built in 1779. reborn in 2020.
Built in 1779 and reborn in 2020, 46 Church Street is the perfect marriage of old and new. This one of a kind replica home sits in the heart of downtown Newport with its historic exterior kept intact and its interior modernized to meet every need of today’s savvy traveler.
Classic details welcome you into the home where details of the original house’s signature entry were replicated with custom moldings and the reuse of the brownstone front step still in its original location.
The first floor offers an open flow kitchen-dining-living space; with refinished original 200 year old hardwood flooring throughout. This kitchen features a hand-hammered copper sink, a custom antique island with reused historic boards, stainless steel appliances and more. Also, on the first floor, there are two suites, a laundry room, plus a half bath.
The second floor features yet another open flow kitchen-dining-living space, along with a 2nd laundry room, a 2nd half bath and 2 more suites. Venture up the wide, graceful staircase to the penthouse level, where there is a sun-filled entertainment space featuring Sonos wireless sound system, large flat screen TV, and a well equip wet bar which leads out to stunning rooftop deck with unparalleled sunset views of the harbor and Queen Anne’s Square.
Each level of the home has a a private deck or terrace and a gas fireplace surrounded with custom tile from local artist Lee Segal at All Fired Up Potter in Newport. Plus, all of the walls are adorned with wonderful photography and paintings created by local artists. You will love living in downtown Newport, across from Trinity Church, Queen Anne Square and all of Newport’s exciting attractions.
We love this home and the magic that comes with the area and history, and we hope you will too!
Sean Napolitano
46 Church Street, Newport, RI 02840