6 Prices Cove Ave, Newport, RI 02840

"STONE HOUSE" located just off of Newport's historic Ocean Drive is perched high on the Prices Neck Peninsula between the Atlantic Ocean and Prices Neck Cove. Built in 1898 by famed photographer Ernest Walter Histed, the residence with its crenellated stone architecture has commanding views across beautifully manicured lawns, mature trees and gardens to the ocean and the cove. The interior is flooded with sunlight from oversized windows and doors. The breathtaking views from inside include expansive views of the private beach with rocky outcroppings with the ocean to the south, and the tranquil cove teeming with sea birds including giant blue herons, osprey and egrets. The expansive grounds include the stately 7-bedroom main residence, a charming guest cottage with full bath and including adjacent gym with washer/dryer, professional wine refrigerator, as well as separate Sauna House with Infrared Sauna, and a private dock tucked securely into the cove with two moorings. Offering exceptional privacy, this extraordinary property is a uniquely rare opportunity in one of the most sought-after areas of coastal Newport. ________________________________________