BEACON ROCK CARRIAGE HOUSE 

Beacon Rock, A Grand Carriage-Style House

Upon three manicured acres with rolling lawns that meet Newport Harbor sits a grand McKim, Mead, and White carriage-style home. The 11,000 square foot residence has been attentively renovated with the ultimate in detail, quality, and finish. This one-of-a-kind home is uniquely situated to afford commanding views of a harbor famous for its world class pleasure and racing yachts. 

Estate Setting: Built in 1881 for Edwin Dennison Morgan III, of the J.P. Morgan family, the carriage house later functioned as a studio for the well know sculptor Felix de Weldon, most famous for his statue of The Flag Raising on Iwo Jima. While just minutes from the bustling harbor front and yacht clubs of Newport, this gated oasis feels a world away,embracing the active and historic harbor in one direction while surrounding itself with the preserved natural beauty of the Swiss Village Farm and the Newport Country Club in the other. The spectacular grounds feature Mario Nievera designed infinity edge pool and landscaping, scenic rock outcroppings, a fitness cottage, a heated six car garage, a formally planted courtyard with bluestone terraces and walkways, 190 feet of harbor frontage, and access to a sandy beach. The ever transitioning harbor scenes, including the twinkling lights of the Newport Bridge, and magnificent architectural details delight all who experience this matchless property.

The Residence:The carriage home’s impeccable interiors boast a refined blend of historic elements with luxurious materials and amenities. From the moment one passes through the ten-foot wrought iron and glass entry to the dramatic parlor featuring gold brick domed ceilings and hand painted Gracie murals, it is apparent that every detail of this remarkable home has been thoughtfully conceived.

The West Wing’s first level is home to a kitchen, family room, powder room, and pantry. Dressed in granite, bead board and brick, the charming kitchen opens to the family room with a stone fireplace and French doors to the grounds. Housed within the first level of the East Wing is a substantial office/den with a balcony and magnificent harbor views. Entered via arched brick doorways, the music room and the cherry-paneled cognac room offer more intimate spaces. A powder room, wine storage vestibule, and a spacious laundry complete the West wing.

Thoughtfully preserved elements throughout the home reflect the early life of this sophisticated residence. Exposed brick, hewn beams, and wrought iron brilliantly compliment newly installed Scalamadre window treatments, Quatrain lighting, and Baltica hardware. 

Private Spaces: The East and West second levels, home to a lavish master suite and four additional en suite bedrooms, boast custom Sherle Wagner and Quatrain vanities, Haifa marble flooring, Fourtuny wall coverings, and Stark carpeting throughout. The spacious master suite captures incomparable views of the harbor and courtyard.

Superb Amenities: The comfortably elegant clubroom provides a handsome space for more casual entertaining. With ample room for billiards and other recreational pursuits, it is the natural destination for those in search of sumptuous leisure.

The entire residence, including the separate fitness cottage, has been outfitted with state-of-the-art systems and new plumbing, electrical, and insulation, allowing for carefree enjoyment of all this magical home and setting offer.

The Location: Newport, Rhode Island, just 1 hour from Logan International Airport in Boston, 30 minutes from Quonsett Airport, and 3 hours from Manhattan, is home to numerous cultural and sporting attractions including world renown jazz, folk, and classical music festivals, the Newport International Film Festival, the Tennis Hall of Fame, golf, yachting, and polo.

Amenities include: in ground pool.

Built in 1881. Designed by architect McKim, Mead & White.

3 stories, 11,000 approximate square feet.

2.8 acre lot. 121968 lot dim.