$1,950,000

About this home

This exceptional property is located on the corner of Fountain and Washington Streets in Wickford Village which has been awarded the Best Historic Town in America by USA Today. It is a center chimney colonial known as the Sylvester Pearce House c. 1768 and has many historic details including wide board floors, 5 fireplaces, moldings, and more. The there have been many improvements and updates. The kitchen offers Viking appliances, a large center island, and lots of granite. It is open to a family room with a fireplace and French doors leading out to a patio and the lovely backyard which is wonderful for entertaining. There is a firepit, a hot tub, and an outside shower as well. In addition, the bathrooms are new, the clapboards have been replaced, new storm windows have been installed, central air on the second floor and a mini-split in the family room, a wet bar, first-floor laundry, a wine cellar in the basement, a full attic with a cedar closet and more. On the street side of the house is an enclosed porch with new skylights and a lovely harbor view. There is a detached garage which holds a car in the front and a workshop and storage in the back. The septic system is designed for 4 bedrooms. Come see this remarkable property in the heart of the historic district which will be shown by appointment only.

Property facts

Property type

Single Family Residence

Style

Colonial

Year built

1768

Living area (sq ft)

2,365

Above-grade finished (sq ft)

2,365

Below-grade finished (sq ft)

0

Lot size (acres)

0.145

Total rooms

10

Stories

2

Garage spaces

1

Total parking

3

Annual taxes

$13,085.88

Tax year

2026

Neighborhood

Historic Wickford Village

County

Washington

Features

Heating

Natural Gas, Baseboard, Central Air, Forced Water, Gas Connected, Zoned

Cooling

Attic Fan, Central Air, Ductless, Whole House Fan

Basement

Partial, Interior and Exterior, Unfinished, Storage Space, Utility, Wine Cellar

Appliances

Dishwasher, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Range Hood, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Water Heater

Interior

Wall (Dry Wall), Wall (Plaster), Attic, Attic Stairs, Attic Storage, Cedar Closet(s), Stairs, Wet Bar, Plumbing (Mixed), Insulation (Unknown)

Fireplace

Brick, Gas Insert, Insert

Parking

Detached, Garage Door Opener

Construction

Dry Wall, Plaster, Clapboard, Wood

Utilities

Water Connected

Sewer

Septic Tank

Water

Municipal

Waterfront

Flood Insurance, Saltwater View, Walk to Salt Water, Walk To Water

Community

Commuter Bus, Golf, Marina, Private School, Public School, Railroad, Recreational Facilities, Schools, Shopping, Near Swimming, Tennis

Exterior

Patio, Screened Pch/Patio/Dck/Brzwy

Lot

Local Historic District, Corner Lot, Fenced, Sprinklers

Location