74 Bridge St, Newport, RI 02840

74 Bridge Street is a unique treasure in the historic Point neighborhood. It has a fascinating history connecting it to the renowned Townsend family of Newport cabinet-makers, a spectacular location 1 block from Newport harbor, a one-story 240 sf addition added in the mid-19th C offering a number of options, & is pleasantly situated on a sizable corner lot. The kitchen was added in the 1980s. Noteworthy original features include the wood paneled fireplace surround in the parlor & the turned balusters of the front staircase. The Newport Restoration Foundation (NRF) purchased the property in 2014 & since has conducted in-depth studies of the house's architecture & history & installed a new roof and gas boiler. For most of the 18th C the house was occupied by Christopher Townsend, his wife, & their 6 children, one of which was John Townsend, the celebrated Newport cabinetmaker. Throughout its long history the house has been carefully maintained & respected as a house worthy of preservation. It was rescued from demolition in 1960 by a preservation-minded family who owned it for the next 54 years, at which point it was then purchased by NRF. Although the house needs updating and is being sold "as is", this is a rare & exciting opportunity to own a piece of Newport's history & pick up where previous stewards have left off with a keen interest in preserving the house for future generations. CLOSED BID SALE. PLEASE SUBMIT OFFERS TO GUSTAVE WHITE OFFICE BY 5:00PM ON WEDNESDAY, 6/17/20