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This renovated Newport property consists of an historic barn from the 1850s (right), connected to a new wing (left) that allowed an older couple to sell their grand main residence, subdivide their lot and retire to the cozy barn out back.
Barn again — An historic makeover in Newport
Nestled into a tightly packed neighborhood of Newport is a sparkling, single-family home that was once home to horses, relics and memories of the Gilded Age in the City by the Sea. The building … more
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Jeff Soderbergh produces an array of unique pieces, most made from recycled or reclaimed materials.
This furniture is built for generations
Cherished heirloom furniture doesn’t have to be decades old to be treasured. Our area is fortunate to have talented craftsmen who are creating pieces today that will be passed down for … more
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Living in one of the region’s oldest homes, Jane and Mitch Henderson are sensitive to their impact on that historic treasure, as well as their impact on the world around them.
History repeats itself in Warren
One of the oldest houses in the region is also one of the hippest. Jane and Mitch Henderson recently added solar panels to their 262-year-old home, a move that actually brings the historic property … more
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Nancy and Bill Wilson are shown on the second floor of their home. The diamond pattern on the wallpaper is a prevalent design theme throughout the property. 
The family home – for six generations
When Charlotte Condit Parker arrived at Portsmouth’s Greenvale Farm in 1918, she found the once-proud homestead that had been built by her uncle more than a half century earlier in ruins. … more
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Builder Tom O’Connor led the effort to construct about 100 linear feet of stone wall on the interior of this Little Compton property. He found the stones at a nearby farm — remnants from a previous stone wall that might have been constructed centuries ago — and painstakingly repurposed them to look like they had always been there at the new site.
New stone walls are the soul of a home in Little Compton
Stone walls and Little Compton — it’s difficult to imagine one without the other. Treasured artifacts of New England, they have lined the streets and woven through properties of this area … more
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This home on Elm Lane in Barrington listed and sold immediately earlier this year, at the asking price of $1,695,000. Two Residential Properties teams, Kirk Shryver and the Friedman Group, represented the sellers and buyers, respectively.
Predictions for 2022: Expect more of the same in luxury market
While the pandemic has wreaked havoc on many industries, it’s been a catalyst for the luxury real estate market. Demand and prices soared in 2020, and they continued soaring in 2021. Will it … more
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This Rhode Island home was built offsite and delivered in pieces to a lot that had been prepared with utilities and foundation. One industry expert says customers are getting finished houses about five months after placing an order.
The appeal of the mod
So many buyers, so little inventory. Skyrocketing prices and a shortage of existing homes for sale have led some buyers to investigate whether they should build a home instead of getting caught … more
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Natural greenery, especially blending multiple styles, can bring life to any table or home. Says the designer: “For the table, it’s all about height and color variation. That doesn’t mean going overboard with color, but maybe adding a couple of wood tones with white and some green or red mixed in.”
Go green for the holidays
Holly berries, evergreen boughs, mistletoe, kissing balls. With the holidays fast approaching, it’s time to deck the halls with greenery, the best way to make your home feel fresh and festive. … more
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This Dutch Colonial on Woodland Road in Barrington is a perfect example of what’s happening in the “luxury” homes market. A few years ago, it would be considered a really nice, upper middle class home in a great neighborhood, close to the center of town off Rumstick Road in Barrington — the type of home that might sell for about $700,000. In fact, it is assessed by the Town of Barrington at $695,000. With modern upgrades and beautiful renovations — and in this market — it sold this summer for $1.3 million. Sellers were represented by the Kirk Schryver Team of Residential Properties, and the Buyers were represented by Kris Chwalk of Residential Properties.
In this market, million-dollar sales are a dime a dozen
Back in the old days — like, two years ago! — a million-dollar real estate deal was something special. Million-dollar sales did not happen often. They were reserved for only the very top … more
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Once an RV garage, this home now sparkles day or night. The roofline in the background reveals the original garage, before two additions were constructed (garden room to the left, entryway and mudroom to the right). The elegant library was a featured element in the design.
The writer’s studio – From RV garage to a relaxing home
Architect Gale Goff has enjoyed her share of unique projects. This Little Compton hideaway skews to the “unique” end of the spectrum. Dubbed “The Writer’s Studio” … more
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