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 Wiley
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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.
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Jessica Chase of Gustave White Sotheby's International Realty represents the listing.
Source: Sotheby's International Realty, Zillow, Hacin + Associates
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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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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... 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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Source: Sotheby's International Realty
In total, the 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom home spans 4,158 square feet.
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Source: Sotheby's International Realty
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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Source: Sotheby's International Realty
To boot, the third floor opens up to a wooden deck with plenty of space for lounging.
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Source: Sotheby's International Realty
From the deck, a spiral staircase leads to a rooftop viewing platform ...
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Source: Sotheby's International Realty
... which boasts panoramic views of the neighborhood and sailboat-dotted harbor.
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Source: Sotheby's International Realty
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