601 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, RI 02840

Newport
Local realty services provided by:ERA Empire Real Estate
601 Bellevue Avenue,Newport, RI 02840
$18,000,000
  • 12 Beds
  • 13 Baths
  • 16,601 sq. ft.
  • Single family
  • Active
Listed by: david huberman, paul leys
Office: gustave white sotheby's realty
MLS#:1411416
Source:RI_STATEWIDE

Price summary

  • Price:$18,000,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$1,084.27

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'- French for "Field of Sun" - is a masterpiece of timeless elegance. This landmark property is located at the South end of Bellevue Avenue on a privately sited estate and set on close to 5 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 and a custom paneled library that was imported and re-assembled on site. All new infrastructure with state-of-the-art HVAC and 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...

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Home facts

  • Year built:1929
  • Listing ID #:1411416
  • Added:301 day(s) ago
  • Updated:August 08, 2026 at 02:01 PM

Rooms and interior

  • Bedrooms:12
  • Total bathrooms:13
  • Full bathrooms:10
  • Half bathrooms:3
  • Rooms Total:25
  • Flooring:Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Marble, Parquet
  • Bathrooms Description:Bathtub, Tub Shower
  • Kitchen Description:Dishwasher, Dry Bar, Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Oven, Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Wet Bar
  • Basement:Yes
  • Basement Description:Exterior Entry, Full, Interior Entry, Partially Finished
  • Living area:16,601 sq. ft.

Heating and cooling

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

Structure and exterior

  • Year built:1929
  • Building area:16,601 sq. ft.
  • Lot area:4.8 Acres
  • Lot Features:Private, Secluded
  • Architectural Style:Historic Antique
  • Construction Materials:Drywall, Masonry, Plaster, Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features:Patio
  • Foundation Description:Brick Mortar, Concrete Perimeter
  • Levels:3 Story

Utilities

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

Finances and disclosures

  • Price:$18,000,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$1,084.27
  • Tax amount:$78,115 (2025)

Features and amenities

  • Appliances:Microwave, Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Laundry features:Dryer, Washer
  • Amenities:Cathedral Ceilings, Cedar Closets, Gas Water Heater, Security System Owned, Storage
  • Pool features:In Ground

Parking

  • Total parking spaces:17
  • Parking description:Attached, Detached, Garage
  • Garage:Yes
  • Garage spaces:7
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