Description:

RARE MID CENTURY MASTERPIECE WITH TOTAL PRIVACY IN AN URBAN SETTING

Designed by Remment Huygens of Huygens & Tappe of Boston, this handsome two-story brick faced cement and and steel residence is a masterwork of the Brutalist style of architecture that was popular from the 1950s to the 1970s. Built into the steep western slope of College Hill in 1974, this residence has a commanding view of the skyline of the city of Providence.
The compactly massed home is highly site specific, revealing only one story to the street with a series of brick columns defining an entrance court on the south and a two-car garage to the north. This home is oriented to the expansive view to the west, with large, sliding window pannels and a terrace on the garden side, sporting a heated, free-form Pebble Tec swimming pool. The west side boasts two stories, with the primary living spaces on the upper level and secondary living below. Upon entering this home, you are greeted with light filtering in through the skylights and a stunning view of the Capital Building through the open floor plan.
Immediately you hear the wonderful waterfall trickling down from the upper level to the lower level alongside the curved staircase. On this level of the home is the living room, with floor to ceiling glass panels and doors, a large gas fireplace, and hardwood floors. The dining room also features hardwood floors. The master bedroom is conveniently located on this level, taking advantage of the view and including a walk in closet and stunning master bath. Gorgeous hand cut tile floors are used throughout the rest of the residence, and floor to ceiling glass pannels and doors. The kitchen was recently updated with Birdseye Maple cabinets and granite countertops, and features a breakfast bar, plenty of storage, and a wet bar for entertaining. A powder room is also located on this level. Ajoined to the master bedroom is a lovely home office or private space with fireplace. There is a deck along the entire length of the west side, with breathtaking views of downtown Providence and overlooking the heated pool.
The lower level has two en suite bedrooms with large closets. Again, the west wall is completely glass with unobstructed views and access to the skyline view, terrace, swimming pool, and the large backyard as it rolls down the hill to Pratt Street. There is a third bathroom on this level for use as a cabana space for the swimming pool. There is also a maids room to the rear of this level
The house is set amid beautiful grounds, mature plantings, a beautiful walking path, and stairs down to the backyard. Artistic yard lighting sends light up and out to illuminate the landscape at night. This home is truly a treasure to see, and even lovelier to own. A mid century masterpiece !

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Walk To Water Ref: 36301-1086307