Picturesque farmhouse on exclusive Gilbert Stuart Road 3 miles south of seaside whaling village of Wickford and minutes to Jamestown and Newport. Surrounded by open fields, rock walls, pastures and 400+ acres of wooded trails ponds and nature walks. Minutes to Narragansett Bay as well as private beach 2.5 miles from the Farm. Magnificent addition includes open area great room with field-stone fireplace, kitchen with granite counters, large dining room, and French doors leading to large deck and porch with beautiful views and sunsets. Five bedrooms with fireplaces and large extra common space bedroom with large original pine plank floors. Child and family friendly. Miles of beautiful coastline for biking, swimming, kayaking/standup paddle boarding, sailing, fishing, shopping and/or just relaxing in this beautiful setting. Minutes to Newport. - view mansions, famous cliff-walk, shopping and restaurants. Bay beaches less than 2 miles and 8 miles to ocean. Easy access to airport, ferries, casinos, beaches and shopping. Rentals for bikes, kayaks, and paddle board
Gilbert Stuart Birthplace and Museum was once the home of George Washington's foremost portraitist - 1/2 mile away. Rent rowboats to fish and explore Carr Pond. Also great walking and mountain biking at Chafee Environmental Park with trails to the Bay and beach (Rome Point). Very nice 13 mile bike path in Narragansett for roller blading, walking, running or biking. New bike trail at Quonset (former Navy base) Great for roller blading. Town of Wickford is known as Rhode Island’s best little secret towns
MORE TO DO ....: Block Island Ferry and Martha's Vineyard ferries, about 15 miles south and north of here, respectively. Wonderful dining in famous Federal Hill in Providence. Concerts in Wickford weekly. Famous Art show in Wickford in July. Water fire in Providence every weekend. Foxwoods and Mohegan Casinos about 1 hour south. Some gambling in Newport also. Great home for family reunions, and/or family get-togethers. Wonderful home for kids.