A Look at Portsmouth, RI’s “Gentleman Farms”
A Look at Portsmouth, RI’s “Gentleman Farms” While Newport, Rhode Island, is famous for its opulent mansions and summer cottages of the Gilded Age, neighboring Portsmouth boasts a unique historical legacy: “gentleman farms.” These weren’t your typical agricultural enterprises. A gentleman’s farm, also known as a hobby farm, is a property owned by a wealthy […]
Exploring Newport, Rhode Island’s Historic Districts
Exploring Newport, Rhode Island’s Historic Districts Newport, RI is home to more 17th and 18th-century structures than any other city in America. Dating back to 1697, the Wanton-Lyman-Hazard House stands as Newport’s oldest surviving residence. Each of the city’s historic neighborhoods offers a distinct window into a bygone era. While most homes and buildings have […]
RHODE ISLAND’S STONE WALLS: BUYING A PIECE OF HISTORY
TIVERTON, RI HOMEBUYERS ENJOY NEW ENGLAND’S FINEST STONE WALLS If you buy a home in Tiverton, RI chances are stone walls define the boundaries. Stone walls have a deep history in colonial Rhode Island. Used by farmers to protect crops, corral livestock and mark property boundaries, these blockades are a testament to colonial craftsmanship. Because […]
Living, Working, Lodging or Leasing. AT THE ANNA PELL HOUSE IT’S ALL OK!
HISTORY, STYLE & A+ LOCATION In the center of Newport, nearly 400 years of history, world-class yachting, a sparkling waterfront and five-star cuisine are all at our fingertips. Featuring one of the largest and rarest collections of pre-Revolutionary War-era architecture, as well as Gilded Age mansions and modern waterfront estates, the city is a destination […]
NEWPORT RI’S TOUSSAINT: A HISTORIC HOME STORY
Stepping across the threshold of 10 Cottage St. in Newport transports you back to the 19th century, its carved mahogany banisters, warm wood flooring, six fireplaces, coffered ceilings and leaded glass echoing the stories of its historic residents. Built in 1841, this quaint little farmhouse stood at the nucleus of three acres of verdant […]
