A historic Rhode Island fire station is now a modern 4-bedroom home with a working fire pole and rooftop deck. Take a look inside.

Melissa WileyJun 7, 2020, 19:33 IST

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A four-bedroom home built in a 19th-century Rhode Island fire station is on sale for over a million dollars less than its 2019 asking price.
Located minutes from Newport's Gilded Age mansions and popular coastal walk, it comes with a refurbished fire pole, elevator, rooftop deck, and Tesla charging station.
Here's a look inside the historic, three-story property.

A three-story home built in a 19th-century Rhode Island fire station is on the market for $3.5 million, $1.2 million under its 2019 asking price.

Exterior of 118 Prospect Hill Street. Clint Clemens

Known as Redwood Hose Station 8, it is located on a residential street in Newport's Historic Hill district, minutes from Gilded Age mansions and the Cliff Walk, a popular coastal walking path.

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Known as Redwood Hose Station 8, it is located on a residential street in Newport's Historic Hill district, minutes from Gilded Age mansions and the Cliff Walk, a popular coastal walking path.

The home's previous owners nicknamed the residence the "Chutes and Ladders House" because of its many options for traveling between floors. Not only does the home have multiple staircases ...

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The home's previous owners nicknamed the residence the "Chutes and Ladders House" because of its many options for traveling between floors. Not only does the home have multiple staircases ...

... but it also comes with an elevator and refurbished fire pole. The elevator services all three floors, and the pole connects the first two.

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In 2009, architect David Hacin renovated the home with a focus on green living.

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The house now has a geothermal heating system plus radiant floor heating. It also comes with a Tesla car charger.

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In total, the 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom home spans 4,158 square feet.

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The master suite takes up the entire third floor and, with a steam shower and insulated air tub, its bathroom is a step above the rest.

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To boot, the third floor opens up to a wooden deck with plenty of space for lounging.

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From the deck, a spiral staircase leads to a rooftop viewing platform ...

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... which boasts panoramic views of the neighborhood and sailboat-dotted harbor.

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A historic Rhode Island fire station is now a modern 4-bedroom home with a working fire pole and rooftop deck. Take a look inside.

A three-story home built in a 19th-century Rhode Island fire station is on the market for $3.5 million, $1.2 million under its 2019 asking price.

Known as Redwood Hose Station 8, it is located on a residential street in Newport's Historic Hill district, minutes from Gilded Age mansions and the Cliff Walk, a popular coastal walking path.

The home's previous owners nicknamed the residence the "Chutes and Ladders House" because of its many options for traveling between floors. Not only does the home have multiple staircases ...

... but it also comes with an elevator and refurbished fire pole. The elevator services all three floors, and the pole connects the first two.

In 2009, architect David Hacin renovated the home with a focus on green living.

The house now has a geothermal heating system plus radiant floor heating. It also comes with a Tesla car charger.

In total, the 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom home spans 4,158 square feet.

The master suite takes up the entire third floor and, with a steam shower and insulated air tub, its bathroom is a step above the rest.

To boot, the third floor opens up to a wooden deck with plenty of space for lounging.

From the deck, a spiral staircase leads to a rooftop viewing platform ...

... which boasts panoramic views of the neighborhood and sailboat-dotted harbor.