701 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, Rhode Island 02840
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$10,500,000 USD

Single Family Home for Sale, 701 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, Rhode Island 02840

  • MLS#
    1416450
  • Bedrooms
    7
  • Bathrooms
    7
  • Home/Lot size
    823 m² (8,854 ft²)

Listed By Lila Delman Compass

The Single Family Home for Sale located at 701 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, Rhode Island 02840 is currently for sale. 701 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, Rhode Island 02840 is listed for $10,500,000. This property has 7 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms.

Date Updated : Jul 13, 2026

Property features

Property

  • Property size: 823 m² (8,854 ft²)
  • Type: Historic Property
  • Features: AtticGarageGuest HouseBasementPatioFireplace
  • Other building structures: Guest House

Lot/Land

  • Land/Lot size: 5,827 m² (62,726 ft²)
  • Local zoning: Historical District

Construction

  • Year built: 1880
  • Construction: Wood
  • Basement and foundation: Partially FinishedFull Basement

Parking/Garage

  • Garage description: Detached Garage

Bedrooms

  • Bedrooms: 7

Bathrooms

  • Total bathrooms: 7
  • Full bathrooms: 6
  • ½ bathrooms: 1

Interior Features

  • Walls: Plaster Walls
  • Floors: HardwoodMarbleParquet
  • Number of fireplaces: 4

Exterior Features

  • Outdoor spaces: Patio
  • Carport spaces:

View

  • Features: Ocean ViewWater View

Heating and Cooling

  • Heating system: Natural GasZoned

Utilities

  • Other utilities: Public Sewer

Community

  • Features: Golf CourseMarina

Description

"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.

Location

701 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, Rhode Island 02840

701 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, Rhode Island 02840