601 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, RI 02840

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601 Bellevue Avenue,Newport, RI 02840
$22,000,000
  • 12 Beds
  • 13 Baths
  • 16,601 sq. ft.
  • Single family
  • Active
Listed by:david huberman401-849-3000
Office:gustave white sotheby's realty
MLS#:1397785
Source:RI_STATEWIDE

Price summary

  • Price:$22,000,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$1,325.22

About this home

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 5.53 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

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Home facts

  • Year built:1929
  • Listing ID #:1397785
  • Added:1 day(s) ago
  • Updated:October 15, 2025 at 05:46 PM

Rooms and interior

  • Bedrooms:12
  • Total bathrooms:13
  • Full bathrooms:10
  • Half bathrooms:3
  • Living area:16,601 sq. ft.

Heating and cooling

  • Cooling:Central Air
  • Heating:Forced Air, Gas, Zoned

Structure and exterior

  • Year built:1929
  • Building area:16,601 sq. ft.
  • Lot area:5.53 Acres

Utilities

  • Water:Connected, Underground Utilities
  • Sewer:Connected, Sewer Connected

Finances and disclosures

  • Price:$22,000,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$1,325.22
  • Tax amount:$78,115 (2025)
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