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"Be in the world but not of it".
Situated on a beautiful 1.25 acre lot, on the
site of an old mill, overlooking Mill Pond, at the mouth of
the Slocum River, in the heart of the Russells Mills Village
Historic District (listed on the National Register of Historic
Places), sits this 3100 square foot, cedar shingled, Greek
Revival home (circa 1820). The house features a front parlor,
formal dining room, living room, large eat-in kitchen, first
floor master bedroom, and an attached greenhouse. The second
floor has 3 more bedrooms and a large study/ library. Additional
attributes: three magnificent fireplaces, hardwood floors,
corean countertops, a three-car garage/ barn, a full basement,
walk-up attic, beautiful gardens, patio and lovely views.
This gracious home is located directly in the
heart of Russells Mills Village, yet has a semi-private setting.
Walk to Davoll's General Store (one of the oldest general
stores in the nation), the town post office (located in the
general store), a dairy farm, and the local library. Canoe
and Kayak on the Slocum River (right from the house). 10-minute
drive to the Demarest Lloyd State Park, The Lloyd Center for
Environmental Studies, Padanaram Harbor, Round Hill Beach,
or the Westport River. Easy day-trips to Newport, Providence,
Boston, Cape Cod, or the Islands.
If you love old-growth trees, beaches, marshlands,
wildlife, antiques, gardening, bird watching, and living in
a well-protected, truly historic
community with people that share your values and interests,
this is the
place for you.
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