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Million Dollar Listings: Heaven by the Sea in Newport, Rhode Island

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Ah, oceanfront living. There’s nothing quite like the cool, refreshing Atlantic breeze on a warm, summer day. And nowhere on the east coast is the seaside lifestyle more luxurious than Newport, Rhode Island.
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You’ve undoubtedly heard of the place; after all, Newport was the hot weather getaway of choice for the Vanderbilt and Astor families during the early 20th century. It was the setting of Edith Wharton’s The Age of Innocence. It was home of the “Summer White Houses” during the Eisenhower and Kennedy administrations, and the place where Jackie and JFK tied the knot on a crisp, sunny day. It could also be your secret summer getaway, or your full-time residence, if you’d prefer it.

Seldom is there a better opportunity to buy into the Newport lifestyle than this one. Yes, it’s true: the property at 339 Ocean Avenue in Newport, Rhode Island is for sale.

A Property With a Pedigree

From the moment you see it, it’s clear: the site of this home wasn’t just “happened upon”; it was chosen by a discriminating eye. It’s long been the private refuge of the well to do. The original property owner was James Rawson, a wealthy career politician. Later, it was inhabited by Candace and James Van Alen, founders of the International Tennis Hall of Fame and Newport socialites extraordinaire.

All told, this refined estate sits on more than 45 acres of incomparable oceanfront property. From here, you’ll feel like the master of all you survey – and basically, you will be.

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Seaward: Home by the Seaside

Built from native stone gathered from nearby quarries, this handsome manse exudes a warm glow in the evening sun. As fine as it is to look at, the real treasure lies within. Here, you’ll find a sanctuary of luxury and tranquility, a residence at once resplendent and cozy.

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The atmosphere inside is bright and airy, full of crisp linens, fresh white walls, and polished metals. Throughout the residence, fine materials abound: floors of marble and hardwood reflect hand-built coffered ceilings and roaring fireplaces. Recessed lighting and elegant sconces cast the environment in a soft and inviting light.
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Care for a swim? The views are breathtaking from the infinity pool. Relax poolside and watch the birds fly over your own private cove. Speaking of which, you’ll probably want to look into purchasing a yacht. After all, it would be a shame to let that private mooring go to waste.
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And there’s plenty of room to entertain guests. Aside from the capacious master bedroom, Seaward has 5 others in the main house, not to mention three extra quarters in the 3,600 square foot guest cottage. Oh, and another in the caretaker house, so your groundskeeper will have his or her own private residence.
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Newport Living Doesn’t Get Better Than This

This amazing estate was once called Avalon. After the fire, it was rebuilt and rechristened Seaward. Now, for $45 million, you can call the property at 339 Ocean Avenue yours.

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