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296 Wickford Point Road, North Kingstown, RI 02852

Rare Custom Waterfront Dream Home in Nantucket-style Award-Winning Wickford Point

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Water views from every room . . .

Designed for gracious seaside living, this Shingle-Style home features an open floor plan, with particular synergy between the kitchen and the Living Room/Dining Room spaces; and a much sought-after First Floor Master Bedroom Suite. Stake your claim to your own private paradise, perched high and in close proximity to the water’s edge with glorious panoramic views of Narragansett Bay’s Fishing Cove and the Jamestown Bridge. Stroll down your private path to the awaiting shoreline and neighborhood dock for a kayak paddle. You will love the unique neighborhood amenities and the unadulterated sounds of nature with no road noise, no boat noise, and no people noise. Awake to glistening waterfront views through a wall of oversized windows from your first floor Master Bedroom Suite, boasting vaulted ceilings . . . and step out onto your deck to take in the sweet smell of morning and the sounds of birds chirping.

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LOT: This waterfront environmental gem is protected by and abuts Conservation Land.

With the open floor plan and all the major living spaces on one floor, this home is handicap friendly and would easily convert to some handicap accessibility.

Minutes from Providence, Newport and Narragansett beaches.

Less than 20 miles by water to Block Island. Less than 10 miles by water to Newport.

A short dinghy ride away from state of the art Wickford Marina !!

"There are few other opportunities along Rhode Island's shore that capture the tranquility and sophistication of this traditional seacoast village of Wickford Point."

You’ll want to live here.

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A Little about Wickford Point . . .

Welcome to the Neighborhood . . . Discover a quality of life unique in New England, where neighbors linger on porch swings, sunsets glimmer over Narragansett Bay and a cherished American tradition has come back to life. Picket fences, brick sidewalks, privet hedges and mature stands of trees are carefully assimilated with the streetscape and period lighting fixtures to create a welcoming traditional environment. Welcome to the neighborhood. The neighborhood is Wickford Point.

Wickford Point is a planned residential community nestled on an 81-acre peninsula overlooking Wickford Harbor and Narragansett Bay. Limited to 103 homes sites, Wickford Point captures the ambiance of seacoast villages like Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard. Marshes,beaches, seaside trails frame lush gardens and a three-acre Village Green overlooks the Harbor.

Classic, shingle-style homes line village streets and lighted sidewalks beckon for an evening stroll. Reminiscent of the traditional New England community of the early 1900’s, Wickford Point possesses a unique character – one of harmony and natural beauty. Many varieties of plants and animals remain free from human disturbance along the shores of Wickford Harbor and Narragansett Bay. Residents of Wickford Point can enjoy the simplicity of shingle-style architecture and explore the splendor of these natural preserves as they walk the mile long seaside trail along Mill Creek and Fishing cove. Today, these trails lead you through preserved wetlands along the water’s edge. It is here you may spot a Morning Dove, an egret or a Black Crown Night heron amid the natural buffer of salt marshes and woodlands. Nine of the coastal birds found on the shoreline are listed by the State of Rhode Island as deserving special protection.

Wickford Point has 24 acres of open space, of which the most notable part is the three-acre waterfront Village Green. This is the community’s centerpiece, offering the best view of the Bay and the Jamestown Bridge and dazzling water views for all to share. From the Village Green residents meander through seaside trails to explore Fishing Cove or to launch a canoe or kayak, or their moored boat, from our 180-foot neighborhood dock to enjoy a leisurely paddle or sail through Narragansett Bay. Racks for kayaks and canoes are near the dock and on the Mill Cove shore. An observation platform and sitting area at the Village Green invite residents to linger over sunsets and conversation. Spend some time shellfishing along the shortline. Additional trail systems along Mill Creek and Mill Cove encourage exploration of this environmentally sensitive estuary and ecosystem unique to Wickford Point. There are over three miles of walking/hiking trails in all. Every stage of Wickford Point’s development was designed around the existing contours of the land, preserving natural habitats and creating a unique balance of harmony and natural beauty.

Wickford Point is the recipient of these prestigeous Awards:

•Rhode Island American Society of Landscape Architects Award of Merit

•Builder Magazine Builder’s Best

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Coastal Living Magazine Award for Responsible Residential Development

•1998 NEIGHBORWOODS Outstanding Residential Development

•Award for the Advancement of Forest and Open Space Conservation,

Southern New England Forest Consortium, Inc.

Thanks for taking the time to learn about this property. . .

Yes . . .You’ll want to live here !

296 Wickford Point Road is offered at $995,000

CLICK on THUMBNAIL PICTURE below ▼ to view pictures of "EVERY" room and scenes from the Neighborhood. Please NOTE: See Image 7. This featured home is located the third house to the left of the area called “Green”, which is the Village Green. ▼▼▼

MAIN FLOOR: 9’ Ceilings and Maple Hardwood Floors, Living Room with Oversized Transom Windows and recessed integrated ceiling hand draw curtain track, and real wood fireplace; Antique Eastlake Slate Fireplace Surround (1880's) with honed black granite; Formal Dining Room; Eat-in Kitchen with Stainless Appliances (Sub-Zero Refrigerator, Gaggenau: Stove, Oven, exterior vented Exhaust Fan, Dishwasher); Foyer; Lavette tiled floor; Laundry Room with set tub & tiled floor; Master Bedroom Suite with Oversized Transom Windows and Exterior Door, with 12 1/2’ Cathedral Ceilings and Bamboo Floors with walk-in closet and tiled floor full bath with soaking tub and separate walk-in shower; 2 Car attached garage.

SECOND FLOOR: 8’ Ceilings and Bamboo Floors; Rear Bedroom with oversized windows and walk-out to Balcony; Front Bedroom; Open room for office, den, media room or conversion to fourth bedroom; Main Full Bathroom-tiled floor.

GARAGE: Plastered walls, 10 ft ceilings, 3 windows, and garage doors with transom windows

BASEMENT: 1818 sq ft of completely unadulterated bone dry space with oversized egress door to bulkhead, ready for your customization or just for storage. 7' 7" to Rafters.

EXTERIOR & ROOFING: Siding is wood shingles with natural stain. Roof is Cedar shakes with copper flashing and valleys. Stained Glass Front Entry Door. Front covered Porch with Mahogany decking; Mahogany back Deck with continuous surround Step (provides extra seating); Second Floor balcony with mahogany decking and railing.

CENTRAL AIR CONDITIONING: PLEASE NOTE that this house is Central Air Conditioning 'ready' - ready for your selection of state of the art condenser and system. House was roughed in for 2 zone central air conditioning at construction with air handler in attic, thermostats, wiring and appropriate ductwork in walls, as necessary. Basement ductwork and outdoor condenser units will complete the installation.

OTHER: Approximately 2590 sq ft. living space. Completed in August of 1999. Original owner. Whole House Cable Installed; Whole House/Basement/Garage Central Vacuum System. Natural Gas and electric cooking; natural gas and electric laundry; natural gas FHW baseboard heat. Whole House and Exterior Wired Speakers; 2 Storm Doors. Rough-in Security System-never activated. Underground automatic sprinkler system. Town Water/Sewers (WP is the only neighborhood in North Kingstown that has sewers); Rare miniature holly front hedge. Property Tax for 2010 is $9,616.30. This house may have room for expansion and would require further investigation.

DOCK: 180' Wickford Point neighborhood dock just 2 houses away! Fish - Sail - kayak - motor away for a day's adventure.

MOORING: Mooring rights with the mooring visible from this home, available on a first come first serve basis. Sail to your hearts content on Narragansett Bay to the Atlantic Ocean from here.

WICKFORD MARINA . . . a short dinghy ride away from the Wickford Point dock (5 miles by land).

Boating enthusiast will enjoy the close proximity to Wickford Marina, Narragansett Bay's premiere state of the art deep water protected harbor marina. It is situated on Mill Cove, as is Wickford Point on the opposite shore. It has 65 boat slips and many amenities. Access is easy for vessels to 100' long. Enjoy the Narragansett Bay waters from here whether you are a power boater or a sailor. It's an easy cruise to Jamestown and Newport. This area is a boating mecca to appreciate. Mill Cove is a gorgeous 40 acre wildlife preserve containing Cornelius island and Rabbit Island, Flatfish Creek, Mill Creek (otherwise known as the Amazon), having over 50 acres of estuary for kayakers to explore and discover ! Go to: www.wickfordmarina.com for complete details.

LOT: 15,834 sq ft (0.36 acres) lot which is partially landscaped and partially Green Space Conservation Easement Natural land (leading to much more Conservation and Wet lands), separated by custom installed boulder wall and featuring meandering path to the water's edge.

WICKFORD POINT COMMUNITY: Home Owners Association yearly dues: $600 as of 2010. Neighborhood has underground utilities and period street lighting. Wickford Point boasts a Nature Preserve with Restrictive and Protective Covenants, and a Conservation Easement and Restrictions which all homeowners acknowledge and consent to by acceptance of deed thereof, generally designed to maintain Buffer Zone - Shoreline in its 'present natural condition' as an important natural resource, and to preserve the integrity of the Neighborhood.

COMMUNITY EVENTS: Each year Wickford Point's Homeowners Association organizes several social events for the entire community. Here is an example of current and past events: Easter Egg Hunt in April on the Green; Clam Bake held in June on the Village Green; Pot Luck Picnic in September on the Green; December Tannenbaum Celebration on the Green; Holoween procession and house party for the kids and their parents; Spring Dance. Annual beach clean-up days. There are also small groups that enjoy Book Club, Wine Tasting parties, Men's Pool Saturday morning event; Ladies dance/excercize; Different Golf groups, Kayaking goups ~ and more. ALL EVENTS ARE STRICTLY OPTIONAL AND USUALLY WELL ATTENTED.

AIRPORTS: T F Green State Airport 12 - miles; Quonset State Airport - 3 miles.

HOSPITALS: Kent County Memorial Hospital - 10 miles; South County Hospital - 15 miles; Rhode Island Hospital - 20 miles.

PRIVATE SCHOOLS: Private schools offer just about every education option you can imagine. Browse the choices available in Rhode Island. Here is a list of 12 with details. Go to: http://privateschool.about.com/od/schoolsri1/Rhode_Island_Schools_Online.htm

Backyard Views

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Fishing Cove, the body of water in the photos foreground, opens into Wickford Harbor, and from there the water spills into Narragansett Bay.

Landscaped Yard

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Aerial View and design of 296 Wickford Point Road

PICTURE GALLERY :

$995,000 - RI MLS # 985708

Exclusive Listing: Lila Delman Real Estate, 41 Ocean Road, Narragansett, RI 02882

PROPERTY WEBSITES: http://www.liladelman.com/property-details.asp?id=4228

CONTACT: Nicole Harding 401 419-2606 EMAIL: Nicole.Harding@LilaDelman.com

U-shaped open plan and generous transom windows and French doors bring the views and light in and allow for seamless access to outdoor living spaces, while creating a large private deck for relaxing and entertaining.