601 Bellevue Avenue Newport

$18,000,000
12 11.5 15,461 sq ft

The Property

Step into Gilded Age grandeur with this iconic French-style chateau, thoughtfully reimagined for modern luxury. Designed and commissioned for the Drexel family in 1929 by renowned architects Polhemus & Coffin, and inspired by ‘La Lanterne’ at Versailles, ‘Champ Soleil’ is a masterpiece of timeless elegance. Located at the South end of Bellevue Avenue this privately sited estate is set on close to 5 acres behind wrought-iron gates and specimen trees. The main residence offers approximately 13,428 square feet of refined interiors, the estate features 7 bedrooms and 8.3 baths, complemented by grand entertaining rooms, a paneled library, a home theatre, and fully modernized integrated high-end systems.

The outdoor spaces include manicured gardens designed by landscape architect Unberto Innocenti, a croquet lawn, a 20′ × 40′ pool, FAA approved heliport, large greenhouse, and expansive terraces for entertaining. A separate two-unit carriage house with additional 4 car garage and workshop on Coggeshall Avenue provide additional accommodations, while vacant land offers potential subdivision opportunity. Meticulously restored and modernized, Champ Soleil seamlessly blends historic character with today’s luxurious comforts, preserving the splendor of Newport’s legendary Gilded Age. A landmark estate representing a rare opportunity in one of America’s premier coastal enclaves.

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Listing Details

MLS Number

1411416

Lot Size:

4.80 acres

Features

  • Basement: Full, Interior and Exterior, Partially Finished, Laundry, Storage Space, Utility, Workout Room
  • Bus
  • Golf
  • Hospital
  • Marina
  • Private School
  • Public School
  • Recreational Facilities
  • Restaurants
  • Schools
  • Shopping
  • Near Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Patio
  • Fireplace: Brick, Stone
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Central Air, Forced Air, Gas Connected, Zoned
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas, Central Air, Forced Air, Gas Connected, Zoned
  • Garage: 1
  • Local Historic District
  • Fenced
  • Private Compound
  • Underground Utilities
  • Pool
  • Year Built: 1929
  • Water Amenities: Walk to Salt Water, Walk To Water

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Market Trends for Single Family Homes
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  • Overview
    Homes for Sale Today88-91.9% decrease in inventory
    New on Market *5035.1% increase in new listings
    Avg. Asking Price/Sq.Ft. *$750.85$95 decrease in List Price/Sq.Ft.
    Avg. Sale Price *$1,339,471$362,476 decrease in Avg. Sale Price
    Avg. Sale Price as % of Asking Price *98.05%3.5% increase in Sales to List Price
    Avg. Sale Price/Sq.Ft. *$685.55$28 increase in Sale Price/Sq.Ft.
    Avg. Days on Market of Sold *6335 decrease in days on market

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Listed by Gustave White Sotheby's Realty

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