & an additional full bathroom. Fully renovated Master suite with large marble shower, walk-in closet, and laundry room. Fully renovated 3rd floor, with 2 bedrooms, a full bathroom & cedar closet. A portion of the lower level is finished "bonus space" which could be an in-law/nanny/caretaker suite with a living room area, kitchenette, bedroom, & full bathroom. Within walking distance to Easton's Beach, the Cliff Walk, Bellevue Avenue, "Restaurant Row" on Broadway, and the downtown wharf restaurants & shops, RI Monthly named Ayrault Street one of RI's top residential streets.