Clean, well-maintained, beloved family home in quiet, safe, friendly, and desirable South Portsmouth location only 4 houses from the water's edge. Convenient access to downtown Newport and Naval Station, walking and biking trails, golf courses, schools, shopping, and the best swimming beaches. Easy walk to Pebble Beach for swimming, fishing and rock skipping. Located in the best school district on island and close to private schools from nursery through post-grad. Close to Greenvale Vineyards, Sweetberry Farm, Howland Playground, St Georges hockey rink, Norman Bird Sanctuary, Newport Polo fields, and Seveney sports complex.
Modified shingled Cape has front farmer's porch and oversized south-facing deck ideal for indoor/outdoor living, al fresco entertaining and bird watching. Newly painted and stained since photos, includes outdoor shower, detached storage shed, and a well-used clothesline. Large, private backyard with mature trees and established flowering gardens is perfect for a game of bocce or croquet. Driveway easily accommodates 3+ cars and attached oversized, single vehicle garage includes automatic garage door opener and attached rear gardening shed.
Freshly painted interior has hardwood floors throughout with exception of 4 carpeted rooms, basement, and stair runner. First floor amenities include cook's kitchen with pantry, granite countertops/island, Bosch dishwasher, GE Profile wall oven/micro combo, and Thermador downdraft gas cook top, bedroom/office and bathroom, formal dining and living room with wonderful fireplace wood stove insert and piano, tv room, and mudroom. Second floor amenities include large master bedroom/bath with soaking tub, separate kids' wing, and office. Partially finished basement includes office space, wine cellar, washer/dryer, dehumidifier, ample storage and workbench. Back-up generator, window blinds, and window a/c units included but rarely needed as location one block from ocean = beautiful sea breezes.
Optional inclusive rental package to include utilities (heating oil, electricity, water, septic maintenance), full lawn service, and bi-weekly house cleaning by our fabulous Portuguese professionals. It is also possible for this to be rented furnished.
Additional photos of first floor and outdoor spaces can be viewed on our Airbnb listing at: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/3419956?source_impression_id=p3_1713630386_gCg7aWKj%2BoFtuYL8. As noted above, all of the rooms depicted have been freshly painted in neutral colors (i.e. linen white, seasalt, dunegrass). Working on updated photos.
I am an Islander, my husband from Oregon, and we raised our family here. We've rented to 4 military families in the past while we roamed around the world and look forward to doing so again. We love to share our home and island with others. Feel free to reach out with any questions!