Just before the end of Ives Road, 2 blocks from a beach on Greenwich Bay and five blocks from a beach on Narragansett Bay is a special home: 211 Lakedell Drive. You know the Potowomut idiosyncrasy, it is an East Greenwich mailing address, 02818, but it is actually in Warwick.
Potowomut is a peninsula into Greenwich Bay, whose name is a Narragansett Indian word for ‘Land of Fires.” Wikipedia refers to it as an exclave that is an area that is Not connected to the balance of the City of Warwick. It is a special locale with a State Park, beaches, golf courses, riding trails, great scenery and a rich history. Potowomut is also very unusual in the broad range of housing. There are equestrian estates whose value is well into 7 figures, and there are beach cottages. It ranges is extensive in terms of both choice and price.
One of the best options in the exclave is 211 Lakedell Drive. Nestled among the trees, this 12,500 sq. ft home site has great privacy, great landscaping, and extensive stone work. Many house are built on the land, this is one of those rare homes that is ‘of’ the land. It is in harmony with the land and the neighborhood.
The residence was originally constructed in 1940, but was completely rebuilt over the past fifteen years. The front door welcomes one to a huge, cathedral ceilinged Great Room. The fireplace is wood burning. Hardwood floors are used generously in the great room and the dining area. The kitchen enjoys oak cabinets, ample countertop space and a vaulted ceiling. This is a bright open design. The main floor also includes three bedrooms and two full baths. The current owners use one bedroom as a home office.
The master is special with a high degree of privacy, a walk through closet, and separate bath. The decorating and staging are terrific.
The lower level has a finished recreation room, a utility room and workshop. The home also has a detached heated studio and storage shed. The fenced yard makes the home particularly dog friendly.
One of the best attributes of this home is that it is forward thinking. For over fifty years, the average new construction home has gotten larger. Two years ago that trend reversed.
While the Baby Boomers may still believe that larger is better, the results are proving otherwise. 211 Lakedell is one of those reasonably sized homes whose heritage has been Green before it was desirable. It is a home whose scale is appropriate.
Often when we refer to the home of the week, we talk about its metrics. We forget that home is where life’s memories are experienced, collected, celebrated, lamented, enjoyed, endured, and cataloged. A home is not just shelter, not just a building. It is the warm place where families enjoy each other and write life stories. 211 Lakedell is a special home waiting for you to write your life chapters in its warm embrace.
Facts:
211 Lakedell
Potowomut
Warwick, Rhode Island 02818
Land Area: 12,500 sq. ft.
Originally Built: 1940
Total Square footage: 1976 sq. ft.
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Heat: Hot Water Baseboard Gas Fired
Roof Re-shingled 2009
List Price $310,000
AVAILABLE FOR LEASE AT $1650 month
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