This stunning historic residence is available for let. Beautifully preserved, this home sits in a prime location at the top of College Hill. Step into the gracious entry hall and be immediately impressed with 11' ceilings, rich architectural details including crown molding, raised panel walls, warm wood floors and several fireplaces with marble surrounds. The first-floor layout is designed for entertaining with a front parlor that flows directly into the library. Across the hall is the formal dining room with a butler's pantry that leads to the expansive kitchen with cherry wood cabinetry, stone counters and professional grade appliances. At the back of the house is a gorgeous family room with built in bookcases, an elliptical skylight and a wall of glass doors that step out to the bluestone terrace and private city garden. There are two powder rooms and a coat room that complete this level. Upstairs to the second floor is the primary suite, with dressing room and full tile bath. Two additional bedrooms with an ensuite bath plus a study finish off this floor. The third floor has three additional bedroom suites with private baths and a study. Finally, the lower level has a rec room, wine cellar, laundry room plus easy access to the four+ vehicle integral garage. All floors are accessed by a private elevator for added convenience. This exquisite property is just steps the universities, Downtown and the train. A luxury rental like no other.
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House for rent
$20,000/mo
79 Prospect St, Providence, RI 02906
7beds
8,776sqft
Price is base rent and doesn't include required fees.
Singlefamily
Available now
Cats, dogs OK
Central air
In unit laundry
4 Attached garage spaces parking
Natural gas, central, forced air, fireplace
What's special
Built in bookcasesWall of glass doorsLaundry roomPrivate elevatorRec roomGorgeous family roomWine cellar
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Travel times
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 7
- Bathrooms: 8
- Full bathrooms: 6
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Natural Gas, Central, Forced Air, Fireplace
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Insulation (Unknown), Stairs
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
- Has basement: Yes
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 8,776 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Assigned, Attached, Driveway, Covered
- Has attached garage: Yes
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Stories: 4
- Exterior features: Accessible Elevator Installed, Architecture Style: Colonial, Assigned, Commuter Bus, Corner Lot, Driveway, Floor Covering: Ceramic, Flooring: Ceramic, Gas Water Heater, Heating system: Central, Heating system: Forced Air, Heating system: Gas Connected, Heating: Gas, Highway Access, Hospital, In Unit, Insulation (Unknown), Integral, Interstate, Lot Features: Corner Lot, Sidewalks, Sprinklers, Marble, Near Public Transport, Near Shopping, Near Swimming, Oven/Range, Patio, Private School, Public School, Recreational Facilities, Restaurants, Schools, Sewage included in rent, Sidewalks, Sprinklers, Stairs, Tennis, Tennis Court(s), Water included in rent
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: SingleFamily
Condition
- Year built: 1861
Utilities & green energy
- Utilities for property: Sewage, Water
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Tennis Court(s)
HOA
- Amenities included: Tennis Court(s)
Location
- Region: Providence
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: 12 Months
Price history
Date | Event | Price |
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3/28/2025 | Listed for rent | $20,000+100%$2/sqft |
Source: StateWide MLS RI #1379535 | ||
2/2/2025 | Listing removed | $10,000$1/sqft |
Source: StateWide MLS RI #1364907 | ||
1/23/2025 | Price change | $10,000-33.3%$1/sqft |
Source: StateWide MLS RI #1364907 | ||
12/9/2024 | Price change | $15,000-25%$2/sqft |
Source: StateWide MLS RI #1364907 | ||
8/1/2024 | Listed for rent | $20,000$2/sqft |
Source: StateWide MLS RI #1364907 | ||