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$10,500,000

701 Bellevue Avenue
Newport, RI 02840
Listed by Kate Leonard
Bedrooms
7
Bathrooms
6.1
Living area
8,854 sqft
Year built
1880

About this home

"Roselawn" is a landmark Gothic/Revival/Italian Villa estate that was later extended by George Champlin Mason. It is sited on Bellevue Avenue at the entrance to Ocean Drive within walking distance to Bailey's Beach or public Bellevue South Beach. This beautifully maintained house is set back from the road for complete privacy. It has exquisite original details throughout. In addition to the main house there is a carriage house with parking for 4 cars and an apartment for guest quarters, family, or staff. The 1.44 acre grounds are manicured with mature plantings. The main house is introduced by a gracious entry with handsome flooring that gives way to a library, a formal LR, DR, a fireplaced family room, an office, and sunroom. The fully equipped kitchen has an abutting butler's pantry. There is detailed woodwork throughout. The second floor master bedroom suite has a peaceful sitting room, a marble fireplace, a sunroom, and a private lift from the first floor. Also on this floor are 3 additional bedrooms and baths. Access is also available to an apartment for family or nanny. The third floor has 3 additional bedrooms, a laundry, and bath. Porches offer covered outdoor space at this compound. The estate's ample guest quarters include living quarters for family or friends. Views of the ocean and a white sandy beach are a short stroll away.

Highlights

Fireplace

Property details

MLS #
1416450
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
Bellevue / Ocean Drive
Status
Active
Days on market
10
On market date
July 12, 2026
Stories
N/A
Garage spaces
4
Lot size
1.44 acres
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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles · public school directory data (NCES)

Elementary
Aquidneck School
3.12 mi away · Grades -1-3
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
4.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
308
Student:teacher ratio
12.8:1
District
Middletown
Middle
Frank E. Thompson Middle
2.49 mi away · Grades 5-8
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
5.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
565
Student:teacher ratio
9.7:1
District
Newport
High
Rogers High School
1.12 mi away · Grades 9-12
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
5.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
639
Student:teacher ratio
11.4:1
District
Newport

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$2,100,000 down
$8,400,000 loan
Principal & interest$54,482
Property tax (est.)$8,750
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Rhode Island Association of REALTORS via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated July 23, 2026.

Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed; all measurements, school assignments, HOA fees, taxes, and feature lists are approximate and should be independently verified. Equal Housing Opportunity.