From the brick walkway, up the stone steps and into this Victorian jewel box, you cannot help but be swept up by the charm of this artfully maintained gem located on picturesque Cross Street in Newport, RI. This home features a welcoming living room with Marvin windows allowing in wonderful light, a formal dining room with a wall of built in bookcases, and a sunny kitchen with island and outfitted with premium Fischer & Paykel appliances. Sliders open up to the trek deck that is surrounded by the most charming green garden- a bird and butterfly haven. Off the foyer is a Lavette. Both floors have beautiful pine floors and essentially such as a dual heat/ HVAC heat pump and gas heat. Upstairs, the primary bedroom comfortably accommodates a king size bed plus has an en suite bath, while the hall bath serves both a second bedroom (accommodates a king bed) and a cozy third bedroom perfect for guests or a home office. Outside, the spectacular garden is a true highlight, ideal for relaxing, entertaining, watching the bird flit in and out of the greenery or simply enjoy the seasons in bloom. Though no off street parking, street parking with residential stickers is available and these owners rent a garage with extra parking. This rental is in place for another year. There is a neighborhood park for your four legged friends and nearby playground, historic ball park and of course all the dining and shopping and water activities that makes Newport such an enjoyable place to live.